Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 16-18, 2022
A lovely weekend is ahead with plenty of fun activities! We are in the transition period between seasons which is an exciting time with a nice mix of fun. Here are my picks 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 events
Butterflies and Blooms, Chicago Botanic, admission includes this fun seasonal event
May 21 - September 17 Butterfly House, Geneva, open 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat, 12PM-4PM Sun, recommended donation $2 pp and $6 per family
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
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
Friday, September 16
September 16-19 Oktoberfest, Palatine, German bands, German food, beer, Family Day Saturday 10AM-3:30PM with a variety of activities
September 16-17 Oktoberfest, Elk Grove Village, kids activities Saturday 3PM-7PM, parade 2PM Saturday
September 16, 17, 18 Fall Fest, Des Plaines
September 16-17 Oktoberfest, The Lot, Highland Park
Saturday, September 17
September 17-18 Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, Naperville
September 17 Brushwood Family Fest, Brushwood Center, Ryerson, Deerfield, 10AM-2PM, family friendly interactive activities involving art and nature
September 17 Smithsonian Museum Day -- there are a few local museums on the list for free admission
September 17 Autumn Fair, Peck Farm, Geneva, 11AM-3PM, fall activities, hayrides, birds of prey presentation, pumpkin painting and more, free admission and minimal fee for certain activities, pumpkins are $5
September 17-18 Lisle Depot Days, Museums at Station Park, Lisle, 12PM-5PM, pioneer demos, pony rides, Civil War reenactors, antique tractors, petting farm, live demos and more, free
September 17 Family Day: Workshop Led by Sentrock, Elmhurst Art Museum, 1PM-4PM, create artwork inspired by Hispanic culture led by exhibiting artist Sentrock, free for kids, admission fees apply for adults
September 17 Annual Block Party, Lake Forest, 5PM-8:30PM
Sunday, September 18
September 18 Northbrook Shermerfest, Village Green Park, 12PM-4PM, antique cars, open museum, live music, Chalk Up Northbrook and more, free
September 18 Barrington Hills Fall Festival, 12PM-4PM, mini therapy, live music, yoga, magic, hayrides and more
September 18 Inspired Elgin, Civic Plaza, 1PM-5PM, pop up performances, food trucks, art activities, concert in Hemmens Cultural Center, concert is free but you must reserve tickets, event is free
September 18 Woodchuck Wander, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 1PM, join for a walk and learn what woodchucks are up to during this busy season, free
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