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October 26, 2023

Jack O'Lantern World in Lake Zurich
Jamie Kayser
Jack O’Lantern World in Lake Zurich

Features • October 26, 2023

Three Must-See Places this Fall, in and Around the Huntley Areas

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HUNTLEY — As fall settles in, there are so many activities that come with it. Carving pumpkins, sweets and treats, hay rides; the list of adventures can go on and on. This detailed list combines all of these fun activity’s locations in order of closest to farthest.

  1. Tom’s Farm in Huntley, Illinois

From their Farm Market and Bakery to their Gift Shop, Google Reviews gives Huntley’s own Tom’s Farm a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 855 reviews. A must visit place for multiple seasons. Not only do they have many fall festivities, but they have Christmas Trees as well. For more information, call them at 847-669-3421 or visit their user-friendly website at: tomsfarmmarket.com/.

  1. Jack O’Lantern World in Lake Zurich, Illinois

This place is just that . . . a Jack O’Lantern WORLD, Located a little over a half an hour away from Sun City, it is “filled with 1000’s of Jack O’lanterns hand carved by over 50 artisans,” according to their website. This ‘spook-tacular’ experience is only around for a month, so call 224-757-5425 or check out their events here: thejackolanternworld.com/lakezurich/. Enjoy this decorated path on the water with unique pumpkins that can appeal to everyone.

  1. Last but not least is The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Just over an hour away from Sun City, this place is known for their “award-winning Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag®!” The Elegant Farmer offers a myriad of activities from Apple Picking and Pumpkin Patches, to their “Smilin’ Barn” and Store. The family fun can be found by calling 262-363-6770 or by going to www.elegantfarmer.com/.