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0.8 mi

Castle

Today · 10 AM – 5 PM

Chicago Children’s Museum · Chicago · 0.8 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

<p>Don your armor, pull out your spellbooks, and straighten your crown; Castle, presented by Shriners Children’s, is coming back to Chicago Children’s Museum. In this…</p>\n

1.1 mi

Fright at the Field

Today · 12 AM – 11:59 PM

The Field Museum · Chicago · 1.1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

<p>Spooky season has arrived at the Field Museum! Join us for Fright at the Field, a Halloween experience featuring the return of Underground MISAdventure, and…</p>\n

3.0 mi

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

Today · 8 AM – 5 PM · runs through Nov 1

Lincoln Park Zoo · Chicago · 3.0 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

<p>From picking the perfect pumpkin, toasting s\'mores over a fire pit, to rides and entertainers, this free festival offers something new and different each weekend…</p>\n

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0.8 mi

Castle

Today · 10 AM – 5 PM

Chicago Children’s Museum · Chicago · 0.8 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
1.1 mi

Fright at the Field

Today · 12 AM – 11:59 PM

The Field Museum · Chicago · 1.1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

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