Fabulous Fall Fun in the Chicago Suburbs October 7-9, 2022
Fall is here and there is a heap of fun to be had! Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:
Ongoing
Ongoing Flourish: The Garden at 50, Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates 50 years, look for special art installations and yellow plants threaded throughout the garden, check for special pop-up event
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
Ongoing depending on blooms Sunflower Festival, Von Bergen's Country Market, Hebron, check out the sunflower maze, purchase tickets online -- check online for availability on flower status
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
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 7
October 7-9 The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, hundreds of jack-o-lanterns crafted by the community will light up Highwood, family fun activities, carnival, live music and more, skeletons on display
October 7-9 Scarecrow Weekend, St. Charles, St. Charles will be decorated with scarecrows crafted by businesses, families, organizations and more, artisan market, professional pumpkin carver, family fun and so much more
October 7-8 Mount Prospect Fall Festival/Oktoberfest, family fun Saturday 1PM-4PM including trick-or-treat line
Saturday, October 8
October 8 Fall Fest, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, 10AM-4PM, hay rides, live entertainment, crafts (fees apply), live music, vendor market, plant sales and more, $5 parking per car
October 8 Arlington Heights Historical Museum Tour, 10:30AM or 2:30PM, one hour tour of the five buildings on the campus, $3 children, $5 adults
October 8 Autumn Harvest, North School Park, Arlington Heights, 11AM-3PM, free crafts, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, build a scarecrow and more, free
October 8-9 Fall Festival, Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton, 11AM-5PM, equestrian performances, kids activities, barn tours and more, free admission but small fees for some activities
October 8 Northbrook Autumn Fest, Meadowhill Park, 2PM-5PM, pumpkin decorating, bonfire, s'mores, live music, pumpkin chuckin' and more, free
October 8 DIY Scarecrow Fest, Long Grove, 12PM-4PM, Brother's Field, $10 per scarecrow, scarecrow materials, must bring clothes and accessories, sign up for time
October 8 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 8 MDM Fall Festival and Pumpkin Carving Contest, Evanston, 2PM-6PM, live entertainment, pumpkin carving, s'mores
October 8 Roselle Founder's Day Festival, 2PM-7PM, live music, fireworks, zipline, wine and beer garden, pumpkin decorating, airbrush tattoos and more
Sunday, October 9
October 9 Fall Nature Walk, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 10:30AM or 1:30PM, free but must register
October 9 Downtown Evanston Fall Festival, 1PM-5PM, maker's market, crafts, live entertainment, craft beer and food, and more
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