So you’re in Chicago and want to go pumpkin picking? Awesome! We have assembled a short list of places that have either a pick-your-own pumpkin farm or where you can buy direct from the farmers.

Some are far off and some are close, but most are located in the ‘burbs. As usual call first for hours of operation. First up is…

1. Siegel Cottonwood Farm (in Crest Hill) – Here you’ll find the annual Pumpkin Fest, which from the looks of it is pretty HUGE. Everything from hay rides to pumpkin patches to VeggieLand, and a corn and straw maize await you and your family. Lots to see and do in this what could turn out to be your new family Fall tradition.

Open from September 26th to November 1st admission is $12 for adults and those over 3 years of age, kids under 2 are free. Parking is also FREE.

Phone#: 1-800-304-3276

2. Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm (in Homer Glen) – This one is also pretty popular and has lots of activities and events as part of its own Pumpkin Fest including Pig Races, life size “Essie and Bessie” simulated milking cows, a crazy giant corn maize, train ride, flying frogs ride (whoa!), and lots more. A rocking good time for sure if you’re in the south burbs, as this one is found in Homer Glen.

Open daily from September 26th to October 31st.

Phone # 1-708-301-3276

Other notable pumpkin farms are below, each one is different and located throughout the state of Illinois. Visit their websites or call for more information.

Hope you and your family have a BLAST picking pumpkins in Chicago. Enjoy!

• Goebbert’s (in Lincolnshire South Barrington)
• Scarecrow Fest (in St. Charles)
• Children’s Farm (in Palos Park)

Pumpkins make great soup, pie, and other delicious comfort foods and there’s no better time in Chicago to buy fresh pumpkins than now!

P.S. Be sure to take advantage of the $1.oo off coupon some farms have on their websites.

Summer is almost over, but there is still plenty of time to get some theme park fun scheduled in before Great America closes up for the season.

If you have yet to pay a visit to Six Flags Chicago, now is a great time as you can score some park tickets for only $34.99 – that is a savings of $20 per ticket, as tickets at the gate are normally a whopping $54.99 per adult. Yikes!!!

But….

If you hop online at the Six Flags Chicago website, you can order park tickets in advance at the reduced rate of $34.99 per adult, and remember that your admission also includes access to the new Hurricane Harbor water park next door. It’s easy to purchase tickets on the website, all you need is your handy dandy credit card and your tickets can be printed at home. How awesome to know you can avoid the dreadfully (long) ticket lines.

There is lots to see and do at Six Flags Chicago, and many ways to make a family trip out of the day. Start with a breakfast session at a nearby restaurant and work your way up to Superman, the most exciting and thrilling roller coaster ride at Six Flags.

Better hurry up though cause there aren’t many sunny days left in Chicago.

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The coupon is courtesy of the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and the coupon is essentially an invite to all Chicagoan’s to visit (and dine) in the historic and beautiful area known as Chinatown. Not too mention the celebration of the Chinese New Year.

There is lots to see and do, from discovering the Chicago Chinatown Gate conceived back in 1975 to the real deal Chinese restaurants and loads of cute shops. Your visit won’t disappoint. As for the 15% off limited time coupon, you have over 10 restaurants to choose from when you visit.

The printable Chicago Chinatown coupon is good through February 13th. Enjoy!

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