Pumpkin Patch Festival returns with pet parade, crafts and more

Posted September 27, 2025 12:12 am

By Crystal Gonzalez, Village of South Elgin

Sign up by Thursday, Oct. 2, for the popular Costume Pet Parade, part of annual Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4. Courtesy of village of South Elgin

South Elgin residents are invited to kick off the fall season at the annual Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SEBA Park, 151 S. Water St.

The festival is packed with family-friendly fun, including a pumpkin painting station (with a purchase), pyramid of hay, craft show, inflatable, face painting, and plenty more.

A highlight of the morning will be the Costume Pet Parade at 10 a.m., where local pets and their owners will strut their stuff in categories like Scariest, Cutest, Funniest, and Best Owner/Pet Costume.

Pre-registration is available online through Thursday, Oct. 2, at southelgin.com/registration (section #33611), with on-site registration available the morning of the event from 9:30 to 9:50 a.m.

New this year is a Pumpkin Decorating Contest for local businesses and service organizations, giving them a chance to show off their creativity and claim the title of first Pumpkin Decorating Champion.

Pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, and concessions will also be available for purchase.

Stop by the pumpkin painting station during South Elgin's Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4. There is a small fee. Courtesy of village of South Elgin

Bring your family, friends, and even four-legged companions to SEBA Park for Pumpkin Patch Festival, Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, visit southelgin.com/pumpkin or email Jess Day at JDay@southelgin.com.

Pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, and concessions will be available for purchase at the South Elgin Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4. Courtesy of village of South Elgin