IPH's Fall Fest on The Riverwalk: Hayrides on the River & More

Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) | Chicago, IL

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Early Bird Tix Start at $5! Enjoy Hayrides on the River, Photo Ops, Live Music, a Pumpkin Patch, Fall Beer, Cocktails & Food, Games & More!
About this Event

Early Bird Tickets Start at $5! Buy Early & Save!

Prices vary by date and entry time. The earlier you buy the lower the price!


šŸ‚HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!šŸ

Throw on your favorite sweater and enjoy all the activities that Fall has to offer! At Fall Fest on the Riverwalk you'll learn that this season has so much more to offer than pumpkin spiced lattes!

Whether you're looking to get a group of friends together to enjoy some much needed adult beverages or bring the kids out for a stress-free day of fun, this is the perfect destination. This outdoor experience is fun way to catch up with friends and make new ones, all along the beautiful Chicago Riverwalk!

FALL FEST ON THE RIVERWALK WILL FEATURE:

  • Live Music from 1-4pm & 5-8pm
  • Hayrides on the River
  • Fall Cocktails & Beer
  • Apple Cider Donuts
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Photo Ops
  • Fun For All Ages (21+ To Drink)
  • Games & More!

Whether you call it Autumn or Fall, you'll be having so much fun you'll be FALLing in love with this wonderful season! (see what we did there)

TICKETS INCLUDE: Admission, a welcome shot for those 21+ or a welcome drink for kids and non-drinkers (Fall Shirley Temple, Apple Cider or Hot Chocolate), live music from 1-4pm & 5-8pm, photo ops, games & more!

TIMED ENTRY EVENT - Select the time that works best for you!


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BIRTHDAYS AND GROUP DISCOUNTS: Nothing screams party like a Fall fest on the riverwalk! Get your group of friends together and receive discounted tickets! Learn more and get your party set up today by emailing [email protected].

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: For questions, sponsorship/vendor opportunities, and press inquiries, please fill out the form HERE.

FREE TICKETS/RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CAUSE: See below for more info.


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FREE STUFF: Get Freebies* including: $5 in FREE food from DoorDash, $10 from Rakuten, $10 in FREE food from Ritual, $150 from Blue Apron and more! Click HERE for more info. *All offers valid for first time users only and subject to change without notice.

REASONS TO BUY EARLY: In addition to getting tickets at a lower price, those who purchase early will also receive free tickets and/or deeply discounted tickets to future events.

PICS FROM LAST TIME: Check out pics from last time by clicking here.

PHOTO CONTEST: Enter to win by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook (@IPHFallFest) and using #FallFest! Our panel of judges will go through the pictures and winners will be contacted afterward! Prizes include tickets to party cruises on Lake Michigan, wine tastings, martini tastings and more!

TIMED ENTRY: Please note the time slot of your ticket when purchasing. For the safety and comfort of all guests, we will only be admitting guests during their designated time slot.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an outdoor experience. In the event of inclement weather, Island Party Hut management will decide if the experience goes on as planned or is cancelled. If they choose to cancel the experience due to inclement weather, all guests will be notified via email and will receive refunds. If the experience takes place as planned any guest that chooses not to attend will not receive a refund.


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FREE TICKETS/RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CAUSE:

  • Fundraising Opportunity: Are you trying to raise money for a certain cause? Email [email protected] for more info!
  • Celebrate your birthday at the fest and your ticket is free! Email [email protected] for more info (conditions apply).
  • Want to earn a free ticket and some cash for spreading the word? Email [email protected] for more info!

CAN'T FIND YOUR TICKET? Click here.

WORK WITH US: Interested in meeting new people while having fun running the best events in Chicago? Email [email protected].


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Rules, Regulations & Disclaimers: Venue reserves the right to curtail service to anyone if intoxicated. Enjoy responsibly and no guest under 21 is permitted to accept or be served alcohol. Please be aware that this event will comply with the Illinois Liquor Control Act 235 ILCS 5/6-16(a). A valid ticket with scannable QR code is required by all guests to enter event. It is recommended to print a paper ticket to prevent any technology complications which would prevent your ticket from displaying on your phone. There is no guest list. Each ticket must be scanned. Security reserves the right to inspect all bags and persons. Absolutely no outside food or beverage may be brought into the event. Guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit), will be denied entry and no refunds will be given. We want all guests to enjoy themselves, but our number one priority is the safety of all guests. Any ticketing/technical issues will be handled by Eventbrite.com. Please contact them directly at https://www.eventbrite.com/contact-us/. Sorry – no refunds or price adjustments. For further Terms and Conditions of this event and ticket purchase please see ā€œTicket Purchase and Event Terms and Conditionsā€ in checkout before purchasing these tickets; which shall also be binding and shall be incorporated by reference as though fully stated herein.

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Where is it happening?

Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk), 355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 9.95

Island Party Hut & River North Fests

Host or Publisher Island Party Hut & River North Fests

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