Live Bands

The bands play rain or shine unless there are severe storms.

Friday, September 12
6:30–8:15p —
9:00–10:45p  

Saturday, September 13
Noon–1:30p —
2:00–3:30p —
4:15–5:45p —
6:30–8:15p —
9:00–10:45p —

Sunday, September 14
Noon≠1:30p —
2:15–4:15p —
5:00–6:30p — 

Carnival Rides & 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.
$30 unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased on Saturday & Sunday, from  noon–5:00p. 
NOTE: Unlimited ride wristbands expire at 5:00p on the day they are purchased.
On Friday, the carnival is open from 6:00—11:00p. No Unlimited wristbands on Friday.
On Saturday, the carnival is open from noon–11:00p.
On Sunday, the carnival is open from noon–8:00p.
For more details visit https://www.fantasyamusements.com/ 



KidZone

Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 13–14
Noon – 6:00 p

Some KidZone activities require a ticket at the tent. You can purchaase 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!

2025 KidZone Entertainment Schedule


For more information, contact Lizzie Karras at
Elizabeth.Karras@DPParks.org 847-391-5711
847-391-5711


History Center Tent

Saturday, Sept. 13, noon–5:00p
Sunday, Sept. 14, noon–5:00p

• Make a corn husk doll and other historical crafts for free.
• See history come to life as you talk with with costumed reenactors.
• 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.

Car Show

Sunday, September 14
The annual Fall Fest car show is one of the largest in the NW suburbs!

North Lake Park. Howard Avenue at Lee Street. MAP & DIRECTIONS 
Trophies include Best in Show and People's Choice.

For more information: contact@desplaineshistory.org
847-391-5399