Fall Has Arrived on the North Shore, and So Have the Festivals
We are officially entering the fall season here on the North Shore. The foliage is changing colors, the air is getting crisper, and fall activities are starting to trickle into the agenda. If your least favorite colors are orange, yellow, red, and brown, it’s time to suck it up. It also means the North Shore is buzzing with fall festivities every weekend.
Fall Family Festival: Animals and Oz at the Kohl Children’s Museum
Sunday, October 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview is hosting its Wizard of Oz-themed fall family festival. There are plenty of activities to enjoy with your children, including exotic animal encounters with a sloth, rabbits, and reptiles, mini train rides through the outdoor exhibit, a costume parade, and carnival games. Get tickets for the Fall Family Festival.
Harvest Fest in Wilmette
Chalet Nursery in Wilmette is hosting its annual Harvest Fest on October 3rd and 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you’re searching for a fun outing this weekend for your children, consider stopping by Chalet Nursery. Activities include a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, face painting, and autumn shopping. If you’re looking to decorate your front porch for the fall season, you can shop their selection of pumpkins, mums, and other decor.
Highwood Pumpkin Fest
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival is taking place October 2nd to October 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Attend for free with your family and friends and enjoy pumpkin displays, carnival rides, live music from two stages, seasonal vendors, and more. The multi-day long festival has plenty of options to keep you entertained all weekend. Stay until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd to see the lighting of the Great Pumpkin Wall, a unique display of tall shelves holding dozens of pumpkins. View the itinerary and list of activities for Highwood Pumpkin Fest.
Fall Fest at First in Evanston
This free event at First Presbyterian in Evanston is taking place on Saturday, October 3rd from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bring your kids, and bring your dog (or dogs) too for the Blessing of the Animals at 4:30 p.m. Live music, family activities, food, and fall-themed activities make this a perfect outing for your family this weekend. If your children need some extra convincing, a magic show and bouncy house will also be on hand. View the rest of what Fall Fest at First has to offer.
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect pumpkins to place on your porch or get out of the house to enjoy the crisp autumn air, the North Shore has something for every family to enjoy this weekend. Grab your jacket, gather the kids (and the dog), and start the fall season off the right way.
