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Fall Activities

Outdoors

Where to Go Kayaking in Chicagoland with Kids

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Enjoy the tranquility of nature by riding a kayak.
Outdoors

Get Lost at These Fall Corn Mazes in Chicagoland

Nikki Roberts -
Explore the best kid-friendly corn mazes in Chicagoland this fall! Perfect your navigation skills and enjoy festive activities.
Guides

Unforgettable Fall Festivals for Families in Chicagoland

Kari Zaffarano -
Explore the best fall festivals in Chicagoland for families! Enjoy the fun seasonal events filled with fall treats, pumpkin patches and more.
Outdoors

Fall Adventures Await at These Apple Orchards Near Chicago

Nikki Roberts -
These apple orchards near Chicago offer apple picking, cider and lots of scrumptious sweets.
Attractions

Kid-Friendly Haunted Houses and Trails in Chicagoland

Lori Orlinsky -
Find the best places for spooky fun for kids of all ages in the city and suburbs.
Attractions

Chicagoland Museums Families Should Visit At Least Once

Hillary Bird -
Check out our favorite kid-friendly picks!
Guides

5 Must-Try Fall Treats To Savor This Season in Chicagoland

Nikki Roberts -
Savor the season with apple cider slushies, pumpkin pie milkshakes, PSL coffee flights and more seasonal flavors.
Guides

Score 10 Tips for Attending a Chicago Bears Game with Kids

Nikki Roberts -
Bear down!
Outdoors

Where to See Fall Colors in Chicagoland

Natalie Dal Pra -
Take a drive and snap some photos of this beautiful fall foliage this autumn.
Travel

Family-Friendly Fall Getaways Worth the Drive from Chicago

Cortney Fries -
These fun vacay spots make us so excited for fall.
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