October ISSUE #2 • 2026 The Discover Berwyn Insider Live Here. Explore Everywhere. October Is Here — Let's Get Out and Explore! Fall is one of our favorite times of year around Chicago, and October certainly doesn't disappoint! From the outrageous Forest Park Casket Races to Chicago's spectacular Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, there's no shortage of reasons to get out and explore. Add in haunted attractions, neighborhood celebrations, colorful fall scenery, and some inc

September 17–20, 2026 | Berwyn, Western Suburbs & Chicago Fall festival season is officially in full swing. The third weekend of September brings one of the strongest lineups of the season, with Berwyn Fall Fest right here at home, Oktoberfests from Downers Grove to Fulton Market, a full-day Harvest Fest in Western Springs, German-style fun at Brookfield Zoo, three days of music in Norwood Park and one of Chicago's biggest free performing-arts celebrations at Navy Pier. Oktob