Schedule of Events

Friday, September 19, 2025

• 6:00 pm - Grounds Open 
• 6:00 to 10:30 pm - Food Vendors, Beer, Wine and Spirits $
• 6:00 to 10:30 pm - Sports Cave - Gazebo
• 7:30 to 10:30 pm - Musical Entertainment - ARRA - Main Stage
• 11:00 pm - Grounds Close 

Saturday, September 20, 2025

• 1:00 pm - Parade Begins 
• 2:00 am - Grounds Open
• 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Face Painting
• 2:00 to 5:00 pm - Kids Crafts provided by McCord Gallery, Palos Park Library, and Palos Fine Arts
• 2:00 to 10:30 pm - Gazebo Sports Cave
• 2:00 to 10:30 pm - Food Vendors, Beer, Wine and Spirits
• 2:00 to 7:00 pm -  Artisan Vendors
• 2:30 to 3:00 pm - The Reta Wegele Beautification Awards presentation
• 3:00 to 6:00 pm - Musical Entertainment - Whiskey Road - Main Stage
• 7:30 to 10:30 pm - Musical Entertainment -  Mike and Joe  - Main Stage
• 11:00 pm - Grounds Close

Saturday Parade Information

Beginning at 1 pm, the parade kicks off with bands, floats, civic groups, fire and police vehicles, horses, dogs, walkers, riders and community for this wonderful tradition. The parade kicks off at 82^nd Avenue on 123^rd Street in Palos Park and travels westbound to 90^th Avenue ending near the festival grounds. 

87TH TO 88TH AVE NO SIRENS, NO HORNS NO LOUD NOISES

• 2025 PARADE APPLICATION

Free Shuttle Bus and Parking

Free Festival parking can be located at:

• Palos Park Presbyterian Church - 12312 S. 88th Avenue 
• Metra Parking lot - 12100-12114 South 82nd Avenue
• Handicap parking (limited) available on Memorial Drive next to the Village Green event grounds

Shuttle Bus Service - Pick up/Drop Off Locations: 

• Palos Park Metra Lot
• Front of Recreation Center 

Shuttle Hours: 

• Friday 6:30 - 11:00 pm
• Saturday 2:00 - 11:00 pm

Kids Area and Activities

Saturday, September 20, 2025

2:00 to 5:00 pm - Face Painting, Playground & Tot Town

2:00 to 5:00 pm - Children's Crafts (McCord Gallery, Palos Park Library and Palos Fine Arts)

Live Music

Friday, September 19, 2025

• ARRA on the Main Stage

Saturday, September 20, 2025

• 3:00 to 6:00 pm - Whiskey Road on the Main Stage
• 7:30 to 10:30 pm - Mike and Joe  on the Main Stage

Food Vendors 

• Doughs Guys Bakery
• Frangella Italian Market
• The Original Plush Horse
• Robinson's Ribs
• Barone's Restaurant
• Boba Heaven
• Durbins of Palos Hills
• Palos Park Woman's Club
• Lions Club

2025 Community Partners

• Palos Fire Protection District - First Aid
• Palos Park Police Department
• CERT
• Honor Flight Chicago
• McCord Gallery
• Palos Park Library
• Palos Community Church
• Palos Area Chamber of Commerce
• Palos Park Woman's Club
• Palos Park Pedalers
• Palos Village Players
• Forest Preserves of Cook County
• Palos Historical Society
• Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
• Cub Scout Troop 3729

Artisans

• Tom's Backyard Games
• Bebaruchis Jewelry
• 3Damian Art
• Jewels by Jo
• Adara Selene Creations
• What Makes Your Heart Melt
• Serene Designs
• Trinketara
• All Things Crafted
• Unwind Apothic
• Whispering Hallows
• More TBD

THANK YOU 2025 AUTUMN IN THE PARK SPONSORS!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Baxter Woodman

Palos Community Church

Flow-Technics, Inc.

Metropolitan Industries, Inc.

Core & Main LP

Tri State Disposal

HR Green, Inc.

Palos Pediatric Dentistry

Palos Park Woman's Club

The Weglarz Family

In Kind Sponsors

1st AYD Corporation • A-Auto Truck Service • Altorfer CAT • City of Palos Heights • Cog Hill Country Club • Manhattan Emergency Management • Palos Fire Protection District • Republic Services • Sunset Water & Sewer

Autumn in the Park Sponsorship Opportunities

We are asking for your support of this superb community event. Past sponsors received a variety of publicity using their name and/or logo viewed by thousands who visit the Village website, connect with social media, and local newspapers. Find out what different Autumn In the Park sponsor opportunities exist!

Sponsorship Application Form