Chicagoland fall bucket list

Johanna tossing apples in front of a flower truck and barn wearing a rust tunic, flat brim hat, gold jewelry, faux leather leggings, and combat boots.

Fall is the best season to spend outdoors and with family. It’s also my favorite time of year. I refuse to let Covid cancel all of our fun activities so today I want to share some fun activities that are NOT CANCELLED. Sharing some you know and some you might not be aware of yet. I am all about new traditions.

Johanna tossing apples in front of a flower truck and barn wearing a rust tunic, flat brim hat, gold jewelry, faux leather leggings, and combat boots.

  1. The Spooky Trail

  2. Apple picking @ Apple Holler

  3. Pick your own pumpkin at Didier Farms

  4. Apple cider donuts and tractor rides at County Line Orchard

  5. View the fall foliage at Harms Woods

  6. Grab a dinner picnic party and watch the planes fly in at Chicago Executive Airport

  7. Take a ghost tour by foot

  8. See a movie at the drive in

  9. Check out a corn maze

  10. Take a hike and take in nature

Get out and enjoy!

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