Live Bands

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

Friday, September 12
6:30–8:15p — Libido Funk Circus   More
9:00–10:45p  Too Hype Crew   More

Saturday, September 13
Noon–1:30p — Latin Swing Factor   More
2:00–3:30p — MacKenzie O'Brien Band   More
4:15–5:45p — Blooze Brothers   More
6:30–8:15p — Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience   More
9:00–10:45p — Sixteen Candles   More

Sunday, September 14
Noon≠1:30p — Generations   More
2:15–4:15p — Beyond The Blonde   More
5:00–6:30p — Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press   More

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 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!

2025 KidZone Entertainment Schedule


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

History Center Tent

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

• 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.

2 Car Shows in 2025!

Saturday, September 13
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.

WHERE: Lake Park. Howard Avenue at Lee Street. MAP & DIRECTIONS 
Judged Awards for Restored, Modified, or Survivor, 68-72, 73-77 and 78-82.
All other year Corvettes are welcome to enter a display class with the opportunity to win participant type awards.

For more information call Rudy at 224-587-6803.

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

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

For more information call Rudy at 224-587-6803.