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The best pumpkin patches near Lake Forest Illinois
Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn't just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It's a chance to head out with loved ones in a cherished autumn custom full of exciting activities.
Many offer low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is an excellent way to support the local farmers who grow them.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is moderately safe. Before you go, it's best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.
Below some of the top pumpkin fields near Lake Forest and Lake Bluff to visit in 2022:
If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to tell us about it in the comments below.
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It’s almost fall, and that means fall events here in the Lake Forest area! Kicking it off this year is an event that benefits nature, along with live music with Dirty Bird.
On the 25th of September 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Lake Forest will have the Lake Forest Open Lands' Bagpipes & Bonfire
Where: Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve 1401 Middlefork Dr.
Play games, do crafts, and enjoy entertainment for all ages as you celebrate this autumnal ritual! Enjoy a free doughnut from Billy the Truck at Firecakes Donuts. Gather around the community campfire to enjoy the warmth while watching the Highland Games and the marching pipers on the field!
Join us for a lovely picnic luncheon sponsored by LFOLA as an Order of the Tartan or Patron. Alternately, bring your own food and beverages to the community picnic and participate.
Through outreach and land stewardship, Bagpipes & Bonfire proceeds support LFOLA's objective to connect everyone to nature.
More info on the Lake Forest Open Lands' Bagpipes & Bonfire
WIIL ROCK FEST
12:00 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 Grayslake
Where: Grayslake, Illinois 60030, 1060 E. Peterson Road, CDT Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center
At the WIIL ROCK FEST, see The Dirty Bird 815 rocking out and dishing out our delicious Dirty Bird chicken!
Rock Festival With…
Performing a reverse jelly roll, Shinedown
Jackyl Saliva Lilith Czar Through Fire, Royal Bliss
Every Age
Ticket cost: $85 VIP cost: $249
At the WIIL ROCK FEST, see The Dirty Bird 815 rocking out and dishing out their delicious Dirty Bird chicken!
Check out these great events to kick off the fall!
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]]>By Steve Martin
Directed by Barry Edelstein
CRITIC'S CHOICE
"Artful comedy—a crisp and satisfying revival! Steve Martin tosses in goofy anachronisms and wordplay and convention-flouting twists with the distractible glee of a kid discovering new toys." —The San Diego Union-Tribune
Steve Martin continues his creative relationship with The Old Globe, returning for the third time with this clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit. Paris, 1904: The Lapin Agile, beloved watering hole to struggling artists and would-be geniuses, welcomes two soon-to-be legends for one extraordinary night. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, whose egos are as big as their intellects, spar with the regulars and each other about art, science, inspiration, love, and the promise of the 20th century. Throw into this mix a mysterious visitor with a penchant for blue suede shoes, and you’re in for a brilliant and witty evening in the theatre.
Production Sponsors
Karen and Donald Cohn
Peter Cooper and Norman Blachford
Jean and Gary Shekhter
Karen and Stuart Tanz
United
Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund
Sheryl and Harvey White
Tickets may also be purchased as part of a money-saving season package. Please see our 2016-2017 Season Package page or contact the Box Office at (619) 234-5623 for more information.
Running time: 1 hour, 45 minutes. There is no intermission.
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]]>- DATE: February 26
- TIME: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- PRICE: $79 – $119
- LOCATION: Gorton Community Center
400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045+ Google Map - RESOURCES: Spin Doctors
Get up close with the Spin Doctors in their exclusive Chicago-area concert on February 26th!
Flashback… 1991, when a band with unparalleled talent emerged from New York City and catapulted to the top of the Billboard 100. Best known for their early hits “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” their popularity was based on “universal rock & roll virtues,” according to Rolling Stone magazine. The Spin Doctors released their debut studio album “Pocket Full Of Kryptonite” setting off relentless touring and a wave of positive press and die-hard fans. The album was certified Gold and received an additional boost from the band’s October appearance on Saturday Night Live. The “Kryptonite” album reached triple platinum status by 1993 with a number one hit and was sitting pretty at No. 3 on the Billboard albums chart, ultimately selling over five million copies in the US and another five million overseas.
With a 30-plus year career, the Spin Doctors are still going strong, still making music like their lives depend on it, and still shaking the room. Don’t miss the chance to catch their tour right here, right now, and see them live at Gorton!
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THE WDC'S OUTDOOR TRAILS ARE OPEN TUES/FRI/SAT/SUN 10-4.
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As it has taken a while for our animals to re-acclimate to having guests, please keep your voices low, movements slow, and stay on the trail.
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All visitors are required to wear a mask/face covering. No exceptions.
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Also, visitors must be socially distanced. No exceptions.
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No pets allowed.
INDOOR EXHIBITS
Our indoor exhibits have re-opened! The WDC's Indoor Exhibits are open Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun. Admission is free.
We have great options for virtual animal experiences! Please click on the box below!
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Regular hours are Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10-4.
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Closed Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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There is a one-way trail set up to visit our amazing outdoor animals.
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As always, staff, volunteers, and college interns will ensure a safe and positive experience.
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Please practice social distancing and face coverings are required.
NOTE: During spring and fall, the WDC may be closed in the morning as we accommodate visiting school groups.
The Wildlife Discovery Center is a living museum and biological station at historic Elawa Farm, situated alongside the Middlefork Savanna, a 670-acre wildlife habitat in Lake Forest. You will be captivated as you experience a close-up encounter with our crocodilians and other reptiles. Visit our raptors in their outdoor enclosures or in a flight session or watch our bobcat, Boris, as he explores his "natural" eco-habitat. The WDC is home to approximately 85 species of animals. During regular visiting hours, you can talk with our animal keepers and meet some of our amazing animals.
In addition to visiting our resident animals, you can enjoy a hike and nature observation on the adjacent Middlefork Trail, or visit the Elawa Farm Park where you can enjoy a picnic in the pavilion, play soccer in the field, or have fun in the huge playground.
Our exhibits and programs provide an experience that will kindle a lifetime bond with nature. At the WDC, there is something for everyone!
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Indoor and outdoor exhibits and an outdoor interpretive trail
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College student internships and graduate-level research opportunities
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Classes and summer camps for children ages 4 – 15.
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After-school programs and tours for organized groups
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School field trips and scout badges
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Caretaker talks and feeding demonstrations and well as off-site talks and exhibits
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Opportunities for supervised interaction with select animals
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Nature-themed birthday parties for children
ADMISSION
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While there is no charge for individuals or groups of eight or fewer, donations are very much appreciated.
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We rely on the help of our visitors and supporters to maintain the high quality care we provide for our animals.
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We are currently not allowing groups of 8 or more to enter our trail or indoor exhibits without making a reservation. Please contact Rob Carmichael, Curator, at [email protected] for availability and costs.
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All proceeds help provide for the care and feeding of our special animals.
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]]>Looking for fun Christmas events this year?
Check out the amazing Lake Forest Civic Orchestra as they present their holiday concert and music from famous composers.
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Some of the best holiday music around!
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December 19
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3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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$15
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Gorton Community Center400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
The Lake Forest Community Orchestra and the Gorton Community Center are teaming up for a holiday event featuring Lake Forest's own community orchestra!
Join the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra for a holiday-themed concert! Popular holiday carols are featured alongside completely new ones in this presentation. To complement this selection of traditional favorites, classic holiday music will be featured in lovely orchestral arrangements with brand new compositions.
Orchestral festive music, such as Sleigh Ride and Trepak from The Nutcracker, will also be performed. Bring your loved ones for an afternoon of music to get you in the holiday spirit!
List of Songs and Ballads:
A Festive Fanfare and Sweet Petite Winter Suite – Balmages
O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bullock
Firelight Candlelight – Sieving
“Polonaise” from Christmas Eve – Rimsky-Korsakov
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo – Philips
Trepak from The Nutcracker – Tchaikovsky
Christmas Day – Holst
Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol – Grainger
A Christmas Movie Suite – Williams
A Christmas Festival/Sleigh Ride – Anderson
Ticket prices: $15 general admission
For more information or tickets visit: www.gortoncenter.org
Get your tickets today! You will not want to miss this fun holiday event.
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]]>Creativity is a big part of our lives. We see it in the things we do, make, and use on a daily basis. We are a creative species, and art is a huge part of our society. People are leaning more and more towards DIY household projects, arts, crafts, and more. We want to celebrate the artists and crafters around our community, and support local shows that showcase local art.
Arts and Crafts Show
One such show, the Festival of Arts and Crafts, is coming up at the beginning of October and features hundreds of crafters, artists, and more from 6 different states. Some of the included vendors and artists features items such as handcrafted furniture, windows, photography, clothing, purses, soap, metals, carvings, statues, yard art, paintings, knitting, and more.
This show is home to over 280 artists and fills up with booths to the max every year. Every single item has to be handmade, or it is not allowed.
Come support these local crafters this October 1, 2, and 3!
Festival Of Arts & Crafts
Friday, October 1 3 pm – 7 pm
Saturday, October 2 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday October 3 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Lake County Fairgrounds – 1060 E Peterson Road, Grayslake IL
$5 admission
Parking is Free!
Contact
Donna Hansen at Step By Step Promotions
847-301-8543
More Info at the link below
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]]>The Deer Path Art League’s 66th Annual Art Fair on the Square returns after not happening in 2020 with its prestigious local art event. This signature event helps fulfill Deer Path Art League’s mission of bringing high-quality visual arts to our communities.
Information
The Deer Path Art League 66th Annual Art Fair on the Square
Free event!
Sunday, September 5, and Monday, September 6, 10 am – 5 pm
Market Square & Western Avenue – Lake Forest, Illinois
Nearly 400 participants applied last year, and this event has taken place for 66 years now. The Art League’s mission is to “spark, nurture and enhance creativity as well as raise community awareness and appreciation of the arts”
Awards
Monetary Awards are given for the overall best piece, and then two additional awards are given:
The Dorothy Burgert Photography Award
The Anne Flynn Memorial Award
These awards are determined by the judges, and all artists must follow a set of rules as determined by the Art League.
There are a specific number of categories and will include the following:
Categories
Ceramics
Digital Art
Drawing/Pastel
Fiber
Glass
Graphics/Printmaking
Jewelry/Non-Precious (jewelry handcrafted from semi-precious stones, polymer clay, pebbles, glass, wood, lab-created gems, found objects, crystals, beading, etc.)
Jewelry/Precious (jewelry handcrafted from only precious stones and precious metals)
Mixed Media
Painting/Acrylic
Painting/Oil
Painting/Watercolor
Photography
Sculpture
Wood
There is sure to be something for the art lover in everyone, and all art will be for sale, with proceeds going directly to the artists.
Many of these artists are excited as last year’s event was canceled, so please come out and support them!
More information can be found at deerpathartleague.org
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]]>We wanted to highlight these farmers and crafters and inform our residents at Kelmscott Park about farmers markets happening right here in and around Lake Forest. From fruits and veggies to craft goods, honey, and baked goods, these are the best local markets to enjoy!
Lake Bluff Farmers Market
Lake Bluff Village Green
Fridays June 4 – October 8, 7 AM – 12 PM
Shop local with an array of local farmers, local businesses, craft vendors, artists, and more! Just north of us and less than a 5-minute drive, the Lake Bluff Farmers Market features the best way to enjoy healthy, fresh meals sourced right here in our community. From produce, meats, and pastries to plants, cheese, and more, there is something for everyone. You can even see live music, watch cooking demos, and get your knives sharpened!
Deerfield Farmers Market
Park Avenue between Jewitt Drive and Hazel Ave
Saturdays, June 12 – October 9, 7 am – 12:30 pm
Contact: [email protected]
Our neighbors in Deerfield feature a Saturday farmers market.
Items for Sale
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Seasonal vegetables and fruit are locally grown by farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin
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Organic and naturally grown vegetables and flowers
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Fresh meats, eggs, and fish
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Hand-crafted Wisconsin cheese, exceptional variety of syrups, honey, confections, salsas, jellies, dressing, soups, sauces, and spreads
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Fresh-baked breads, muffins, pies, and cookies
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Breakfast to go! Sweet and savory crepes, coffee, and other breakfast treats
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Natural bath and body products
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Homemade pet treats and products
Ravinia Farmers Market
Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL 60035
Wednesdays June 7 – October 27, 7 AM – 1 PM
Another local market just 20 minutes from Kelmscott, and a nice drive along the shoreline, is Ravinia Farmers Market. They will have live music every Wednesday until 10:45 am. Vendors include local farms, crepes, treats, breads, and more!
Besides these three fantastic markets, there are many others throughout the Chicago metro area. So if Lake Bluff’s Friday Market does not work for you, be sure to check out the others!
A more comprehensive list of farmer’s markets in the area can be found here.
The Chicago Tribune also put together a searchable map of farmer’s markets in the Chicago area.
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Tradition is important, and whether you are starting a new one or carrying it on year after year, there is something about the perfect day shared with family and friends.
The cool breeze tickles your skin from Lake Michigan, blankets unroll, chairs unfold, and people relax, laughing and playing in the summer sun. Picnic baskets and grills abound with food creating an overflow of juicy fruit, thick potato salad, and sizzling entrees.
Drinks are ice cold poured from coolers. Beer flows from kegs in the beer garden. You can feel the sunlight dancing on your skin. Laughter and shouts of play echo through the park. Today, everything is as it should be. Then, suddenly…
Bam!
The night sky explodes in vibrant colors of blues, whites, and reds, showcasing a fantastic display of sparks, and you can hear and smell the explosions booming in the distance.
You stare in wonder as rockets whizz, crackle, and spiral, placing a brilliant picture of light in the dark sky. Life is beautiful as hundreds of people stop what they are doing to look skyward.
This sets the stage for one of our most celebrated American holidays and events –
Fourth of July Fireworks!
Here at Kelmscott Park Apartments we have put together a list of the best fireworks displays near Lake Forest, Illinois, to ensure you have a wonderful time this Fourth of July.
Links to our favorite local shows are listed below, so break out that lawn chair and sit back to enjoy the best fireworks displays our area has to offer:
Spend your Independence Day right here in our local community! Our 14th Annual Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks is blasting off on Sunday, July 4th at Deerpath Community Park. We will host musical headliner 16 Candles and opener Hello Weekend. After the concert, enjoy the greatest fireworks display on the North Shore set to a playlist of patriotic music. Gates open at 5pm and the fireworks will begin at approximately 9:40pm. Buy tickets at the link above!
If you want to be right on Lake Michigan for the fireworks show, head north to Waukegan Harbor and Marina. Fireworks are launched by the commercial dock, and the event is open to the public. Get there early to find a spot, as the event starts promptly at 9pm.
If it’s a river setting you desire, head inland for the Lincolnshire Festival held on the Des Plaines River and Spring Lake Park (49 Oxford Dr, Lincolnshire). The 39th annual 5k Race benefiting the Rotary Club of Lincolnshire starts at 8am, with the parade to follow at 11am. From 4:30pm to 8:30pm, there will be live music, a car show, bingo, as well as other games, food, and beverages. The main event will be held at 9:30pm when the fireworks ignite.
For an ongoing list of other Fourth of July shows and events in the Chicago area, check out the Chicago Tribune’s article on where to see fireworks here.
Leave us a comment if you have questions or know of other displays in the area!
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