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This weekend, there is plenty of fall fun to be had! Here are my picks:
15 Favorite Chicago Suburban Preserves for Fall Hikes
Ongoing
June 1 - October 31 Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, Alebrijes are Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, learn about the artists, go on a scavenger hunt for all 48 pieces and more, parking is $10 per car
Through November 6 Delicate Forces, Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Rockford, 7 large scale art displays created with dichroic materials crafting kaleidoscope, admission fees apply
September 10-October 30 Richardson World's Largest Corn Maze, Spring Grove, currently also has sunflower fields
October 1-31 Pumpkin Festival, Cosley Zoo, Wheaton, come visit the animals and see the zoo all decorated for fall, thousands of pumpkins will be scattered on the zoo lawn, pumpkins, apples, corn stalks and more will be for purchase, regular admission fees apply, please reserve timed entry
Through October 31 Carol Stream Halloween Decorating Contest
Through October 31 Elk Grove Village Halloween Decorating Contest
October 15 - November 6 Sugar Skull City, Aurora, downtown storefronts will be decorated by local artists, scavenger hunt
Apple Orchards
Ongoing through October Royal Oak Farm, Harvard, apple picking, apple tree maze, activities, country kitchen
Ongoing through October Kuipers Farm, Maple Park, UPick apples, opening day August 27
Ongoing through October Stade's Farm, McHenry, UPick Apples starting August 26
Ongoing through October, All Seasons Apple Orchard, Woodstock, also has a corn maze
Pumpkin Festivals
September 17 through October 30 Pumpkin Daze, Abbey Farms, Aurora
September 10-October 30 Richardson World's Largest Corn Maze, Spring Grove
Ongoing through October 30 Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm, Homer Glen
Ongoing through October 30 Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms, Lincolnshire
Ongoing through October Stade's Farm, McHenry, Fall Festival
Friday, October 14
October 14-16 Autumn Drive, McHenry County, visit local farms and support local vendors while enjoying a fall drive
October 14-16 Glass Pumpkin Patch and Sale, Morton Arboretum, glass demos as well, part of regular admission, timed entry required so reserve online
October 14-15 All Hallow's Eve, Naper Settlement, Naperville, 6:30PM-10PM, werewolves, witches and monsters have escaped and are wandering the settlement, outdoor activities, designed for families with kids 16 and under, $20 pp, purchase tix online
Chicago Suburban Hiking Locations
Saturday, October 15
October 15-16 Open House Chicago, two-day event that provides amazing free behind-the-scenes access to over 150 significant structures in Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park
October 15 Lumber Jack 'N Jill Fest, Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett, 12PM-4:30PM, folklore of Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox and more, axe throwing, cornhole, caber toss, and more
October 15 Ghost Story Train, Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin, ride a spooky train to a haunted forest, listen to ghost stories around a fire, $16.50, purchase tickets online
October 15-16 Make Glass Pumpkins, Patterson Glass, Mundelein, $45 small, $75 large, $95 blown, please reserve space
Sunday, October 16
October 16 Fall Festival, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 10AM-3PM, beekeeping demos, storytelling, pumpkin painting and more, free admission but some small fees for some activities, parking at nearby location with shuttles to event
October 16 Fall Habitat Hike, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 1PM, take a hike with a naturalist through Crabtree's three habitats
October 16 Touch-a-Tank, Illinois Holocaust Museum, 1PM, must reserve a spot, free family event
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