Cantigny Park is welcoming autumn in style with its annual Fall Fest Weekend, taking place Saturday and Sunday, September 27–28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Parade Field in Wheaton. The beloved seasonal celebration promises two full days of entertainment, food, and family-friendly fun.
Visitors can enjoy a vibrant fall market with 65 local vendors offering crafts, seasonal décor, and tasty treats, along with guided garden tours throughout the day. Children will delight in bounce houses, hands-on crafts, hayrides, pumpkin painting, and a charming petting zoo. For history lovers, tours of the McCormick House and the exhibit So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope at the First Division Museum will also be open.
Live music will fill the air all weekend. On Saturday, Prairie Station Acoustic will take the stage from 12–2 p.m., 3–3:30 p.m., and again from 4–5 p.m., bringing a mix of hits from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. On Sunday, Vital Signs with DJ Em will entertain festivalgoers from 12–2 p.m. and 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Food and drink options abound, with a beer wagon and an array of food trucks including Hippie Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Kissed by Fire BBQ & Pizza, Fiesta Taco, and Mamie’s Toffee & Treats.
Parking is $21 per car, and advance purchase is encouraged. Tokens are required for certain attractions, including the petting zoo, hayrides, and pumpkin painting.
With crisp autumn air, colorful gardens, and activities for all ages, Cantigny’s Fall Fest Weekend offers the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Location: Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 27–28, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Parking: $21 per car (purchase in advance)
