Arts and Entertainment
August 4, 2025
From: Des Plaines Fall FestivalSchedule Of Events:
Live Bands
Friday, September 12, 2025
6:30–8:15pm — Libido Funk Circus
9:00–10:45pm — Too Hype Crew
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Noon–1:30pm — Latin Swing Factor
2:00–3:30pm — MacKenzie O'Brien Band
4:15–5:45pm — Blooze Brothers
6:30–8:15pm — Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience
9:00–10:45pm — Sixteen Candles
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Noon-1:30pm — Generations
2:15–4:15pm — Beyond The Blonde
5:00–6:30pm — Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
Carnival Rides and Games
Fantasy Amusement is ticketless!
Purchase a $2.00 Fun Pass Card and easily load and reload balance at the kiosks in the carnival area. They can be used by more than one person when visiting the same rides and games.
On Friday, the carnival is open from 6:00—11:00pm. No Unlimited wristbands on Friday.
On Saturday, the carnival is open from noon–11:00pm.
On Sunday, the carnival is open from noon–8:00pm.
September 13-14, 2025
Noon – 6:00 pm - KidZone
Some KidZone activities require a ticket at the tent. You can purchase yours at the KidZone.
Cash and cards are accepted at the KidZone ticket booth.
Climbing wall is FREE!
Petting zoo is Sponsored by the Des Plaines Community Foundation
Face Painting (Requires a ticket)
Hands-on Crafts FREE
Family Photo Area FREE
Inflatable Obstacle Course FREE
Live Family Entertainment. All KidZone Shows Are FREE!
History Center Tent
- Make a corn husk doll and play fun games that were popular in the early 1900s.
- See a special 150th Anniversary historical display about the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Des Plaines.
- Des Plaines T-shirts and History Center merch available.
- Support the History Center and the 1907 Kinder House Museum with a Membership or Donation.
Cash and credit are both accepted.
Saturday, September. 13, noon–5:00pm
Sunday, September. 14, noon–5:00pm
Car Show:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
New this year we're presenting the incredible Midwest Corvette Sharkfest 2025!
Featured vehicles are 1968 through 1982 model year—C3s known as the Sharks—Corvettes.
Location: Lake Park. Howard Avenue at Lee Street
Sunday, September 14, 2025
The annual Fall Fest Classic Car show is one of the largest in the NW suburbs!
Location: Lake Park. Howard Avenue at Lee Street
Date: September 12-14, 2025
Time:
Friday, September 12, 2025 - 6:00–11:00pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Noon–11:00pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Noon-7:00pm
Location: Lake Park - 2200 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60018
Click here for more information.