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
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/
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. 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
Face Painting (Requires a ticket)
Hands-on Crafts FREE
Inflatables FREE!
Cash and cards are accepted for KidZone tickets. We do not sell Carnival tickets at KidZone.
Petting Zoo
Face Painting (Requires a ticket)
Hands-on Crafts FREE
Inflatables FREE!
Live Family Entertainment. All KidZone Shows Are FREE!
2025 KidZone Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, September 13
12:30p: JG's Reptile Roadshow Website
2:00p: Des Plaines Park District Program Demonstrations
4:00p: Nanny Nikki Website
Sunday, September 14
12:30p: John Measner Magic Show Website
2:00p: John Measner Magic Show Facebook
4:00p: Twisticity Giant Bubble Show Website
For more information, contact Lizzie Karras at
Elizabeth.Karras@DPParks.org
847-391-5711
Saturday, September 13
12:30p: JG's Reptile Roadshow Website
2:00p: Des Plaines Park District Program Demonstrations
4:00p: Nanny Nikki Website
Sunday, September 14
12:30p: John Measner Magic Show Website
2:00p: John Measner Magic Show Facebook
4:00p: Twisticity Giant Bubble Show Website
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.
• Popular History Center T-shirts will be for sale. Visit our website
• Support the History Center and the 1907 Kinder House Museum with a Membership or Donation. Join us!
Cash and credit are both accepted.
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.
• Popular History Center T-shirts will be for sale. Visit our website
• Support the History Center and the 1907 Kinder House Museum with a Membership or Donation. Join us!
Cash and credit are both accepted.
2 Car Shows in 2025!
Both produced by the incomparable Rudy K!
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.
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.