What Fall Events Are Going On In & Around Naperville this Month?
As the crisp air and vibrant colors of fall settle in, Naperville comes alive with seasonal festivals and events that capture the spirit of autumn. From lively harvest celebrations to craft fairs and outdoor concerts, there’s no shortage of fun ways to embrace the season with family and friends. Whether you're strolling through pumpkin patches, savoring local food and drink, or enjoying live entertainment, Naperville offers a variety of fall festivities that cater to all ages. Get ready to dive into all the fun that fall has to offer in our charming town!
Sept 7th - Napeville Food Truck Festival
Calling all Foodies! We're returning to the Naper Settlement, the heart of downtown Naperville, to bring you the 2024 Naperville Food Truck Festival, featuring the area's best food trucks, live music entertainment, and a local vendor village featuring face painters, balloon artists, and kids' tattoo artists.
This is a family-friendly event with food and entertainment for kids plus everyone can enjoy the expansive Naper Settlement historical grounds.
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Sept 7th - Fall Fun Fest - Hanover Park Park District
Hayrides, Inflatables, Face painting, Balloon Artists, Fall-themed crafts, Games....And much more!
Delicious Eats including Kona Ice, Dino’s, Dairy Queen, And more!
https://busi...district-3465
Sept 8th - Family Fun Fest - Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
It’s the ultimate end-of-summer celebration! Grab your friends, family, and neighbors for the last BIG party of the season. There will be games, activities, music, snacks, and more! Everyone is invited to this FREE event.
The event will include Carnival games, airbrush tattoos, Face painting, Balloon artists, Inflatables, Yard games, Mini Golf, a Hot dog cart, Popcorn, Kona ice, a DJ, and so much more!
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Sept 8th - Mini Mini-Fest at The Growing Place
Create your very own whimsical teacup fairy garden. Uncover fairy worlds hidden throughout the gardens. Decorate a fairy door and create a wishing stone. Find all the secret fairy worlds and win a special prize!
It’s also Grandparents Day! Make lasting memories across generations as you explore tiny gardens together.
Just like the elusive fairies, our Mini Mini-Fest will disappear in a flash. Don’t miss this day full of imagination, creativity, and garden magic!
Admission is free at both their Aurora and Naperville locations.
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Sept 15th - Fall Market and Music Fest
Held at McDonald Farm, join us for our annual Fall Market & Music Fest, where they'll be blending two of our community’s favorite events —Music on the Farm and our annual Green Earth Fall Community Market! Discover all the wonderful things happening on the farm, including a mini-farmers market featuring Green Earth Harvest’s certified organic veggies to an array of local goods from our farm share partners, including fruit, bread, oats, grains, eggs, milk, meat, mushrooms, juices, and specialty flowers!
Drop in for a bit or spend the afternoon enjoying live music, children’s activities, farm tours, mini-workshops, and plenty of delicious, local food.
https://thec...-fall-market/
Sept 15th - Autumn Opener
Friendly Farms Petting Zoo, Friendly Farms Pony Rides, Face Painters, Pumpkin Bounce House, Trackless Train, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Build Your Own Scarecrow, Make & Take Craft, Inflatable Rock Climbing Wall AND MORE!
https://www....utumn-opener/
Sept 26, 27, 28, & 29 - Weed Ladies Fall Sale at Naper Settlement
This Fall Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements! Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladies of the Naperville Heritage Society's volunteer group. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Admission to the Weed Ladies Fall Sale is free.
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Oct 4th - Come See Us At Oktoberfest!!!
Traditional German cuisine and beer will be flowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and yacht rock.. Enjoy one of the largest Oktoberfest beer varieties in the area and German food from local restaurants and food trucks! There will be lawn games for the whole family and a professional pumpkin carver onsite.
Guests can test their strength in a stein-holding contest
**By attending Oktoberfest, you are supporting the Naperville Heritage Society's mission to collect, document, preserve, and support the history of Naperville, Illinois past and present.
Professional Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations and Lawn Games
Children’s area activities by Pinot’s Palette
Chasers Laser Tag
Stein Holding Contest
AND MORE! Also, check out Naper Settlements Halloween Events at the link below.
https://nape...rg/230/Events
October 18-19, 2024 - Naper Settlement
Experience 13 acres of Halloween-themed outdoor activities, art, and performances for the entire family.
Pinot's Palette will be offering complimentary Black Light Themed Paintings!
$20/Per Person - Recommended for families with children 16 and under. Naper Settlement members receive complimentary redeemable tickets!
https://nape...l-Hallows-Eve