Chicago Fall Fun: Top Things to Do in the Windy City in Autumn

by Guest Author / Traveling Mom / September 9, 2022

Fall colors, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, great architecture and a Day of the Dead celebration are just a few of the fun things to do in Chicago in the fall. It’s one of the best times of the year to be in the Windy City. The summer humidity is gone and the fresh breeze off of Lake Michigan makes it a good time to bundle up in a sweater and walk along the lakefront or try one of these fun fall activities.

As summer ends we say goodbye to 80 degree days and hello to cool temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes and haunted houses. While this may mean the end of beach days, Chicago has no shortage of exciting fall activities.

From fall festivals to ghost tours, the city has something for everyone as the leaves turn to red, orange and yellow. Read on for the list of our favorite things to do during fall, with and without kids. Read more HERE