As fall settles in, the Barrington Area comes alive with a vibrant array of festivities that capture the essence of the season. Check out these highlighted Fall 2024 events where you can get involved, stay active, meet new people, or simply unwind. Whether you’re attending a fall fest, exploring local arts and crafts, or simply enjoying the crisp, cool air, fall in this area offers a delightful mix of activities to celebrate the season.
1. Advocate Good Shepherd Barn Dance | Sat, Sep 14 @ 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Enjoy live music and dancing for a cause! Live entertainment will be provided by the Hillbilly Rockstarz. There will be food trucks, raffles, and more! This year is 90s inspired, and country-casual attire is encouraged! Click this link to purchase your tickets: https://secure.aahgiving.org/site/SPageNavigator/2024_Advocate_Barn_Dance
2. Barrington Hills Fall Festival | Sun, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Live music, fall treats, pony rides, arts & crafts, and more! Here's the link for more info: https://barringtonhills-il.gov/fall-fest/
3. Forest Therapy Walk at Crabtree Nature Center | Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Horticultural therapist, forest therapy guide, and yoga instructor Navraaz Basati leads an immersive walk inspired by the works of Henry David Thoreau. Click here to register: https://balibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/forest-therapy-walk-crabtree-nature-center-203690
4. Harvest Festival | Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Festivities include light refreshments, pumpkin painting, seasonal crafts, and entertainment for all ages. Visit this link for more info: https://balibrary.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/harvest-festival-206985
5. Pepper Park Fest | Sat, Sep 21 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
There will be live music, kids activities, food & drink for purchase, local shopping at boutiques, vintage, and resale shops and vendor booths. Here's the link for more info: https://allevents.in/barrington/pepper-park-fest/200026882626330
6. Teaching Garden Workshop: Seed Collecting | Tues, Sep 24 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Local gardeners provide hands-on instruction in seasonal gardening tasks. More info here: https://balibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/teaching-garden-workshop-194759
7. Art in the Barn 49th Annual Fine Art Show | Sat & Sun, Sep 28 & 29 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
With more than 49 years of momentum, this beautiful event draws returning art lovers and new visitors from the surrounding area where they enjoy not only the exhibition and sale of fine art, but also music and entertainment, food from a variety of vendors, and children's art. Here's the link for more info: https://www.artinthebarn-barrington.com/
8. Fall Wine Walk | Sat, Oct 5 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Click here to purchase tickets: https://business.barringtonchamber.com/events/details/barrington-fall-wine-walk-2024-29402
9. Greater Barrington Area Taste Fest in Barrington | Wed, Oct 23 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a night of complimentary sampling from area restaurants, microbrewers, wineries and distillers. Click here to purchase tickets: https://business.barringtonchamber.com/events/details/2024-barrington-area-tastefest-29401
10. Spooky Strings with Members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra | Sat, Oct 26 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bring the entire family to enjoy the scary sounds of the season with an afternoon of spine-tingling music from the musicians of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. This concert is perfect for families, children and music-lovers of all ages. Come dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume! A wonderful way to introduce younger audiences to the beauty of orchestral music. Register here: https://www.elginsymphony.org/concert-and-event-schedule/spooky-strings-2023
We hope you are able to enjoy some or all of our seasonal recommendations this fall! Have fun & stay safe!
Best,
The TK Team
