If you're looking to experience the best of the season, you'll have to head just outside of Chicago to a nearby apple orchrard to pick some fruit. Throughout October, the area's top orchards showcase their apple varieties—from Gala and Honeycrisp to Golden Delicious and Fuji. Plan a day trip to one of these farms to start picking.
Fall is a great time to be a kid in Chicago. There's trick-or-treating, sure, but it's more than that. As the temperature drops and the leaves change colors, little ones get ansty with excitement for the holidays to come. Feed their excitement with a lineup of fun-filled events in October. This month, attend a fall festival (there are still plenty to choose from), check out hundreds of glowing Jack-o'-lanterns, watch a spooky Halloween parade, go see the circus or get out of town when you trek out to a nearby apple orchard. There's something for every kid (and adult) on this list of things to do in October.
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