Fall

Fun Things To Do Thanksgiving Week + Our Fave Traditions and Kid-Friendly Recipes

Turkey Day is on its way! This marks the beginning of my favorite season because there are so many opportunities to spend time with family and friends, enjoying the traditions…

Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards with Fall Fun (with Map!)

Halloween weekend marks the end of jack-o-lantern season, and most of these Chicagoland pumpkin patches are gearing up for one last big weekend of fall fun. There are so many…

Go Green for Halloween 2021: Smash Your Pumpkins!

Saturday, November 6, 2021 is the big day to smash your pumpkins! Every year, the Saturday after Halloween, SCARCE coordinates pumpkin collections all around the western suburbs. These locations will…

2021 Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs

It’s Trick-or-Treat time! The neighborhoods of the western suburbs are about to be full of spooky ghosts, strong princesses, and scary villains. My kids can’t be the only ones begging…

October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events

Everyone in the Midwest knows there’s a great possibility of trading in cute costumes for puffy winter jackets or umbrellas. In fact, two years ago, we donned all the cozy…

2021 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!

We are dying to bring you our 5th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, important details (like How scary is it? When will 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 2021

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…

All the Best Fall Activities in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

Fall is my favorite time of year in Chicago. I love the excitement of an afternoon spent at a pumpkin patch, getting lost in a corn maze, the deliciousness of…

2021 Family-Friendly Halloween Events

Organizations across the western suburbs have pulled out all the stops to ensure you and your little goblins have a spook-tacular time. Creep through haunted forests, carve pumpkins, and enjoy…

Beautiful Places to Enjoy Fall Colors Nearby and Local Fall Leaf Guide

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

Chicagoland’s Kid-Friendly Theater Guide + Live Performances: Fall and Winter 2021–22

The return of live theater is such exciting news! We’re thrilled to share all of the upcoming kid-friendly productions happening in Chicagoland this fall and winter season. The joy of…

Fall

Fun Things To Do Thanksgiving Week + Our Fave Traditions and Kid-Friendly Recipes

Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards with Fall Fun (with Map!)

Go Green for Halloween 2021: Smash Your Pumpkins!

2021 Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs

October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events

2021 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 2021

All the Best Fall Activities in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

2021 Family-Friendly Halloween Events

Beautiful Places to Enjoy Fall Colors Nearby and Local Fall Leaf Guide

Chicagoland’s Kid-Friendly Theater Guide + Live Performances: Fall and Winter 2021–22

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