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

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Chicago, IL has 12 kid-friendly events listed for the weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1, 11 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

    Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–5pm · Lincoln Park Zoo

    A mostly outdoor outing at Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago, Chicago). Listed for all ages; Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–5pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  2. The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt

    Sun, Nov 1 · 12pm–4pm · Sand Ridge Nature Center

    A free mostly outdoor outing at Sand Ridge Nature Center. Listed for kids (6–10); Sun, Nov 1 · 12pm–4pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  3. 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 ↗

  4. What’s On The Menu?

    Sun, Nov 1 · 3pm · River Trail Nature Center

    A free mostly outdoor outing at River Trail Nature Center. The source doesn't list an age range; Sun, Nov 1 · 3pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  5. Film Screening: Edward Scissorhands (1990)

    Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30pm–4pm · Scottsdale Library

    A free indoor pick (works on a rainy day) at Scottsdale Library (Chicago, Chicago). Listed for kids (6–10) and tweens & teens (11+); Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30pm–4pm.

    Details at the source ↗

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