Fall
Hayrides in Lake County
Introduce your kids to this fun fall tradition, Hayrides Lake County. There’s a hayride location perfect for everyone, from woods to farms and in between. […]
Fall
Fall
Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in Lake County
You don’t need a passport to enjoy the fun and festivities of Oktoberfest. Traditionally a beer festival, it is also known for celebrating German culture, food, and entertainment. But what if you want the children to be […]
Fall
Fall Festivals in Lake County
Leaves crunching under feet, the smell of pumpkin spice filling the air with cool breezes, and the crackling of fires. It’s fall and that means it’s time for pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and festivals! So throw […]
Fall
Corn Maze Fun In and Around Lake County
My family and I love to go to a corn maze every fall, and since moving to the Midwest, we’ve been pleasantly surprised at just how much you can do at a corn maze! Whether […]
Fall
Lake County Pumpkin Tosses, Rolls, and Launches
So you hit the pumpkin patch, and you picked the perfect pumpkin (or several), and then you excitedly prepped them for your kids, who promptly ran off because Ewwww pumpkin guts are gross. Now it’s […]
Fall
Friday Night Lights: High School Football in Lake County
When I was a little girl, my dad and my uncle once took me to a Friday night high school football game. To this day, some 40 years later, I can still remember the smells […]
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Five Fun Fall Activities for the Whole Family
School is in session, and between homework and extracurricular activities, family time can be hard to find in the fall. But autumn is ripe with opportunities to spend fun time together and sneak in a […]
Back to School
School Supply Drives in Lake County
If you are reading this, you are probably able to provide all the supplies your child needs for school. However, many families in our area cannot provide some or any of the supplies their children […]
Fall
Lake County Farm Stroll
Is your family interested in learning about Lake County’s agrarian roots? Can your kids list a few places locally where produce is grown? Farms of all sorts still exist in Lake County, and this year, […]
Fall
Where to Find Caramel Apples in Lake County
Recently I wrote about where you can find boots in Lake County, and it made me hungry for caramel apples (you’ve known me for a while now, this shouldn’t come as a surprise). I realized […]