Weekend Windup {Chicago Suburbs Fall Family Weekend Fun September 30 - October 2}

 

Oaktoberfest, Oktoberfest and Everything in Between: Weekend Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 30 - October 2

Time for fall fun! There is plenty of fun to be had this weekend -- here are my picks this weekend in the Chicago suburbs:

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Taking in Magical Lake Michigan Views from Upper Lake Park in Port Washington, Wisconsin

 

Upper Lake Park in Port Washington, Wisconsin offers quite a magical view of Lake Michigan. We visited on one quiet Sunday morning and quickly found ourselves amazed by the breathtaking views of the lake. Port Washington truly has some of the best views of Lake Michigan I have seen.

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Morning on the Edge of a Rocky Peninsula at Cave Point County Park in Door County

 

Enchanted by Stunning Nature at Cave Point County Park in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Door County's Cave Point County Park dazzled us with incredible view after incredible view. We spent a morning crawling along this stunning glacially created, wave-worn landscape.  We found Cave Point to be a spot where you really want to pause and be in the moment.

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 23-25, 2022}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 23-25, 2022

Happy Fall! There is plenty of fall to celebrate this weekend with these picks for local fun! Here are my favorite Chicago suburban family events this weekend:

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Sandhill Cranes Welcome Us To Green Bay's Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

Our first day visiting Green Bay, Wisconsin was initially quite rainy yet we opted to explore the outdoors a bit anyway. We headed to Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary which is a wildlife refuge featuring animal exhibits, hiking trails, bird viewing areas, and more. As we parked we immediately saw a pair of sandhill cranes that seemed to welcome us.

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 16-18, 2022}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 16-18, 2022

A lovely weekend is ahead with plenty of fun activities! We are in the transition period between seasons which is an exciting time with a nice mix of fun. Here are my picks in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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Skipping Stones to Wequiock Falls in Green Bay, Wisconsin

 

Wequiock Falls in Green Bay, Wisconsin captivates visitors as it gently cascades over a section of the Niagara Escarpment. A little exploration of the deep gorge and waterfall treated us to a wonderful afternoon exploring the creations of nature.

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Peaceful Morning Tracing Green Bay and Spotting Birds at Seagull Bar State Natural Area in Marinette, Wisconsin

 

Spectacular views at Seagull Bar State Natural Area in Marinette, Wisconsin, eased us into a day of travel and exploration. Watching the gentle waves of Green Bay and observing birds enjoying one of the last remaining mornings of summer crafted the perfect tranquil start to the day.

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 9-11, 2022}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 9-11, 2022

The weekend is right around the corner! Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend!

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William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park and Lower Yahara River Trail in Madison, Wisconsin

 

Recently, I learned about a pedestrian and bike bridge crossing Lake Waubesa from Madison, WI to McFarland, WI. I knew the views had to be magnificent, so we opted to explore during our recent visit to Madison. The bridge is part of the Lower Yahara River Trail which we accessed through William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park.

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History Blooms at Period Park in Madison, Wisconsin

 

Period Park in Madison, Wisconsin, invites visitors to an amble through a late 19th-century garden. Upon walking through Period Park, we felt transported to the carefully crafted and maintained gardens of the Gilded Age. Period Park provides a for a short pause in a stunning natural setting!

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 1-5, 2022}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 1-5, 2022

In a flash, it is Labor Day Weekend! Definitely, soak up these last sweet summer days. Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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