In the Spotlight
Fantasy Kingdom
A magical indoor playplace for preschoolers and a unique space for a birthday party.
Superdawg
Dine in your car at this fun Chicago drive-in that serves hot dogs, shakes, ice-cream and more.
Cosley Zoo
A quaint little zoo in the west suburbs just the right size for preschoolers.
Upcoming Halloween Events
October 19, 6 to 8 p.m.
Parent & Child Pumpkin Decorating and Halloween Party
Little Village Playplace
Dress up in your Halloween costume, decorate a pumpkin, play Halloween games, enjoy Whole Foods cookies & cider and open play!
Admission $15 per couple, additional children $10 each.
October 20, 21, 27 and 28
Boo! at the Zoo at Brookfield Zoo
Howl and hoot in the holiday at Brookfield Zoo's Halloween extravaganza. Compete in one of Chicagoland's largest costume showcases, march in a parade, get up close to wolves, owls, snakes, and other wonderfully creepy critters, and enjoy seasonal entertainment. Kids can take home free goodie bags. See website for zoo hours.
October 26 to October 28
Spooky Stories Haunt the Park (various hours)
Millennium Park
Professional storytellers create chills and thrills as they tell wild and scary stories under a big Halloween tent in Millennium Park. Special shows for all ages and fright levels. View schedule here.
Free
October 27th Noon to 3 p.m.
Creatures of the Night
Come visit the Garfield Park Conservatory when live nocturnal animals, like fruit bats, spiders, owls and other animals make a rare daytime greenhouse appearance. Children and families can “learn an adaptation trick, and get a treat” at each of these special critter stations. Other fun activities include spider plantings, spooky popcorn hands, secret scent trails, bat origami and more.
