Cantigny is a 500-acre estate with formal gardens in Wheaton, and its annual Fall Fest fills the weekend with a market, live music, guided garden tours and food trucks. It is an easy family day trip at peak early-autumn colour in the gardens.
What to expect
A family-friendly festival spread across the park, with vendors, music and kids' activities alongside the gardens.
Good to know
- Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. both days.
- Parking is $21 per car.
- Guided garden tours are part of the festival.
- Food trucks are on site.
- Cantigny is about 30 miles west of the Loop.
Going? Keep it.
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Common questions
What are the hours?
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
What does it cost?
Cantigny lists parking at $21 per car.