Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 27-29, 2024}

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 27-29, 2024

Fall events and activities, here we come! There are some great fall events here in the Chicago suburbs this weekend! Be sure to check the weather before going out. Here are my picks:

Ongoing

February 10 - December 21 Saving the Fabyan's Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story, Geneva History Museum, learn how the Fabyan estate and Japanese garden were saved, see website for admission information and times.

June 30 - October The Olmec Trails, the work of 33 artists painted on sculptures recreating the art of ancient Mexican culture will be on display throughout DuPage County

April 27 - October 1 Umbrella Sky, Elmhurst

Shades of Autumn Festival: Shades of  Autumn Festival at Stade's Farm Market has long been one of my favorite fall events -- apple picking, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, a pumpkin cannon, farm animals to meet, a hayride, and so much more fall fun! Plus, there is always fresh produce and treats to pick up in the farm market. The event has already started for this year and runs through October.

Pumpkin Daze: Located in Aurora, Abbey Farms invites the family to a fall day on the farm. Pumpkin picking, a corn maze, a tire hill, a tire tunnel, a rope maze, and so much more fun craft the perfect fall day. The event runs September 21 through October 27th.

Richardson  "World's Largest" Corn Maze: Every year, I eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the new corn maze. This year's maze honors John Deere. Richardson also has heaps of additional fall fun including a petting zoo, ziplines, apple cider donuts, wagon rides, campfires, a sunflower field, a pumpkin patch, and more. Admission fees apply. This year's maze will be open until October 27. See website for ticketing info and times.

September 20-29 Elgin Fringe Festival, celebrating the performing arts and other art forms, see website for schedule and ticketing info

Prepare for fall by making a plan to enjoy these fall favorite adventures: https://www.alittletimeandakeyboard.com/2024/09/chicago-suburbs-fall-fun.html

Friday, September 27

September 27-28 East Dundee Oktoberfest, see website

September 27-28 Harmony Fest, Arlington Heights, live music, food from local restaurants, family fun and more

Saturday, September 28

September 28 Johnny Appleseed Festival: Come out and meet the famous man himself at Crystal Lake's annual festival celebrated this year on September 28. The event includes storytelling, wagon rides, a craft fair, scarecrows on stilts, inflatables, pumpkin bowling, and more.

September 28-29 Celebración de los Árboles, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, celebrate the traditions of Mexico and Mesoamerica with dance, cultural traditions, and food, free with admission, 10AM-4PM

September 28 Party for the Preserves, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, fall flower walks 10:30AM & 1:30PM, arts and crafts 11AM-2PM

September 28 Oktoberfest, Highland Park, 12PM-10PM

September 28 At Home With Nature House Tour, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook, 12:30PM-1:30PM, $8 pp, ages 12 and up, under 18 with adult, learn the surprising history of the estate surrounded by nature

September 28-29 Cary Main Street Fest, see website for details

September 28 Renaissance Family Faire, Gail Borden Public Library, Rakow Branch, Elgin, 2PM-5PM, costume contest, 3:30pm

September 28 Winnetka Fall Fest, 4PM-7PM

September 28 Light the Night, McHenry Riverwalk, 4PM-9PM, live music, fire globes light up the river, fireworks

Sunday, September 29

September 29 Autumn Nature Walks, Thatcher Woods, River Forest, 10AM

September 29 Magic Meadows Alpacas Open House, Wonder Lake, 11AM-2PM

September 29 Harvest Fest of the Acorn Moon Fall Festival, Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Aurora, 12PM-3PM, pumpkin painting, hayrides, folk music, food, and more, free admission but small fee for some activities