# Things to do with kids in Brookfield, IL this week

> Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Brookfield, IL, taken from our Chicago list by the town in each address. This week has 1 dated outing, and 4 more are coming up.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/brookfield/

## This week in Brookfield

- **Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Brookfield Zoo Chicago** at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 31st St. and Golfview Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. Price: Free with zoo admission ($29.95 adults, $20.95 ages 3–11, 2 and under free; parking extra). Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/events (checked 2026-10-29)

## Coming up in Brookfield

- **Santa at Holiday Magic** at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 31st St. and Golfview Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513. When: Select Holiday Magic nights from Nov 21, 2026. Time: Times vary by night (for example 4–8:30pm Nov 21–22). Price: Free with Holiday Magic admission. Santa. Official page: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/events/holiday-magic (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Holiday Magic** at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 31st St. and Golfview Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513. When: Select nights Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: 3–9pm. Price: From $29.95; free for members. Christmas lights. Official page: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/events/holiday-magic (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Brookfield Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting** at Kris Kringle Market and trolley stops around Brookfield, Brookfield. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 10am-6pm; tree lighting in the evening. Price: See event page. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://www.brookfieldchamber.net/kris-kringle-market (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Holiday Family Pajama Extravaganza with bilingual Santa** at Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, 3541 Park Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513. When: Fri Dec 11, 2026. Time: 6-8pm. Price: See event page. Santa. Official page: https://lsfbrookfieldlibrary.libnet.info/event/17662646 (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Brookfield this week?

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Brookfield Zoo Chicago (Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1). Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

### What’s coming up in Brookfield?

Santa at Holiday Magic on Nov 21, Holiday Magic on Nov 21 and Brookfield Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting on Dec 5, plus 1 more.

### Is anything free for kids in Brookfield?

Yes. Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and Santa at Holiday Magic are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.

### How do you decide what counts as Brookfield?

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Chicago pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Chicago listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.