Family Weekend Guide

Things to do with kids in Chicago this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1): 5 picks

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Chicago has 68 kid-friendly events listed for the weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1, 65 of them free. Here are five picks from those listings; each note comes straight from the listing details (ages, cost, indoor or outdoor, area).

  1. Fall Fest

    Fri, Oct 30 · 10am–5pm · Lincoln Park Zoo

    A mostly outdoor outing at Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago, Chicago). Listed for all ages; Fri, Oct 30 · 10am–5pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  2. The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt

    Sat, Oct 31 · 12pm–4pm · Sand Ridge Nature Center

    A free mostly outdoor outing at Sand Ridge Nature Center. Listed for kids (6–10); Sat, Oct 31 · 12pm–4pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  3. Owl-oween Bash

    Fri, Oct 30 · 6pm–9pm · Crabtree Nature Center

    A free mostly outdoor outing at Crabtree Nature Center. Listed for kids (6–10); Fri, Oct 30 · 6pm–9pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  4. What’s On The Menu?

    Sat, Oct 31 · 3pm · River Trail Nature Center

    A free mostly outdoor outing at River Trail Nature Center. The source doesn't list an age range; Sat, Oct 31 · 3pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  5. Nature Journaling

    Sun, Nov 1 · 1pm · Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

    A free mostly outdoor outing at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center. Listed for kids (6–10) and tweens & teens (11+); Sun, Nov 1 · 1pm.

    Details at the source ↗

Always confirm details with the organizer before heading out. See every Chicago event this weekend.