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🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Homer Glen, Lockport This Fall — And How To Carve Them

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Hello again Homer Glen! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Find your perfect Homer Glen pumpkin and carve it like a pro

Also on today's calendar: Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Homer Glen, Lockport This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Homer Glen have several nearby options for picking pumpkins, from Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest and Konow's Corn Maze in town to popular farms in Lockport and surrounding communities. The guide highlights how these patches offer hayrides, corn mazes, and other fall fun, then walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for carving a sturdy, eye-catching jack-o'-lantern at home.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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