Seasonal & Holidays

Survey: Favorite Summer, Fall Activities In The Chicago Area

What are the top activities Chicago area families will be checking off their bucket list before winter hits?

CHICAGO AREA, IL — School is back in session for most local kids but summer is not over here until we see those first snowflakes. Or, at least until we have to start bundling up with more layers every day and turning the thermostat up.

We know some of us get the end-of-summer blues, and we want to make sure you fit in all you can before the cooler weather is here. Here is an article we wrote earlier this summer, a family-friendly summer bucket list, which may give you some ideas on places to check out while you can.

Fall, Holiday Activities: What Are You Looking Forward To

After Labor Day, fall activities will be in full spring in the Chicago area. We are prepping now to provide you with the best options for pumpkin patches and corn mazes and apple orchards (and more) to visit.

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