Fall is not only a beautiful backdrop for the changing of the seasons, but a time to celebrate with friends, family, and neighbors after a busy summer before we hibernate for the long winter! Luckily, our community here in Wheaton, IL has plenty of fun fall activities and events to celebrate the Autumn season.
We've gathered a full list of fall fests, pumpkin days, Oktoberfests, autumn festivals, and more to help you have a full season of fall fun around Wheaton, IL and the surrounding towns.
Last updated: 10/23/23
Fall Fun in Wheaton, IL all season long:
Wheaton Scavenger Hunt
September 1st – 30th
September 14th – 24th, 2023
September 25th – October 8th
Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo
October 1st – 31st
Scarecrow Trail at Morton Arboretum
October 1st – 31st
Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farm
Fall events in Wheaton, IL
September:
- Wheaton Nurseries Fall Open House - September 17, 2023
- Fall Celebration Play Date - September 22, 2023
- Fall Festival of Color - September 23, 2023
- Sunday Makebreak at Michaels: Pumpkin Fest - September 24, 2023
- Fall into Games - September 26, 2023
- Harvest Moon Hike - September 29, 2023
- Barn Owl 20th Anniversary Open House - September 30, 2023
- Harvest Fest at Heritage Park Lake Beccera - September 30, 2023
- Wheaton October Fest - September 30, 2023
- Bloomingdale Fall Fest - October 6, 2023
- Scarecrow WeekendOctober - 6-8, 2023
- Naper Settlement Oktoberfest - October 6-7, 2023
- Fall Festival at Danada - October 7, 2023
- Elmhurst Family Fall Fest - October 7, 2023
- Roselle Founders Day Festival - October 7, 2023
- Lombard Fall Fest - October 7, 2023
- Fall Family Festival at Helen Plum Library - October 13, 2023
- OAKtoberfest - October 14, 2023
- One Line Church Fall Fest - October 14, 2023
- Oakbrook Center Fall Family Fun Fest -October 14, 2023
- Native American Harvest Pow Wow - October 14-15, 2023
- Cantigny Fall Festival - October 14-15, 2023
- OAKtober Walk - October 15, 2023
- Pumpkins in the Park Scavenger Hunt - October 17-22, 2023
- Faith Covenant Church Fall Festival - October 21, 2023
- Warrenville Park District Fall Fest - October 27, 2023
- Kline Creek Annual Corn Harvest - October 28, 2023
We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Wheaton Fall Event Guide with activities as they are posted, so check back often!
Do you know of a kid-friendly fall event taking place in Wheaton that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our list!
Looking for more Fall Fun? Check out our Full Guide to Family Friendly Fall Fun for pumpkin patches, apple picking, halloween events, and more: