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From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Marvel at the Glass Pumpkin Patch.
More than 8,000 handblown glass pumpkins take over the Morton Arboretum for this annual showcase of craftsmanship and fall color. Now in its 15th year, the event features live glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations, plus special "crystal anniversary" pieces made just for 2025. Visitors can browse and buy pumpkins in every shade and size and also visit a Halloween-themed tent.
Date: Oct. 10–12
Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost:
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Vote for your favorite at Stews & Brews.
Nothing says fall quite like a steaming bowl of comfort food paired with a cold-weather drink. Stews & Brews brings both to Highland Park, with dishes ranging from chili and pozole to Hungarian goulash and potpies. A wide selection of brews—craft beers, mulled cider, hot toddies—make this more than your standard food fest.
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 5–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Trick, treat, and create at Pumpkin Patch.
Somerset's annual Pumpkin Patch mixes fall charm with plenty of family fun. Kids can decorate their own pumpkins, show off costumes in contests, or get a balloon animal while grabbing a complimentary cotton candy.. If that isn't enough, try face painting or have fun trick-or-treating.
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
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