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Wonderween Pumpkin Festival

Friday, October 24, 2025 · 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for two weeks of autumn magic filled with pumpkin fun, creative activities, and harvest celebrations! 🕷️ Not so Spooky Animal Encounters – Touch and learn experiences with the Lincoln Park Zoo and Oak Park Natural Pet & Fish 🎨 Pumpkin Art Studio – Creative pumpkin printing and painting activities in Art Works 🤲 Sensory Discovery Zone – Hands-on exploration with miniature gourds and gnarly pumpkins of all shapes and sizes 👑 Character Meet & Greets – Special visits from the beautiful Harvest Queen and friendly Scarecrow characters 🔍 Halloween Scavenger Hunt – Hunt for Halloween clues throughout the museum 📸 Costume Selfie Station – Capture memories of the fun of Wonderween with your children in costume 👻 Costume Play Paradise – Extensive collection of costumes for dress-up and imaginative play 🎃 Indoor Pumpkin Patch – Play with fluffy pumpkin pillows while climbing and balancing on gross motor objects 🏃‍♀️ Fall Obstacle Course – Climb and explore hay bales and autumn-themed physical challenges in our Becky Boyce Nature Play Space All Wonderween Pumpkin Festival activities are included with Wonder Works admission. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.