Saturday at the Roscoe Lions Fall Festival is always the busiest day of the weekend and in 2026, it’s packed from the first costume parade to the last guitar riff on the main stage. If you’re heading to Leland Park, here’s the fully detailed, hour‑by‑hour schedule built from festival materials and this year’s “10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss” preview.

🎭 10:30 AM — Kiddie Costume Parade (Bingo Tent Staging Area)

One of the festival’s most beloved traditions kicks off the day. Children ages 1–10 are invited to dress in their favorite costume superheroes, princesses, animals, classic Halloween characters, anything goes.

• 10:30 AM: Meet inside the Bingo Tent
• Age Groups: 1–5 and 6–10
• Prizes: Top two boys and girls in each group receive special awards
• Bonus: Every participant gets one free ride ticket
• Parade Tie‑In: Winners are invited to ride in Sunday’s Lions Festival Parade

This event consistently draws big crowds and is one of the “can’t‑miss” highlights featured in this year’s Roscoe News festival guide.

🎡 11:30 AM — Kids’ Day on the Midway (Skinner’s Amusements)

Saturday is the best day of the weekend for families looking to maximize ride time.

• 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Kids’ Day wristbands on sale
• Price: $35
• Ride Window: Wristbands are good for four hours of unlimited rides
• Cutoff: Wristbands stop selling at 3:30 PM sharp

This is one of the top “10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss” — and for good reason. It’s the most affordable way to enjoy the Midway.

🍽️ 11:00 AM — Lions Café Opens (Daily + Saturday Menu)

The Lions Café begins serving at 11 AM, offering both the everyday menu and Saturday’s featured dinner.

Everyday Menu:

• Hot Dog + Chips
• Hamburger + Chips
• Butterfly Pork Chop Sandwich + Chips

Saturday Featured Meal:

• Pork Chop Dinner
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • Bread & Butter

The Lions Café is one of the festival’s biggest fundraisers — and one of the “10 Things” highlighted for supporting Lions Club service projects.

🍺 12:00 PM — Poison Ivy Pub Beer Tent Opens

The Beer Tent opens at noon, serving:

• Beer
• Seltzers
• Bloody Mary's
• Cocktails

The Beer Tent is a major social hub throughout the afternoon and evening.

🎲 1:00 PM — Lions Bingo Tent Opens (1–9 PM)

Bingo runs a full eight‑hour block on Saturday.

• 1 PM – 9 PM: Continuous games
• Family‑friendly, high‑traffic, and one of the festival’s longest-running traditions

🎶 6:00 PM — Main Stage: That 70’s Band Chicagoland (6–10 PM)

Saturday night belongs to live music — and this year’s headliner is a crowd favorite.

• 6 PM – 10 PM: That 70’s Band Chicagoland
• Genre: 70’s Tribute / Classic Rock
• Location: Main Stage

This performance is one of the “10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss,” especially for festival‑goers who love nostalgia, big vocals, and dance‑friendly sets.

🎡 10:00 PM — Midway Closes

The rides shut down at 10 PM, wrapping up the longest and busiest day of the festival.

Saturday at a Glance

10:30 AM — Kiddie Costume Parade
11:00 AM — Lions Café Opens
11:30 AM — Kids’ Day Wristbands Begin
12:00 PM — Beer Tent Opens
1:00 PM — Bingo Tent Opens
3:30 PM — Wristband Sales End
6:00 PM — That 70’s Band (Main Stage)
9:00 PM — Bingo Closes
10:00 PM — Midway Closes