Wonderade Punch List

The weather read

Punch List rule this weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.

10 to 11:30 am

Pumpkin Patch at Dvorak Park Free pumpkins, a petting farm, pony rides, crafts, Trunk-or-Treat and a haunted house fill a whole morning at no cost. Arrive near the 10 am opening, since pumpkins go while supplies last. Dvorak Park · Free · Outdoors, open sun

1 to 2:30 pm

Lincoln Park Spooktacular 2026 Kids trick-or-treat at shops along Lincoln Avenue between Wrightwood and Webster, meeting magicians, stilt walkers and jugglers on the way. Bring a sturdy candy bag and plan about 90 minutes. Lincoln Avenue between Wrightwood and Webster · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

3:30 to 5 pm

Pumpkin Party at Gallagher Way Magicians, balloon artists, KidCreate Studio crafts, Nichols Farm pumpkins and Dreamtree Shakers music fill Gallagher Way. It wraps at 5 pm, so a 3:30 arrival still leaves time for everything. Gallagher Way · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

Also Saturday: "Carmela Full of Wishes" at Chicago Children's Theatre turns Matt de la Peña's book about a birthday wish and a hardworking family into a moving stage show, at $48 with limited spots. ($48 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)

Also Saturday: Pumpkin Palooza (at DuPage Children's Museum) invites kids in costume for non-scary STEAM fun like building Franken buddies from recycled toys, brewing slime and mashing pumpkin guts. (Price not listed · Indoors)

Morning

Monster Jammies: A Halloween Pajama Dance Party For Kids A Halloween pajama dance party means kids can show up in jammies and burn off energy before lunch. Tickets run $0 to $45, so book ahead and confirm the time. Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center · $0 to $45 · Indoors · Book ahead

Afternoon

Near North Kid Fest A kids festival on West Division makes an easy Sunday afternoon in the fresh air. The listing has no time or price, so confirm both before you go. 1434 W Division St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60642 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

Afternoon

Family Day @ Midwest Coast feat: Mr. Dave Family Day at Midwest Coast Brewing Company features Mr. Dave, an indoor option if anyone needs a break from the outdoors. Check the start time, since the listing doesn't give one. Midwest Coast Brewing Company · Price not listed · Indoors

Evening

🍭TRICK-or-TREAT Night + WIN a squishy! 🎃 Trick-or-treat night at Color Factory Chicago adds a chance to win a squishy to the candy haul. Hours aren't posted, so check before you head out. Color Factory Chicago · Price not listed · Indoors

Also Sunday: Family Spooktacular at Naper Settlement sends kids trick-or-treating across a 13-acre campus of historic homes, with a Disney tribute band, inflatables, a fright-free haunted house and slime crafting, all included in admission. (All activities and performances included in admission · Outdoors, open sun)

Heads up: Halloween Harvest Fest at Spring Rock Park takes over Spring Rock Park Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: Arts in the Dark (starting on Columbus Drive) takes over its part of town Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: Glen Ellyn Halloween Spooktacular Festival and Parade takes over Downtown Glen Ellyn Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Dinner, sorted · Meijer Burger Night Protein value: about 16 g protein per $

Meijer's 80% lean ground beef at $4.79 lb delivers about 16 g protein per $, the top protein buy in this week's ads. Burgers rarely get a complaint at the table, and $1.99 avocados plus a BOGO salad round out the plate.

Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger	$4.79 lb
Small Avocados 3 ct. bag	$1.99 ea
Dole Salad Blends or Kits 5-13.25 oz. or Fresh from Meijer Greenhouse Lettuce 4 oz.: BOGO	$1.00

Fish Taco Night

Cooked, peeled shrimp at $8.99 lb from Jewel-Osco gives about 10 g protein per $ with almost no prep. Since it is already cooked, taco night comes together fast, and $0.99 avocados and slaw make easy fillings. Waterfront Bistro 41-50 ct. Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined ($8.99 lb., about 10 g protein per $), Hass Avocados, Red Mangos, California Gum Drops Grapes, Navel Oranges, Jumbo Pummelo, Washington Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith or Red Delicious Apples, Affy Tapple Caramel Apples, Signature Select or O Organics White Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Seedless Cucumbers, Signature Select Baby-Cut Carrots, Fresh Express Spinach, Cole Slaw, Ocean Spray Craisins, or Sun-Maid Raisins ($0.99).

The weekend bonus At $3.99 each, a locally grown orange or white pumpkin turns into an afternoon of carving or painting at the kitchen table. Pour mugs of apple cider while the kids work.

Kroger Eggs Large Grade A 12 ct Mariano's · about 51 g protein per $	$1.49
Hormel Always Tender Ground Pork 16 oz. Jewel-Osco · about 15 g protein per $	$4.99 ea.
Fresh Butterball 93% Lean Ground Turkey 16 oz. Jewel-Osco · about 13 g protein per $	$6.49 ea.
Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb. ALDI · about 14 g protein per $	$5.99

Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 27. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.

Next week: it finally cools off Tuesday, highs near 53°. Patio season starts.