Fall Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs October 11-14, 2024
Another wonderful fall weekend is ahead! This time of year is always bustling with activity and there is so much fun to enjoy. Here are my picks for this weekend in the Chicago suburbs:
Fall Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs October 11-14, 2024
Another wonderful fall weekend is ahead! This time of year is always bustling with activity and there is so much fun to enjoy. Here are my picks for this weekend in the Chicago suburbs:
Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs October 4-6, 2024
This fall weekend is packed full of fun here in the Chicago suburbs. Here are my picks:
As the site of the Continental Army's winter encampment during 1777-1778, Valley Forge National Historical Park unfolds a key period during the Revolutionary War. Valley Forge has long been one of my favorite places to visit having explored the park about a dozen times. No matter how many times I visit, I still am learning more. After my most recent adventure to Valley Forge, I have put together a collection of interesting facts:
18 Fall Favorites in the Chicago Suburbs for 2024
Time to plan for fall weekends in the Chicago suburbs! Enjoy this list of my favorite fall events for this year:
Summer is prairie season here in the Prairie State of Illinois. Much of the original prairie was destroyed to make way for farming, industry, and settlement. Only about one tenth of 1% of native Illinois prairie still exists today.* However, due to the nurturing of remnant prairie as well as restoration efforts, we are able to once again enjoy the prairie's tall grasses and vibrant flowers. James "Pate" Philip State Park preserves sections of remnant prairie as well as maintains a restoration effort allowing Chicago area residents a perfect spot for experiencing this native ecosystem.
The weekend is here and there are some great events to check out in the Chicago suburbs. Here are my picks: