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10 Kid Friendly Fall Activities Around DuPage County

And just like that it is officially FALL! Bring on the cooler temps, chunky sweaters, sweatpants, hot cider, campfires, pumpkin patches and so much more! What is your favorite thing about Fall? For me it's watching the trees change colors and visiting pumpkin patches! Looking for some fall activities that are kid friendly? Take a look at these 10 listed below!!

  • Sonny Acres Farm (Now-October 30th)
  • Pumpkin patches, amusement rides, food, hay rides, pony rides, feed to goats and other fun activities are to be had at the farm!
  • Kuipers Family Farms Apple Orchard & Pumpkin Patch (Now-October 30th)
  • Great for picking apples and finding your perfect pumpkin! Let the kids watch the pig races and play on the big jumping pillow. Tons of activities for your child(ren) to enjoy!
  • Abbey Farms (Now-October 30th)
  • Their annual pumpkin Daze festival is back! Looking for yummy apple cider donuts, 8-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, live music, zip line, petting zoo, and so much more?! This is your place to visit!
  • NAMI DuPage’s 3rd Annual Oktoberfest (October 7-October 9)
  • Head on over to the DUPAGE County Fairgrounds for some fun for the entire family! carnival, live bands, car show, pancake breakfast, kids activities, beer and wine tastings.
  • Wheaton Fall Fest (October 1: 9am-4pm)
  • Join us at Wheaton Nurseries for face painting, cider donuts, pumpkin patch, live music, & food trucks!
  • Lombard Fall Fest (Lombard Commons Park on October 8: 1pm-4pm)
  • FREE event for all! Enjoy games, dancing, hayrides, face painting, candy hunt and other fun activities!
  • Trunk Or Treat
  • Why not have those your kid(s) get more uses out of their Halloween costume? Walk around from car to car enjoying the cute decorated trunks collecting some goodies!
  • Trinity Lombard (October 15: 11am-1pm)
  • St. John’s Lombard (October 22: 1pm-3pm)
  • Faith Methodist Church in Downers Grove (October 23: 3pm-5pm)
  • Spooktacular Halloween Stroll at Cosley Zoo (October 21: 5:15pm-8:30pm)
  • Get those Halloween costumes on and take a stroll through the zoo in the evening. Enjoy the family-friendly decor, activities, and decorate a pumpkin on site! Register early, space is limited.
  • Kline Creek Farm Corn Harvest (October 22, 23, 29, & 30 from 1:30-3:30pm)
  • Help the staff and volunteers with their annual corn harvest! The corn will be used to feed the livestock throughout the year. Learn about the importance of corn to the 1890s farm family. Plus have a visit with the animals on site!
  • FIT4MOM DUPAGE COUNTY Mommy & Me Friendly Classes + Playgroups
  • Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center- Class is at 9:30am, playgroups at 10:30am
  • October 4- Make a cute witches broomstick.
  • October 14- create a spooky, puffy ghost!
  • October 28- bring a pumpkin and decorate it with us! Supplies will be provided to decorate.
  • October 31- Dress in your Halloween costume and trick or treat from stroller to stroller collecting goodies!