Benesh: On behalf of the AOP Board and Committee, I would like to sincerely thank our local support services, sponsors, and volunteers for their ongoing commitment to the Autumn on Parade Festival held on Oct. 4 and 5, 2025.

These local arts and crafts fairs provide the perfect opportunity to shop for unique gifts and support local artists.

The annual Oktoberfest celebration took place on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Rotary Park in Princeton. The event featured German music from the Heidelberg German Band, food trucks, sausage toss competition, stein holding competition, lederhosen bike ride and more.

After this year’s record-breaking Yortktoberfest, organizer Jason Pesola said the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville might have to establish an extra grant because so much money was raised for scholarships.

Harvard's population is over 50% Hispanic, and the city's Day of the Dead event honors that autumnal tradition

Dixon's Halloween tradition continued Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, with the annual Scarecrow Fest.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Dixon.

Let Freedom Ring's Fall Family Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Mt. Morris offered kids' games and trunk or treat.

Scarecrow Weekend held its 40th anniversary event last weekend, and the winners of its scarecrow contest have been revealed.

Scarecrow Weekend, one of St. Charles' signature events, celebrates its 40th anniversary over the weekend with contests, family activities, food, live entertainment, crafts and much more – including, of course, scarecrows.

The 55th annual Burgoo Festival was held this weekend downtown Utica. This year's Burgoo brought in over 400 vendors. Burgoo is a hearty dish of smoked meat and vegetables cooked over an open fire.

Antique farm tractors were featured at the 32nd annual Antique Tractor Classic and Gas Engine Exhibit held at Oregon Park East as a part of the 2025 Autumn on Parade activities.

Hops on the Rock, a craft beer festival, and Halloween Town offered fun for all in downtown Sterling on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

The Village of Fox Lake Parks & Recreation is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Libertyville Recreation for the 2025 Pumpkin Jubilee, themed “Halloween Express.”

Gurnee Park District, in proud partnership with the Village of Gurnee, is excited to welcome the community to its third annual Halloween Fall Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at Hunt Club Park and inside Hunt Club Park Community Center, 900 Hunt Club Road.

The 55th annual Burgoo Festival is Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 in downtown Utica.

Fall events in Kendall County include Yorkville's Scarecrow Walk, the Oswego Cemetery Walk, Fall Fest at the Kendall County Fairgrounds and more.

Activities include hemp harvesting, hemp leaf juicing, caramel-making workshop, hemp paper making, a farm-to-table buffet, live music, drum circle, bonfire and much more.

Autumn on Parade was founded in 1970 and is organized and operated by an all-volunteer committee.

The village of St. Anne celebrated its annual Pumpkin Festival over the weekend, including the Grand Pumpkin Parade on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

A parade and plenty of fun and food were all part of the annual Autumn on Parade festival held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5, 2025 in downtown Oregon, Illinois.

Visitors drink in the Olde English on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, during the annual faire at the Stronghold castle in Oregon. The fest ran in conjunction with Oregon's Autumn on Parade.

This popular fall craft beer festival will be held at the Sterling Marketplace on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The annual Fox Fall Fest in downtown Oswego on Sunday, Oct. 5 helped welcome fall with a number of family-friendly activities.

The Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade took place on Sunday. The parade was followed by live music and food trucks around the Jordan Block.

The 38th annual Scarecrow Festival had many scarecrows on display Saturday, along with other fall activities from children's games to a pie-eating contest.

Looking for something fun to do in DeKalb County this season? Check out this list of family-friendly events.

It's a weekend of fall fun in Ottawa, with the Scarecrow Fest Saturday and Fall Fest on Sunday.

Busy day of running, shopping, kids’ activities and live music offered.

Check out these fantastic fall festivals in Sycamore, St. Charles, Utica, Aurora and more.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 30 featured 2025 Oregon, Illinois “Autumn On Parade” representative Debbie Dickson previewing this weekend’s celebration for her final time. She will be stepping down as coordinator of the event after this year.

New this year is the Women's Skillet Throwing Competition, which has four age categories.

The Roasted Rooster restaurant won the second annual best sandwich contest for its fried chicken and homemade waffle sandwich.

Downtown Manteno was a bustling hub of festivities as the community gathered for the 27th annual Manteno Oktoberfest over the weekend.

People flock to downtown Crystal Lake for the annual Johnny Appleseed Festival and - a new feature - Taste of Downtown on Saturday. The festival featured live performances, food and family-friendly activities.

Yorktoberfest was two days of fun, food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole family down at Riverfront Park in Yorkville on Saturday and Sunday. The event was put on by the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville.

Local artists, musicians and supporters converged for the 5th annual Kankakee Estival Festival over the weekend to celebrate the creativity across Kankakee County.

The annual Autumn on Parade festival will fill downtown Oregon with artisans, food vendors, classic cars, and family fun Oct. 4 and 5, 2025.

The second annual block party between the Dement Town Tavern and The Pup House in Dixon takes place from 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Sixth Street and Depot Avenue, and 527 Depot Ave.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with neighbors, family and friends at Festival de Cultura, Comida y Vida. The free, family-friendly festival takes place 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Nippersink Forest Preserve in Round Lake.

As part of its sesquicentennial celebration, the village of Bourbonnais will host a French Heritage Day this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at The Grove.

The free festival is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, and runs from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

The festival will be from 3-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the RB&W District, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls. The throwdown is a celebration held in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month.

The much-anticipated fall festival features a carnival, fireworks, parade, craft show, water fights, live music and so much more.

The popular festival hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville, is returning to downtown Yorkville on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27, replete with craft brews, authentic German food, and live music, including an interactive German-style folk band.

For those looking to dive headfirst into the fall season, there is no shortage of events and activities around Kankakee County to get into the spooky spirit.

The 27th version of the Manteno Oktoberfest begins Thursday and runs through Sunday in the heart of the village's business district.

The event runs from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Aurora on Friday, Sept. 26.

The Island Lake Oktober Fest returns Friday, Sept. 26 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 28.

The annual autumn event is Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28.