Re: OT - things to do :-) Adding on more-

[Guest guest]

Marengo Settlers Days-

http://www.nwherald.com/EntertainmentSection/281643033190662.php

Haunted Activities-

http://www.nwherald.com/EntertainmentSection/281656699924182.php

Scarecrow Fest-

http://www.nwherald.com/print/281629493807860.php

and  

http://www.scarecrowfest.com/

- In , " dreamer_plus " <dreamer_plus@w...> wrote:

>

> In northern Illinois

>

> Need a break from pumpkins and hayrides? Meyer Material Company is hosting an

open house for sand and gravel mining education and family fun.

> Sat Oct 9 10 am - 2 pm

> Meyer Material Crystal Lake pit 1450 Virginia Rd. (just west of Rte 31)

Parking at IBEW Union Hall, south side of Rakow, 1 block east of Pingree with

shuttle bus to the open house

> Food, fun, and an educational experience the whole family can enjoy and it's

all free.

> Please don't wear your Sunday best, it's playtime in one of the areas largest

sandboxes!

> Play area for kids, Activities for youth, Giveaways, Geology 101, Mine plans

and maps, BIG equipment, Guided facility tours, The Rock Box For more info call

(815)331-7200

> This event is rain or shine

>

> Toms Fall Festival of Fun

> Daily 10-6 Straw maze, giant inflated pumpkin jumper, farm animals, pumpkin

playland area, giant inflated caterpillar, 4 acre jack o lantern corn maze.

> Weekends only-

> Pony rides, face painting, Barrel ride, tractor trailer ride to pick your own

pumpkin (Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5)

> Homemade pies, apple cider, donuts, taffy apples, pumpkin pie and bread

pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, indian corn Fall decorations in gift shop Open

Columbus Day 10-5

> On Algonquin Rd 3 miles west of Randall, Huntley (847)669-3421 website

> http://www.tomsfarmmarket.com/news/news.asp?ID=15

>

> Trail of History

> MCCD slates Trail of History

> Get out your comfortable walking shoes and limber up your legs for a five-star

family outing.

> The McHenry County Conservation District's Glacial Park, Harts Road and Route

31, Ringwood, is the site for the Trail of History on Oct. 16 and

> 17.

> The Trail of History is an exciting way to witness and participate in 18th and

early 19th century frontier life in Illinois. Hundreds of historical

interpreters wearing period clothing will present a live historical view of how

our ancestors lived, worked, ate, entertained and fought to settle the area in

which we live. Visitors can attend a traveling medicine show, hear tall tales by

Buffalo Man, watch French and Indian War military tactics and be entertained by

musicians and dancers.

> Children can participate in a frontier school, see a puppet show and play

old-fashioned games.

> Vendors will sell period products, crafts and food. Delight in Glacial Park's

natural beauty while trekking the 1-mile trail from the

> parking area to the encampment.

> A shuttle service is available from the special-needs parking area. Adult

admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 through 12. Admission is

free for senior citizens and children 5 years old and younger.

> Call MCCD at (815) 338-6223 for information.

>

> Worlds largest corn maze- this is AWESOME

http://www.richardsonfarm.com/r-maze.htm You have to go to the website and check

it out.

>

> Goebberts Pumpkin Farm (they have always had a big pumpkin atop a tall ?silo

for people to enjoy as they drive by) http://www.pumpkinfarmchicago.com/

[Guest guest]

Marengo Settlers Days-

http://www.nwherald.com/EntertainmentSection/281643033190662.php

Haunted Activities-

http://www.nwherald.com/EntertainmentSection/281656699924182.php

Scarecrow Fest-

http://www.nwherald.com/print/281629493807860.php

and  

http://www.scarecrowfest.com/

- In , " dreamer_plus " <dreamer_plus@w...> wrote:

>

> In northern Illinois

>

> Need a break from pumpkins and hayrides? Meyer Material Company is hosting an

open house for sand and gravel mining education and family fun.

> Sat Oct 9 10 am - 2 pm

> Meyer Material Crystal Lake pit 1450 Virginia Rd. (just west of Rte 31)

Parking at IBEW Union Hall, south side of Rakow, 1 block east of Pingree with

shuttle bus to the open house

> Food, fun, and an educational experience the whole family can enjoy and it's

all free.

> Please don't wear your Sunday best, it's playtime in one of the areas largest

sandboxes!

> Play area for kids, Activities for youth, Giveaways, Geology 101, Mine plans

and maps, BIG equipment, Guided facility tours, The Rock Box For more info call

(815)331-7200

> This event is rain or shine

>

> Toms Fall Festival of Fun

> Daily 10-6 Straw maze, giant inflated pumpkin jumper, farm animals, pumpkin

playland area, giant inflated caterpillar, 4 acre jack o lantern corn maze.

> Weekends only-

> Pony rides, face painting, Barrel ride, tractor trailer ride to pick your own

pumpkin (Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5)

> Homemade pies, apple cider, donuts, taffy apples, pumpkin pie and bread

pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, indian corn Fall decorations in gift shop Open

Columbus Day 10-5

> On Algonquin Rd 3 miles west of Randall, Huntley (847)669-3421 website

> http://www.tomsfarmmarket.com/news/news.asp?ID=15

>

> Trail of History

> MCCD slates Trail of History

> Get out your comfortable walking shoes and limber up your legs for a five-star

family outing.

> The McHenry County Conservation District's Glacial Park, Harts Road and Route

31, Ringwood, is the site for the Trail of History on Oct. 16 and

> 17.

> The Trail of History is an exciting way to witness and participate in 18th and

early 19th century frontier life in Illinois. Hundreds of historical

interpreters wearing period clothing will present a live historical view of how

our ancestors lived, worked, ate, entertained and fought to settle the area in

which we live. Visitors can attend a traveling medicine show, hear tall tales by

Buffalo Man, watch French and Indian War military tactics and be entertained by

musicians and dancers.

> Children can participate in a frontier school, see a puppet show and play

old-fashioned games.

> Vendors will sell period products, crafts and food. Delight in Glacial Park's

natural beauty while trekking the 1-mile trail from the

> parking area to the encampment.

> A shuttle service is available from the special-needs parking area. Adult

admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 through 12. Admission is

free for senior citizens and children 5 years old and younger.

> Call MCCD at (815) 338-6223 for information.

>

> Worlds largest corn maze- this is AWESOME

http://www.richardsonfarm.com/r-maze.htm You have to go to the website and check

it out.

>

> Goebberts Pumpkin Farm (they have always had a big pumpkin atop a tall ?silo

for people to enjoy as they drive by) http://www.pumpkinfarmchicago.com/