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Thyme and Again Farm has become a family favorite and the Rockford area's highest-rated pumpkin patch, earning 4.9 stars from Google reviewers.

Those strange green balls popping up at Illinois farm markets are hedge apples, and many people swear they keep pests away. But does this old-fashioned trick actually work?

A unique Wisconsin dinner train takes adults through fall scenery aboard restored Art Deco cars, and it's so popular most 2026 rides are already sold out.

You don't have to travel far to enjoy a little weekend getaway these coming months! We've got a list of 20 of the highest-rated Iowa cabins that are available to book this fall & winter on Airbnb!

Fall is right around the corner! Here are some of the different apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and farms across Eastern Iowa that have some fun fall activities on the calendar in 2026!

Looking for a unique Illinois fall getaway? These incredible treehouses near Starved Rock State Park offer a chance to sleep among the trees while enjoying hiking, waterfalls and gorgeous fall scenery.

Pumpkin season is officially on the way! Lindberg Pumpkin Patch in Caledonia opens September 11 with pumpkins, a corn maze, petting zoo, inflatables, food, donuts and plenty of fall fun.

Fall lovers, rejoice. Richardson Adventure Farm has revealed its massive 2026 corn maze design along with all the family fun returning to Spring Grove, Illinois this season.

As the leaves start to turn, so do our senses—apple spice fills the air, marking the arrival of cozy fall vibes.

Your one-stop Halloween guide! See where families in Rochester are heading for safe, fun trick-or-treat adventures.