Live Bands
Thank you to these great bands for making Fall Fest 2025 sound so good!
Libido Funk Circus More
Too Hype Crew More
Latin Swing Factor More
MacKenzie O'Brien Band More
Blooze Brothers More
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience More
Sixteen Candles More
Generations More
Beyond The Blonde More
Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press More
Libido Funk Circus More
Too Hype Crew More
Latin Swing Factor More
MacKenzie O'Brien Band More
Blooze Brothers More
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience More
Sixteen Candles More
Generations More
Beyond The Blonde More
Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press More
Carnival Rides & Games
Thank you to Fantasy Amusements for bringing us another spectacular carnival!
At Fall Fest 2026:
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.
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/
At Fall Fest 2026:
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.
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. 12–13, 2026
Noon – 6:00 p
At Fall Fest 2026:
Some KidZone activities require a ticket. You can purchase yours at the KidZone ticket booth.
Cash and cards are accepted for KidZone tickets. We do not sell Carnival tickets at KidZone.
Petting Zoo, Sponsored by the Des Plaines Community Foundation.
Face Painting (Requires a ticket)
Hands-on Crafts FREE
Inflatables FREE!
Some KidZone activities require a ticket. You can purchase yours at the KidZone ticket booth.
Cash and cards are accepted for KidZone tickets. We do not sell Carnival tickets at KidZone.
Petting Zoo, Sponsored by the Des Plaines Community Foundation.
Face Painting (Requires a ticket)
Hands-on Crafts FREE
Inflatables FREE!
Live Family Entertainment. All KidZone Shows Are FREE!
Thank you to these wonderful KidZone Entertainers for making Fall Fest 2025 so much fun!
JG's Reptile Roadshow Website
Nanny Nikki Website
John Measner Magic Show Website
Twisticity Giant Bubble Show Website
For more information about being part of the KidZone in 2026, contact Lizzie Karras at
Elizabeth.Karras@DPParks.org
847-391-5711
JG's Reptile Roadshow Website
Nanny Nikki Website
John Measner Magic Show Website
Twisticity Giant Bubble Show Website
For more information about being part of the KidZone in 2026, contact Lizzie Karras at
Elizabeth.Karras@DPParks.org
847-391-5711
History Center Tent
Thank you to Sister Clare Marie and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for being part of our History Center tent this year. Happy 150th Anniversary! We appreciate everything you do for the community!
We'll be back with more history and fun in 2026.
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026: noon–5:00p
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026: noon–5:00p
• Make a corn husk doll and play fun games that were popular in the early 1900s.
• See historical reenactors and learn about life in Illinois in past centuries!
• Popular History Center T-shirts will be for sale. Visit our website
• Support the History Center and the Kinder House Museum with a Membership or Donation. Join us!
Cash and credit are both accepted.
We'll be back with more history and fun in 2026.
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026: noon–5:00p
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026: noon–5:00p
• Make a corn husk doll and play fun games that were popular in the early 1900s.
• See historical reenactors and learn about life in Illinois in past centuries!
• Popular History Center T-shirts will be for sale. Visit our website
• Support the History Center and the Kinder House Museum with a Membership or Donation. Join us!
Cash and credit are both accepted.
The 2025 Sunday Car Show was Spectacular!
Thank you to Rudy K and all of the folks who came and showed off their beautiful cars. We loved it!
Our Fall Fest car shows are produced by the incomparable Rudy K!
Did you see the 100+ beautiful, exciting, and unique cars on Sunday?
Congratulations to all of the award winners!
Midwest Land Yachts
Full Size Cars, Long Hoods, Luxury 2-doors & Long Roof Station Wagons
Midwest Land Sharks Club C3 Corvettes
Featured vehicles are 1968 through 1982 model year—C3s known as the Sharks
Be prepared for Fall Fest 2026
Registration Gate opens 9:00a
Entry Fee $20. Funds benefit the Des Plaines Historical Society.
Awards Presentation starts at 2:15p
Dozens of awards, PLUS a 50/50!
WHERE: Lake Park. Howard Avenue at Lee Street. MAP & DIRECTIONS
For more information call DJ Rudy K at 224-587-6803.
Congratulations to all of the award winners!
Midwest Land Yachts
Full Size Cars, Long Hoods, Luxury 2-doors & Long Roof Station Wagons
Midwest Land Sharks Club C3 Corvettes
Featured vehicles are 1968 through 1982 model year—C3s known as the Sharks
Be prepared for Fall Fest 2026
Registration Gate opens 9:00a
Entry Fee $20. Funds benefit the Des Plaines Historical Society.
Awards Presentation starts at 2:15p
Dozens of awards, PLUS a 50/50!
WHERE: Lake Park. Howard Avenue at Lee Street. MAP & DIRECTIONS
For more information call DJ Rudy K at 224-587-6803.