The leaves are changing and the weather is getting cooler. Fall is approaching and Chicagoland has so many great events for families to check out. Whether you’re looking for a fun Halloween event, theater performance, new exhibit or something fall-themed, we’ve got you covered.
Check out these fall attractions in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs that will surely be a hit with your kids!
This article was recently updated on Aug. 12, 2024, by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding fall attractions in Chicagoland to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best attractions for families to check out this fall. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Opens Sept. 10, 2024
- Address: James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago
- Cost: $45.50-plus
See the Broadway performance on its first-ever North American tour. The story depicts Harry Potter’s son, Albus befriending Draco Malfoy’s son. You’ll see spells, battles and theatrical magic. For ages 8-plus.
Haunted Hues
Opens Sept. 12, 2024
- Address: Color Factory Chicago, 320 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago
- Cost: $29-plus
Haunted Hues is a limited-time Halloween themed celebration, which will offer frightful family fun and the best festive colors of the season. There will be special treats, a scavenger hunt, photo opps and a palette pumpkin patch like never before.
Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen
Opens Sept. 28, 2024
- Address: Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $21/person, free/under 1
This interactive, traveling exhibit allows visitors to explore the world of aviation along with the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. All ages can explore this immersive, hands-on experience where visitors can imagine themselves as aviators.
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Opens Oct. 4, 2024
- Address: Water Tower Place, 835 Michigan Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $24/early pricing until Oct. 17, $29.99-plus/after Oct. 17
Enjoy hands-on activities, immersive environments, interactive challenges and Hershey treats at this family-friendly experience. For all ages.
Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Oct. 16-20, 23-27, 2024
- Address: Chicago Botanic Garden,1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
- Cost: Adult: $21/member advanced ticket, $23/non-member advanced ticket, $22.50/member day of ticket, $24.50/non-member day of ticket; Child (ages 3-12): $14/member advanced ticket, $16/non-member advanced ticket, $15.50/member day of ticket, $17.50/non-member day of ticket, free/ages 2 and under
More than 1,000 artist-carved, real pumpkins lit with LED lights will light up the night and line the family-friendly outdoor path in a beautiful fall setting.
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