Fox Lake and Libertyville team up on the Halloween express for Pumpkin Jubilee event

The 2026 Pumpkin Jubilee will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave. in Fox Lake.

The collaboration with Fox Lake allows Libertyville residents to ride Metra Milwaukee District North Line to the event featuring 25 food, craft market, and community organization vendors. A trackless train, free balloon twisting and face painting, DJ Kathy from Music Connections, games, and a kids costume contest are other activities. The Grant Community High School Marching Band and Color Guard will perform at 12:30 p.m. Local nonprofit Keeping Families Covered will host a diaper donation drive to support local families in need. Pumpkins for carving are available for $4 each. There is no charge for admission and events are free.

Visit www.foxlake.org or Fox Lake parks and recreation on Facebook.