Autumn is almost upon us, which means the return of fall festivals in Chicago.
From downtown pumpkin pop-ups to suburban farm fests, we’ve got the details on all the can’t-miss events to get you in the spirit of the season.
Here’s your guide to all the best fall festivals in and around Chicago for 2025!
Jacks Pumpkin Pop-Up
Chicago’s favorite fall tradition, Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up is back and bigger than ever this month!
Beginning September 18, the annual celebration will return to Chicago’s north side, bringing fun fall festivities and plenty of pumpkins.
Guests will enjoy over 10,000 pumpkins, food trucks, a corn maze, photo ops, axe throwing, and other activities.
📍 Where: 1265 W Le Moyne Street
⏰ When: September 18 – November 2
- September
- Mon–Fri: 5 PM – 10 PM
- Sat: 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sun: 12 PM – 10 PM
- October
- Mon–Fri: 4 PM – 10 PM
- Sat: 11 AM – 11 PM
- Sun: 11 AM – 10 PM
🎟️ Tickets
Bengtson’s Farm Fall Fest
Bengtson’s Farm’s Fall Fest is Chicagoland’s favorite fall celebration and pumpkin patch, and it’s easy to see why!
With dozens of carnival rides, award-winning food, live entertainment, pumpkin picking, there’s fun for the whole family. The 2025 fest kicks off on September 5 and runs all season long.
Located just an hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago, a trip to Bengtson’s is the perfect day trip from the Windy City this fall.
📍 Where: Bengtson’s Farm | 13341 West 151st Street – Homer Glen, IL
⏰ When: September 5 – November 2 (closed September 8 – 11)
- Mon – Fri: 11am – 8:30pm
- Sat, Sun, & Columbus Day: 10am – 8:30pm
🎟️ Tickets
Morton Pumpkin Festival
The biggest pumpkin festival in Illinois is back this month!
The 59th annual Morton Pumpkin Festival begins Wednesday September 10, with four whole days of pumpkin picking, pie eating fun.
Festivalgoers can expect tons of delicious pumpkin-based treats, along with carnival rides, arts and crafts, a pie eating contest, and tons of other activities.
📍 Where: 415 W Jefferson St. | Morton, IL
⏰ When: Wednesday September 10th – Saturday September 13th
- Wednesday: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
🎟️ Admission – Free
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Festival
The Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual fall fest is the perfect place to soak up the fall season in Chicago.
This year’s celebration will feature pumpkin picking and carving, carnival rides, live music, fall-themed animal enrichment, seasonal snacks, and more.
📍 Where: Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N. Cannon Drive
⏰ When: September 26–October 26
🎟️ Admission – Free
Boo! at the Zoo – Brookfield Zoo
Boo! at the Zoo, the Brookfield Zoo’s annual halloween celebration is back next month, bringing spooky thrills and all-ages fun to Chicagoland’s biggest zoo.
Guests can expect to explore the festively decorated zoo, munch on halloween-themed treats, and enjoy kid-friendly activities like trick-or-treating and more.
📍 Where: Brookfield Zoo | 31st Street and Golfview Avenue
⏰ When: October 4 – 31, 2025
- 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays
- 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekends
🎟️ Admission – included in standard zoo ticket.
