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Yorktober Fest is Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 at Riverfront Park East in Yorkville.
Brookfield Zoo is hosting an Oktoberfest on Sunday, Sept. 28, while Cantigny in Wheaton is hosting their Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28.
The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will kick off its season Saturday, Sept. 27. Bill's Barktober Fest is also happening Saturday in downtown Ottawa.
While many Oktoberfest celebrations happen in September, here's a list of German-themed beer festivals happening in October.
The fall events include October's Roots & Wine Dinner and November's Friendsgiving Farm Dinner.
Participants can paint pumpkins, “Touch-A-Tractor,” play games, ride pedal tractors, create nature crafts and enjoy live folk music and seasonal treats.
Enjoy live Oompah music and a special Oktoberfest beer.
The Taylor Swift–themed event is a celebration of community, music and local businesses.
The festive event will feature garden tours, hayrides, kids activities, live music, beer, food and more.