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2022 Thanksgiving Round-Up: Events, Books, Our Fave Traditions and Kid-Friendly Recipes

I’m so thankful to be writing this article because it celebrates my most favorite holiday, Thanksgiving! (Yes, really – I love it more than Christmas) Have you ever noticed how…

Don’t Trash, Smash! Halloween 2022 Pumpkin Smash and Composting Events

The big day to smash your pumpkins is Saturday, November 5, 2022! Every year on the Saturday after Halloween, SCARCE coordinates pumpkin and jack-o-lantern collections all around the western suburbs.…

October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events

Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween we are in shorts, and others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves. To prepare for the…

Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs

What hours does your town allow trick or treating? Find out here!

2022 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!

We are dying to bring you our 6th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, and important details (including how scary it is, when the display be…

Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm: Fall Fun for All Ages

We enjoyed the day at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm in Lockport on opening weekend and had such a great time! There is so much to do there that you can easily…

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Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses for Halloween 2022

There’s a chill in the air . . . and little ghosts and goblins everywhere are on the hunt for a good scare! These local hayrides, forest walks, and haunted…

Beautiful Places to Enjoy Fall Colors Nearby and a Chicagoland Fall Leaf Guide

Fall is such a lovely season in Illinois! Those vibrant falling leaves mixed with just the right amount of sunshine and crisp air make for the most picture-perfect days. We’re…

Features and Pricing for the Best Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago (with Map!)

There are so many pumpkin patches to visit in Chicagoland! They range from little patches where you head to the field and pick your own pumpkin to wash off afterwards,…

Parties, Candy Hunts, Pumpkin Swims, and All the Local Halloween 2022 Events

You’re not going to want to miss these family-friendly Halloween events. Get the details for everything going on across the western suburbs of Chicago.

Chicagoland’s Kid-Friendly Theater Guide + Live Performances 2022–23

Bringing the kids to a live theater performance is a beautiful way to enjoy performance, stories, and music together. We’re so lucky to have a wealth of local performances for…

Splash Pads Still Open: September 2022

More often than not, we still see some warm weather in September! Lucky for us, some splash pads are still open. Get all the info on which ones are open, the hours, and features you can enjoy.

Fall

2022 Thanksgiving Round-Up: Events, Books, Our Fave Traditions and Kid-Friendly Recipes

Don’t Trash, Smash! Halloween 2022 Pumpkin Smash and Composting Events

October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events

Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs

2022 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!

Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm: Fall Fun for All Ages

Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses for Halloween 2022

Beautiful Places to Enjoy Fall Colors Nearby and a Chicagoland Fall Leaf Guide

Features and Pricing for the Best Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago (with Map!)

Parties, Candy Hunts, Pumpkin Swims, and All the Local Halloween 2022 Events

Chicagoland’s Kid-Friendly Theater Guide + Live Performances 2022–23

Splash Pads Still Open: September 2022

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