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🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Hinsdale This Fall — And How To Carve Them
Spotted on the Hinsdale calendar: The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House.
Hello again Hinsdale! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Top nearby pumpkin patches and pro tips for perfect jack-o'-lanterns
- Are Hinsdale South students missing out on key AP opportunities?
Also on today's calendar: The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House. and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Hinsdale This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Hinsdale-area families looking for a fall outing can choose from several nearby pumpkin farms, including popular spots in West Chicago, Lemont, Bolingbrook and Homer Glen. The piece explains the difference between carving and baking pumpkins, then walks readers through tools and step-by-step tips for creating a sturdy, well-lit jack-o'-lantern to display on Hinsdale porches this Halloween season. 
• Big Social Studies Gap At Hinsdale Central, South (patch.com) — Hinsdale residents are hearing renewed concerns that Hinsdale South students lack the same access to advanced social studies courses as those at Hinsdale Central, especially AP World History. At a recent school board meeting, Burr Ridge parents cited years of data showing almost no South participation in the exam and criticized past board decisions not to align curricula, raising broader questions about fairness between the two campuses.
📸 Around Hinsdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hinsdale
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★ Featured events ★
- The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House. →
22601 South Remington Drive, Channahon
9:00 am - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
10:00 am - Downers Grove Marching Mustangs 23rd Annual Music Bowl →
Downers Grove South High School, 1436 Norfolk St, Downers Grove
1:00 pm - Self Care Sunday →
Remi La Grange, 23 Calendar Ave, La Grange
9:00 am - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am - Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair →
131 N County Line Rd, Hinsdale
9:00 am - RESALE: Union Church of Hinsdale →
Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave, Hinsdale
9:00 am - FREE Seller's Workshop with CWR Group →
1025 Burlington Ave, Western Springs
10:00 am - Aging Well Resource Fair →
415 W 8th St, Hinsdale
9:00 am - FREE-Food For Families in Need →
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S Wolf Rd, Hillside
11:00 am - Wake Up to Fresh Do-Rite Donuts on Chicago Marathon Sunday! Order by 2pm Saturday. →
5:30 am - Forks, Friends & Fellowship: Then & Now →
415 W 8th St, Hinsdale
11:30 am - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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🗞 Nearby News
Westmont
- Westmont trustees reject Great Lakes Plumbing loading dock plan 5-1 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
- Wicked West Fest Pickleball Tournament & Net Game Open House (illinois.gov)
Oak Brook
- Henricksen Opens Headquarters in Illinois (retrofitmagazine.com)
- Dolton man identified as victim killed in shooting outside Oak Brook mall (chicagotribune.com)
- Why Western Suburban Shoppers Are Making Uncharted Their New Favorite Store (shawlocal.com)
Burr Ridge
- High-Priced Burr Ridge Development Opposed By Neighbors (patch.com)
Ok Hinsdale! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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