Can you believe September is here? Summer is officially winding down, with just a few weeks left, and we’re looking ahead to everything the fall season will bring to Chicago’s North Shore. Soon enough, we’ll be filling our calendars with trips to the pumpkin patch, apple orchard, fall festivals and more, so why not start now?
As your local real estate expert in Glencoe, Winnetka, Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park and the surrounding areas, I’m happy to share a few of the upcoming fall events on the North Shore!
Family Fall Festival
September 11, 2016; 9 AM to 11:30 AM
Kohl Children’s Museum, Glenview IL
There is so much for the kids to enjoy at the Kohl Children’s Museum’s fall festival! From cranking an old apple cider press to riding on a horse-drawn wagon and playing a game of pumpkin bowling, celebrating fall has never been more fun!
Fallapalooza
September 18, 2016; 1 PM to 4 PM
Heritage Park, Wheeling IL
This free festival takes place at beautiful Heritage Park, with live music, a petting zoo, pony rides and hayrides just a few of the fun activities planned!
Doggie Dip
September 16, 2016; 6 PM to 7 PM
Glencoe Beach, Glencoe IL
Soak in the last moments of summer on the North Shore with your pup! Owners can bring their dogs to Glencoe Beach to watch them swim in Lake Michigan during an evening of fun!
Fall Fest
September 17, 2016; 4 PM to 9 PM
Duke Childs Field, Winnetka IL
With food, drinks, family, friends and fun, what more could you ask for in a fall festival? This year’s event will include a hay ride, scarecrow building, music, pumpkin roll, chili and dessert cook-offs from 5 PM to 7 PM, science show, free ice cream, and a movie at dusk!
Shermerfest
September 18, 2016; 12 PM to 4 PM
Village Green Park, Northbrook IL
The Northbrook Historical Society and Northbrook Park District organize the annual Shermerfest year after year! You can expect an apple dessert baking contest, kids activities like face painting, balloon twisting and a magic show, afternoon music, food and beverages and more!
Autumnfest
October 1, 2016; 2 PM to 6 PM
Meadowhill Park, Northbrook IL
This free family event will include a fall hayride, hot apple cider, bonfire with s’mores, pumpkin pitch, pumpkin chuckin’, magic show, petting zoo, face painting, fall sports challenge, food trucks and more!
Fall Bulb Festival
October 7-9, 2016; 10 AM to 4 PM
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe IL
This fall festivals spans both indoors and outdoors, with live music, a harvest market, a gourd mountain, vendors offering fresh herbs and vegetables, kids activities like a straw-bale maze, and over 225 varieties of daffodils, tulips and speciality bulbs!
Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about buying or selling a home on the North Shore this fall. I’m here to help!
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