14 Fantastic Family Days Out in Illinois THIS SUMMER

Looking for a fantastic family day out in Illinois?  What could be better than a day spent down on the farm picking fruit and getting fresh air?

There are so many wonderful farms in Illinois to visit, almost all year round.  You can pick strawberries, cherries, lavender, blueberries, asparagus, and sunflowers in the early part of the year.  Later on there are raspberries, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins ripening in the fields.

We have a great list of where to pick everything as well as a list of some of the best farms in Illinois.

 

Braeutigam Orchards

2795 Turkey Hill Ln, Belleville, IL 62221

Braeutigam Orchards “has been in the family since 1831, but it wasn’t until 1935 that Rollin Braeutigam started raising fruit. Rollie enjoyed selling fruit to his friends so much that he raised more than he could sell! So he decided to take his beautiful ripe peaches to the St. Louis Market.

Lester, his son, and Marie, his daughter-in-law, helped him load those peaches in a truck and drove to St. Louis. Unfortunately, they did not realize that the market wanted greener fruit and they did not receive a good price. But Rollin and Lester believed tree-ripened peaches had the best and most appeal. Marie said, “Don’t worry we will just sell the peaches right on the farm!”

 

June – Tart Cherries, Apricots, Blueberries, Lettuce, and other spring Vegetables

July – Peaches, Blackberries, Vegetables – Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplants, Summer Squash and others

August – Peaches, Blackberries, Plums, Grapes, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Peppers, Eggplant, Summer Squash, Watermelon, Muskmelon and others

September – Apples, Apple Cider, Fall Decorations, Gourds, Fall Squash, Pumpkins, and other vegetables

October – Pumpkins, Apples, Apple Cider, Fall Decorations, Gourds, Fall Squash

 

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All Seasons Orchard

14510 IL-176, Woodstock, IL 60098

All Seasons Orchard is an apple orchard, pumpkin patch and corn maze located in Woodstock, IL in McHenry County.

“We are near the Chicago metropolitan area and Rockford and are open daily in September and October. View our hours and directions. Stop by to pick your own apples in our orchard or play in our Barnyard.

We’re a favorite fall destination for families and groups alike and offer the ideal activities for a day of all fun! If you’re interested in apple picking or pumpkin picking near you, we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you at All Seasons Orchard this Fall!”

 

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List of Farms in Illinois

 

Strawberry Picking in Illinois

Cherry Picking in Illinois

Apple Picking in Illinois

Lavender Picking in Illinois

Pumpkin Picking in Illinois

Raspberry Picking in Illinois

Blueberry Picking in Illinois

Peach Picking in Illinois

Blackberry Picking in Illinois

 

As well as:

Corn Mazes in Illinois

Haunted Hayrides in Illinois

Haunted Houses in Illinois

Alpaca Farms in Illinois

Flower Farms in Illinois

Christmas Tree Farms Illinois

Sunflower Fields in Illinois

Easter Egg Hunts in Illinois

Petting Zoos in Illinois

Family Farm Days Out Illinois

 

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