​LOCATION:  Peck Farm, Geneva 

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DATE:  October 8, 2025, 5:30PM - 6:30PM

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DETAILS:  Grab mom and bring her for a fun filled hour around the campfire making s'mores.  Play games and make a craft too.  Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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FEE:  $9 (Res)/ $14 (NR)

​LOCATION:  James O. Breen Community Park, St. Charles

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DATE:  October 4, 2025, 5:30PM - 8PM

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DETAILS:  Spend a magical evening watching illuminated kites shimmer, shake, and dance in the night sky.  Enjoy this high flying, lighted kite show produced by professionals from Chicago Kite, the Midwest's premier show and sport kite creator.  Sweet & savory treats available for purchase from Sugar Mama's Mini Donuts and Wild Fries food truck.  Stay the whole time or just drop in for a little bit.

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FEE:  FREE

​LOCATION:  Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue, St. Charles

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DATE:  November 8, 2025, 6:30PM - 8PM

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DETAILS:  Team up for a winning evening of action, laughter and memories! Activities include live DJ entertainment, sports-related games, an MVP craft and more. Dress to impress - wear your favorite sports gear for added fun. A parent must be registered for this event. One parent may accompany multiple children from the same household.

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FEE:  $20/person

​LOCATION:  Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles

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DATE:  September 13, 2025, 3PM - 10PM​

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DETAILS:  Hosted by the Congregational United Church of Christ. All proceeds benefit local charities. Admission is free!

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United Fall Fest family fun includes:

• Fireworks

•  A police dog demonstration

•  Inflatable slides and games

•  An ice cream eating contest

•  An outdoor movie

•  Delicious BBQ

•  Live music

• Ice Cream Eating Contest

• Craft beer & wine tent

• Helicopter landing

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FEE:  FREE!

​LOCATION:  West Main Community Park, 40W101 Main Street, Batavia

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DATE:  October 4, 2025, 12PM - 2:30PM 

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DETAILS:  Bring old clothing and hats to decorate your own scarecrow to take home! (one per family). Wagon rides and lunch will be provided. Participate in pumpkin decorating and more! Campfire time will follow with s'mores for dessert. Wagon rides start at noon. Preregistration is required and everyone attending must have a ticket. Get your tickets today! This event sells out fast!

Registration deadline: September 30

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FEE:  $18

​LOCATION:  St. Charles Business Alliance, 2 East Main St. , St. Charles 

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DATES:  September 11-14, 2025, each day 12PM - 11PM

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DETAILS:  St. Charles Jazz Weekend is a four-day event that coordinates and promotes live jazz music all around St. Charles. Several downtown St. Charles venues are a part of this annual event featuring numerous jazz performers. 

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For more information, please visit stcjazzweekend.com/

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FEE: FREE

​LOCATION:  Lincoln Park and Main Street Area, St. Charles

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DATES:  October 10-12, 2025

Friday 12PM - 6PM

Saturday 10AM - 6PM  

Sunday  10AM - 5PM

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DETAILS:  The 40th annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 10th-12th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 

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110+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go and family activities. Attendees can also enjoy live entertainment throughout the 1st Street Plaza throughout the weekend, too!

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While visiting, make sure to treat yourself to many sales, specials, and events throughout town including the Autumn on the Fox Craft Show in Pottawatomie Park. ​​

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FEE:  FREE

​LOCATION:  8 North Avenue, Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles

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DATES: October 10-12, 2025

Friday & Saturday 10AM - 5PM

Sunday 10AM - 4PM

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DETAILS:  Our Autumn On The Fox Art and Craft Show began in 1987. We are exclusively in Pottawatomie Park. Pottawatomie Park is a beautiful park on the east bank of the Fox River. It features large trees, a playground and a Riverboat Cruise. There is a large Victorian style pavilion with a tower and water garden. There is a variety of delicious food available and plenty of seating!

All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. There are over 150 crafters. There is a large variety of jewelry, metal art, stained glass, photography, primitive wood, as well as whimsical folk art. Many crafters have fall décor including floral, scarecrows, iron sculpture, painted pumpkins and carved gourds. There are food products, including soup and dip mixes, a variety of chocolates, baked goods, honey products and BBQ items.

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FEE: FREE!

​LOCATION: James O. Breen Community Park, Campton Hills Road and, Peck Rd, St. Charles

 

DATE: September 6, 2025, 10AM - 12PM​

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DETAILS: A rare chance to view the inner workings of trucks, cars, and tractors that are usually only viewed from a distance. Representatives will be on hand to offer "tours" and answer questions about some of the equipment. Bring your camera!

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION:  Goebbert's Farm, 42W813 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove

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DATES:  August 22 - October 31, 2025 

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DETAILS:   Our Fall Festival is a great place for families to visit and have a full, fall experience! Enjoy visiting our animals (starting in mid-September), watch a pig race, see our famous Pumpkin Eating Dinosaur, and pick apples or pumpkins (apples and pumpkins are not included in admission price). We have plenty of attractions for the whole family. Be sure to stop by the Farmer's Wife Cafe for our delicious homemade caramel apples and apple cider donuts. 

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Activities included in the daily admission:

• Wagon ride out to the Pumpkin Patch -The pumpkin you pick to purchase varies in price based on the size

• Wagon ride out to the Apple Orchard -You pay for the apples you pick: 1/2 peck bag is $10

• The Pumpkin Eating Dinosaur- He wakes up hungry throughout the day to munch on Pumpkins

• The Pumpkin Express Train- All Aboard! This train is fun for all ages

• The Pumpkin Slide- This is a dual slide so you can race against your family or friends.

• The Corn Box- Filled with a ton of dried corn, the corn box is fun for littles to climb through or go down our mini slide

• The Carousel- This vintage carousel ride will bring you right back to your childhood

• Pedal Karts- Zoom around the track while you take in all the sights of the farm

• Pig Races-Ready, Set, Go! Who are you rooting for as the pigs race around the track

• Playground-New to the 2022 season, our playground sits atop turf grass and has tunnels and slides, which is fun for all

• The Haunted House- Enter if you dare! We continue to add new rooms and scary features to our haunted house

• Tire Mountain- Can you conquer the climb? A mountain of tires and sand is the perfect entertainment for all kids

• Animal Land- You can see all of your favorite animals including our Giraffe, in animal land

• Corn Maze-Can you make it through without getting lost?

• The Jumping Pillow- Jump so high, you can reach the sky! Our jumping 

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Not included in Admission but available to enjoy for an additional fee:

• The Beer Bin- Located across from the new Playground, for 21+ you can grab a cold one before you enjoy the farm

• Corn Roast- Only on weekends, our famous corn roast is available to purchase

• Pony Rides-For an additional fee your children can ride the ponies in Animal Land 

• Camel Rides- For an additional fee your children can ride the Camels in Animal Land 

• Tennis Ball Target Shooting Range- Take your aim, can you hit the Happy Jack inside the target range? 

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Food around the farm:

• The Cafe- located near the entrance of the farm, has all of your favorite food

• Food Tents- Tacos, Sausages and Smash Burgers are available under the food tents located near the beer bin.

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​FEE:  

Early Season Admission: (Aug. 22-31) $16 on weekdays, $20 on weekends 

​In Season Admission: (September) $20 on weekdays, $27 on weekends

October $20 on weekdays, $30 on weekends 

Weekday Season Pass: $60 per person (3 and older) or $99 for all days 

​LOCATION: Downtown Geneva on 3rd St., Geneva

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DATES: September 5 - 7, 2025

Friday & Saturday 12PM - 10PM  

Sunday 12PM - 5PM

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DETAILS:  Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. An arts and crafts show, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic downtown.

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FEE:  $1 per ticket (food, beer, and wine ticket prices vary)

​LOCATION:  Windy Acres Farm, 37w446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva​

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DATES: September 13 - October 31, 2025,  10AM - 6PM EVERY WEEKEND & Columbs Day, 10AM - 6PM

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DETAILS:  Food Food & More Food! (Freshly grilled meats, fried foods, Build Your Own Corn Cob Bar, Sweet Treats and so much more!)

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Grilled foods and corn bar are available weekends and Columbus day. A variety of Festival Foods and sweet treats are available daily.

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Beer Garden Highlighting our Fall Ales, Seasonal Cider and Pumpkin spiked beverages and Apple Cider Slushies! Open every Saturday and Sunday 10am-5:30pm (Weather permitted)

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Live Music / DJ – on weekends(Weather Permitted) Bring a lawn chair, or enjoy our picnic tables to listen to local musicians/djs. Start times vary per day. 

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Additional Entertainment Each Weekend (multiple showings throughout the day)

The Magnificent Marshall Brodeen The Magician – Most weekends in September and October
Face Painting available most weekends *additional fee not included with admissions

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FEE: Children 2 – 17 years AND adults: Monday- Friday $18.00

Saturday and Sunday $22.00 (wristbands are required)

Seniors 65+: Monday- Friday $16.00  

Saturday and Sunday $20.00. Veterans and active military FREE

​LOCATION:  Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave, Batavia

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DATE:   September 20, 2025,  2PM - 5PM

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DETAILS:  If you love sampling good beer, gather your friends for Pints by the Pond, Batavia's popular outdooe craft beer festival.  Sample unique beers from more than a dozen local breweries and get a bite to eat from the food trucks.  Tickets include entry to the fest, 3 hours of beer tastings of 20 3-ounce samples from attending breweries, and a commemorative beer glass.  

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FEE:   $45 Online /pre-registration, $60 VIP ticket (early start at 1 pm), $10 Designated Driver

LOCATION:  Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave, Batavia

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DATE:  October 25, 2025,  10AM - 2PM​

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DETAILS:  Join over 5,000 ghouls at Batavia's Halloween family event, BatFest!  This event includes downtown trick-or-treating, music & dance performances, costume contests for humans and pets, activities by local businesses and a community parade!

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Full Schedule of activities found on our website at downtownbatavia.com

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FEE:  FREE

​LOCATION: Prairie Point Park, Oswego​

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DATES:  September 19-21, 2025 

Friday: 5PM - 10PM

Saturday: 1PM - 10PM

Sunday: 1PM - 8PM 

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DETAILS: Windy City Carnival is back in town. Close out your summer with one last thrill ride. The midway and all the rides will be coming to Prairie Point Community Park to cap off your summer season

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FEE:  Pay for the rides 

LOCATION: Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton​

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DATES:  September 27-28, 2025, 10AM - 4PM

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DETAILS: Celebrate the season with us at Cantigny’s Annual Fall Festival on September 27 & 28! This family-friendly weekend features a vibrant Fall Market, live music, guided garden tours, and a variety of food trucks offering tasty bites. Kids can enjoy hands-on crafts, bounce houses, and a delightful petting zoo, creating memories for all ages.

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FEE: Parking $21/car

​LOCATION:  Kuipers Family Farm, 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park​​

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DATES:  August 23 - September 14, 2025

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HOURS:  Vary on the day, please check website 

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DETAILS:  Kuipers Family Farm believes in connecting people with agriculture and each other. With thousands coming to enjoy our corn maze, pumpkins, and apples each year we decided to bring another beautiful ag product to our guests: fresh cut sunflowers and some fantastic photo opportunities! Guest will be able to enjoy over 7 acres of 20+ different sunflower varieties in the fields. Come stroll through the flowers, take photos and enjoy the beautiful scenery of a late-summer farm day! Many adorable photo ops will be available so you can capture the perfect selfie or family photo. The experience goes ‘full bloom’ on weekends with live music and delicious farm-fresh food options on the scenic orchard lawn.

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FEE: 

$11.99 weekdays

$14.99 weekends and Labor Day

​LOCATION:  DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley Street, Wheaton ​

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DATE:  October 3, 2025, 6PM - 8:30PM​

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DETAILS:  There’s more to explore after dark at the DuPage County Historical Museum!

Join us for Night at the Museum, a family-friendly Halloween celebration hosted by the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy a flashlight scavenger hunt, character visit and crafts. Details are subject to change.

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FEE: $18/person, discounted rate for Exploreers Club members

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​LOCATION:  Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St., Naperville​

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DATES:  October 3-4, 2025 

Friday 5PM -10PM

Saturday 3PM- 10PM

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DETAILS:   Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of Oompah music, modern polka, pop, and country on Saturday. Enjoy one of the largest Oktoberfest beer varieties in the area and German food from local restaurants and food trucks! Guests can test their strength in a stein-holding contest on Saturday from 5-5:30 p.m. 

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​FEE:  Adult: $25, Youth (4-12): $15, under 4 are free

​LOCATION: Riverfront Park East, 301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville

 

DATES: September 26-27, 2025

Friday  4PM - 10PM

Saturday 11AM- 10PM

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DETAILS: Yorktoberfest is the largest non-profit event to come to the Fox River! It promises to be an unforgettable day full of great fun, food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole family on the beautiful riverfront in downtown Yorkville.

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FEE: FREE​

​LOCATION:  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle​

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DATE:  October 4, 2025, 12PM - 3PM

 

DETAILS:  

This October, treat yourself to hard cider and seasonal beers curated from more than 30 local breweries and cideries, taking in the crisp autumn air as you sip and stroll through The Morton Arboretum’s stunning tree-filled landscapes.

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The Cider and Ale Festival will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Tasting tables offering more than 60 different varieties of cider and ales will be stationed along Meadow Lake Trail, the Conifer Walk, and the Frost Hill walking path.

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FEE:  TICKETS
Ticket purchasers must be 21 or older and present a valid I.D. at check-in. All Cider and Ale Festival tickets include admission into the Arboretum on Saturday, Oct. 4.

VIP (11AM - 3PM):
$75 members
$85 guests

General Admission (noon to 3 p.m.):
$65 members
$75 guests

​LOCATION:  Bengston's Pumpkin Farm, 13341 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen

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DATES:  September 5 thru November 2, 2025, 11AM - 8:30PM

SAT, SUN. & Columbus Day:  10AM-8:30PM

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DETAILS:  Experience Fall at Bengtson's Farm, Chicagoland’s top-rated pumpkin patch, offering unlimited rides, award-winning food, and fun for all ages. Join countless families who make it a cherished Autumn tradition.

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FEE:  $22.99-$29.99/person

​LOCATION: Parking Lot, South of Swanson Pool & East of Pottawatomie Community Center 

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DATE:  October 4, 2025, 10AM - 2PM

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DETAILS:   Stop by the cozy Autumn Market full of treasures and deals! Explore gently used home goods, seasonal decor and more while enjoying the crisp fall air.  Don't miss this perfect opportunity to refresh your space with unique items at fantastic prices. 

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FEE: FREE to attend but to purchase a space to sell items, $20 per table 

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​LOCATION:  Warrenville Park District

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DATE:  October 24, 2025, 6PM-9PM

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DETAILS: 

Skip the lines! Prepurchase your wristbands beginning October 1, 2025! Wristbands can be purchased at the lower level Guest Services desk from 9A-5P or the upper level Fitness Guest Services desk from 5:30A-9P Monday-Thursday, 5:30A-7P Fri, 8A-3P Saturday and 8A-2P Sunday.

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Event will be held rain or shine – most activities are indoors and outdoor activities will be under tents.

Inflatables – Recreation Center Lower Level Gym

 

• NEW! The Headspin Guy Party Entertainer – Community Building Lower Level Activity Room (7:00-8:00P)

• Face Painting and Balloon Twisting – Recreation Center Lower Level Gym

• Games with Candy Prizes – Community Building Upper Level Gym

• Crafts – Recreation Center Lower Level Lobby

• Petting Zoo – Community Building Lower Level Parking Lot

• Beer, wine, soda, water & food for purchase – Tent in Recreation Center Lower Level Parking Lot

• Live Music – Ed Wagner Brass Band (in food & beverage tent)

• FREE Taffy Apples courtesy of NuMark Credit Union (in food & beverage tent)

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FEE:  $5 per wristband

LOCATION:  Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Center, 8301 Janes Ave., Woodridge

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DATES:  September 26-27, 2025, 5PM - 10:30PM

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DETAILS: Get your fill of German food, music and beer at the 6th annual Woodridge Oktoberfest! The two-day fest is jam-packed with live music, food vendors, a variety of beers featuring several local breweries, a photo booth and fun activities including a beer stein holding contest, pretzel toss and more. Woodridge Oktoberfest is hosted by the Woodridge Park District and supported in part by the Village of Woodridge.

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FEE:  Tickets available soon

​LOCATION:  Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles 

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DATES:  Fridays & Saturdays in October 

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DETAILS:  Cruise around the fields at the height of the fall harvest on a 30-minute tractor-drawn wagon ride. Each $16 individual ticket includes all the fixings to make yummy s'mores over an open fire. Everyone is welcome to visit all of the farm animals, too.  Please note: our wagons hold 16 people. If you purchase extra individual tickets, those seats will be on a different wagon.

 

FEE:  $16/person and ages 1 & Under are FREE.  Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

​LOCATION:  2600 Center Drive, Woodridge 

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DATE:  September 14, 2025, 12PM - 5PM

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DETAILS: Build-your-own scarecrow, play games, ride a trackless train and more at the annual Autumn Opener. Concessions will be available.

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FEE: FREE

​LOCATION:  2855 Hart Road, Aurora 

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DATES: September 20 - October 30, 2025

Wednesday  thru Friday October ONLY: 10AM - 6PM

Saturday: 10AM - 10PM 

Sunday: 10AM - 6PM

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DETAILS:  Welcome to your authentic farm adventure! Step away from modern life and make new memories with your friends and family at Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze! Packed with activities, our 40-acre pumpkin farm has everything you need to make your family’s day at the farm special. From our friendly petting zoo on the weekends to the ability to experience Mother Nature at your own pace – a day trip to Abbey Farms is a must on your list of Fall adventures.

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OTHER FEATURES:

• Corn Maze

• Log Balance Beam Course

• Bouncing Cow Train

• Zip Lines

• Tractor Tire Tunnel Adventure

• Pirate Ship Adventure

• Tractor Tire Hill

• Rope Maze Challenge

• Hamster Wheel Race

• Corn Cannon

• Tractor Tire Mountain

• Combine Slide

• Jumping Pillow

• Pedal Track (Go-Karts for Kids and Adults)

• Grain Bin Basket Ball Experience

• Megadrop Slide

• Tractor/ Hay Wagon Ride

• Antique Tractors to Water Pump Duck Races

• Lasso Challenge

• Kiddie Coral

• Petting Zoo (animal feed available for purchase) -weekends/ holiday only

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FEE:  FREE, but certain activities available to purchase

LOCATION:  Woody's Orchard, 3223 Creek Road, Plano 

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DATES:  2025 TBD

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DETAILS:  Woody’s Orchard invites you to experience our annual Fall Festival! Join us as we welcome in this exciting season with NEW activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!

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CHILDREN'S FARM & PLAYGROUND: 

• ​​​Cedar Play Village

• Spider Web

• Corn Jump

• Jump Pad

• Zipline

• Hay Maze

• Big Tractor Slides

• Duck Races

• Hamster Wheel Races

• Wooden Tractors

• Tire Climb Hill

• Gem Mining 

• Ball Bin 

• Apple Barn

• Train Rides

• Sand Box 

• Tug-O-War

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TIMES:  

Thurs & Sun: 10am - 6pm
Fri & Sat: 10am - 8pm
Labor Day: 10am - 6pm
Columbus Day: 10am - 6pm

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FEE: Kids 2 & Under are FREE, Active Military with ID are FREE, everyone else $14.95/person

​LOCATION:  Illinois Railway Museum, Union

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DATES:  October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2025, 10AM - 6PM

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DETAILS:  Enjoy a ride to our pumpkin patch aboard Halloween-themed electric interurban trains. While at the patch, ask our farm hands to help you find the perfect pumpkin, and pose for pictures in our various colorful, life size cutouts, as well as an antique farm tractor and hay wagon.

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Catch the next pumpkin train back to East Union, and consider riding any of the other trains operating that day. Don't forget to visit our Schroeder Store, and take time to visit the rest of the campus. There's a lot to see! Plan your visit here.

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FEE: $14-$20

LOCATION:  Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, Naperville 

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DATES: October 24-25, 2025, 5PM - 10PM​

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DETAILS:  Enjoy thrilling performances and attractions at our Halloween bash for adults (21+)! Howl along to live music with a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert experience! Feast your fangs into delicious food and drinks at the Food Truck Graveyard and BOOze Bar. Experience one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed activities including a costume contest, spine-chilling art displays and photo experiences, and much more!

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FEE: $25

​LOCATION:  Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee

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DATES: September 27 - November 2, 2025, 9AM - 5PM​

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DETAILS:  Come and celebrate the change in seasons at Randall Oaks Zoo's annual Fall Festival! The zoo will be decorated for fall with special fall activities for visitors to enjoy. Pumpkins will be available for purchase during your visit.

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 ACTIVITIES

• Pedal Tractors

• Pumpkin Enrichments for the Animals

• Pumpkins for sale

• Hayrides, $3 per person

• Fall Treats for sale​

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FEE: $6/person & children under 1 year are free 

​LOCATION:  Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee

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​DATES:  November 1-2, 2025, 9AM - 5PM

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DETAILS:  Gather your little ghosts and goblins for this fun-filled family event at Randall Oaks Zoo. See your favorite animals, a few creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event. Trick-or-treating is available all day, and we know you will have a fang-tastic time! A costume parade will occur each day, so dress in costume and join the fun!

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Activities

• Trick-or-Treating (9AM -5PM)

• Costume Parade (11AM and 2PM)​

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FEE: $6/person, children under 1 year are free & zoo membrs are free

LOCATION:  Siegel's Cottonwood Farm, 17250 Weber Road, Lockport

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DATES:  September 20 - November 2, 2025, 10AM- 6PM 

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DETAILS:   Looking for a fun and affordable way to enjoy the fall season with your family? Look no further than Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm! Your Destination for “Affordable Fun on the Farm”® Join us for 30+ Years of Harvesting Family Memories with 50+ Attractions & Activities! Fun for the entire family not just the littles.

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FEE: $19.95 per person and up depending on weekday or weekend

​LOCATION:  Kuipers Family Farm, 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park​​

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DATES:  August 23 - September 14, 2025

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HOURS:  Vary on the day, please check website 

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DETAILS:  Kuipers Family Farm believes in connecting people with agriculture and each other. With thousands coming to enjoy our corn maze, pumpkins, and apples each year we decided to bring another beautiful ag product to our guests: fresh cut sunflowers and some fantastic photo opportunities! Guest will be able to enjoy over 7 acres of 20+ different sunflower varieties in the fields. Come stroll through the flowers, take photos and enjoy the beautiful scenery of a late-summer farm day! Many adorable photo ops will be available so you can capture the perfect selfie or family photo. The experience goes ‘full bloom’ on weekends with live music and delicious farm-fresh food options on the scenic orchard lawn.

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FEE: 

$11.99 weekdays

$14.99 weekends and Labor Day

​LOCATION:  SEBA Park, South Elgin 

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DATE:  October 4, 2025 from 9AM - 1PM​

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DETAILS:  
Costume pet parade 10am • Pyramid of hay • Pumpkin painting station with purchase • Craft show • Inflatable • Face painter • and more! New! Pumpkin decorating contest for local businesses & service organizations. 

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Available for purchase:
Pumpkins • Mini-Pumpkins • Hay Bales • Corn Stalks • Concessions

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FEE: FREE

​LOCATION:  Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago 

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DATES:  September 20 - October 30, 2025 from 10AM - 9PM & closed on Mondays​

*Check website as some things close before 9PM*

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DETAILS:  A paradise for kids, our Fall Festival in West Chicago offers an abundance of amusements that will keep them entertained for hours. From thrilling rides to feeding friendly farm animals, there’s something for every little adventurer. Our West Chicago farm boasts a train ride, a giant jumping pillow for bouncing fun, and the chance to indulge in a wide variety of amusements like carnival rides. Of course, don’t forget about our incredible selection of privately grown pumpkins! All of Sonny Acres Farm pumpkins are already hand-picked from our fields—just browse the patch and find your favorite!

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FEE: FREE Admission & Parking