Fall Festivals Near Chicago & the Suburbs (2025 Guide)
Planning your perfect autumn day? Use this locally curated guide to the best fall festivals near Chicago, including the western suburbs around DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties. From pumpkin fun and hayrides to downtown street fests, it’s all here.
Featured: Fall Festival at Sonny Acres Farm (West Chicago, IL)
Sept 20–Oct 30, 2025 • Family rides & amusements, daytime hayrides, self-feed zoo, sweet shop, farm-fresh market, and nights at the Haunted Hallows Hayride + Haunted Barn. Pick out the perfect pumpkin from thousands spread around the farm.
Details: sonnyacres.com/fall-festival
Chicago (City)
German American Oktoberfest
(Lincoln Square)
Steins, music, brats, family vibes.
Sept 5–7, 2025
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Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest
Cider, pies, makers, live music.
Oct 4–5, 2025
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Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Urban corn maze + photo ops on Goose Island. Sept 18–Nov 2, 2025
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North Suburbs
Long Grove Apple Fest
Historic streets + all things apple.
Sept 26–28, 2025
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Highwood Pumpkin Fest
Thousands of carved pumpkins + big night glow. Oct 3–5, 2025.
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Evanston Folk Festival (Dawes Park)
Lakefront stages + community. Sept 6–7, 2025.
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Morton Grove Fall Events (Park District)
Glow Walk + Halloween Family Fest. Key dates in Oct.
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Northwest Suburbs
Goebbert’s Farm Fall Festival
(South Barrington)
Big-ticket attractions for all ages.
Sept 6–Oct 31, 2025
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Schaumburg Autumn Harvest Festival (Heritage Farm)
Demos, kids’ crafts, pumpkin fun.
Oct 5, 2025
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Arlington Heights Harmony Fest
Street fest + Taste of AH.
Oct 3–4, 2025
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Palatine Oktoberfest (Rotary)
Tent party w/ bands + traditional fare. Sept 19–21, 2025
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St. Charles Scarecrow Fest
Hundreds of creative scarecrows downtown. Oct 10–12, 2025
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Didier Farms Pumpkinfest
Rides, shows, classic fall treats.
Sept 20–Oct 26, 2025
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West & Southwest Suburbs
Naperville Oktoberfest (Naper Settlement)
Polka, Bavarian eats, live bands.
Oct 3–4, 2025.
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Geneva Festival of the Vine
Tastings + chef demos downtown.
Sept 5–7, 2025.
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Batavia Oktoberfest
Three days of music and beer garden fun. Sept 8–10, 2025.
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Sonny Acres Farm (West Chicago)
Full Fall Festival lineup + Haunted Hallows nights. Sept 20–Oct 30, 2025.
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Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest (Homer Glen)
Huge ride park + farm favorites.
Sept 5–Nov 2, 2025.
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Jonamac Apple Orchard (Malta)
U-pick apples, big corn maze, pumpkins. Seasonal dates vary.
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South Suburbs
Frankfort Fall Festival
Major arts & crafts, parade, carnival. (2026 dates on file—verify current year.)
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Homewood Fall Fest
Live music, craft vendors, pumpkins, chili cook-off. Oct 11, 2025.
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Plan Your Fall Visit
For families near DuPage County and the western suburbs, start at Sonny Acres Farm—easy free parking, no admission fee, tons of kid-friendly rides, family-friendly daytime hayrides, and memorable (slightly scary) nights on the Haunted Hallows Hayride & Haunted Barn.
Plan your exciting experience: sonnyacres.com/fall-festival
There are so many opportunities in the Chicagoland area to make Fall memories, but there is something that we feel sets Sonny Acres Farm apart. We stand strong in that we don’t believe in charging admission fees to visit our West Chicago farm. Your experience and hard-earned dollars are best spent enjoying the attractions and amusements that bring your family the most joy. We offer a la carte experiences so that families can relish in our Fall Festival at their own pace and don’t waste time and money with the hassle of timed admission or charging for adults looking to walk the grounds and celebrate with their little loved ones. From family-friendly rides to food and drink, our critically acclaimed haunted experiences, fresh farm grown produce and everything in between, Sonny Acres has been and always will be in the business of helping guests make unforgettable memories.
Some features we hope you enjoy include:
- Free Admission
- Free Parking
- Daytime Fun: Amusement Rides, a Daytime Hayride, Self-feed Zoo, Farm Fresh Store and Sweet Shop
- Sonny Acres Bar: Featuring Fan Favorites Like the Spiked Apple Cider, Spiked Slushie and more.
- Fresh Seasonal Treats: From Freshly-Made Apple Cider Donuts to Caramel Apples, Roasted Corn and Everything in Between to Satisfy Seasonal Cravings
- Nighttime Thrills: Haunted Hallows Hayride and the Curse of the Scarecrow Haunted Barn are Open September 26 – October 30 for Thrill Seekers to Enjoy Featuring 60+ Live Actors.
Fall Festivals Near Chicago & the Suburbs (2025 Guide)
Planning your perfect autumn day? Use this locally curated guide to the best fall festivals near Chicago, including the western suburbs around DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties. From pumpkin fun and hayrides to downtown street fests, it’s all here.
Featured: Fall Festival at Sonny Acres Farm (West Chicago, IL)
Sept 20–Oct 30, 2025 • Family rides & amusements, daytime hayrides, self-feed zoo, sweet shop, farm-fresh market, and nights at the Haunted Hallows Hayride + Haunted Barn. Pick out the perfect pumpkin from thousands spread around the farm.
Details: sonnyacres.com/fall-festival
Chicago | North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | West & Southwest Suburbs | South Suburbs
Chicago (City)
- German American Oktoberfest (Lincoln Square) – Steins, music, brats, family vibes. Sept 5–7, 2025.
- Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest – Cider, pies, makers, live music. Oct 4–5, 2025.
- Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up – Urban corn maze + photo ops on Goose Island. Sept 18–Nov 2, 2025.
North Suburbs
- Long Grove Apple Fest – Historic streets + all things apple. Sept 26–28, 2025.
- Highwood Pumpkin Fest – Thousands of carved pumpkins + big night glow. Oct 3–5, 2025.
- Buffalo Grove Days – Carnival, music, parade, fireworks. Aug 28–Sept 1, 2025.
- Evanston Folk Festival (Dawes Park) – Lakefront stages + community. Sept 6–7, 2025.
- Morton Grove Fall Events (Park District) – Glow Walk + Halloween Family Fest. Key dates in Oct.
Northwest Suburbs
- Goebbert’s Farm Fall Festival (South Barrington) – Big-ticket attractions for all ages. Sept 6–Oct 31, 2025.
- Schaumburg Autumn Harvest Festival (Heritage Farm) – Demos, kids’ crafts, pumpkin fun. Oct 5, 2025
- Arlington Heights Harmony Fest – Street fest + Taste of AH. Oct 3–4, 2025.
- Palatine Oktoberfest (Rotary) – Tent party w/ bands + traditional fare. Sept 19–21, 2025.
- St. Charles Scarecrow Fest – Hundreds of creative scarecrows downtown. Oct 10–12, 2025.
- Didier Farms Pumpkinfest – Rides, shows, classic fall treats. Sept 20–Oct 26, 2025.
West & Southwest Suburbs
- Naperville Oktoberfest (Naper Settlement) – Polka, Bavarian eats, live bands. Oct 3–4, 2025.
- Geneva Festival of the Vine – Tastings + chef demos downtown. Sept 5–7, 2025.
- Batavia Oktoberfest – Three days of music and beer garden fun. Sept 8–10, 2025.
- Sonny Acres Farm (West Chicago) – Full Fall Festival lineup + Haunted Hallows nights. Sept 20–Oct 30, 2025.
- Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest (Homer Glen) – Huge ride park + farm favorites. Sept 5–Nov 2, 2025.
- Jonamac Apple Orchard (Malta) – U-pick apples, big corn maze, pumpkins. Seasonal dates vary.
West & Southwest Suburbs
- Naperville Oktoberfest (Naper Settlement) – Polka, Bavarian eats, live bands. Oct 3–4, 2025.
- Geneva Festival of the Vine – Tastings + chef demos downtown. Sept 5–7, 2025.
- Batavia Oktoberfest – Three days of music and beer garden fun. Sept 8–10, 2025.
- Sonny Acres Farm (West Chicago) – Full Fall Festival lineup + Haunted Hallows nights. Sept 20–Oct 30, 2025.
- Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest (Homer Glen) – Huge ride park + farm favorites. Sept 5–Nov 2, 2025.
- Jonamac Apple Orchard (Malta) – U-pick apples, big corn maze, pumpkins. Seasonal dates vary.
South Suburbs
- Frankfort Fall Festival – Major arts & crafts, parade, carnival. (2026 dates on file—verify current year.)
- Homewood Fall Fest – Live music, craft vendors, pumpkins, chili cook-off. Oct 11, 2025.
- Chicago Heights Fall Fest – Performances, food, family fun.
Plan Your Fall Visit
For families near DuPage County and the western suburbs, start at Sonny Acres Farm—easy free parking, no admission fee, tons of kid-friendly rides, family-friendly daytime hayrides, and memorable (slightly scary) nights on the Haunted Hallows Hayride & Haunted Barn.
Plan your exciting experience: sonnyacres.com/fall-festival
There are so many opportunities in the Chicagoland area to make Fall memories, but there is something that we feel sets Sonny Acres Farm apart. We stand strong in that we don’t believe in charging admission fees to visit our West Chicago farm. Your experience and hard-earned dollars are best spent enjoying the attractions and amusements that bring your family the most joy. We offer a la carte experiences so that families can relish in our Fall Festival at their own pace and don’t waste time and money with the hassle of timed admission or charging for adults looking to walk the grounds and celebrate with their little loved ones. From family-friendly rides to food and drink, our critically acclaimed haunted experiences, fresh farm grown produce and everything in between, Sonny Acres has been and always will be in the business of helping guests make unforgettable memories.
Some features we hope you enjoy include:
- Free Admission
- Free Parking
- Daytime Fun: Amusement Rides, a Daytime Hayride, Self-feed Zoo, Farm Fresh Store and Sweet Shop
- Sonny Acres Bar: Featuring Fan Favorites Like the Spiked Apple Cider, Spiked Slushie and more.
- Fresh Seasonal Treats: From Freshly-Made Apple Cider Donuts to Caramel Apples, Roasted Corn and Everything in Between to Satisfy Seasonal Cravings
- Nighttime Thrills: Haunted Hallows Hayride and the Curse of the Scarecrow Haunted Barn are Open September 26 – October 30 for Thrill Seekers to Enjoy Featuring 60+ Live Actors.