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- Contact: Margie Wilhelmi
- Phone: 630-665-4710
- Fax: 630-665-5880
Wheaton Park District
- 102 E. Wesley Ave.
- Wheaton IL 60187
The Wheaton Park District offers a variety of parks and pools, golf and banquet facilities, fitness centers, and recreational activities for all ages. Nationally recognized Cosley Zoo showcases a variety of domestic farm animals, native Illinois wildlife, an interactive railroad caboose, a picnic area, a gift shop, a seasonal concession stand and a variety of educational programs and special events. At the DuPage County Historical Museum, visitors journey through 150 years of DuPage history and become captivated by the model railroad. The Lincoln Marsh is highly regarded for its preservation, recreation and educational programs offered to people of all ages. |
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Wisconsin Foliage Information
Fall in Wisconsin is the perfect time to pack up the car and head for a winding strip of country road. For more information about Fall Color Touring call our Toll-Free number or visit our website. |
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Ghost Tours of Naperville
- The Best Ghost Tour and Ghost Hunting Experience Near Chicago.
- Contact: Kevin Frantz
- Phone: 630-205-2664
Conveniently located near Chicago (just 30 minutes west), this is the ghost tour consistently reviewed as, "The Best Midwest Ghost Tour." Tours run two spine-tingling hours. For the 2010 season there are two different tours available - one is a Walking Tour, the other a Trolley Tour. These tours are adults only (12 years minimum age.) Unlike a playfully-planned haunted house, these tours are about Real Ghosts - spirits that are active, restless, and waiting for… you. Bring your camera we will be ghost hunting, too.
Tour is hosted by Kevin Frantz, author of the bestselling book: Naperville, Chicago's Haunted Neighbor. Make an unforgettable night of it. Great restaurants, clubs, family fun, free parking, and much more is all just a short walk from the ghost tour. Our tours are perfect for Corporate Events, Birthdays, Girl's Night Out, Club Outings and more. Visit our website for great ideas.
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Children's Garden at The Morton Arboretum
- 4100 Route 53
- Lisle IL 60532
Explore a 4-acre wonderland that engages children and families in learning about nature through outdoor play. Enjoy year-round activities and programs that present seasonal highlights in the garden. Step inside for discovery, wonder, and fun!
In May, stop in for special activities about “Toad-ally Tadpoles!” and dragonflies in “From Water to Wings.”
In June, come by to learn why “Worms Rule” and “Mud Painting!”
All Ages Welcome.
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL.
Free with Arboretum admission.
Open: 7 a.m. to Sunset. |
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Kankakee County Barn Quilt Tour
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- Contact: Larry Williams
- Phone: 1-800-747-4837
Be Part of the "First" Barn Quilt Tour in Kankakee County! Discover history and tradition with a scenic 3 Hour Bus Tour of our colorful barn quilts! This county-wide tour showcases our well preserved farm buildings adorned with a beautifully hand painted classic quilt blocks. Create memories, take one of a kind photos and stop for refreshments.
Mark your calendars: Oct. 10, 2009, at 9:00AM and 12:30 PM and Oct. 11, 2009, 10:00AM and 1:30PM. Bus Tour Space is limited so visit our website for all the details and purchase your tickets today. To receive the Barn Quilt self driving tour booklet, visit our website or call 800-747-4837.
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- Contact: Maggie Sillar
- Phone: 815-939-1311 Ext 921
- Fax: 815-933-7338
Kankakee Valley Park District
- 893 W. Station
- Kankakee IL 60901
The Fall Gathering Featuring 10 Acre Corn Maize The Kankakee Valley Park District is transforming Splash Valley from a Rip-Roaring Aquatic Park into a 2009 Fall Festival Extravaganza! Featuring a ten acre corn maize, pumpkin patch, hay rides, pedal go-carts, family portraits, and much more! Challenge your group or family to tackle the maize and enjoy a quality team building adventure. Open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm every Saturday and Sunday beginning September 19th and ending October 25th. For those who dare to enter the maize will be Haunted October 10th, 17th, 24th, & 30th, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For all the details and group discounts call (815) 939-1311 ext. 921. |
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- Contact: Laura Kay
- Phone: 312-321-7614
- Fax: 312-321-7630
Entertainment Cruises
- 401 E. Illinois St. Ste. 310
- Chicago IL 60611
Experience the sights, lights and frights of Chicago this Halloween! Cruise aboard the spooky Seadog as you enjoy a river view featuring some of the most spectacular architecture in the world. As you cruise along the Chicago River, your eerie costumed tour guides will highlight interesting supernatural and odd occurances from Chicago’s past including Samuel Insull’s Ghost, The Fort Dearborn Massacre, The Eastland Disaster and much more1 Plus enjoy Navy Pier’s spectacular Fireworks Display when you return to the dock. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes.
Other cruises include the 75 minute Seadog River and Lake Architectural Cruise, the 30 minute Seadog EXTREME, a jet propelled wet and wild ride on Lake Michigan and the Fireworks Speedboat Cruises, when available. |
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Steel Roots - Tobin at The Morton Arboretum
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- Contact: Our Friendly Staff
- Phone: 630-968-0074
- 4100 Route 53
- Lisle IL 60532
Explore 14 majestic sculptures at “Steelroots: Tobin at The Morton Arboretum,” and discover a new way of looking at nature and fine art. “Steelroots” is a unique exhibition by acclaimed sculptor Steve Tobin.
Visitors of all ages will be wowed by the tree root sculptures’ breathtaking forms (up to 40 feet high) against the stunning backdrop of evergreens and sky. Children can explore the sculptures in a relaxed outdoor setting. Come visit this fantastic exhibit at The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL.
Free with Arboretum admission.
Now–January 31, 2011
7 a.m. to Sunset.
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CPX Sports Families & Kids
- 2903 Schweitzer Road
- Joliet IL 60436
- Contact: Paul Dagnino
- Phone: 815-726-2800
- Fax: 815-726-2803
Looking for a great idea for your upcoming Private Party or Family Celebration in the Chicago area? CPX Sports has created the ultimate experience in Paintball excitement by offereing premier paintball facilities fields and outings throughout the Chicago area and Illinois. From beginners to advanced players, CPX sports offers players great action and fun at 5 major theme facilities, 17 additional paintball fields and even offers a target range for warming up. Call or visit our website to reserve your next paintball party or special event.
CPX Sports offers Painball equipment rentals. All Tippmann Custom 98 Semi-Automatic Marker with Anti-Chop Technology - are available. From semi-automatic mayhem, the games you play, to the paintball fields you play on, like Armageddon, an apocalyptic town's ruins of dozens of burned out buildings creating the eeriest of landscapes. Or the Jungle of Doom where the objective becomes finding a golden idol inside an ancient Aztec Temple. Then there's The Town of Bedlam, Illinois, by far the most exhilarating paintball playing field ever created. The two-story, million-dollar, ten-block town is complete in every detail. You can take one of our two unique trams Phobos or Deimos to other attractions like Fort Courage, an old west calvalry fort or Wasteland, something right out of a Road Warrior movie.
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All Seasons Apple Orchard-Pumpkin Patch-Corn Maze
- 14510 IL. Route 176
- Woodstock IL 60098
- Contact: Our Friendly Staff
- Phone: 815-338-5637
- Fax: 815-338-6479
In our 20th year we continue our commitment to producing the best apples in Illinois for you and your family! All Seasons Apple Orchard is a apple picking orchard located in Woodstock, the county seat of McHenry County, in Northern Illinois. We have more than 11,000 apple trees and 12 varieties of apples, including Honey crisp and the Asian pear. Pick your own pumpkin patch (pumpkin picking), with six different varieties of pumpkins for your decorating and baking needs. Starting Labor Day Weekend, explore our 10 acre Corn Maze with 3 miles of pathways and 2 bridges. Spend time in our petting zoo, country farm market, or indoor grill restaurant which offers seasonal favorites like homemade apple donuts, apple cider, caramel apples, local honey and much more! Our hay ride (wagon ride) will take you on a tour through our beautiful orchards and is essential to a complete fall season experience!
Experience a day that your family will remember for a lifetime. Come celebrate the 2010 Autumn at our farm and take part in seasonal activities and enjoyment for the whole family. There is truly something for everyone!! |
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- Contact: Jenifer Sellers
- Phone: 217-528-5100
- Fax: 217-528-4358
State House Inn
- 101 E. Adam St.
- Springfield IL 62701
3rd Annual Horrific Happenings Halloween Hotel Package. Experience an evening of “Horrific Happenings” at the State House Inn Hotel in Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Package includes overnight accommodation, catered dinner buffet, transportation and admission to DEAD BEFORE DAWN haunted house, outside entertainment, hayrack ride, costume party with Star Talent Events professional DJ, dessert buffet, hotel bar open until 3am, a full hot breakfast buffet the following morning and extended 2:00pm check out. Price per couple is $160.00 plus tax. Must be 18 to participate. Space is limited! Make your reservations today by calling 217-528-5100 or online at www.thestatehouseinn.com/halloween.
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Halloween Costume Shopping Online
We are the the most popular online store for Halloween costumes, accessories and props as well as party supplies and decorations. Shop online for halloween costumes, masks and decorations. Costumes and masks for adults, children and even pets. Easy Online Halloween Costume shopping. Every type of costume you can imagine. We ship anywhere in the U.S. |
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CPX Sports Ghost Town Of Bedlam
- 2903 Schweitzer Road
- Joliet IL 60436
- Contact: Paul Dagnino
- Phone: 815-726-2800
- Fax: 815-726-2803
Darkness pervades every space in the Ghost Town of Bedlam. The haunting sounds of the lost, the blood and gore dripping from above, hanging bodies, ghosts...and much more awaits to curdle your blood and scare you into a quivering piece of terrorized human. The two story, ten block million dollar town is complete in every way. Sound like scary, great time? Take advantage of our coupon for a BOGO admission and equipment rental on www.chicagofuncoupons.com and slay the creatures of the night.
CPX Sports has created the ultimate experience in Paintball excitement by offereing premier paintball facilities fields and outings throughout the Chicago area and Illinois. From beginners to advanced players, CPX sports offers players great action and fun at 5 major theme facilities, 17 additional paintball fields and even offers a target range for warming up. Call or visit our website to reserve your next paintball party or special event.
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Donley's Wild West Town Group Events
- Rt. 20 South Union Road
- Union IL 60180
- Contact: Our Friendly Staff
- Phone: 815-923-9000
- Fax: 815-923-2253
Looking for a Unique, Funtastic Place for you Group Outings? Donley's Wild West Town and Museum is a one of a kind destination full of excitement, fun and delicious food! You will be magically taken back to the Old West as you explore the museum with genuine Cowboy memorabilia, Gold Mining equipment and much more. Stroll down Old West Town Streets and peer through the windows and view what life was like back then. Then off you go to experience the Wild West yourself… Pan for Gold, enjoy a "Live" Wild West Show, take Roping Lessons, throw Tomahawks, and try your hand at Huck Finns Slingshots, the Archery Range and lots more. The fun never ends and the food is outstanding. Call our friendly staff and we will make all of the arrangements for your special day! Ask about our "Special Group Rates" for Corporate Outings, Park Districts, Day Care Centers, Scouts, Seniors, Organizations, Family Reunions or Any Group looking for a fantastic experience! |
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- Contact: Pat Stapleton
- Phone: 815-577-0044
- Cell: 773-735-3344
- Fax: 815-577-7155
Paint Pursuit Games
- Outdoor Field Near Joliet
IL
Are you looking for something fun, exciting, and unique to do at your next Corporate Outing, Party, Youth Group, or Team Builder? We are the prefect place to bring your group for an adventure they will enjoy and not forget. Our fully equipped facilities for Paintball Pursuit Games, and Corporate Team Building Events has been serving Chicagoland since 1988. We specializes in providing private groups with a friendly, professional atmosphere. Call Today and discover what makes us different. |
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- Contact: Our Friendly Staff
- Phone: 630-665-5534
- Fax: 630-260-6408
Cosley Zoo
- 1356 Gary Ave.
- Wheaton IL 60187
Monarchs! at Cosley Zoo will be held on August 29 from 1:00-2:30pm. Learn about the Monarch’s lifecycle and migration to Mexico. See the butterfly’s different life stages and watch the release of Monarchs!
Cosley Zoo’s Pumpkins Festival runs the month of October. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cornstalks and cider are available to purchase. Special activities are featured each weekend, weather permitting.
Cosley Zoo’s Spooktacular is October 15 from 6-8 pm. Dress in costume and take a stroll through the straw maze, collect candy, meet live animals, carve a pumpkin, play games, enjoy refreshments and make crafts.
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- Contact: Our Friendly staff
- Phone: (815) 825-2158
Jonamac Orchard
- 19412 Shabbona Rd
- Malta (DeKalb County) IL 60150
Welcome to Jonamac Orchard, your family's fall tradition. While in season, you can pick-your-own apples from our 5,000 trees, and starting in late September you can catch a weekend hayride to the pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Visit our Now Picking page for what we are currently picking. Starting Labor Day Weekend, get lost in our 10 acre Corn Maze with 3 miles of pathways and 2 bridges. The kids will love our Barn Yard activity area with a huge bale pile, peddle tractors, sand pile, corn bin, play barn, bunny barn, mazes, tube slides and other fun activities. Beginning in September you can visit our Petting Zoo and take a pony ride. On weekends the Apple Train will be running and you can try your marksmanship skills at our Apple Launcher. Enjoy many tasty treats from our store including fresh picked apples, cider and when in season; sweet corn, squash, pumpkins, and more! The bakery will be busy again making apple donuts, apple pies, apple pizzas, home-made fudge, and hand made caramel apples. Come for a day of great fall fun at Jonamac Orchards. Call or visit our website for more information. |
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Summer Concerts at The Morton Arboretum
- 4100 Route 53
- Lisle IL 60532
This summer, grab a blanket, a picnic basket full of goodies, and spend the evening with great music and great friends. Rock out with Huey Lewis & The News. Scoot your boots to tunes by Grammy Award-winner Lee Ann Womack, and get funky with Blues Traveler and Dr. John & The Lower 911, as their harmonic blues sound reverberate through the trees.
All this, plus more awaits every music-lover in a nature-lover's paradise as you experience the 2010 In Tune with Trees Concert Series, music in concert with nature.
Early bird and member discounts available.
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- Contact: Walt and Laura Konow
- Phone: 708-301-8845
Konow's Corn Maze
- 16849 S. Cedar Rd.
- Homer Glen IL 60491
Imagine being plunked into a field of cornstalks towering 10 feet high! Everywhere you turn, it's a sea of green & gold and downright corn-fusing! Enjoy a petting zoo, hayrides, cornfield bouncer, huge corn pit, tryke track & giant straw bale playgound. Open Sept. 27 - Oct. 30, 11am - 7pm. Small maze for children, large maze for the adventurous! All farm fun- no ghouls, ghosts or goblins. |
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Meadow View Corn Maze Pumpkins & More
- 17020 Streit Road
- Harvard IL 60033
- Contact: Our Friendly Staff
- Phone: 815-482-0908
This 10 acre puzzle with the theme of "Down on the Farm" has 2.66 miles of paths and is cut to look like farm scene complete with tractor, barn and a wagonload of pumpkins. Meadow View is fun for the whole family. In addition to the corn maze it includes a 2 acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch (open Sept 17th), free hay rides, moon walks, a hay maze for younger children, concessions, fall décor, campfires for private parties and more. Enjoy our fun theme weekends – Family Fun weekend, Scout weekend, Touch a Truck and more! Make sure you come to our "Haunted Maze" that starts at dusk October 29th - 31st. Come on down to the Farm at Meadow View! For more information call or visit our website today! |
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