by Cheryl | Jun 4, 2026 | places we PLAY
Looking for the best strawberry picking near Chicago? Strawberry season is one of our favorite times of year. There’s nothing quite like filling a basket with fresh-picked berries, enjoying homemade strawberry treats, and spending a morning on the farm. Here are...
by Cheryl | Aug 31, 2024 | places we PLAY
Have you ever seen sunflowers bathed in golden light? Head to Von Bergen’s Sunflower Festival to witness the magic. It’s been ages since we last visited, and there’s no better time to return than during their extended Golden Hours. Just before...
by Cheryl | Jun 21, 2024 | Farms, places we PLAY
Strawberry picking is a quintessential summer activity that my family cherishes (especially my daughter!) The McHenry County area has a plethora of farms that offer strawberry picking, so we try to rotate our visits. We haven’t been to Heider’s Berry Farm...
by Cheryl | Aug 3, 2022 | places we PLAY
Sunflowers are synonymous with summer especially in the Chicagoland area. These summer blooms are always guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day, and that’s why our summer isn’t complete without a visit to a sunflower field. Thankfully the McHenry County...
by Cheryl | May 13, 2022 | places we PLAY
Last year, we had an amazing treat with tulips in Chicagoland. When I heard that Kuipers Family Farm was having their first tulip festival this year, I knew we had to go. All I have to say is wow! The tulips were beautiful, everything was organized, and there were...
