Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Events Happening Mid-October Through Mid-November 2026
Children Activities, Parent Education
Halloween & Fall Events
Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party at Mokena Public Library
📅 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 • Sensory-friendly hour from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, full event from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Mokena Public Library | 11327 195th St, Mokena, IL 60448
★ Cost: Free
🔗 More info: https://mokena.librarycalendar.com/event/sensory-friendly-hour-family-halloween-party-40874
Sensory-Friendly Boo Bash in Oak Park
📅 Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 • 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM time slots
📍 Location: Cheney Mansion | 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
★ Cost: $22 general admission, $17 for Oak Park residents. Registration required.
🔗 Register for the 10:00 AM slot: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/activities/7146389
🔗 Register for the 11:00 AM slot: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/activities/7146403
Tiny Pumpkin Painting & Fall Sensory Play at Orland Park Public Library
📅 Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 • 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Orland Park Public Library | 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
★ Cost: Free, registration required
🔗 More info: https://orlandpark.librarycalendar.com/event/tiny-pumpkin-painting-fall-sensory-play-107568
Autism Movement Therapy at Schaumburg Central Library
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
📍 Location: Central Library | 130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
★ Cost: Free, registration required
ℹ️ Details: For children ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver. This movement program is designed for children with autism, sensory processing sensitivities, or disabilities. It is led by Wanda Lee Farnell, an Autism Movement Therapy Certified Provider, and supports problem-solving, speech, social skills, and gross and fine motor skills through movement activities and a craft.
🔗 More info: https://schaumburg.libnet.info/event/16557150
Pumpkin Race in Naperville (Turning Pointe Autism Foundation)
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Rotary Hill Park | Downtown Naperville
★ Cost: Free. Kits to put together your own pumpkin racer are available to purchase online for $25 if needed.
🔗 More info: https://www.autismfoundation.org/2026-naperville-pumpkin-race
Pumpkin Palooza at DuPage Children’s Museum
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 Location: DuPage Children’s Museum | 301 N Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540
★ Cost: Ticket required, $21 per person attending
🔗 More info: https://dupagechildrens.org/family-fun/pumpkin-palooza/
Halloween Sensory Tent in Chicago Ridge
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Chicago Ridge Village Hall | 10455 Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL
★ Cost: Free
🔗 More info: https://www.chicagoridge.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/767
Family Spooktacular at Naper Settlement
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM and Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Naper Settlement | 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540
★ Cost: $15 per adult, $10 per child (ages 4 to 12), free for children under 4
🔗 More info: https://naperville.com/event/family-spooktacular-at-naper-settlement/
Halloween Happening in Naperville
📅 Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Riverwalk Grand Pavilion | 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Ct, Naperville, IL 60540
★ Cost: Free
🔗 More info: https://napervilleparks.org/halloweenhappening
Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sunday
📅 Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
📍 Location: Chuck E. Cheese | 41 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL
★ Cost: Free admission, cost to play
🔗 More info: https://www.chuckecheese.com/sensory-sensitive-sundays/
Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights
📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Location: Lincoln Park Zoo | 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 | 312-742-2000
★ Cost: $7
🔗 More info: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/sensory-friendly-night-at-zoolights/
Everyone at Play at Kohl Children’s Museum
📅 Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
📍 Location: Kohl Children’s Museum | 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026 | (847) 832-6600
★ Cost: Paid admission
🔗 More info: https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/everyone-at-play/
Sensory-Friendly Storytime at Naperville Public Library
📅 Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 • 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Naperville Public Library, 95th Street Library | 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564
★ Cost: Free. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 10 child and grownup pairs.
🔗 More info: https://napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/sensory-friendly-storytime-83583
Sensory-Friendly Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 • 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614
★ Cost: Free, registration required
🔗 More info: https://naturemuseum.org/events/sensory-morning-9
Weekly & Monthly Events
Sensory-Friendly Fridays at The Insect Asylum
📅 Date: Every Friday (October 9, 16, 23, and 30, and November 6, and 13, 2026) • 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Insect Asylum | 2870 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
★ Cost: Ticket required, $12
🔗 More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-friday-tickets-1110888309839
Sensory Hours at SkyZone Elmhurst
📅 Date: Every Monday • 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (October 12, 19, and 26, and November 2 and 9, 2026)
📍 Location: SkyZone Elmhurst | 325 E. Lake Street, Suite A, Elmhurst, IL 60126
★ Cost: Cost of admission
🔗 More info: https://www.skyzone.com/elmhurst/programs/sensory-hours/
Sensory-Friendly Film Showings at AMC Theatres
📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, and 24, and Saturday, November 14, and 28, 2026 (second and fourth Saturdays)
📍 Location: Participating AMC Theatres locations across Chicagoland
★ Cost: Standard ticket pricing
🔗 More info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Autism Skate at Tinley Park Roller Rink
📅 Date: Sunday, October 25 and Sunday, November 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (fourth Sunday of every month)
📍 Location: Tinley Park Roller Rink | 17658 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
★ Cost: Free admission, cost to skate
🔗 More info: https://www.tinleyparkrollerrink.com
We Will Keep Adding to This List
And if you are looking for extra support for your sensory-sensitive child, whether through occupational therapy, ABA, speech therapy, or another service, the Westside team is here. To learn more about our services, call us at 815-783-2544 or submit a contact form.
