Ride with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive!

ENTERTAINMENT Friday, September 15 5:00pm – Midnight 5:00pm: Opening Ceremonies • Oktoberfest begins with the blessing and tapping of a ceremonial keg at the main stage, performed by local dignitaries. 5:00pm - 8:30pm: Die Musikmeisters • Die Musikmeisters German Band plays a rousing blend of traditional German music for Oktoberfest or German themed events. Their...

Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ favorite family-friendly festival, is back for the twelfth year, with food, music, fun, games, and dozens of activities. Lake Park, at 2200 Lee Street, will once again be transformed into a lakefront wonderland where kids of all ages can ride the giant Ferris wheel and climb the rock wall, challenge the...

Join us September 14 - 24, 2023 for the Eleventh Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

🍁 Families can also enjoy live music from interactive and energetic children’s band Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans! Their band has been called “Velcro for kids.” Jeanie’s style is upbeat but laid back and authentic. Her interactive shows are jammed-packed with dancing, sing-a-longs, and plenty of silliness; everyone goes home happy! Jeanie B! has...

Enjoy an autumn afternoon with family and friends! Live music by Jennifer Fletcher & The Reckoning, plus fun activities like a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, airbrush tattoos, and more. Food and refreshments are also available for purchase. Brothers BBQ and Jester's food trucks are scheduled to attend.   For information on more events like...

The Weekend long celebration takes place from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Festival is held in historic downtown West Chicago. Activities for the day include performances by Ballet Folklorico, musical performances, children’s activities, and a 13 foot piñata. Food vendors and local businesses and organizations are...

Exchange Event: Monday, September 18 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (or while costume supply lasts) Has your child outgrown their Halloween costume but it still looks like new? Save the environment and your wallet at our Halloween Costume Exchange! The library is accepting clean, gently used Halloween costumes through Friday, September 15. Then on September...

Join us September 14 - 24, 2023 for the Eleventh Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

Join us September 14 - 24, 2023 for the Eleventh Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

Join us September 14 - 24, 2023 for the Eleventh Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

Join us September 14 - 24, 2023 for the Eleventh Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

Get ready for Autumn with some songs, stories, and dancing. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.

Celebrate the start of fall with a Nature Play Date at Lincoln Marsh. Enjoy activities and open play then stay afterwards for a picnic lunch. Registration requested. For details, visit lincolnmarsh.org 

Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer Garden.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.  

Join the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association for their annual Fall Fest and Oktoberfest on Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23, at the intersection of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue in Downtown Mount Prospect. Friday, September 22 Oktoberfest – 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Live entertainment will get the party going while you enjoy your favorite...

Celebrate the start of fall with some fun Fall BINGO! Register for an hour long session.

The WSBA is excited to announce that Fall Festival is back this September! Please save the date for Friday, September 22rd from 4:00 – 9:00pm. A huge thank you to our Headline Sponsors, Domino’s Pizza, Standring Financial and McNeily & Company. Stop by the Beer Tent sponsored by Trish Orndorff Real Estate and craft and...

Join us September 14 - 24, 2023 for the Eleventh Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

Celebrate fall as you discover pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. After the hunt, take home your own pumpkin (while supplies last).

The 2023 Fall Fest will take place on Saturday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Car show 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Kids' activities, inflatables, crafts, and more! 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - American English More information will be announced as we get closer to...

Una celebración del día de la independencia para toda la familia. An Independence Day celebration for the whole family! Celebremos los países hispanos y latinoamericanos que observan el día de la independencia en septiembre. Este evento, por el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, es para toda la familia, con estaciones que incluyen kits sencillos de...

Celebrate Oktoberfest on the East Mall on Saturday, September 23! ​ - Zoogoers can toss on their lederhosen and enjoy live polka music from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Oktoberfest beer, along with a seasonal menu with bratwurst, sausages, pretzels with cheese and more will be available for purchase. - Spot the Leinie’s mobile...

Celebrate our 2nd Annual Harvest Fest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, demonstrations, food, community vendors and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Trucktoberfest is everything you love about our annual Oktobefest, just with a new name! The 2023 event is presented by the Park Ridge Park District, The Harp and Fiddle, Beer on the Wall, and Mpowered Smiles Orthodontics. Sample an assortment of beers and delicious food from local food trucks! Children's Inflatables & Activities: (Noon-6:00pm) There...

Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer Garden.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.  

Join us September 14 - 24, 2023 for the Eleventh Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

Join us at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum on September 23 for a lively Oktoberfest celebration, featuring Four Star Brass band, children's activities, History A La Cart and free Arlington Club Soda tastings. Hot dogs, brats and beer will be available for purchase. Children's activities include alpine hat making, pretzel necklaces, bracelets, temporary tattoos and...

Join the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association for their annual Fall Fest and Oktoberfest on Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23, at the intersection of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue in Downtown Mount Prospect. Friday, September 22 Oktoberfest – 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Live entertainment will get the party going while you enjoy your favorite...

The Oak Brook Park District invites you to this year’s Autumn Fest on September 23rd from 2-5pm! This free, family-friendly event will start with kid entertainment from the Hinsdale School of Rock Band from 2-3:30pm, juggler, face painter, carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, and more! Nashville Electric Band will be on stage performing from...

Create a Scarecrow to display on the trail and win a Cash Prize for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place! Join us at Scarecrow Fest: September 23 2-5 pm: DJ, Food Trucks, Horses, Crafts, Storytimes.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

SEPTEMBER 23 SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our annual celebration of autumn. There will be food, beer, hayride, games, inflatables, DJ and more ... Bring the whole family out to Walker Park for a day of family fun. CHILD ACTIVITY PASSES ON SALE SEPTEMBER 1-20.   For information on more events like this, check...

Our Lemont Oktoberfest celebration is back at The Forge Adventure Park and better than ever! Featuring more bus transportation, more food, a full day of live music, and plenty of award winning Pollyanna beer (and cocktails!), we're proud to be the only brewery celebrating Oktoberfest at The Forge’s beautiful outdoor concert space! Our Oktoberfest will...

Food, Beer, Live Music, Family Fun!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.