Celebrate the season with us at Cantigny’s Annual Fall Festival on September 27 & 28! This family-friendly weekend features a vibrant Fall Market, live music, guided garden tours, and a variety of food trucks offering tasty bites. Kids can enjoy hands-on crafts, bounce houses, and a delightful petting zoo, creating memories for all ages. Most activities are included with the parking fee.
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Daily Attractions:
Garden Tours (Meet in the Visitors Center): Wander through stunning autumn gardens and enjoy picture-perfect moments. 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.
Bounce Houses: A kid-favorite for endless laughter and play.
65 Local Vendors: Shop unique crafts, seasonal décor, and tasty treats.
Plant Sales: Find the perfect greenery or fall plant to brighten your home or garden.
McCormick House Open House: Step inside a historic mansion and experience its timeless charm.
So Ready For Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope: Explore the wit, humor, and history of an American icon at the First Division Museum
Petting Zoo: Meet friendly farm animals.
Paint-a-Pumpkin: Create a festive pumpkin to take home as a keepsake.
Hayrides: Take in the crisp fall air and colorful scenery on a classic hayride.
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Live Music Daily: Vital Signs with DJ Em, 12 – 2 p.m. AND 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Concessions:
Beer Wagon: Sip on refreshing brews while soaking in the festival atmosphere.
Food Trucks (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.): Savor delicious bites from local favorites.
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WHEN: September 27 & 28, 10am - 6pm
WHERE:
1s151 Winfield Rd; Wheaton, IL 60189
Cantigny is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Naperville, 30 minutes from O’Hare International Airport, and 45 minutes from Downtown Chicago.
TICKETS: HERE
Parking: $21 per car
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About Cantigny
Cantigny, in Wheaton, Illinois, is the 500-acre estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), long-time editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, and founder of the Chicago-based Robert R. McCormick Foundation. It is home to gardens, walking trails, a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, a highly ranked 27-hole public golf course, and a golf academy for all ages. More information is online at Cantigny.org, including hours, admission fees and a calendar of upcoming events.
