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Activities in Chicago for the Fall of 2025: Pumpkin farms, haunted paths, thrilling rides – Find the details here

Exploring Halloween and Autumn activities in Chicago? Potential outings encompass pumpkin farms, the recently launched Harry Potter event, and Six Flags' Freight Fest.

Activities in Chicago for Autumn 2025: Visiting pumpkin farms, venturing through haunted paths, and...
Activities in Chicago for Autumn 2025: Visiting pumpkin farms, venturing through haunted paths, and enjoying scary rides | Check out the list here

Activities in Chicago for the Fall of 2025: Pumpkin farms, haunted paths, thrilling rides – Find the details here

The autumn season in Chicago, Illinois, begins in September 2025 and lasts until November 2, offering a plethora of exciting events and activities for residents and visitors alike. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated fall festivals and events happening around the city and its surrounding areas.

Goebbert's Farm's Fall Festival

From September 6 to October 31, Goebbert's Farm in South Barrington, IL, will host its annual Fall Festival at 40 W Higgins Road, South Barrington, IL 60010. The event features a variety of attractions, including a giraffe barn, magic show, ducky derby, corn stalk maze, wagon rides, and more. Tickets start at $19; children aged 2 and under are free.

Johnson's Farm Produce's Pumpkin Festival

Johnson's Farm Produce in Hobart, Indiana, will host its Pumpkin Festival from September 27 to October 26 at 8960 East Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342. Activities include pumpkin picking, corn mazes, apple-cannon shooting, and more. Tickets start at $15.

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up

From September 18 to November 2, Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up will take place at 1265 West Le Moyne St., Chicago, IL 60642. The event will feature carnival games, seasonal cocktails, axe throwing, a corn maze, and more. The cost for 2025 has not been released, but children aged 4 and younger are free with a paid adult.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Fall Events

Brookfield Zoo Chicago, located at 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513, hosts multiple fall events from September to November. Events include Oktoberfest, Boot! at the Zoo, Boo! Brunch, Zoo After Dark: BOOs & Brews, and Community Ofrenda for Día de los Muertos. Most events are free with a general admission ticket, which starts at $29.95.

The Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

From October 8 through 26, the Chicago Botanic Garden, located at 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, will host The Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns. The event features glowing pumpkin tributes to various themes, including Chicago sports teams, plant monsters, famous vampires, and more. Tickets start at $22 for members and $25 for non-members; children aged 2 and under are free.

Six Flags Fright Fest 2025

Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031, will host Six Flags Fright Fest 2025 from September 13 to November 2. Haunted attraction passes start at $40 a person, and they do not include park admission. Unfortunately, at this time, there are no specific publicly available details about the companies involved in organizing the event.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience

From October 3 to November 2, YMCA Camp Duncan, 32405 N. US Hwy. 12, Ingleside, will host Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience. This outdoor trail is inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the "Harry Potter" movie saga. Tickets start at $44 for adults and $31 for children.

Tobie Family Farm's Fall Activities

Tobie Family Farm in Grayslake, located at 22070 W Peterson Road Grayslake, IL 60030, will host fall activities from September 13 to October 31. The farm will offer a pumpkin patch, hayrides, a big corn maze, bounce house, and more. An adult ticket costs $7, tickets for children aged 3 to 12 cost $6, and children aged 2 and under are free.

As the autumn season approaches, Chicago and its surrounding areas promise a wealth of fun and engaging events for everyone. So, mark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of fall!

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