🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Algonquin, Lake In The Hills This Fall

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In today's newsletter:

• Plan your perfect pumpkin-picking day trip near Algonquin

Also on today's calendar: Firearms & Ammo Auction and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clearing and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 48.
• Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Algonquin, Lake In The Hills This Fall (patch.com) — Families in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills have several nearby pumpkin patches and fall festivals to explore this season, from Huntley and Woodstock to McHenry and beyond. The guide highlights hours, prices, and attractions like corn mazes, hayrides, and petting zoos, plus practical tips for choosing and carving the perfect jack-o'-lantern to display on local porches.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Firearms & Ammo Auction →
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Militaria Auction →
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook →
  Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Algonquin Harvest Market 2026 →
  Algonquin IL
Tuesday October 6
• Outdoor Warning Siren Test
  Village of Algonquin, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
  9:00 am
Friday October 9
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Collective at True →
  Algonquin IL
Sunday October 11
• An Intro to a Mini Forest →
  Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Rd
  12:30 pm
Monday October 19
• 10/19 - Algonquin, IL- Dinner After Dark →
  Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 1741 South Randall Road, Algonquin
• Dinner After Dark →
  Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 1741 South Randall Road, Algonquin
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• A Night Out- Sip & Carve
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 127 E Calhoun St, Woodstock
  6:00 pm
• Fall Fest - RAIN DATE
  Dundee Highlands Elementary
  6:00 pm
• Hay Rides →
  Cary IL
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Independence Health & Therapy Flag Football Game & Homecoming Rally
  Kishwaukee Brewing Company, 1900 Dillard Court, Woodstock
• Gold Star Remembrance Day →
  The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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