🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Grayslake This Fall

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In today's newsletter:

• Find your perfect pumpkin near Grayslake this fall

Also on today's calendar: Firearms & Ammo Auction and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds, then sun; less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Grayslake This Fall (patch.com) — Families in Grayslake have several nearby options for picking pumpkins this fall, including the locally run Tobie Family Farm on Peterson Road with hayrides, a corn maze, and kids' activities. The guide also highlights other regional pumpkin patches and offers practical tips for safely carving a jack-o'-lantern at home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake

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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
Wednesday October 7
• Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit →
  Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• First Friday with This Old Book →
  138 Center St, Grayslake
  6:30 pm
• Dan Fester the One Man Band →
  Black Lung Brewing Grayslake, 2 South Lake Street, Grayslake
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Friends of the Library Book Drive →
  Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
  9:30 am
• Fall 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market →
  North Whitney Street & Center Street, Grayslake
  10:00 am
• Device Advice →
  Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Day of Service: Forest Preserve →
  19876 W Washington St, Grayslake
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Pumpkin Decorating →
  Renwood Golf Course - Round Lake Area Park District, 701 E Shorewood Rd, Round Lake Beach
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Bug Bytes →
  Lake County Extension Office 100 S US Hwy 45 Grayslake, IL 60030
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CLC Foundation Scholarship Golf Classic brings community together for student success  —College of Lake County Read on Patch
• Urban Farm Center takes root with community grand opening Oct. 17 —College of Lake County Read on Patch

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Round Lake. Apply here.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Inspector III (2189) in Libertyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Round Lake Beach

• Scare tactics: Suburban haunts deliver Halloween thrills (dailyherald.com)

Round Lake

• ICE agents tracked recently in Lake County as fear lingers: 'They knew we were watching' (chicagotribune.com)

Libertyville

• GreenLight Mobility expands into Chicagoland (hmenews.com)
• Lolo's Bowls Expanding in the Northern Suburbs with New Evanston Location (whatnow.com)

Ok Grayslake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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