3 Things To Do This Fall In Chicago

Juliana Yeager

Aug 23

Time is flying by and fall is just around the corner. It's never too early to get into the spirit of hot cider and pumpkins...right? Chicago offers so many different attractions during the fall, but I decided to start with just 3 to get autumn kicked off. The temperatures are cooling down and the air is turning crisp. Here is what you can enjoy before winter hits.

Pumpkin Patch

I had to start with a classic. Mark it on your calendars before you forget. Set aside a day to take your family to go enjoy the fun of finding and picking the perfect pumpkin. It's always fun to see the different gourds too, and you may just find the perfect decorations to bring the fall feel to your home!

Where can you go? Here are some pumpkin patches around Chicago:

Puckerville Farms

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm

Goeberts

Also enjoy pumpkin pop ups!

Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up

Halloween In The Parks

JoJo's Pumpkin Patch at JoJo's Shake Bar

Apple Picking

You may not think of apple picking when you think of the city, but there are many orchards located in the suburbs around Chicago. Some are smaller and only offer apple picking while others offer hot cider, donuts, and attractions for kids. Apple picking season has started and goes until mid October. Apple pie anyone? Honeycrisp apples fall first so make sure you get there super early in the season to get your favorite pick!

Where can you go?

County Line Orchard is our family favorite!

Here are some additional orchards around Chicago all laid out thanks to the Travel Sisters! Check out their list here!

Hogwarts in Chicago!

Harry Potter: Magic at Play is here for just 6 months! With this new hands on experience, join Harry's adventures and discover the Wizarding World. Wizards and witches of all ages are welcome to join in on the magical moments and active play. Three floors decorated and filled with your wizard favorites allow you to climb, explore, and let your imagination run wild!