The Kiwanis Club of Yorkville will host its fifth annual Yorktoberfest Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, at Riverfront Park East in downtown Yorkville. Friday events will run from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday’s hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Here are some pumpkin patches, farms and festivals you might like to visit throughout northern Illinois

All are invited to join the festivities of the traditional German celebration of Oktoberfest with a Yorkville twist.

Mid-September signals the beginning of fall and pumpkin season. Whether it’s used to flavor your coffee, fill your pie or carved and placed on a doorstep, there’s no denying the pumpkin is the star of the season.

The Von Bergen family started doing a you-pick pumpkin patch near Hebron when Mike Von Bergen was nine years old.

Mid-September signals the beginning of fall and pumpkin season. Whether it’s used to flavor your coffee, fill your pie, or carved and placed on a doorstep, there’s no denying the pumpkin is the star of the season.

Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for local students who have shown a commitment to serving others in within the community.

Batavia MainStreet is excited to host Block Party and Taste of Batavia on Sunday, Sept. 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Peg Bond Center, with a car show on North River Street until 8 p.m.

The event is scheduled for Sept. 9-11 on South 4th and James streets.