| |  | | From the world-class excitement of the Chicago Marathon to haunted happenings for Halloween and deep-dish delights for National Pizza Month, October in Illinois is full of not-to-be-missed fun this fall. | | Plan Your Adventure | | | | TRAVEL INSPIRATION | Only-in-Illinois: Events You Won’t Want to Miss | | |  | FEEL THE ENERGY | Chicago Marathon | | On October 12, the Chicago Marathon takes runners through 29 neighborhoods and past iconic landmarks. Whether you’re running or cheering from the sidelines, it’s an unforgettable way to experience the city. | | Discover More | | |  | FIND THE FRIGHTS | Halloween | | Illinois truly comes alive in the spooky season with haunted hotels, ghost tours, and creepy curiosities everywhere you look. Find local haunts all throughout the state that bring unforgettable Halloween stories to life.
| | Explore More | |  | FIND YOUR SLICE | National Pizza Month | | For National Pizza Month, sink your teeth into Chicago’s legendary deep dish pizza. Its layers of cheese, sauce, and crust are more than a meal, it’s an unforgettable slice of Chicago’s culinary heart for pizza lovers. | | Do a Deep Dish Dive | | | | LAND OF LINCOLN | The Great Pumpkin Patch | | The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur, Illinois, started as a small family garden in 1977 and has grown into a beloved, sprawling pumpkin destination for harvest and Halloween celebrations. | | Discover Their Story | | | | | |  | CHICAGO & BEYOND | Richardson Adventure Farm | | Richardson Adventure Farm brings family fun to life with the world’s largest corn maze, pumpkin picking, zip lines, and festive fall traditions. | | Learn More | | |  | TRAILS TO ADVENTURE | Rendleman Orchards Farm | | At Rendleman Orchards you can enjoy crisp apples, a pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, and a farm market filled with fresh produce and seasonal delights. | | Plan Your Trip | |  | GREAT RIVERS COUNTRY | Dittmar Farms and Orchard | | Operating since 1854, this family-owned farm offers crisp apples and pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and delicious treats from the Orchard Station. | | Discover More | | | | Experience golden days and cozy nights with autumn escapes from city to countryside | | Plan Your Escape | | | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN | Chicago & Beyond | | Gurnee, Through November 2nd | | St. Charles, October 10th to October 12th | | Sycamore, October 22nd to October 26th | | View All Events | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN | Land of Lincoln | | Normal, October 11th | | Jacksonville, October 18th | | Springfield, October 17th to October 18th | | View All Events | | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN | Trails to Adventure | | Makanda, October 19th | | Alto Pass, October 18th to October 19th | | Pinckneyville, October 25th to October 26th | | View All Events | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN | Great Rivers Country | | Peoria, October 9th | | Galena, October 11th to October 12th | | Mount Carroll, October 25th | | View All Events | | | | Enjoy Illinois Magazine | | Find unexpected ways to enjoy Illinois in our biannual inspiration guide that explores every corner of the state. | | Plan Your Escape | | | |  | | You're receiving this email as you signed up to receive emails from the Illinois Office of Tourism. ©2025 Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity View this email in your web browser Sent to: / Unsubscribe Illinois Office of Tourism, 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, United States | | | | |
