The Best Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches, Plus Fashion, Recipes and More Ways to Enjoy the Fall Around Chicago

Fall is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning a day trip to one of the many apple orchards and/or pumpkin patches around the Chicago area. Plus, the arrival of fall means there will be plenty of days perfect for snuggling up in a cozy sweater with a good book or the hottest new TV show after trying a delicious fall recipe.

Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches and Fall Fun Around Chicago

October Highlights: Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches and Fall Fun

Temperatures are falling, but outdoor fun is just starting to heat up.

The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Races This Fall 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Races This Fall

From pumpkin runs to half marathons, we’ve found a whole crop of upcoming Chicago-area races that are fun, unique, and support a good cause.

30 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This September

30 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This September: Chicago Gourmet

A new season is here, and with it comes a variety of can’t-miss events.

5 Engrossing Memoirs to Add to Your Fall Reading List

5 Engrossing Memoirs to Add to Your Fall Reading List

Memoirs offer a glimpse into real-life experiences, from heartbreak and loss to survival and hope. Here are five that belong on everyone’s reading list.

7 Eco-Friendly Fall Sweaters to Snuggle Into This Season

7 Eco-Friendly Fall Sweaters to Snuggle Into This Season

Falling temps mean just one thing: sweater season. Here are seven of our favorite picks for this season’s sweaters — get ready to snuggle up.

12 New TV Shows We Can’t Wait to Watch This Fall

12 New TV Shows We Can’t Wait to Watch This Fall

While we all settle into our same seasonal routines — sharpened pencils, pumpkin spice, crunchy leaves, and bonfires — the 2019 fall TV line-up is anything but predictable. Here are the series (and new streaming services) we are most excited about.

7 Mouthwatering Fall Dessert Recipes With an Unexpected Twist

7 Mouthwatering Fall Dessert Recipes With an Unexpected Twist

These seven dishes all utilize alternative sweeteners, grains, and even vegetables to provide depth of flavor and avoid becoming overly saccharine.

8 Perfect Pairs of Eco-Friendly Boots to Wear This Fall

8 Perfect Pairs of Eco-Friendly Boots to Wear This Fall

Fall means crisp days, gorgeous foliage, enameled blue sky … and the opportunity to wear cute boots that would have made your feet sweat just weeks beforehand. Here are eight of our favorite pairs to rock this season.

7 Apple Cider Cocktails That Scream Fall

7 Apple Cider Cocktails That Scream Fall

While a simple cup of hot cider is a perfectly lovely treat once the air takes on its first chill, why not jazz your cider up with some spirits, syrups and seasonal spices? These cider-centered cocktails are a cinch to prepare and will make your house the place to be this fall.

8 Showstopping Chili Recipes for Your Next Tailgate

8 Showstopping Chili Recipes for Your Next Tailgate

Whether red, white, or green, all of these are spice-laden, piping-hot, soul-satisfying dishes that go great with a big hunk of fresh cornbread — and are easily transportable for tailgating.

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