Autumn Harvest set for Oct. 6 in Arlington Heights

North School Park in Arlington Heights will turn into a fall fiesta of colorful scarecrows, pumpkins, bouncy houses and more with the Autumn Harvest event Saturday, Oct. 6, organizers said.

The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes hayrides, kids' crafts, a petting zoo and live entertainment from the dance group Vibe, a magician, school bands and the School of Rock. The Build-a-Scarecrow competition begins at 11 a.m., with organizers supplying the straw, clothes and accessories.

It's sponsored by the village's special events commission and Arlington Heights Park District.