Autumn is officially here, and nothing says “Fall” like October! Here in Chicago, there are some exciting things happening around town that promise to delight and entertain both young and old. We’ve rounded up a list of just a few things you can take part in to usher in the season and enjoy your community.
If pumpkin patches are your thing, you can find one near you on this page. From kiddie rides to hay bales and dinosaurs, you are sure to find one that will fit your fancy all month long.
Haunted houses are, of course, going to be popular attractions this month, and for the adults here, we found a list of the top haunted house attractions in Chicago that you can check out- if you’re brave enough! For the young, and young at heart, here is a list of milder attractions that you can enjoy with the family.
No October list would be complete without talking about Halloween! There are a plethora of festivities planned around this Fall holiday that are sure to be a big hit with both young and old alike. Halloween in the Parks, from October 6-31, promises parties, dances, movies, and more for families at various parks in Chicago. Boo at the Zoo, on Saturdays and Sundays October 13-28, offers games, a hayride, and a costume parade at the Brookfield Zoo. Arts in the Dark, on October 20th, is a Halloween parade of artistic creatures down State street, and the Spooky Pooch Parade and costume contest will take place the same day at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Halloween Pub Crawl from October 20-27 takes place at various locations: A Nightmare on Hubbard Street, Halloween Bar Crawl, Halloween Day Crawl, and Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl. For those of you who love to dance, Duet Dance Studio is offering a Halloween Thriller Dance Party on October 26, and be sure to check out the Nocturna All Hallows’ Eve Ball the same night. Hard Rock Cafe is throwing a Halloween Goes Hollywood party on the 27th, The Haunted Halloween Ball is the same night, and so is the Haunted Masquerade!
No matter what kind of fun you’re looking for this month, at Charles Ifergan we’re all about making you look and feel your best! Our team of professional stylists and aestheticians are committed to being on the forefront of the ever-changing art of hairstyle, and with three locations to serve you-Oak Street, Deerfield, and Oakbrook- we’re always nearby. Schedule an appointment today at the location that most convenient for you. If you prefer, you can also use our mobile app to schedule the time and place that suits your needs. Download it for free on iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon.