Wonderland Express

WHAT: Check out the winter wonderland of twinkling lights at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Outside, 750,000 white lights welcome your family as you walk and view the winter beauty. Inside, the exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, past waterfalls and through 80 mini-replicas of Chicago’s favorite landmarks. This exhibit is sure to bring out the child in us all.

WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden- 1000 Lake Cook Road- Glencoe Illinois 60022

WHEN: Jan. 2-4

COST: Tickets are $9-$12 for non members

NEED MORE INFO: Visit http://www.chicago-botanic.org/ or call 847-835-5440

Pumpkin Patch

WHAT:

Find your Perfect Pumpkin at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm! Come and find your pumpkin for carving, decorating, or making a pie. Prices range from $1 to $11 depending on size. You can also find apples, Indian Corn, gourds, squash, corn shocks, straw bales and mini pumpkins on the farm. Don’t forget to check out the Corn Maze, Haunted Barn, Petting Zoo, and other great attractions for KIDS of all ages. The Drollinger Family Farm even has a miniature steam train and horse drawn hayrides too!
Free Entertainment Every Sunday in October at 2PM

WHERE:

Dollinger Family Farm 7502 W Hansel Rd Channahon, Illinois 60410

WHEN:

September 27th thru October 30th 2008

COST:

Free Admission and Parking!

NEED MORE INFO:

Visit http://www.dollingerfarms.com/pumpkins.htm or call 815-467-6766