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Chicago Weekend

Friday, Oct 16

Saturday is chilly at about 52 and Sunday warms to a sunny 60, so plan outdoor time for midday. Storybook yoga, pasta making and T. rex teeth fill Saturday, and Dozin' with the Dinos is the pick for Sunday.

The weather read

Saturday

52° / 42°

Partly cloudy, 4% rain.

Princess Punch holding a mug of hot cocoa as autumn leaves fall

Sunday

60° / 42°

Sunny, 3% rain.

Punch List rule this weekend: Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day.

Saturday plan

Morning

Family Storybook Yoga

Stories and yoga together at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, a calm start for small kids and their grown-ups.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum · Price not listed · Indoors

Afternoon

Kid's Kitchen: Hands-On; Fresh Pasta Making 101

Kids roll out fresh pasta by hand at Eataly. Seats are limited, so book now if you want in.

Eataly Chicago · $121 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots

Afternoon

Itty Bitty Explorers: T. rex Teeth & Tails

A little explorers program on T. rex teeth and tails, on Lake Shore Drive. Booking ahead is a good idea.

1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605 · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead

Evening

Candlelight Babies: Classical Sounds to Stimulate Little Minds

Candlelight Babies sets classical music in a candlelit room for the littlest listeners. Book ahead, and check the evening start time before you go.

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center · $27 to $109 · Indoors · Book ahead

Sunday plan

Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.

Morning

Family Storybook Yoga

Family Storybook Yoga at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum mixes stories with stretching. Check hours first, since the listing gives no set time.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum · Price not listed · Indoors

Afternoon

Fall Family Minis 2026 - Lincoln Park - Oct 4, Oct 17-18, Oct 25

Fall Family Minis in Lincoln Park is a quick family photo session among the fall colors. Book ahead, and bring a jacket for between shots.

Lincoln Park · $295 · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead

Afternoon

Dozin' with the Dinos

A dinosaur-themed program on Lake Shore Drive for young fossil fans. Check the time before you go.

1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605 · Price not listed · Indoors

Evening

Candlelight Babies: Classical Sounds to Stimulate Little Minds

Candlelight Babies plays again Sunday evening if Saturday didn't work. Book ahead and confirm the start time.

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center · $27 to $109 · Indoors · Book ahead

The weekend bonus

Pick up Large Pumpkins at $3.95 each and make carving night a family event. Little ones can scoop seeds while older kids handle the faces.

Quick grocery wins

Fresh Chicken Breasts

ALDI

$1.99

Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops

ALDI

$2.99

Fresh Angus Petite Sirloin Steak

ALDI

$8.99

Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs

ALDI

$7.49

Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad.

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