Wheeling welcomes autumn at family-friendly Fallapalooza
Wheeling got autumn going a few days early at Fallapalooza Sunday at Heritage Park.
The event featured a petting zoo, pony rides and food trucks. It also offered live music.
"How cool is this? All the stuff for the kids," said Jennifer Fletcher, lead singer of the band The Reckoning. "We are really honored to be here."
Sophie Nichol, of Mount Prospect, helps her son Teddy, 2, as he rides a pony during Wheeling Park District's Fallapalooza event on Sunday at Heritage Park. The event to celebrate autumn included music, a petting zoo and food trucks.
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Jennifer Fletcher & The Reckoning perform for visitors during Wheeling Park District's Fallapalooza event on Sunday at Heritage Park. The event featured music, a petting zoo, pony rides and food trucks.
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Dominic Rodas, 8, of Prospect Heights, plays a basketball carnival game with his dad Chris during Wheeling Park District's Fallapalooza event on Sunday at Heritage Park.
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