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Sugar Bush Fair at Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley

March 15 - 16, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

A close-up of maple taffy being poured onto fresh snow at a winter festival. The golden syrup hardens into a sweet treat, a traditional Canadian delicacy enjoyed during cold weather events.

Photo credit: iStock/MichelGuenette

Location

Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley

1111 E. Schaumburg Road

Schaumburg, IL 60194

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Description

Fill your plates with pancakes and sausage and learn about the longtime practice of making maple syrup. A limited number of breakfasts will be served each morning. Pre-registration is recommended because the event sells out fast.

Event cost: Free admission; Pancake breakfast: $7.50/advanced, $9/at the door (if available)

Event times: 9 a.m.-noon March 15-16, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 847-985-2100

Website: https://www.parkfun.com/event/sugar-bush-fair-2

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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