Aurora Fall Festivals 2024 – IL Fall Events

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival - Sycamore, IL - Oct 25 to Oct 29, 2023
Annual decorated pumpkin display with parade, carnivals and indoor craft show. The festival started in 1956 to offer a creative outlet for the students of Sycamore has grown into a city wide event

Naperville Oktoberfest - Naperville, IL - Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2023
Live music (from German Oompa to classic rock), German beer and food. Family friendly activities on Saturday from noon to 4 PM. Saturday admission also includes tour of Naper Settlement. Free for Naper Settlement Members. Enter through the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Location: 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540

Scarecrow Festival - St. Charles, IL - Oct 6 to Oct 8, 2023
Award winning event with more than 100+ hand-crafted scarecrows, live entertainment, carnival and craft show.

DeKalb Kite Fest - DeKalb, IL - Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2023
Free admission to enjoy the colorful kites that take to the sky, including giant inflatable kites, dancing kites, and stunt kites attract kite enthusiasts and families – bring your own kite or make on there!

Festival of the Vine - Geneva, IL - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2023
Sample wine and food as you enjoy live music and family fun.

Calhoun County Fair - Hardin, IL - Sep 7 to Sep 10, 2023
The Calhoun County Fair is complete with carnival rides, live animal shows, musical entertainment, truck pulls, demolition derby, and lots of food. This county fair has its own specialties, so check out the scheduled events before you go.

Sandwich Fair - Sandwich, IL - Sep 6 to Sep 10, 2023
The Dekalb County fair is the oldest continuing fair in the State of Illinois. It is also the largest display of agricultural and home arts exhibits in the Midwest. Since 1888.

Batfest - Batavia, IL - Oct 29 to Oct 29, 2022
Batavia’s annual Halloween themed family event attracts over 2,500 for downtown trick-or-treating, parade, pumpkin bowl, contests, art, games, and more

Downers Grove Oktoberfest - Downers Grove, IL - Sep 16 to Sep 17, 2022
Annual fundraiser for the Downers Grove Education Foundation, with live music, food, beer, children’s activities and more!

Oathtoberfest - Naperville, IL - Oct 9 to Oct 9, 2021
Solemn Oath Brewing hosts an Oktoberfest Celebration with Wurst Kitchen. Food, music, and of course, beer!