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5 Things to Do: Fall Farnsworth Festival in Plano, Scarecrow Walk in Yorkville & more

The Edith Farnsworth House Historic Site in Plano held its inaugural Farnsworth Fall Festival Oct. 12. The event featured family-friendly activities, local vendors and access to the historic site with museum guides answering questions.

The Edith Farnsworth House Historic Site in Plano held its inaugural Farnsworth Fall Festival Oct. 12. The event featured family-friendly activities, local vendors and access to the historic site with museum guides answering questions. (Provided by Edith Farnsworth House)

By 5 Things to Do in Kendall County
  1. Farnsworth Fall Festival (Plano): Celebrate art, nature and history at the iconic modern house. The festival features live music, lawn games, en plein air painting, self-guided house tours, artisan vendors and local food/drinks Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano. The grounds close at 5 p.m., but the festival entrance is open from noon to 4 p.m. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
  2. Waa Kee Sha History Hike (Oswego): Enjoy a guided hike from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 that explores the history of the park and its trails. This is an educational and active event perfect for a fall morning. Register online with the Oswegoland Park District here.
  3. Yorkville Scarecrow Walk: Stroll through the east end of Riverfront Park in Yorkville this weekend, or any time through Halloween, to marvel at a variety of scarecrows. Click here for more information.
  4. Ben Jarrell & Nick Sizemore (Yorkville): Enjoy live music from Ben Jarrell and Nick Sizemore at The Law Office Pub & Music Hall in Yorkville. Doors are at 6 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. For more information, visit lawofficepub.com.
  5. Live music from Kathleen Dooley (Oswego): Kathleen Dooley will perform at Fox Valley Winery from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. Visit foxvalleywinery.com.
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