Glendale Heights Oktoberfest
September 13th – 22nd
Camera Park in Glendale Heights
Oktoberfest season is in full swing! Head to this one for great music, beer, German food and fun!
Basement of the Dead
September 13th – November 2nd
Aurora
Head down the creepy, creaky stairs to the spooky Basement of the Dead. This suburban haunted house calls itself, “America’s scariest haunted house!”
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
September 13th – November 3rd
Homer Glen
With a haunted house for older kids and adults and Fun Barn for the whole family, there’s something for everyone at the old pumpkin farm. Bengston’s features all sorts of activities included pig races, a pumpkin chucker, rides, a petting zoo and more haunted fun!
Dessert Fest
September 14th
Lincoln Park Zoo
Those with a sweet tooth or two will want to head to the zoo to try all sorts of desserts. There will also be games and entertainment at this fest for dessert-lovers.
Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade
September 14th @noon
8th Street (Newberry St. to Wolcott)
This street parade is free to all and celebrates Mexico’s separation from Spain. This Mexican Independence Day parade will be filled with floats, bands and street dancing.
Printer’s Row Art Fest
September 14th – 15th
Near Printer’s Row Park on Dearborn Street (from Polk to Harrison)
See fantastic juried art at this fest located in the city. There will also be live music and food at this free event.
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
September 14th – 15th
N. Broadway (from Belmont to Roscoe)
Meanwhile on the north side of Chicago, this art fair will feature all sorts of works for sale, live music and activities for the kids.
Ravenswood ArtWalk and RAW Street Fest
September 14th – 15th
Ravenswood Avenue
An outdoor art fair that will feature 300 artists, you can take to Ravenswood and see and shop from various artists, food trucks, a beer garden and more. There will also be live music and kids’ activities.
South Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade
September 15th @1PM
8th Street (Newberry St. to Wolcott)
Sunday’s Mexican Independence Day parade will be another free celebration of culture and independence with a street parade that has everything you could ask for in a parade!
Monarch Butterfly Festival
September 15th
Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights
Celebrate the monarch butterfly at this nature fest. There will be a butterfly tent, arts and crafts, food on sale and activities for the whole family. Free for children aged 2 and under.
