Wednesday Weekend Windup {Oktoberfests, Plein Air Art, Farm Stroll, Johnny Appleseed and More}

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 28-30, 2018

Chicago Suburban weekend fun ahead! Fall weekends are some of the best around here. Looking towards this weekend, we have a Farm Stroll, Plein Air Art, Johnny Appleseed, Barkapalooza, Oktoberfests and so much more! Here are my picks for family fun this weekend:


Friday, Sepember 28:

• September 28-30 Plein Air Painting Festival in Northbrook, see schedule for info

Saturday, September 29:

• September 29 Johnny Appleseed Festival, Crystal Lake, 9AM-4PM, apple ride, wagon ride, pumpkin train, cider press, storytelling, craft fair, stilt walking scarecrow, Johnny Appleseed and much more
• September 29-30 Highwood Starving Artist Show
• September 29 Celebration of Cultures, Kopp Park, Mount Prospect, 11AM-7PM, ethnic activities, entertainment, kids activities, crafts and more, free admission
• September 29-30 Harvest Weekend, Chicago Botanic Garden, 11AM-4PM, Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, kids activities, demos, local vendors, Garden Chef demo and more, see how brooms are made, free admission, parking is $30 per car
• September 29 Free Trail Walk, Fuller Air Station, Glenview, 11AM
• September 29 Party for the Preserves Deer Grove -- A full day of fun enjoying Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine and celebrating nature from a morning birdwalk to stargazing in the evening and everything in between, 1PM-9PM
• September 29-30 Lynfred Oktoberfest and Grape Stomp -- Oktoberfest at Lynfred Winery in Roselle means grape stomping, seed spitting, a pig roast, German sing-a-longs and more.
• September 29 Oktoberfest, Heritage Park, Wheeling, 3:00PM-8PM, food, beer, music and merriment, free admission

Sunday, September 30:

• September 30 Barkapalooza, Lisle Community Park, 10AM-4PM, pet agility, rescue dog parade, blessing of pets and more, funds go to benefit West Suburban Humane Society
• September 30 Farm Stroll, McHenry County, 10AM-4PM, opportunity to explore 12 different farms in McHenry County, pick and choose from the 12 designated
• September 30 The Hills Are Alive Fall Festival, Barrington Hill Park District Riding Center, 11AM-4PM, meet mini therapy horses, petting zoo, face painting, dunk tank, climbing wall, carictures, blacksmithing demo, live music and more, free admission but small fees for some activities
• September 30 Deerfield Historical Society Jubilee and Fall Festival, Deerfield Historic Village, 11AM-3PM, building tours, period games, hands-on activities, food and entertainment, profits help restore buildings
• September 30 Harvest of the Acorn Moon, Oakhurst, Aurora, 12PM-3PM, pumpkin painting, folk music, games, nature crafts, guided hikes, free
• September 30 All-A-Buzz About Honey, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 1:30PM, meet the preserve's beekeeper and learn all about bees, free
• September 30 Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop, Arlington Heights, Memorial Library, 2PM-4PM, free but must register, library card not required

Also: Richardson Corn Maze, Shades of Autumn at Stade's, Pumpkinfest at Didier's and Apple Tree Maze, fall fun UPick and more at Royal Oak Farm Orchard.
Troll Hunt at The Morton Arboretum -- see large scale trolls being made from reclaimed wood. Free with admission.