Festivals and Fairs
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What you'll find at the inaugural Harvest Hoot in Des PlainesOct 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Pumpkin painting, an inflatable corn maze and live stage shows are just a few of the activities planned for the inaugural Harvest Hoot this weekend in Des Plaines. The o...
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St. Charles Scarecrow Contest winners announcedOct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend organizers on Monday announced the scarecrow contest winners. The 38th annual festival ran Friday through Sunday in downtown St. Charles. T...
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Harvest a bounty of fun during Scarecrow WeekendOct 06, 2023 11:00 pm - Autumn is awesome in downtown St. Charles when a weekend of festive family activities is paired with the chance to see one-of-a-kind scarecrows! The nationally recognize...
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Festivals Oct. 6-12: Oktoberfests, Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, Scarecrow Fest and moreOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Ongoing Keller's Farmstand Fun Fall Festivities: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Keller's Farmstand Oswego, 2500 Johnson Road, Oswego. Features a...
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Grab your lederhosen for Naper Settlement's Oktoberfest Oct. 6-7Oct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent at Naper Settlement's Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7 fr...
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Best Bets: Dave Chappelle, 'HYPROV,' Brian Setzer, Phillip PhillipsOct 03, 2023 3:00 pm - Chappelle's show With Friday night nearly sold out, a Saturday show was added to comedian Dave Chappelle's live tour to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chic...
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Great Highwoood Pumpkin Festival returns to compete for most jack-o'-lanterns on displayOct 03, 2023 6:01 am - Celebrate Highwood will hold the 13th annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Oct. 6-8. The festival will once again go for the World Record for the most jack-o'-lanterns...
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Vote on scarecrows and build your own at St. Charles Scarecrow WeekendOct 02, 2023 11:00 pm - Scarecrow Weekend returns for its 38th year on Oct. 6-8 in downtown St. Charles, with its popular Scarecrow Contest, fall-themed activities for all ages, and musical ent...
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Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce to host annual Halloween Walk Oct. 28Oct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their popular Halloween Walk, set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 28. "The annual Halloween Walk has become a fal...
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Horses take center stage at Danada Fall Fest Oct. 7-8Oct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - Join a celebration of the horse and the fall season at the Danada Fall Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8, at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. Over the co...