Join Ms. Carlynn for a fun filled fall story time especially for our littlest patrons! We'll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

For kids 0 to 3 and their caregivers.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Join Ms. Carlynn for a fun filled fall story time especially for our littlest patrons! We'll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

For kids 0 to 3 and their caregivers.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Want to learn English? This twice-a-week course will help you in talking to your supervisors, your children's teachers, neighbors, doctors and more. Classes are taught in small groups. They include speaking and writing, listening and conversation, vocabulary and grammar, and cultural understanding.

This class meets every Monday and Wednesday starting September 8th through December 17th . Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to attend every session.

Register in person or call 312-745-1862.

Prepare for Halloween by painting and designing your own pumpkin. Pumpkins and materials to craft a paper pumpkin will be provided along with glow in the dark and regular paint.

It's that time of year - time for a spooky role-playing game! We'll play Numbskulls by K Ramstack, in which players are skeletons helping their necromancer with a unique task. No prior experience necessary, all materials provided.

Join in the neighborhood craze of rock painting! Paint a ghostly, ghastly or ghoulish rock for yourself or leave it somewhere for someone else to find as a Halloween treat.

All materials are provided.

For kids 3 and older accompanied by an adult.

How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Are you a train gamer, Catan champion, dice roller, or just looking to pick-up a new hobby? Join us at the Northtown branch on Tuesday evenings for tabletop board game play! Choose from our selection of games or bring your own to share! Library staff will be available to teach games and connect you with other players. Bring a friend or meet a new one!

Games offered will include:

Avalon Barenpark Calico Carcasonne (Big Box Edition) Catan Chicken VS. Hot Dog Codenames Coup Dog Park Dungeon Mayhem EL: The Chicago Transit Adventure Jaipur King of Tokyo King of Tokyo: Duel Flashpoint: Fire Rescue Fluxx Forbidden Island Fuse Go Nuts for Donuts! Gravwell Horrified: American Monsters Horrified: Universal Monsters Marvel Fluxx Onitama Planet Rallyman GT Sagrada Scrabble Sea Salt & Paper Sliding Stones Space Invaders Splendor Sushi Go! Party Terraforming Mars Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Ticket to Ride Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam Ticket to Ride: First Journey Ticket to Ride: Rails and Sails Tsuro

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for

this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request

accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the

event. #ChicagoFallFest

Join Ms. Izabel for a fun-filled fall story time especially for our littlest patrons! We'll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.

Learn to use the Silhouette to make custom stickers and decorations. Use Heat Transfer Vinyl to customize clothing, bags, and Halloween costumes.

For teens in grades 7 through 12.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

#ChicagoFallFest

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos and honor those who have passed on through a series of events. During this program we will be decorating sugar skulls! This event is open to tweens and teens between the ages of 10-16. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Please register number of participants.

Celebra el Día de Muertos y honra a quienes han fallecido a traves de una serie de eventos. ¡Durante este programa decoraremos calaveritas de az√∫car! Este evento está abierto a preadolescentes y adolescentes de 10 a 16 años. Registracion es requerida, cupo limitado. Por favor registre numero de parcipantes solamente.

How to Attend R egister by 12pm Monday, October 20. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Cómo asistir Inscríbase antes del 12 p. m. del lunes 20 de octubre. La Biblioteca P√∫blica de Chicago (BPC) no puede recopilar información personal en línea de niños de 0 a 13 años. Para inscribirse, se requiere el correo electrónico de un padre, madre o tutor. Le recordamos que las direcciones de correo electrónico de la escuela pueden bloquear correos electrónicos externos, como los de la BPC. Accesibilidad: ¿Necesita interpretación en lengua de señas u otra asistencia de accesibilidad para este evento? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a access@chipublib.org para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes deben realizarse al menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento. #ChicagoFallFest

Are you a train gamer, Catan champion, dice roller, or just looking to pick-up a new hobby? Join us at the Northtown branch on Tuesday evenings for tabletop board game play! Choose from our selection of games or bring your own to share! Library staff will be available to teach games and connect you with other players. Bring a friend or meet a new one!

Games offered will include:

Avalon Barenpark Calico Carcasonne (Big Box Edition) Catan Chicken VS. Hot Dog Codenames Coup Dog Park Dungeon Mayhem EL: The Chicago Transit Adventure Jaipur King of Tokyo King of Tokyo: Duel Flashpoint: Fire Rescue Fluxx Forbidden Island Fuse Go Nuts for Donuts! Gravwell Horrified: American Monsters Horrified: Universal Monsters Marvel Fluxx Onitama Planet Rallyman GT Sagrada Scrabble Sea Salt & Paper Sliding Stones Space Invaders Splendor Sushi Go! Party Terraforming Mars Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Ticket to Ride Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam Ticket to Ride: First Journey Ticket to Ride: Rails and Sails Tsuro

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

#ChicagoFallFest

Join us in a celebration of fall at the branch. Play games, decorate crafts, take fun family photos, enjoy some tasty snacks and so much more!

For ages 3 and up.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Want to learn English? This twice-a-week course will help you in talking to your supervisors, your children's teachers, neighbors, doctors and more. Classes are taught in small groups. They include speaking and writing, listening and conversation, vocabulary and grammar, and cultural understanding. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday starting September 8th through December 17th . Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to attend every session. Register in person or call 312-745-1862.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

¿Quieres aprender ingles? Esta curso, dos veces por semana, le ayudará a hablar con sus supervisores, maestros de sus hijos, vecinos, medicos y más. El curso de ingles se imparta en grupos pequeños. Incluye hablar y escribir, escuchar y conversar, vocabulario y gramática, y comprensión cultural. Este curso se lleva a acabo cada lunes y miercoles desde el 8 de septiembre hasta el 17 de diciembre. Se requiere registrarse en persona o llame a 312-745-1862.

Accesibilidad: ¿Necesita interpretación del lenguaje de señas u otra asistencia de accesibilidad para este evento? Por favor llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a access-chipublib.org para solicitar alojamiento. Las solicitudes deben hacerse al menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento. #ChicagoFallFest

Level up your Halloween costume or recreate your favorite characters for the next convention. Join one or all of our workshop series to learn how to make costume parts or props with recycled materials, 3D print accessories, cut out logos on our Cricut vinyl cutter, and even sew!

For tweens and teens in grades 5 to 12. How to Attend Register to receive an email reminder. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Teams from different communities will compete in organized basketball game play.

Ghosts need family pictures too! Let's create a fun portrait to hang up on your wall!
For kids 3 to 13.
Space may be limited.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Get ready for Halloween with some spooky stories, ghoulish games and tricky treats! Children and adults are invited to wear costumes to show your Halloween spirit and trick-or-treat through the library.
For children 3 and up with their caregivers.

How to Attend: Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

This monthly program helps older adults and new users understand their personal computer, phone or tablet. We'll discuss the successes and pitfalls of using technology and how to resolve challenges when they arise.

Hosted by Michael Kennedy, a retired technology educator.

Registration is recommended but not required. Please register online or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk.

Held in partnership with Edgewater Village Chicago .

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us in YOUmedia to hang out, make art, play games, and more!
For teens 11-19
1st Thursday: Art Studio

2nd Thursday: Board Games and Puzzles

3rd Thursday: Fall Journaling

4th Thursday: Video Games

5th Thursday: Spooky Slime Making
For teens 11-18 #ChicagoFallFest

Join TA98 for a Dia De Los Muertos event! Come out and enjoy: altar making station, churro bar, flower making station & more!

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos and honor those who have passed on through a series of events. During this program we will be making a mini altar. This event is open to tweens and teens between the ages of 10-16. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Please register number of participants. Celebra el Día de Muertos y honra a quienes han fallecido a traves de una serie de eventos. ¡Durante este programa crearemos un mini altar. Este evento está abierto a preadolescentes y adolescentes de 10 a 16 años. Registracion es requerida, cupo limitado. Por favor registre numero de parcipantes solamente.

How to Attend R egister by 12pm Wednesday, October 22. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Cómo asistir Inscríbase antes del 12 p. m. del miercoles 22 de octubre . La Biblioteca P√∫blica de Chicago (BPC) no puede recopilar información personal en línea de niños de 0 a 13 años. Para inscribirse, se requiere el correo electrónico de un padre, madre o tutor. Le recordamos que las direcciones de correo electrónico de la escuela pueden bloquear correos electrónicos externos, como los de la BPC. Accesibilidad: ¿Necesita interpretación en lengua de señas u otra asistencia de accesibilidad para este evento? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a access@chipublib.org para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes deben realizarse al menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento. #ChicagoFallFest

Come out and join Ms. Carlynn as we make spooky pumpkins for Halloween.

For kids 6 to 13.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Get ready for some gentle thrills and giggles! Bring the whole family for a Not-So-Spooky Family Story Time that's perfect for all ages. We'll share fun, slightly spooky tales that are more silly than scary, so everyone can enjoy a little Halloween spirit without the fright. We'll end the program with a spooky craft that everyone will love. For families with children 13 and under. Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for pumpkin painting! Each participant is entered into a contest for the best painted pumpkin. The winner wins a prize basket.

¡Acompáñenos a pintar calabazas! Cada participante entra a un concurso donde la mejor calabaza pintada ganará. El participante ganador se gana una canasta de premios.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Accesibilidad

¿Necesitas interpretación en lenguaje de señas u otro tipo de ayuda de accesibilidad para este evento? Comunícate por telefono al (312) 747-8184 o por correo electrónico access@chipublib.org para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes se deben hacer como mínimo 14 días hábiles antes del evento. #ChicagoFallFest

Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Monster Bash! Kids will enjoy an evening filled with music, games, and candy galore. Come dressed in your favorite costume and be prepared to dance, laugh, and make spooky memories. This is a family friendly event. Pre-registration is required. Fee is per person. Space is limited-don't miss out on the fun! Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Join the YMCA for an event featuring a skating rink and costume contest

Please join us for some spooky fun at Kelly College Prep! Enjoy your time while participating in multiple activities such as DIY Tote bag painting, canvas painting, pumpkin carving, ax throwing, button making, and a very fun costume contest! #ChicagoFallFest

*Event is for highschool youth only. Must have a Kelly College Prep ID to enter or arrive with a Kelly student to be allowed in.

Halloween Trunk or Treat is a Free event where the community, kids specifically, will be able to Trick or Treat on the 2900 block of Kenosha Ave. between the allotted hours. Adults that wish to actively participate by bringing a vehicle to decorate and pass out candy will need to register and communicate with the park supervisor at Ken-Well Park and Ken-Well Park Advisory Council. Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

This free, family-friendly event offers a vibrant celebration for all ages. Guests can enjoy a festive atmosphere with delicious food, lively music, interactive games, loteria, sweet treats, creative art activities, and a spirited costume contest. As the evening winds down, everyone is invited to relax on the soccer field and watch a classic Halloween movie under the stars. #ChicagoFallFest

Let's have some Halloween fun at Gladstone! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and stay for a craft, music, games and candy! Registration per family Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Treats, resources, arts & crafts, food, and fun & games for teens!

Join us for this fun Halloween party and participate in a costume contest, carnival games, snacks and music. Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Teens are invited to gather round Fridays in October for chills and thrills. Enjoy popcorn and spooky vibes while watching classic Halloween movies. #ChicagoFallFest

Let's get together and have some fun at our annual Pumpkin Patch. We'll have petting zoo, costume contest, face painting and more! Halloween in the Parks is presented by Mars Wrigley Day(s) of the week: Saturday #ChicagoFallFest

Join Miss Izabel of the Beverly Branch at Lincoln Park Zoo's Fall Fest for a bilingual story time especially for our littlest patrons! We'll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

Attend online via Zoom Register by 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 10. Only one registration per household is needed. You'll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting.

Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs.

Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
Attending CPL Online Events Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs . #ChicagoFallFest

Prepare for the Day of the Dead celebration by decorating a sugar skull craft for a loved one or a special pet who has passed away. For teens and kids 6 and up.

Prepárate para la celebración del Día de Muertos decorando una calavera de az√∫car para un ser querido o una mascota especial que falleció. Para los adolescentes y los niños de 6 años en adelante.

Accessibility Do you need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

This annual event provides children with a safe and festive Halloween experience. Families enjoy decorated cars, candy giveaways, and free costumes, ensuring all youth can participate

Meet an Artist in residence from archKIDecture at the Chicago Cultural Center Learning Lab. Explore the Chicago Architecture Biennial and discover the fun in hands-on building. Unleash your creativity through design decisions and exploration. archKIDecture is not just for kids. We engage learners of all ages through universal fascination with how structures work and spaces shape our lives. People of all ages build, construct, and make things with their hands. You can too!

The event will take place on Saturday, October 25th, from 12-2pm in Washington Park!  The Upside Down Halloween Parade is a free family-friendly event that is part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Fall Fest 2025!

Chicago children and their families will BECOME the parade when they don their costumes and join the procession down tree-lined Russell Drive.  Dance teams, musicians, acrobats, sports mascots and other spectacles will dazzle them as they make their way down the route. 

Don’t miss your chance to join the fun!  

Free candy provided by MARS and FERRARA!

Join us for this festive Halloween party in the park and come and meet some ghoulish characters! Day(s) of the week: Saturday #ChicagoFallFest

In partnership with Chi Wrangler and Urban Male Network, we at the Gary Comer Youth Center are hosting our 4th Annual Trunk or Treat. Car club members fill our lot and give out candy and other healthy treats to our members out of the trunks and hatches of their beautiful Halloween designed vehicles.

Celebrate the spooky season at our Annual Halloween Fest! Join in on all kinds of family fun including games, photo booth, escape rooms, a costume parade, and much more!

#ChicagoFallFest

The South Chicago Día de Los Muertos Workshops and Ofrenda Walk is a series of art-making open to all ages. Every Saturday in October, families will have the opportunity to create objects related to Dia de Los Muertos. We will be at Steelworkers, Bessemer and Schafer parks with a different project each time. Our culminating event will be at Schafer Park in partnership with the Urban Growers Collective, where we will host a communal altar and ofrendas created by neighborhood artists. There will be a talk on the meaning and importance of this tradition. Day(s) of the week: Saturday #ChicagoFallFest

Join the Wicker Park Advisory Council for a day of games and activities for all ages, including a children's concert featuring music from Bubble Academy. Performer information & Details: www.WickerPark.org Day(s) of the week: Sunday #ChicagoFallFest

Come out and enjoy a Sunday in the park. Listen to live music and shop your way through a variety of vendors selling produce, meats, baked goods, dairy products, prepared food, and specialty items. The Sunday Market is held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays June through October, 9:30am-1:30pm. Day(s) of the week: Sunday #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for our Annual Community Halloween Party. Games, Treats and more! Wear your most creative and spookiest costume. We can't wait! Day(s) of the week: Sunday #ChicagoFallFest

Come out and enjoy free food, fun, games, and more!

We are excited to invite students and families to our upcoming Trunk or Treat event, hosted by New Life Next Gen Children's Ministry on October 26, from 3:00 PM to 5:-00 PM. This free community event will feature food, fun, games, and more for everyone to enjoy!

Join Ms. Carlynn for a fun filled fall story time especially for our littlest patrons! We'll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 3 and their caregivers.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Children are going to have fun getting crafty creating spooky Halloween crafts. Day(s) of the week: Monday #ChicagoFallFest

Children are going to have fun getting crafty creating spooky Halloween crafts. Day(s) of the week: Monday #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a Paint and Spookies party. Each child, accompanied by a parent, will enjoy painting on canvas while enjoying cookies and juice.

Parent/guardian must accompany child.

Teen/Parent Free Throw Contest. Wear a costume for a candy bag. Prizes to Top 2 teams. Day(s) of the week: Monday #ChicagoFallFest

Teen/Parent Free Throw Contest. Wear a costume for a candy bag. Prizes to Top 2 teams. Day(s) of the week: Monday #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a spook-tacular evening of crafts and games and show off your costume with a parade through the library! Snacks will be provided. Costumes are encouraged.

For ages 0 to 8 with a caregiver.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Children are going to have fun getting crafty creating spooky Halloween crafts. Day(s) of the week: Monday #ChicagoFallFest

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the park! Kids are invited to enjoy Halloween-themed games, tasty treats, fun crafts, and more. Don’t forget to wear your best costume for a chance to show off your spooky style! This family-friendly event is perfect for a safe and festive fall celebration.

Join us for a bi-monthly craft just for tweens! This time, we will be making haunted terrariums! Terrariums are containers holding soil, plants, and decor different from their surroundings. We will haunt our terrariums with ghosts, ghouls and skeletons! Materials and snacks will be provided. For tweens 10 to 14.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Take a moment to unwind and be creative. Make a spooky or sweet Halloween Perler bead design. Supplies will be provided.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Halloween party for the community. Activities include games, contest, refreshment, and music. This event is co-sponsored by What About Us and A New Beginning Starts Now Day(s) of the week: Tuesday #ChicagoFallFest

See your local park in a new light! The Nature Oasis Community Bonfire Series invites community members to experience their park by firelight. Spend the evening in the park meeting your neighbors, learning about local wildlife and warming up next to a fire! Unfortunately, we are not able to provide marshmallows just yet, but please feel welcome to bring your own and we will provide the roasting sticks. Join us within the first 15 minutes of the event for a brief lesson on campfire building. Day(s) of the week: Tuesday #ChicagoFallFest

Are you a train gamer, Catan champion, dice roller, or just looking to pick-up a new hobby? Join us at the Northtown branch on Tuesday evenings for tabletop board game play! Choose from our selection of games or bring your own to share! Library staff will be available to teach games and connect you with other players. Bring a friend or meet a new one!
Games offered will include:
Avalon Barenpark Calico Carcasonne (Big Box Edition) Catan Chicken VS. Hot Dog Codenames Coup Dog Park Dungeon Mayhem EL: The Chicago Transit Adventure Jaipur King of Tokyo King of Tokyo: Duel Flashpoint: Fire Rescue Fluxx Forbidden Island Fuse Go Nuts for Donuts! Gravwell Horrified: American Monsters Horrified: Universal Monsters Marvel Fluxx Onitama Planet Rallyman GT Sagrada Scrabble Sea Salt & Paper Sliding Stones Space Invaders Splendor Sushi Go! Party Terraforming Mars Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Ticket to Ride Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam Ticket to Ride: First Journey Ticket to Ride: Rails and Sails Tsuro

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for
this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request
accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the
event. #ChicagoFallFest

Let's have a grave time! Swing by and enjoy our annual free Haunted House! Treats and fun for all ages. Children costumes welcomed. Activities will be held inside the Fieldhouse. Day(s) of the week: Tuesday #ChicagoFallFest

Not sure what to be for Halloween yet? Don't want to dress up, but still want to make a statement? Make a paper mache mask! We'll be making masks the old fashion way: mix flour and water together, dip ripped up newspaper in it, and mold your mask on a balloon. Make it scary! Make it goofy! Its up to you! When it's dry, we can paint it and carve your design in it to make the biggest impact on your friends and family.

For kids and teens 6 and up.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Get in the Halloween spirit and chat about the many monsters of manga! Share your cute and creepy favorites, discover new monsters, and enjoy an easy manga craft.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Level up your Halloween costume or recreate your favorite characters for the next convention. Join one or all of our workshop series to learn how to make costume parts or props with recycled materials, 3D print accessories, cut out logos on our Cricut vinyl cutter, and even sew!
For tweens and teens in grades 5 to 12.

How to Attend: Register to receive an email reminder. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Need to kick back after a long day at school? Relaxation Station is the place for you. Join us every other Wednesday this fall for a variety of self-care activities that are sure to chill you out. Some crafts you can look forward to include DIY stress balls, slime, memory boxes... and more! For ages 6 to 13.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and enjoy games, spooky treats and creepy crafts! There is even a costume contest!
For kids 0 to 13 and their families.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

There will be all treats and no tricks in this family-fun, Trick-or-Treat event in Mann Park's Haunted Hall.

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos and honor those who have passed on through a series of events. During this program you will learn to crochet papel picado. This is a collaboration between Chicago Public Library and Little Village Busy Bees. This event is open to tweens and teens between the ages of 10-16. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Please register number of participants.

Celebra el Día de los Muertos y honra a quienes han fallecido a traves de una serie de eventos. En este programa aprenderás a tejer papel picado. Es una colaboración entre la Biblioteca P√∫blica de Chicago y Little Village Busy Bees. Este evento está abierto a preadolescentes y adolescentes de 10 a 16 años. Registracion es requerida, cupo limitado. Por favor registre numero de parcipantes solamente

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How to Attend: Register by 12pm Tuesday, October 28. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Cómo asistir: Inscríbase antes del 12 p. m. del martes 28 de octubre . La Biblioteca P√∫blica de Chicago (BPC) no puede recopilar información personal en línea de niños de 0 a 13 años. Para inscribirse, se requiere el correo electrónico de un padre, madre o tutor. Le recordamos que las direcciones de correo electrónico de la escuela pueden bloquear correos electrónicos externos, como los de la BPC.

Accesibilidad: ¿Necesita interpretación en lengua de señas u otra asistencia de accesibilidad para este evento? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a access@chipublib.org para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes deben realizarse al menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a screening of the sci-fi horror film Alien: Romulus to celebrate Halloween! While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.

© Twentieth Century Fox - 119 minutes - Rated R
Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago.

Accessibility: English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a screening of the sci-fi horror film M3Gan to celebrate Halloween!

M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that's programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's greatest ally. Designed by Gemma, a brilliant roboticist, M3GAN can listen, watch, and learn as it plays the role of friend and teacher, playmate and protector. When Gemma becomes the unexpected caretaker of her eight-year-old niece, she decides to give the girl a M3GAN prototype, a decision that leads to unimaginable consequences.
© Universal - 102 minutes - Rated R

Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago.

Accessibility: English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening. #ChicagoFallFest

It's a Halloween Party for the whole family! There are creepy crafts, spooky science and tricky games for all. Costumes are encouraged but optional. For kids up to 5 and their families.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Join Merit School of Music for a Halloween Musical Storytime at our Near North branch in Old Town! 🎃 Merit’s talented team of performing artists will engage your little ones (all ages welcome!) and promote early literacy development with a unique blend of music, movement, and fun.

📍 The 45-minute performance will be indoors at Church of the Three Crosses.

Costumes are welcome, so feel free to dress up and get festive! 👻

RSVP to reserve a goodie bag for your little one — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🛍️ #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for our annual Halloween Community Party in the Park! Children can come in costume, make a craft, dance, and take plenty of photos and plenty of candy home Day(s) of the week: Thursday #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a relaxing session of diamond painting, the craft of placing small, resin "diamonds" on a self-adhesive canvas to create a finished image (a blend of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers). Supplies will be provided to make a seasonal pumpkin magnet.

Autumnal refreshments will be served (while supplies last). *This craft requires small detail work—reading and/or magnifying glasses are recommended for those that might benefit from visual assistance.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us in YOUmedia to hang out, make art, play games, and more!
For teens 11-19
1st Thursday: Art Studio

2nd Thursday: Board Games and Puzzles

3rd Thursday: Fall Journaling

4th Thursday: Video Games

5th Thursday: Spooky Slime Making
For teens 11-18 #ChicagoFallFest

Visit Oriole Park during the week of Halloween for spooky fun! Mariah Guzman will be here providing Tarot card readings for all ages. Tarot has a long history involving gaining insight into the past, present or future. The process typically begins with formulation of a question, followed by drawing and interpreting cards to uncover meaning. It's fun, it’s spooky--it’s Halloween time! For anyone 10 and up.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween. Activities include arts & crafts, games and more!

Join us for an evening filled with fun games, contests, candy and prizes. Movie and popcorn provided. Costume is optional but encouraged.

Stop by for an afternoon of spooky stories, create your own Frankentoy and more!
Make sure you bring your costume... mwahahaha!
For kids of all ages.

Acompáñanos para una tarde de cuentos de miedo, crea tu propio Frankentoy y más!
No se te olvide tu disfraz... mwahahaha!
Para niños de todas las edades.

How to Attend: Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Cómo Asistir: Regístrate antes del inicio del programa. La Biblioteca P√∫blica de Chicago (CPL) no puede recopilar información personal en línea de niños de 0 a 13 años. Se debe utilizar un correo electrónico de un padre o tutor para registrarse. Como recordatorio, los correos electrónicos de las escuelas pueden bloquear correos externos como los de CPL.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Accesibilidad: ¿Necesitas interpretación en lenguaje de señas u otro tipo de ayuda de accesibilidad para este evento? Comunícate por telefono al (312) 747-8184 o por correo electrónico access@chipublib.org para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes se deben hacer como mínimo 14 días hábiles antes del evento.

#ChicagoFallFest

What does it take to make a pumpkin puke? Carve pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and make them barf a rainbow.
For ages 3 and up.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Trumbull and Bradley Park are offering a fun, free Holiday event for the community. This event is being held at Trumbull Park, 2400 E. 105th St.Chicago, IL 60617. Cars will be decorated, and there will be games, bouncy houses and candy! Day(s) of the week: Thursday #ChicagoFallFest

Halloween Theme Dinner Party: ‘Pythons and Pizza Party’

Children will be served cheese pizza, juice box or water, and vanilla ice cream for dessert. After dinner children and parents will be entertained by a Halloween themed educational reptile show performed by the JG Reptile Road Show. Children will learn about different species of snakes, lizards, and even an alligator.

Children are encouraged to come in their Halloween costume, and everyone will receive Halloween Trick or Treat bags at the end of the event. All child participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a fun & friendly Halloween movie. Bring sleeping bag & pillow. Popcorn, candy and a refreshment will be served. Costumes are optional. Day(s) of the week: Thursday #ChicagoFallFest

Join Miss My for a magical evening of glowing tales and hands-on STEM fun! Enjoy story time under shimmering lights, then dive into interactive science activities. Let's explore, discover and glow together! For families and children of all ages.

How To Attend: Please register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. To keep the story time room safe and comfortable and to ensure you and your child have the best possible experience, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

You are going to get spooked visiting this ghoulish house! Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. #ChicagoFallFest

Enjoy an indoor movie - "Coco". Hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided. Seating is metal bleachers, so feel free to bring lawn chairs or bleacher seats. Day(s) of the week: Thursday #ChicagoFallFest

Celebrate the spooky season with a not-so-scary Halloween party designed for our littlest library patrons and their caregivers.

Activities include:
Mini Costume Parade and Photo Spot
Crawl-Through Box Maze
Toilet Paper Mummy Races
Build-a-Monster Craft Station
Enjoy seasonal snacks and plenty of time to play, explore, and connect.
Costumes are encouraged but are not required.
For ages 0 to 5.
Registration is required.

How to Attend: Register by Thursday, October 30. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register.
Due to space limitations, please include only the number of children as attendees when you register.
Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Dress up in your favorite costume and celebrate this Fall with family & friends at LeClaire-Hearst Park! There will be free activities including fun games, a DJ, and a dance party. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us as we make spooky slime, and come dressed in your costume for a treat, not a trick.
Supplies are provided.
For kids 6 to 13.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event #ChicagoFallFest

It's spooky season! Please join Teen staff for a fun-filled Halloween celebration with food, fun, and B-I-N-G-O! Everyone playing will win a prize.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Tweens are invited into the after-school room for some spooky Halloween campfire fun! Sit around the "campfire," make s'mores and read ghostly tales. Not for the faint of heart, do you dare join in, or are you a scaredy cat? For tweens 10 to 13.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us at Kennicott Park for the Boo! Bash: a night full of games, music, costume contest, and spooktacular fun just for kids ages 5 - 13yrs old #ChicagoFallFest

During this free Halloween event, we will safely distribute candy to youth and families in the community. Park partners, volunteers, and PAC members will distribute candy from their cars as trick or treaters come by for Halloween goodies. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a spooky good time at South Side Help Center’s annual Trunk or Treat event! This free, family-friendly celebration is open to all ages and features decorated car trunks, candy giveaways, games, music, and more. Come in costume and bring your friends for an evening of fun, laughter, and community spirit. Whether you're handing out treats or just here for the fun, there’s something for everyone! #ChicagoFallFest

Get ready for a spooktacular time! Join us for a Halloween bash filled with thrilling games, tasty treats, and tons of fun. Come dressed in your favorite costume and let your spooky spirit shine. No registration needed, just bring your excitement! #ChicagoFallFest

We hope you make Paschen Park part of your Halloween Trick or Treat plans! Bring your little ones in costume to celebrate the season. Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Join Us for Trunk or Treat!

Bring the family out for a fun and safe Halloween celebration on October 31st from 4 PM – 7 PM at 4008 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624. Enjoy free skating, food, candy, face painting, music, giveaways, and more!

This community event is hosted in partnership with local organizations dedicated to fun, safety, and togetherness. Don’t miss it!

Join The Puerto Rican Cultural Center and the Violence Prevention & Intervention Department for our **Annual Haunted Paseo** — a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration on **Friday, October 31st, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM**!

Enjoy an evening filled with **food, drinks, snacks, games, costumes, and spooky fun** at our **Haunted House inside Battle Bandera Boxing Club (2619 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622)**.

Costumes are highly recommended, and everyone is invited to come out and celebrate Halloween together on **El Paseo Boricua**!

Looking for an awesome Halloween party? Join us for tricks and treats, games, costume contests and more! Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Teen Halloween Silent Party with Dueling DJ Party is a unique experience where participants use silent party headphones to choose between different DJs playing various music genres simultaneously. Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Villapalooza presents ¡Noche de Fantasmas!, a Halloween mini concert in collaboration with the Chicago Park District. Enjoy an evening of punk, rock, goth, emo, and metal at Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center Auditorium and Ballroom on October 31, from 5?8pm. Costumes encouraged! Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Join us at this community Halloween party and enjoy some games & prizes, Halloween music, and snacks.This is a drop-in event. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Day(s) of the week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Join us at Kennicott Park for Fright Night: a night full of games, music, costume contest, and spooktacular fun just for kids ages 13 - 18 yrs old #ChicagoFallFest

Join us at Kennicott Park for Fright Night: a night full of games, music, costume contest, and spooktacular fun just for kids ages 13 - 18 yrs old

Get your scare on with Snapology’s Monster Mania! Use LEGO® bricks to create your own monster fighter, build a haunted town and have a scary good time during this fun program. Tonight will be a spook-tacular party! Come and join us, if you dare!

Join Merit’s Wind Symphony for a free concert celebrating a Latin American tradition originating in Mexico, featuring music from Disney's Coco. Audience members are invited to move, dance, make noise, or partake in any way which helps them to enjoy the music. Families and those with sensory processing sensitivities welcome. #ChicagoFallFest

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Únete a la Merit's Wind Symphony en un concierto gratuito que celebra una tradición latinoamericana originaria de México, presentando música de Coco. Invitamos al público a moverse, bailar, hacer ruido, o participar de cualquier forma que les permita disfrutar de la música. Las familias y las personas con sensibilidad sensorial son bienvenidas.

Join Marillac in Garfield Park for an event celebrating Día de los Muertos. This event is planned for youth, by youth.

Celebrate Dia de Muertos with inflatable rides, food, raffles, music, and folklorico performances. We will be showcasing alebrijes and ofrendas with black lights.

Join Ms. Carlynn for a fun filled fall story time especially for our littlest patrons! We'll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities.
For kids 0 to 3 and their caregivers.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Want to learn English? This twice-a-week course will help you in talking to your supervisors, your children's teachers, neighbors, doctors and more. Classes are taught in small groups. They include speaking and writing, listening and conversation, vocabulary and grammar, and cultural understanding. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday starting September 8th through December 17th . Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to attend every session. Register in person or call 312-745-1862.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

¿Quieres aprender ingles? Esta curso, dos veces por semana, le ayudará a hablar con sus supervisores, maestros de sus hijos, vecinos, medicos y más. El curso de ingles se imparta en grupos pequeños. Incluye hablar y escribir, escuchar y conversar, vocabulario y gramática, y comprensión cultural. Este curso se lleva a acabo cada lunes y miercoles desde el 8 de septiembre hasta el 17 de diciembre. Se requiere registrarse en persona o llame a 312-745-1862.

Accesibilidad: ¿Necesita interpretación del lenguaje de señas u otra asistencia de accesibilidad para este evento? Por favor llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a access-chipublib.org para solicitar alojamiento. Las solicitudes deben hacerse al menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento. #ChicagoFallFest

Join other aspiring authors this fall for Write at CPL , a series of workshops presented by our partners at Story Studio . This workshop will focus on Fairy Tales and Intuitive Magic and is led by David Welch.
In opposition to what we're often taught, fairy tales depend on flatness and abstraction. We'll consider this idea for the evening, specifically how tales combine these techniques with what Kate Berheimer refers to as "intuitive logic and formalized magic." How exactly can writers use flatness and abstraction to fashion engaging images? How do our stories intuitively move? How does one "formalize magic," anyway? Beginning with an overview of Bernheimer's definitions, we'll then use them to explore several contemporary stories as well as our own writing.

Due to limited space, registration is required.

Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
Photo credit: c0fbf559, nappy.co #ChicagoFallFest

A fair partnered with the Divine 9 organizations and sharing with youth how they have shaped and impacted black communities.