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Festivals and Fairs

Scarecrow building, pumpkin decorating draw families to Autumn Harvest fest

By Joe Lewnard
Oct 11, 2025 3:36 pm - A scarecrow-building contest was among the highlights of the four-hourlong annual Autumn Harvest festival Saturday at North School Park in Arlington Heights.
41st annual Pinball Expo to light up Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Oct. 15-18

By Eric Peterson
Oct 09, 2025 12:46 pm - Still growing year by year in size and breadth, the 41st annual Pinball Expo returns Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 15-18, to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. “Pinball is universal in its interest and appeal,” says expo organizer Rob Berk.
Relive the Civil War at annual encampment and battle in Hainesville

Submitted by George Duberstein
Oct 08, 2025 2:51 pm - Hainesville’s annual Civil War Encampment and Battle re-enactment featuring military and civilian participants in period costume returns on Oct. 18-19.
Gurnee Parks to hold 3rd annual Halloween Fall Fest Oct. 11

Submitted by Gurnee Park District
Oct 08, 2025 11:16 am - Gurnee Park District, in partnership with the village of Gurnee, will hold its third annual Halloween Fall Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hunt Club Park and inside Hunt Club Park Community Center.
Things to do Oct. 10-16: Glass Pumpkin Patch, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Lumenaura and more

By Luke Zurawski
Oct 06, 2025 4:01 pm - Mark your calendar for Glass Pumpkin Patch at The Morton Arboretum, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Lumenaura in Aurora, “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” in Ingleside, Fall Festival at Danada, Boo at the Zoo at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and more.
Bark BBQ ushers in Halloween season with Barktober Fest

By Steve Zalusky
Oct 06, 2025 1:35 pm - Halloween isn’t just for humans. Thanks to Bark BBQ, an Arlington Heights business near the Buffalo Grove border, pets were also able to get into the act during Barktober Fest.
Fall festival attracts crowds to Randhurst Village

By Brian Hill
Oct 04, 2025 3:08 pm - The Randhurst Village Fall Fest returned Saturday to Mount Prospect bringing with it summerlike temperatures.
Celebrate tradition at the 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend

By Nicholas Lowe, St. Charles Business Alliance
Oct 01, 2025 5:05 pm - The 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend features the popular scarecrow contest with over 120 creative entries across four categories, displayed along Riverside Avenue, Lincoln Park, and First Street.
Celebrating 200 years of Norwegian immigration to America on Oct. 3-5

Submitted by Al Benson
Oct 01, 2025 11:46 am - A 200-year celebration of Norwegian immigration to America is taking place in Norway, Illinois, featuring Norwegian food, music, crafts, and educational displays.
Best Bets: ‘Forbidden Forest’ welcomes Harry Potter fans and Naper Settlement celebrates Oktoberfest

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 01, 2025 9:41 am - “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” thrills fans starting this weekend, Naper Settlement hosts Oktoberfest, Karen Mason headlines a special tribute to Davenport’s at the Skokie Theatre, and “Carmina Burana” comes to the MAC.

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