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Spring Bluff Nursery
41W130 Norris Road, Sugar GroveTake a hayride to the tree fields and pick from Scotch, White and Austrian pines. Be prepared to cut your own tree, but they'll help bale it and tie...
Currans Orchard
Pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins and enjoy apple donuts, award-winning cider, fresh pie, honey, maple syrup, jams, wagon rides, straw...
Sonny Acres Farm
Look for piles of pumpkins, plus squash, roasted corn and apples amid more than a dozen Halloween and fall-themed attractions. Some are gentle enough...
Wilder Park Conservatory
Wilder Park, ElmhurstA small conservatory, ideal for little feet, showcases seasonal plants as well as permanent displays of flowering tropical plants. The park features...
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, AuroraHistoric Blackberry Farm celebrates the pioneer days of the 1800s, bringing yesteryear to life amid a beautiful setting of modern amenities and attractions....
Enjoy Pioneer Farm
17N400 Big Timber Road, HampshireThroughout the month of March, we will open our farm on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to hold the newborn baby lambs, baby chicks and see...
Garfield Farm Museum
This museum offers a variety of educational, family, and entertainment events focusing on 1840s farm and inn history.
Heritage Prairie Farm and Education Center
2N308 Brundige Road, ElburnThe mission of Heritage Prairie Farm is to employ future-minded, sustainable business practices while being responsible stewards of the land. It follows...
Kline Creek Farm
Visit this living-history farm to discover life for DuPage County families in the 1890s. Tour the house, barn and visitor center. See sheep, chickens...
Blackwell Forest Preserve
Over seven miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Amenities include group picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, a youth-group...
