The coming of fall means new adventures

Tired of staying home without not knowing what to do during the fall? Don’t worry! The Maroon have some events that you might find interesting. The start of school can stress us out, but going out to places can help us relax. This is a way to guide you to new things in Chicago.

Lincoln Park Zoo

The Spooky Spectacular is a way to celebrate halloween for free. With many things to do like trick-or-treat, make craft, hear music and the chance to show off your costume, come join the fun.

Location: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Date & Time: October 29, 2016 from 10am to 1pm

Brookfield Zoo

Boo at the Zoo has many activities for children of all age including games and a hayride. Come and witness the costume parade that takes place at 1pm.

Location: 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL

Date & Time:October 22-23 and 29-30 ( Saturdays and Sundays) from 10 am to 5pm

Halloween Hallow

Halloween Hallow is a place with many activities. Come join the fun of carnival rides, laser tag, contest, treats, entertainment, and food.

Location: Main Park, 10925 W La Porte Road, Mokena

Date & time: October 14-5pm to 9pm/ October 15-1pm to 8pm/ October16-1pm to 6pm

Haunted Houses

Want to experience the thrill of horror the best part of the night well these haunted houses are just for you. With different varieties to pick from here are you choices with many more:

Basement of Dead

Location: 42 West New York Street, Aurora, IL

Date & Time: October 1-31 (check website for schedule)

House of Torment

Location:8240 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove, IL

Date & Time: October 1 to November 2 (check out website for schedule)  

Halloween Parade

Come and enjoy a spectacular show with different people showing of their costumes. If not you can participate and show off your costume.

Location: Halsted St. from Belmont Ave. to Addison St.

Date & Time: October 31, 2016 starting off at 4pm

The coming of fall means new adventures

Tired of staying home without not knowing what to do during the fall? Don’t worry, here are  some events that are going on in Chicago this fall. The start of school can stress us out but going out can help us relax,

The Spooky Spectacular is a way to celebrate halloween for free at Lincoln Park Zoo. With many things to do like trick-or-treat, make craft, hear music and the chance to show off your costume, come join the fun. The event takes place on Oct 29, 2016 from 10am to 1pm.

Boo at the zoo has many activities for children of all age including games and a hayride. Come and witness the costume parade that takes place at 1pm. The event will be at the Brookfield Zoo on Oct.22-23 and 29-30 ( Saturdays and sundays) from 10 am to 5pm.

Halloween Hallow is a place with many activities. Come join the fun of carnival rides, laser tag, contest, treats, entertainment, and food. Located on Main Park, 10925 W La Porte Road, Mokena, Halloween Hallow is a great place to spend some time with friends. Halloween Hallow takes place on October 14, 15 and 16.

Come and enjoy a spectacular Halloween parade with different people showing off their costumes. If not you can participate and show off your own costume. The Parade will be on Halloween at Halsted St. from Belmont Ave. to Addison St, starting at 4pm.

For those who love to experience the thrill of horror the best part of the night well these haunted houses. With different varieties to pick from here are some choices:

Basement of Dead

Location: 42 West New York Street, Aurora, IL

Date & Time: October 1-31 (check website for schedule)

House of Torment

Location:8240 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove, IL

Date & Time: October 1 to November 2 (check out website for schedule)  

– Maritza Silva