• 17250 S. Weber Rd.
• Crest Hill  Illinois 

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Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm Pumpkin Fest 2009. Siegel's Cottonwood Farm is a fourth generation 100 year old Centennial working family farm. Each year the Siegel family opens their farm for Pumpkin Fest. Harvest Family Memories on our 40 acre farm with three playlands, pony rides, 2 giant slides, 2 themed cornfield mazes: Dad’s First Tractor, Pirates in the Cornibbean and Centennial mazes. A 28’ Climbing Wall, Golden Gulch gem mining, Train Rides, Hayrack Rides to the pumpkin fields to pick from thousands of pumpkins where they grow, or choose from our farm yard pumpkin patch. Shop in Kaity’s Halloween & Fudge Shop, then enjoy delicious meals and treats to eat all around the farm. Don’t forget to Pet and Feed all the farm animals, and so much more at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm. Visit our website for coupons, hours and directions. Open daily September 26th thru November 1st 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 1-800-304-FARM

• 5907 Nicholson Road
• Franksville  WI  53126

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Jo Don Farms Inc, specializes in educational and recreational animal programs, rides, and displays. Make a play date with The Animal Kingdom at Our place or Yours! From Coati Mundis to camels, we have over 300 animals that work together to make your special event fun and memorable. Identify with the familiar and learn about the exotic at our petting Zoos and Displays. We train all of our animals and maintain high standards to protect our animals and our patrons alike. Jo Don Farms provides affordable family fun, school programs, field trips, tours, and much more. Call us today.

• 1356 Gary Ave.
• Wheaton  IL  60187

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Celebrate Pro the Pony's victory as Animal of the Year at a celebration at Cosley Zoo, March 16, 2010 from 6-8p.m. For more information regarding this event please visit www.cosleyzoo.org.

The Great Egg Scramble will take place at Cosley Zoo on March 27th (10:00-11:30a.m. and 12:30-2:00p.m.) and 28th (12:30-2:00p.m.). Please visit www.cosleyzoo.org for more information.

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Sept 26–Oct 31, 2009-Open Daily 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Visit our historic family owned working farm. Open daily during October and come out on weekends for a Horse Drawn Hayride, Steam Engine Train Ride, Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Fun Play Area, Free Entertainment and Food, Food, Food. Venture through our Haunted Barn. Take home Pumpkins, Gourds, Beautiful Mums, Indian Corn, Honey and Jellies from our gift shop. Free admission, with a small fee for weekend rides. Plan to attend a live Civil War Re-enactment Oct 17 & 18 2009.

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Its 2009 Pumpkinfest Time at Didier Farms! Come join us September 19 thru October 31 for a "Fun Filled Adventure" Take a hayride to the Pumpkin Patch and go through Scarecrow Alley. Wander through our 5 acre Corny Corn Maze or the Straw Maze. Visit the Petting Zoo, Spooky Cabin Halloween Shop, Pumpkins, and Indian Teepees. Ride the ponies or check out the Antique Tractor Display and the Educational Farming Display with Baby Chicks and Piglets. Enjoy the thrill of our fun family rides. Visit Pumpkin Patch Cafe for a delicious lunch. Fall produce, taffy apples, Door County pies, homemade pumpkin and apple cider donuts available at our farmstand. Free Special Events on weekends under our Pavillion. Birthday parties. Group outings and school groups on weekdays only, by reservation only.

• 893 W. Station
• Kankakee  IL  60901

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The Fall Gathering Featuring 10 Acre Corn Maize The Kankakee Valley Park District is transforming Splash Valley from a Rip-Roaring Aquatic Park into a 2009 Fall Festival Extravaganza! Featuring a ten acre corn maize, pumpkin patch, hay rides, pedal go-carts, family portraits, and much more! Challenge your group or family to tackle the maize and enjoy a quality team building adventure. Open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm every Saturday and Sunday beginning September 19th and ending October 25th. For those who dare to enter the maize will be Haunted October 10th, 17th, 24th, & 30th, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For all the details and group discounts call (815) 939-1311 ext. 921.

• 5465 W. Grand Ave Suite 100
• Gurnee  IL  60031

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Get into the spirit of spring in Lake County, Illinois! Take in a spring event and spend the night. Rates start at just $59 per night. www.lakecounty.org

Ice Meltin' Blues/Long Grove Historic Village/March 27-28, 2010

Easter Carnival & Chocolate Factory Open House/Long Grove Confectionery Company/March 28, 2010

Fiddler on the Roof/Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire/February 17-April 25, 2010

Golden Legacy Exhibit: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books/Lake County Discovery Museum/March 20-August 22, 2010

Jerry Seinfeld/ Genesee Theatre/April 16, 2010

Antique and Garden Fair/Chicago Botanic Gardens/April 15-18, 2010

Antioch's Spring Jewerly & Accessory Craft Faire 2010/Downtown Antioch/May 15, 2010

Six Flags Great America Opens– Gurnee/April 24-October 31, 2010

The 11th Annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival/Long Grove Historic Village/April 30-May 2, 2010

Memorial Day Weekend/Blarney Island/May 21-24, 2010

Cuneo Museum Fine Art Fest/Cuneo Mansion & Gardens/May 29-30, 2010

The Drowsy Chaperon/Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire/ April 28-June 27, 2010

• 17250 S. Weber Road
• Crest Hill  IL  60441

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Our 40 acre 100 year old Family Farm is a great place to get away, relax, breath in the fresh air and enjoy the outdoors. We offer a unique location, exceptional facilities and fun activities that make every event memorable. It’s the perfect place for Group Outings, Company Meetings and Picnics, Charity and Fundraising Events, Reunions, Private and Birthday Parties, Schools, Churches, Youth and Scout Groups, Weddings and Receptions. It’s a one of a kind experience with a wide variety of activities and fun for all ages. Come climb the 26 foot Rock Climbing Wall, take a ride on the Hayrack, find Gem Mining treasures, experience the Ghost Town Railroad, enjoy the Farm Animal Petting Zoo, test your skill at the Horseshoe Pits, thrill to the Giant Double Slide and Much More. Our Pole Barn and Tents offer the perfect enclosures for your gathering. Visit our website for all the details. We look forward to making your next event unforgettable.

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• Marengo  IL  60152
• Contact: Amy or Jason Sierpien
• Phone: 815-568-9052
• Fax: 815-568-5312

A Zoo To You provides pony rides and pettng zoos throughout the Chicago area. Our mobile petting zoos, pony rides and pony wheel rentals will make your next birthday, community event, picnic or other special occasion a sure hit. Our animals will always arrive clean to your location with experienced handlers. We are fully insured and USDA licensed.

A Zoo To You will take care of everything from set up to clean up. We make it effortless for you so that you can enjoy your event without any worries or concerns. A Zoo to You is your solution for making any type of event memorable.

• Reindeer Rentals and Nativity Scenes
• Belvidere  IL 

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We are the original Reindeer Rental Company serving Illinois. Santa's Reindeer can appear at your business, community event, private party, grand opening or gathering. Live nativity scenes can be provided. All handlers come in full costume for the season. We also have a wide range of Exotic Animals and a Petting Zoo also for your enjoyment. Educational programs are available with exotic animals.

• 9407 Richardson Rd.
• Spring Grove  IL  60081

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Visit the World's Largest Corn Maze, Richardson Corn Maze in Spring Grove, it's A-Mazing family fun! Open August through Halloween; Wed. & Thurs. 3-11 p.m.; Fri. 3pm-midnight; Sat. 10am-midnight; Sun. noon-11p.m. Don't forget the last admission is two hours prior to closing! This year's "Race to D.C." maze spreads across 28 acres and includes 11 miles of trails with multiple mazes at various levels of difficulty. But the fun doesn't stop there, with group wagon rides, pedal carts, our 50-foot slide and 50-foot observation tower, there's something fun for the entire family! And new this year, we've got Pedal Tractors, Goat Feeding and a new Pumpkin Patch to enjoy. After dark, experience the Richardson Corn Maze by night or sit down and enjoy one of our free wooded picnic areas or campfire pits. Roast s'mores or just stay warm by the fire and relax under the stars after a fun day at the Maze. With so much to do, you're sure to have an A-Mazing time at Richardson Corn Maze!

Kankakee County Barn Quilt Tour

Learn about farming operations and life on the farm. Visit our petting zoo.

• 8001 W. 128th Place
• Palos Park  IL  60464

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Looking for that special touch for your event? Look no more! Animals for Awareness will bring wild and exotic animals to your home or facility for a once in a lifetime hands-on experience that will not be soon forgotten! Our travelling animal ambassadors currently include: A talking parrot, large alligator, large Burmese python, 50 lb tortoise, kinkajou, hedgehog, skunk, fennec fox and Canada lynx.

Lectures are made age appropriate and are perfect for any group and any occasion. We tailor our program to YOUR needs!

Our “typical” areas of service are: S. Chicago, western suburbs, southwest suburbs, south suburbs and far south suburbs. Animals for Awareness' shows are competitively priced at or below the cost of similar quality programs in the area, and all of the money made is returned to the animals in our care!

USDA licensed and inspected. Fully insured. Non-Profit.