Jonamac Pumpkin Farm
I swear most pumpkin farms and apple orchards might as well post a sign that says, “Welcome – Please turn your pockets inside out.” With that said, my kids LOVE these places – petting zoos, horseback rides, pig races, and tractor-pulled hayrides complete with kettle corn and face painting. Don’t get me wrong, I love … Read more
Halloween story time rocks the Riverwalk
The Naperville Public Library’s annual “Spook-tacular Story Time” is Friday, October 30th from 4:30 to 5:15 PM in Riverwalk’s outdoor Amphitheater. This event info was moved to my Examiner page. Naperville Public Library’s Halloween Spook-tacular Story Time
Refreshing Apple Orchard Experience
I love this place. Lang’s Orchard (just south of Woodstock) is family owned and operated and it’s “just” an apple orchard. No craziness of the commercial orchards and pumpkin farms. Although those can be fun, it was refreshing to simply go to a quiet orchard where people are smiling, holding hands, carrying their children on … Read more
Cuddle Up on Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride Through the Woods
There are many hayrides offered this time of year; our favorite is offered by the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. Not only is do I not t miss the stench of the diesel that is typically spewed from the tractor-pulled hayride, but the difference in sound is spectacular. Just the gentle clip-clop, clip-clop as we’re … Read more
Feed the Ducks
Every day in October (weather permitting) from 10-10:30 AM kids can purchase a scoop of duck food ($1) from a zoo keeper at Cosley Zoo’s duck pond (Wheaton). Talk about cheap and easy FUN!
Fabulous Fall Fun at Cosley Zoo
Pumpkin and Scarecrow Fest ~ Throughout October, it’s worth checking out their s autumn decorations (pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, not to mention gorgeous fall colors) and unique, hand-made scarecrows. On weekends they offer special activities (weather permitting).
Spectacular Story Time for K- 3
The Naperville Public Library has many remarkable story times for all age groups, and this one is a “Don’t miss” for kindergarteners through 3rd grade. My daughter went to the first one, which was remarkable. They read two Award-Winning Books, did an “ad-lib” story where the kids tossed out ideas for categories, which the librarians … Read more
