All Day

Happy Times Pumpkin Fest

Didier Farms 16678 Aptakisic Rd, Lincolnshire

Didier Farms is running a great family-friendly pumpkin festival this year! They'll have rides, animal land, a corn maze, pony rides, a silly string asylum, and more! Going to the...

Free

Mount Prospect Fall Festival

Downtown Mount Prospect Intersection of Emerson St. & Busse Ave., Mount Prospect

Enjoy live music, german cuisine, and family fun! Friday, September 22, 2023 Time: 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. for food, fun, music. Saturday, September 23, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m....

Free
Ongoing

Glendale Heights Oktoberfest

Camera Park 101 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights

Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

$5

Windy Acres Fall Fest

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva

U-Pick apples, moon bounces, mini golf, kiddie trains, corn mazes, and more!

$22

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up

Goose Island 1265 W Le Moyne St, Chicago

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up is returning and there are LOTS of different packages that are perfect for Halloween-themed family fun. There's a corn maze, carnival games, a pumpkin patch, lots of...

$22

Naperville Irish Fest

Downtown Naperville Jackson Avenue, between Eagle and Ewing Streets, Naperville

Live Irish music, dance, food, and more!

Free

Oaktoberfest

Downtown Oak Park Oak Park, IL 60304

"Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer...

Free

Apple Fest

Historic Downtown Long Grove 145 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove

"Long Grove’s Apple Fest is known for the apple pies, donuts, caramel dipped to candied apples, apple wine, sangria, and more! In addition to all of the delightful apple specialties,...

$5

La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

"Enjoy live music and dance in the Museum's Stanley Field Hall, featuring a vibrant performance of Bomba featuring local group La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón. Based in the historic Humboldt...

Included in admission

Homewood Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff

Homewood Martin Ave from Hickory Road to Ridge Road, Homewood

Homewood’s favorite festival features live entertainment, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children’s crafts, kid-friendly activities, and delicious cuisine prepared by local eateries. Homewood's Chili Cook-Off will be back again this...

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Chicago Live!

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy exciting performances from the city’s top musical, theatrical, dance, and cultural organizations for FREE.

Water Lantern Festival

Humboldt Park 1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago

The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly event filled with great conversation, hope, happiness, fun, and lasting memories! The Schedule: 4:00 Gates Open 4:00 - 8:00 Enjoy Food Trucks /...

$26.98