Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel, carousels, and pumpkins at a small carnival at twilight with tiny figures (Cantigny Fall Festival)

Cantigny Fall Festival

Visitors can explore a market filled with local craft and seasonal decor vendors, buy plants, and join guided horticulture tours through the grounds. Entertainment throughout the weekend includes live acoustic pop, rock, and country music at the beer garden, as well as stiltwalkers, jugglers, and a bubble show. Kids and families can also take part in bounce houses, craft activities, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, and classic hayrides.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Parking: $21 per car. Petting zoo, Paint a Pumpkin, and hayrides each require an additional purchase and token.

Hours

Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The event has concessions at the Cantigny Beer Garden and food trucks serving options including pizza, BBQ, grilled cheese, waffles, and treats.

Parking

Parking costs $21 per car. The page has a Purchase Parking link.

Going?

Location

Cantigny Park · 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Look for guided garden tours departing from the Fountain Lawn east of the Visitors Center.
  • Tokens are required for select activities including the petting zoo, pumpkin painting, and hayrides.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities require an additional purchase?

The petting zoo, pumpkin painting, and hayrides each require an additional token purchase.

What food and drinks are available at the event?

Visitors can purchase refreshments at the Cantigny Beer Garden and choose from multiple food trucks offering pizza, BBQ, grilled cheese, waffles, and treats.

What kind of live entertainment is scheduled?

Entertainment includes live acoustic music from Call Me Jo at the Beer Garden, stiltwalkers, roaming jugglers, a comedy juggling and variety show, and a Big Bubble Blast performance.

How long do the guided garden tours last?

Cantigny's horticulture team leads 45-minute guided walking tours.

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