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PDM Community & Kids Events - Joliet Area
Visit the Forest Preserves
Family recreation at a Forest Preserve near you. What To Do Where To Go Events
All year long. Rain, shine, snow. Biking, birding, trails, accessibility, dog park, fish, picnic, play
Will County, IL
Visit Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Wildflowers, birds, bison, trails. Nearly 9,000 acres open to the public with 33 miles of trail for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Midewin trails are open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Trail maps in English and Spanish are available online. Self-guided tours are also available through an app.
The Welcome Center is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. You can pick up a trail maps, program guides, pocket guides, and other informational brochures about native Illinois prairie species and more. Staff can answer questions about bison, trails, and upcoming programs.
All year long
Welcome Center - 30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 423 - 6370
The Dr. William M. Zales Arboretum - Joliet Junior College Main Campus
An arboretum is a place where woody plants, trees, shrubs, and vines are grown for exhibition and study. The 11-acre Joliet Junior College Arboretum was started in 1975.
1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet IL, 60431
The Morton Arboretum
Inspires guests to appreciate, learn about, and protect trees.
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532
Open 7 a.m. to sunset
Phone: 630-968-0074
Kids Museums
Joliet Area Historical Museum & Old Joliet Prison
Naperville DuPage Children’s Museum
Frankfort KidsWork Children Museum
Art & Nature
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm
Exciting farm theme park experience! Enjoy thrilling rides, adorable animals, a charming atmosphere, delicious treats, and more. Bengtson’s is the perfect destination for fun and adventure during Summer & Fall!
13341 W. 151st St., Homer Glen
708-301- 3276 or visit www.pumpkinfarm.com
Konow’s Corn Maze
Animal barn, jumping pillow, train rides, hayrides, straw playground, pony rides, duck races, special events. Two levels of corn mazes during the fall.
6849 S. Cedar Road, Homer Glen
708-301-8845 or visit www.konowscornmaze.com
Bronkberry Farms
All season long, a general store is stocked with farm-fresh products like homemade pies, local honey, jams, and much more. Explore our garden center for planters, bird baths, garden art, and essentials for your outdoor space. Join us for fun events, including craft fairs, story time, and hands-on classes. Don’t forget to visit our friendly farm animals and check out our private event options.
Spring gardening ideas. Summer hand-picked produce straight from the fields.
Fall, hayride being pulled by a 1940s tractor, pumpkin patch, and pre-picked apples, caramel apples, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, mums, fall planters, and Halloween decorations for sale.
18061 S. Bronk Road, Plainfield
815-436-6967 or visit www.bronkberryfarms.com
Dollinger Family Farm
Pumpkin farm, corn maze, corn bin, bee farm, farm animals, and play areas (huge hay piles, pirate ship, “conquer the castle,” sandbox, Hobbit Hole, tunnel). On weekends: train rides, hayrides, face painting, Native American exhibits.
7420 E. Hansel Road, Channahon
815-467-4698 or visit www.dollingerfarms.com
Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm
Animals, corn maze, soybean maze, Milo’s Castle and Pirate Ship Playground, Heaps O’ Fun Straw Barn, hayride (weekends only) and U-Pick Pumpkin Patch in the fall. General store, concession stand, special events.
4853 U.S. Highway 52, Minooka
815-651-7288 or visit www.heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com
Johansen Farms
Petting zoo, baby chicks to hold, pony rides, hayrides, train rides, air-slides, toddler area, corn maze, pumpkin patch, apple cider doughnuts, open market area.
710 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
630-759-8711 or visit www.johansenfarms.com
County Line Orchard
Enjoy apple, pumpkin, sunflower picking, and bee yurt learning. It's fun for the whole family! The kids' area has a train ride, play area, animals, corn maze, observation beehives, tractor rides to the u-pick apple trees, and a gift shop. Call for information.
200 S County Line Rd
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 947-4477 or visit www.countylineorchard.com/
Heap's Sunflower Harvest Family Farm in Minooka
Hang out with farm animals. Corn maze challenge, hay ride, 25-acre pumpkin patch, playground fun barn, and of course Linda Kay's Craft Shop and tasty treats and burgers. Opening Sunflower Harvest in late August. Call for details.
4853 US Highway 52 - about 8 miles west of I-55
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 651-7288 or visit www.heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm in Lockport
Loaded with family activities. Pumpkins you can pick off the vine, hay-rack ride, farm animals, one-room schoolhouse, mountain slide, nanny goat roadhouse, “wall ball of fun,” straw mountain, games and other activities, food and drink to buy. Play over 35 attractions. Country Store, Fresh Baked Pies, Sweet Corn, Fresh Produce, Group Outings, Barn Weddings, Pumpkin Fest and Statesville Haunted Prison, Christmas Trees. Facebook page.
17250 Weber Road
Lockport, Illinois 60441
815-741-2693 or visit www.cottonwoodfarms.net
Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook
Hidden Oaks Conservation area ensures that visitors of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to connect with nature.
419 Trout Farm Road
Bolingbrook, IL
630-739-2600
Children’s Garden Project of Elwood
An enlightening and educational experience for the young and the young at heart who enjoy nature and gardening. A nice drive from New Lenox, Manhattan, Frankfort along Laraway Road.
801 N. Chicago Avenue
Elwood, IL 60421
815-693-0214
M & D Farms And Garden Center in Homer Glen
PDM Kids Activities
“What is success? It is a toy balloon among children armed with pins.” - Gene Fowler (1890 – 1960)
Kids Scavenger Hunt - Printable
PDM Kids Lorax Activity Book
ENERGY STAR's Lorax Activity book is full of games and tips for learning about protecting the environment.
PDM Kids Lorax Coloring Book
Kids can have fun coloring ENERGY STAR's Lorax Coloring book and learn about protecting the environment at the same time.
PDM Kids Activity Book: Discover Your Changing World With NOAA.
Ten activities to introduce you to the Essential Principles of Climate Science. Learn about Earth's climate system, the factors that drive and change it, the impacts of those changes, and what you can do to explore, understand, and protect our Earth. Great for Middle to High School.
