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…
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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…
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…
Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago + Map (+ apple picking too!)
Give the kids “pumpkin” to talk about this fall and head out to the pumpkin patch! I love fall and the gourd-geous weather. It’s time for one of my family’s…
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: 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…
Splash Pads Still Open: September 2021
The end of summer 2021 is upon us, and one sure sign is the closing of pools and splash pads. But most years, September weather is still warm enough to…
Thanksgiving at Home Ideas, Scavenger Hunt, Books, and Traditions
It’s turkey time! Without traveling this year, I have been brainstorming ways to keep everyone busy for our week at home together for Thanksgiving. There are tons of ideas in…
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