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Fall Fest Des Plaines Fall Fest will be held on Sept. 18-20, 2026, at Lake Park on Lee Street in Des Plaines! Fall Fest is a Des Plaines Family Festival held in September each year.

The event is open to the public on the grounds of Lake Park, next to Lake Opeka at Lee Street and Touhy Avenue in Des Plaines, Illinois.

09/28/2026

What an incredible weekend at Des Plaines Fall Fest! 🍂🎉Through rain and shine, we made the most of it and came together as a community for some fun!

From the concert stage to the carnival midway, this year's Fall Fest was truly one for the books. Thank you to every single person who came out to Lake Park and made it the best fall weekend in Des Plaines!

None of it would have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors — a huge thank you to our sponsors: Rivers Casino , Maine Township Highway Department, Greater Family Health , Quickwash Des Plaines, Universal Windows Direct , Power Home Remodeling , Des Plaines Community Foundation , BNB One Day Bath, Oakton College , Jeffery A. Halpern. DDS LTD, Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Centers , Chicago Wolves , and the Home Improvement Network!

And a very special thank you to the Des Plaines Park District and the Des Plaines History Center for helping bring this beloved community tradition to life year after year. We could not do it without you! 🙌

See you next year! 🍂✨

We are sorry to announce that our opening performance today, Megan Farrell, will not be in attendance today as their fig...
09/20/2026

We are sorry to announce that our opening performance today, Megan Farrell, will not be in attendance today as their fight was cancelled.

That being said, we are still super excited for our other performances today and can’t wait to see you there!!! 🤘🎶

Last chance to soak it all in! 🍂✨Sunday at Des Plaines Fall Fest is the final day — and we're going out with a bang. Her...
09/20/2026

Last chance to soak it all in! 🍂✨
Sunday at Des Plaines Fall Fest is the final day — and we're going out with a bang. Here's everything happening today at Lake Park:
🎡 Carnival Rides — open all day
🚗 Classic Car Show — show cars on display with trophy ceremony at 2:15 PM
👶 KidZone — free activities, petting zoo, bounce house, face painting & more
🍕 12 Food Vendors — serving up something for everyone
🎸 Sunday Music Lineup:
2:15 PM – 7th Heaven ( #1 Midwest Billboard Charts, Pop & Rock)
5:00 PM – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press (high energy covers, Beatles to Miley)
🗓️ Sunday, September 20
🕐 Noon – 7:00 PM
📍 Lake Park | 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL
🎟️ Free admission & free concerts!
It's been an incredible weekend — come out and close it out with us! 👋

Thank you for sponsoring Fall Fest: Rivers Casino , Maine Township Highway Department, Greater Family Health , Quickwash Des Plaines, Universal Windows Direct , Power Home Remodeling , Des Plaines Community Foundation , BNB One Day Bath, Oakton College , Jeffery A. Halpern. DDS LTD, Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Centers , Chicago Wolves , and the Home Improvement Network!

09/19/2026

Here is something good to look forward to… Day 2 of Fall Fest! 🎡 Carnival Rides — open all day
🚗 Classic Car Show — show cars on display all afternoon
👶 KidZone — free activities, petting zoo, bounce house, face painting & more
🍕 12 Food Vendors — serving up everything from BBQ to Italian to fresh-squeezed citrus

🎸 Saturday Music Lineup:
2:00 PM – Generation (Classic Rock & Soul)
4:00 PM – Carl Wockner (one-man-band, Ed Sheeran's 2026 Loop Tour)
6:30 PM – Wedding Banned ("Best Wedding Band in Chicago" – CBS Chicago)
9:00 PM – Hi Infidelity (6x Best Rock Cover Band — 80s rock classics)

🗓️ Saturday, September 19
🕐 Noon – 11:00 PM
📍 Lake Park | 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL
🎟️ Free admission & free concerts!

Thank you for sponsoring Fall Fest: Rivers Casino , Maine Township Highway Department, Greater Family Health , Quickwash Des Plaines, Universal Windows Direct , Power Home Remodeling , Des Plaines Community Foundation , BNB One Day Bath, Oakton College , Jeffery A. Halpern. DDS LTD, Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Centers , Chicago Wolves , and the Home Improvement Network!

Here is a quick glimpse of the map for this weekend! Parking, restrooms, and all the event spaces are listed! You can al...
09/18/2026

Here is a quick glimpse of the map for this weekend! Parking, restrooms, and all the event spaces are listed! You can also find a version of this map and more information on our website: https://desplainesfallfest.org/faq/map/

See you tonight!👋👋

It's here! It's finally here! 🍂🎉Des Plaines Fall Fest kicks off TODAY at Lake Park — and Friday night is going to be one...
09/18/2026

It's here! It's finally here! 🍂🎉

Des Plaines Fall Fest kicks off TODAY at Lake Park — and Friday night is going to be one for the books. Come out and kick off the weekend with live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and the best community vibes in the suburbs.

🎸 Tonight's Music Lineup:
6:30 PM – Hillbilly Rockstarz (Midwest's #1 Country Rockin' Band)
9:00 PM – ARRA (5x Best Classic Rock Band — Chicago suburbs)

🗓️ Friday, September 18
🕐 6:00 – 11:00 PM
📍 Lake Park | 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL
🎟️ Free admission & free concerts!

See you out there tonight! 👋
Thank you for sponsoring Fall Fest: Rivers Casino , Maine Township Highway Department, Greater Family Health , Quickwash Des Plaines, Universal Windows Direct , Power Home Remodeling , Des Plaines Community Foundation , BNB One Day Bath, Oakton College , Jeffery A. Halpern. DDS LTD, Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Centers , Chicago Wolves , and the Home Improvement Network!

09/18/2026

We won't snitch👀👀 We completely understand! Fall Fest is an event with free concerts, great food, fun games, exciting rides, and more! PLUS free admission!🫨 So we will see you at Lake Park this weekend, starting Friday at 6:00 PM! 🕐 Friday 6–11 PM | Saturday Noon–11 PM | Sunday Noon–7 PM
📍 Lake Park | 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL
🗓️ September 18–20, 2026

Thank you for sponsoring Fall Fest: Rivers Casino , Maine Township Highway Department, Greater Family Health , Quickwash Des Plaines, Universal Windows Direct , Power Home Remodeling , Des Plaines Community Foundation , BNB One Day Bath, Oakton College , Jeffery A. Halpern. DDS LTD, Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Centers , and the Chicago Wolves !

Crisp air. Live music. Good food. Even better company. 🍂🎡That can only mean one thing — Des Plaines Fall Fest is only 2️...
09/17/2026

Crisp air. Live music. Good food. Even better company. 🍂🎡
That can only mean one thing — Des Plaines Fall Fest is only 2️⃣ days away! From the carnival midway to the concert stage, from the car show to the KidZone, every corner of Lake Park is packed with something to love this September. Don't just watch fall arrive — celebrate it.
🗓️ September 18–20, 2026
🕐 Friday 6–11 PM | Saturday Noon–11 PM | Sunday Noon–7 PM
📍 Lake Park | 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL
🎟️ Free admission & free concerts all weekend!

Thank you for sponsoring Fall Fest: Rivers Casino , Maine Township Highway Department, Greater Family Health, Quickwash Des Plaines, Universal Windows Direct , Power Home Remodeling , Des Plaines Community Foundation , BNB One Day Bath, Oakton College , Jeffery A. Halpern. DDS LTD, Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Centers , and the Chicago Wolves !

09/15/2026

3 days until the best weekend of fall is HERE! 🍂📸

Des Plaines Fall Fest is almost upon us and Lake Park is about to be the place to be. Live music every night, carnival rides, a classic car show, KidZone, amazing food vendors, and the whole community coming together for three unforgettable days. Clear your schedule — this is the one!

🗓️ September 18–20, 2026
🕐 Friday 6–11 PM | Saturday Noon–11 PM | Sunday Noon–7 PM
📍 Lake Park | 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL
🎟️ Free admission & free concerts all weekend!

Who's counting down with us? 👇

Thank you for sponsoring Fall Fest: Rivers Casino , Maine Township Highway Department, Greater Family Health , Quickwash Des Plaines, Universal Windows Direct , Power Home Remodeling , Des Plaines Community Foundation , BNB One Day Bath, Oakton College , Jeffery A. Halpern. DDS LTD, Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Centers, and the Chicago Wolves !

09/15/2026

The Fall Fest food lineup is here and it is stacked! With 12 vendors serving up something for everyone, you won't be going home empty-handed. Here's who's joining us at Lake Park this September:
🌭 Charcoal Delights
🍋 Midwest Citrus Smashers
🔥 Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood
🍝 Barone's Restaurant
🍜 Quang Noodles
🌶️ Mexico Restaurant
🍕 Slice Factory
🇮🇹 Genoa Italian Concession
🍧 RS Concessions
🍦 Dipped & Sprinkled
🦞 La Marina Mariscos
☕ Andy's Cafe
September 18–20, 2026
Lake Park | 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL
Free admission!!

Thank you for sponsoring Fall Fest: Rivers Casino , Maine Township Highway Department, Greater Family Health , Quickwash Des Plaines, Universal Windows Direct , Power Home Remodeling , Des Plaines Community Foundation , BNB One Day Bath, Oakton College , Jeffery A. Halpern. DDS LTD, Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Centers , and the Chicago Wolves !

Address

Lake Park, 2200 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL
60018

Opening Hours

Friday 6pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+18477571724

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