Northbrook's 'Favorite Celebration Of All Things Fall' Returns In October

NORTHBROOK, IL — Fall is only a few days old, but the fun of the season is already in full effect. Next month, Autumnfest returns to Northbrook's Meadowhill Park, offering free activities for children and families.

The event, scheduled for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4, is the Northbrook community's "favorite celebration of all things fall," according to the Northbrook Park District. Free activities include a petting zoo, horse trolley, bounce house, pumpkin chucking, pumpkin picking (one per child while supplies last), and arts and crafts.

In addition, there will be apple cider and DJ entertainment, with options available for purchase from a food truck and Kona Ice.

"We will be offering lots of fun fall activities. My favorite part is the pumpkin chucking, where we launch mini pumpkins on the park district’s Ed Rudolph Velodrome field, adjacent to Meadowhill Park," Nancy Eschker, recreation manager of the Northbrook Park District. "It is such a simple yet fun event that all ages enjoy."

The event's presenting sponsor is Northbrook Bank and Trust. The specialty sponsors are RISE Therapy, Sport Clips Northbrook, Bond Orthodontics and Culver’s of Northbrook, and the silver-level sponsors are Kona Ice, Health Clarified, Huntington National Bank and Russian School of Mathematics.

For more information, visit nbparks.org/events/autumnfest or call 847-291-2993.