L.R.
STADE"S FARM in McHenry...has "Fall Festival" thru Halloween, different Themes/activities each weekend, a hay bale maze/climb on thing, a "corn" play ares, pumpkin cannons.....some activities cost but can be done inexpensively.
McHenry County Conservation District sites like Prairieview Education center
Moraine Hills State Park...great fall colors and tons of walking/bike paths
McHenry downtown theatres are relativly inexpensive before 5 p.m and they usually have a family friendly movie choice plus they have FREE refills on soda AND popcorn we all usually share a small of each
Plus there are a ton of fall festivals coming up take a picnic lunch and enjoy