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Eight Things To Do in the Western Suburbs: October 10–12, 2025
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Marvel at the Glass Pumpkin Patch.
More than 8,000 handblown glass pumpkins take over the Morton Arboretum for this annual showcase of craftsmanship and fall color. Now in its 15th year, the event features live glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations, plus special "crystal anniversary" pieces made just for 2025. Visitors can browse and buy pumpkins in every shade and size and also visit a Halloween-themed tent.
Date: Oct. 10–12
Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost:
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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: October 10–12, 2025
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Vote for your favorite at Stews & Brews.
Nothing says fall quite like a steaming bowl of comfort food paired with a cold-weather drink. Stews & Brews brings both to Highland Park, with dishes ranging from chili and pozole to Hungarian goulash and potpies. A wide selection of brews—craft beers, mulled cider, hot toddies—make this more than your standard food fest.
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 5–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Five Things To Do in Chicago: October 10–12, 2025
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Trick, treat, and create at Pumpkin Patch.
Somerset's annual Pumpkin Patch mixes fall charm with plenty of family fun. Kids can decorate their own pumpkins, show off costumes in contests, or get a balloon animal while grabbing a complimentary cotton candy.. If that isn't enough, try face painting or have fun trick-or-treating.
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Our Biggest Habitat for Humanity Build Day Yet
We're entering our 4th year in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and this year we hosted our biggest Build Day event yet.
As part of our commitment to the organization, we organize companywide volunteer days to help build homes with Habitat's Affordable Homeownership Program. This year, our 2025 opportunity is the biggest yet, with two days of volunteering across five build sites.
Working with the Chicago, Will County, Northern Fox Valley, and Lake-McHenry County chapters, more than 70 volunteers from across the company got together to help build homes at five locations. The projects ranged from hanging drywall, to constructing a garage from the ground up and completing framing for a home.
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Eight Things To Do in the City & Western Suburbs: October 3–5, 2025
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Discover 80+ Pours at Villa Park BrewFest.
Craft beer fans can sample more than 80 brews and ciders at this annual fest, featuring pours from regional breweries alongside food trucks and live music. Options range from small-batch experiments to fan favorites, with passes that include early entry perks and commemorative tasting glasses.
Date: Oct. 4
Time: 1–5:30 p.m.
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