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October 11, 2005
Down on the Farm
Summer may be over, but harvest season is still going strong. Many farms offer activities so families can spend the day. Find pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and activities for kids in the Chicago area at one of these sites.
The University of Illinois Extension Service lists apple orchards and pumpkin farms.
“Pick a Peck of Pumpkins” from Chicago Parent tells where to navigate a maze, take a hayride or pony ride, or take part in other fall activities with kids.
ChicagoFun lists corn mazes that offer other activities such as live music, petting zoos, and haunted houses.
It’s not just pumpkins and apples. The Illinois Crop Harvest Calendar charts when fruits and vegetables typically are ready to harvest, by month. Tomatoes, beans, and watermelons may be available into October.
Illinois Fresh! is the University of Illinois Extension Service’s guide to U-pick farms, roadside markets, and farmers’ markets with all kinds of produce.
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Posted by hinsdalereference at October 11, 2005 3:59 PM