2018 Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests in the Western Suburbs

WSBA Fall Festival

Friday, September 28, 2018 from 4:30 – 10:00pm
Tower Green, Western Springs

Join us for the annual Fall Festival in Western Springs!  You won’t want to miss this free community event at the Tower Green.

You can look forward to live entertainment from Mattix Music, School of Rock and our Headline Band, Good Things.  Included in this free family event are hayrides, a petting zoo, storytelling and the ‘haunted water tower’.  Don’t forget to bring your decorated pumpkin for the pumpkin decorating contest!

New this year is the Craft Beer Tasting Tent sponsored by Solstice.  $30.00 will get you multiple 5oz tastings from 13 Chicagoland breweries and a souvenir glass .  As in years past, food and beverages will be available for purchase.  This years’ vendors are Solstice, BB’s Baby Donuts, Old Town Red Hots & DayDream Coffee.  Click Here for more information about the event.

Thank you to our headline sponsors Clarity Physical Therapy and Re/Max Properties of Western Springs.

Oaktoberfest (Oak Park)

Friday, September 14, 2018 from 4:00 – 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 12:00 – 10:00 pm
Downtown Oak Park
Marion Street between Lake Street and North Boulevard

Oaktoberfest takes your traditional Oktoberfest to the next level! This free two-day event on Friday, September 14th and Saturday, September 15th offers a premier music lineup featuring local and national artists, a Kids’ Root Beer Garden, as well as microbrew, wine and ethnic food offerings.

The Kids’ Root Beer Garden located on Marion Street on Saturday from 12:00 – 5:00 pm offers kids the chance to create and race their own zucchini cars. The Root Beer Garden will also feature a ninja obstacle course, root beer floats, and games and activities sponsored by local organizations. More information at www.oaktoberfest.net.

Downers Grove Oktoberfest

Friday, September 14, 2018 from 3:00 – 11:00 pm
Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (Kids Zone 12:00 – 7:00 pm)
Forest Parking Lot on Burlington Avenue
between Main Street and Forest Avenue, West of the Downers Grove Train Station

Kick off your fall with Oktoberfest! The Fest offers authentic German fare from local vendors and establishments, beverages for both adults and kids alike; children and family based activities such as the Kids Zone, Brat & Donut Eating Contests; Live music including Polka, Classic Rock, local children’s talents, Karaoke and more.  The best part… All ages are welcome!If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteering… Please refer to the website link below for further information.  We are always looking for people who are willing to help with events, and or sponsorship on many levels.  PLUS new and enthusiastic board members!  ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SCHOOLS SUPPORTED BY the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58!

www.58foundation.org

Glow in the Park Lantern Walk

Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Lake Ellyn Park
645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

As night falls on September 16 at Lake Ellyn Park, the Glen Ellyn Park District will present an illuminated lantern parade around Lake Ellyn to benefit Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The lantern parade will be preceded by free entertainment including live music from Tres Moustache and Bella Artes, Ben’s Bubble Show, face painting, and an inflatable climbing wall from 5pm-7:15pm. Walk in the parade! Decorate a lantern at the event ($10 fee; limited quantities) or bring your own creative creation from home. Lanterns are lit with LEDs, not flames. This event, is in partnership with Charlie’s Corner Foundation, is free to attend. Cash donations to Lurie Children’s are appreciated. Learn more at www.gepark.org/glow.

WSBA Fall Festival

Friday, September 28, 2018 from 4:30 – 10:00pm
Tower Green, Western Springs

Join us for the annual Fall Festival in Western Springs!  You won’t want to miss this free community event at the Tower Green.

You can look forward to live entertainment from Mattix Music, School of Rock and our Headline Band, Good Things.  Included in this free family event are hayrides, a petting zoo, storytelling and the ‘haunted water tower’.  Don’t forget to bring your decorated pumpkin for the pumpkin decorating contest!

New this year is the Craft Beer Tasting Tent sponsored by Solstice.  $30.00 will get you multiple 5oz tastings from 13 Chicagoland breweries and a souvenir glass .  As in years past, food and beverages will be available for purchase.  This years’ vendors are Solstice, BB’s Baby Donuts, Old Town Red Hots & DayDream Coffee.  Click Here for more information about the event.

Thank you to our headline sponsors Clarity Physical Therapy and Re/Max Properties of Western Springs.

Pumpkin Flotilla Fest

Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Lake Ellyn Park
645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Creatively carved, lit gourds will be set afloat on Sunday, October 21. Before the Pumpkin Flotilla at dusk, enjoy live music from Jeanie B! and the Jelly Beans, activities and games throughout the park, a giant pumpkin carving demonstration, trackless train rides, canoe rides, and bounce houses. This free event, presented by the Glen Ellyn Park District, begins at 4pm at Lake Ellyn Park. A limited number of pumpkins will be available to carve at the event ($5 each, cash only). Learn more at www.gepark.org/flotilla.

Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm

September 22 – October 31, 2018
Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

17250 S Weber Road
Lockport, IL 60441

Take a hayride to our pumpkin field, explore the Haunted Barn, pet and feed farm animals, get lost in two corn mazes, enjoy our Ziplines and Giant Mountain Slide, and much more!

General Admission includes over 30 unlimited attractions for all ages and is $11.95 Monday through Friday, $14.95 on Saturday, Sunday and Columbus Day. Children 2 and under are free and grandparents are free Monday-Friday (excluding Columbus Day) with a paid grandchild.