The Geneva Park District Foundation invites the community to celebrate the fall season at its annual Autumn Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Peck Farm Park.

Participants will enjoy pony rides, family activities, children’s games, crafts, a birds of prey demonstration and musical entertainment. Visitors can mingle with animals in a petting zoo and buy pumpkins, mums and more, according to a news release from the park district.

At Peck Farm Park, explore the observation silo, connect with nature at the award-winning Hawks Hollow Nature Playground and get up close with hundreds of butterflies in the Butterfly House, which will close for the season at 3 p.m. after the event.

“We look forward to welcoming attendees and their families to Autumn Fair, where they can enjoy Peck Farm Park during this beautiful season with a day of affordable activities and entertainment for all ages,” Nicole Vickers, executive director of the Geneva Park District and secretary of the Geneva Park District Foundation, said in the release.

Vickers said more than 20 prizes will be awarded at the gift basket raffle table. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Tickets can be bought at Autumn Fair or before the event at Sunset Community Center, Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center and the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center. Winners will be announced at Autumn Fair and do not need to be present to win.

“We are extremely grateful to have generous donations from a variety of organizations, businesses and shops, as well as getaway packages,” Vickers said. “These prizes add a special touch to an already special experience for everyone.”

Raffle baskets include:

• Kohler getaway: Includes deluxe room accommodations for two evenings at The American Club at Destination Kohler in Kohler, Wisconsin, valued at $1,000.

• Backyard barbecue: Host a backyard celebration or tailgate party with a Weber Q1200 Liquid Propane Grill, grill kit and a gift certificate from Country Village Meats for steaks, chops, chicken, sausage and spices.

• Memory maker: Create new memories with one petite photo session in January through August 2024, courtesy of Jennifer Kaye Photography, one 24-hour Birthday Greeting from Card My Yard and a gift certificate for one 10-inch your choice cake from Nothin’ Bundt Cakes.

• Staycation: Includes a weeknight’s stay at Hotel Baker, four tickets to the Kane County Cougars for the 2024 season and gift certificates for a hibachi dinner at JuRin.

• Fore! Fun: Enjoy one foursome of golf with two carts at Villa Olivia, two twosomes of golf with cart at Arrowhead Golf Club, plus a gift card to Obscurity.

Admission to Autum Fair is free. There are minimal fees for some activities, food and beverages. All proceeds benefit special projects of the Geneva Park District Foundation.

Peck Farm Park is located at 4038 Kaneville Road in Geneva.