This list is not all-inclusive
SEPTEMBER
SEPT. 5-7
OAK LAWN
Fall on the Green
Times TBD
Head to the Village Green for this annual festival including food, entertainment, games and an arts and crafts show. oaklawn-il.gov
SEPT. 6
FLOSSMOOR
Flossmoor Fest
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
This fest includes activities for children as well as live entertainment later in the evening in downtown Flossmoor and Flossmoor Park. flossmoor.org
SEPT. 5-7
MONEE
Fall Faire
Times Vary
A variety of events are packed into three days at Firemens Park from carnival rides and crafts to food and beverages. A parade, villagewide yard sale and fireworks too. villageofmonee.org
SEPT. 19-20
PALOS PARK
Autumn in the Park Fest
5-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday
Held on the Village Green this fest includes a parade and chili cook off and this year will feature a BBQ rib competition. Also a fine arts area, wine tasting, children’s area and live entertainment. autumnintheparkfestival.org
SEPT. 20
HOMEWOOD
Fall Fest
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Held along Martin Avenue for this festival that includes live entertainment, horse drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, bean bag tournament, arts and crafts fair.
village.homewood.il.us
SEPT. 20-21
PARK FOREST
59th Annual Park Forest Art Fair
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This annual event in downtown Park Forest features fine arts, music and food. tallgrassarts.org
SEPT. 20-Nov. 1
LOCKPORT
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Experience a wide variety of farm-related fall fun including a pumpkin patch, corn and straw maze, haunted barn, rides, barnyard play land, food, Country Store. ourpumpkinfarm.com
SEPT. 25-28
TINLEY PARK
American Legion Post 615 Fall Festival
Times TBD
Spend some time celebrating the season with carnival rides, crafts, food and live entertainment near the Legion hall on 67th Court. post615.com
OCTOBER
OCT. 4
FRANKFORT
Old Plank Road Trail 5k Run/Walk
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Located at Breidert Green this event is a favorite. Enjoy the beauty of Old Plank Road Trail in fall whether you are running for a new time or strolling to take in the scenery. villageoffrankfort.com
HICKORY HILLS
TBD
Pumpkin Fest
noon-4 p.m.
Activities for children, build a scarecrow, horse carriage rides, and more in Kasey Meadow Park. hhparkdistrict.org
OCT. 4
ORLAND PARK
Great Pumpkin Party
Times TBD
This event is a celebration of fall including hayrides, scarecrow making, a pie eating contest and after dark features including a flashlight pumpkin hunt and stories around a campfire. Held in the Centennial Park Warming House. orland-park.il.us
LANSING
TBD
Lansing Autumn Fest
Times TBD
Come out and celebrate fall with your neighbors in Park Plaza and Fox Pointe. Attractions include a car show, craft and art exhibits, food, bingo, children’s activities and more. chamberoflansing.com
OAK LAWN
TBD
Pumpkin Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Head out to the Village Green for all the fun fall has to offer including a pumpkin patch, hay and pony rides and bobbing for apples. Rides will be available for children including the spinning pumpkin and pumpkin moon jump. Treats for sale will include seasonal favorites like apple cider, pumpkin pie and caramel apples. oaklawn-il.gov
OCT. 23
SOUTH HOLLAND
Harvest Fest
6:30 p.m.
Children ages 3-12 should put on their costume and head out to South Holland Community Center with a costume contest, games and pumpkin decorating. southholland.org
MATTESON
TBD
Annual Fall Family Fun Fest
noon–4 p.m.
A family oriented fall event held at the Matteson Community Center. villageofmatteson.org
NOVEMBER
NOV. 8
FRANKFORT
Holiday Craft Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Held at the Founders Community Center this craft show allows a jump start on holiday gift shopping as well as a place to find great fall and winter decorations made by crafters. frankfortparks.org
NOV. 11
HICKORY HILLS
Veteran’s Day Concert
Time TBD
Sponsored by Hickory Creek Middle School. Students will perform patriotic numbers to commemorate the day.
Nov. 22
MOKENA
Christmas Fest
All day
This day-long festival includes lunch and photos with Santa, entertainment and a craft fair, village tree decorating, hot chocolate and cookies. Stay on for the Parade of Lights downtown which leads to the annual tree lighting ceremony and caroling. The day ends with a family Christmas dance. mokena.com
Date and Time TBD
RICHTON PARK
Senior Giving Thanks Dinner
A full turkey dinner is served at Immanuel Church by the village president and board members in two sittings to more than 300 seniors from the community. richtonpark.org
Date TBD
OAK LAWN
Santa on the Green
1-5 p.m.
Santa heads from the police department out to the Village Green where he
will take pictures and hear children’s requests. The event includes a heated hospitality tent with cookies, cocoa and egg nog. Carolers and sleigh rides
around the green cap off the event. oaklawn-il.gov
Date and Time TBD
MATTESON
Holiday Festival
A Holiday celebration in a festive ambiance including caroling, tree lighting, and light hors d’oeuvres. Held at the Matteson Community Center.
villageofmatteson.org
Date and Time TBD
LANSING
Santa House and Tree Lighting
Be part of a long-standing tradition of welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Claus when they arrive by fire truck to the town Christmas tree in Park Plaza and help the mayor with the tree lighting. Santa will be available throughout the season to visit with children. lansingsanta.com
