Have you ever wondered what the best time of the year is? Well you’ve found the right place. Here’s why fall is the superior season.
Pumpkin Patches
There’s so much to do during fall, one of those things being pumpkin patches. Trust me, it’s not what it sounds like. It’s not just fields of pumpkins. There’s actually a lot to do. Local pumpkin patches offer apple cider doughnuts, warm apple cider, corn with toppings, fudge, caramel covered apples, popcorn, and pumpkin-flavored baked goods. There’s also corn mazes, animal farms, jumping pillows, pumpkin and apple picking, corn pits, tractor rides, and even zip lines.
Local Pumpkin Patches:
- Goebberts Pumpkin Farm (https://goebbertspumpkinfarm.com)
- Richardson Adventure Farm (https://richardsonadventurefarm.com/AdventureFarm/Home)
- Sonny Acres (https://sonnyacres.com/)
Halloween Movies
Picture this: It’s a rainy, chilly day, and you decide to stay home and relax. You get a bowl of popcorn, light a candle sit down and put on Netflix. Here are the top ten must-watch Halloween movies for this season:
- Hocus Pocus
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Corpse Bride
- Beetlejuice
- Trick ‘r Treat
- Scream
- Hubie Halloween
- Ghostbusters
- Coraline
- Casper
Fall Starbucks Drinks
Choosing a drink at Starbucks can be difficult, especially with so many options ranging from refreshers to coffees and teas. The decision has become even more challenging with the addition of several new fall drinks. Here are the top 5 must-try Starbucks fall drinks this year:
- Iced pumpkin cream chai
- Pumpkin cream cold brew
- Pumpkin spice latte
- Iced apple crisp shaken espresso
- Hot pumpkin spice latte
The Science Behind Fall Colors
As the weather starts to cool down, the breezes get stronger, and the leaves start to change colors. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of the colorful scenery fall offers. Have you ever wondered what causes leaves to change color? As the days shorten and there’s less sunlight, the production of chlorophyll in leaves decreases. With less chlorophyll, other colors are able to emerge, making more vibrant colors visible. If you see a pretty leaf, take it home, and place it in a book. By spring, the leaf will be dry and flat. You will then have a perfect memory of that pretty fall day.
Haunted Houses
Do you get scared easily? You probably will at a haunted house! Grab your friends and take them to a haunted house. Haunted houses began gaining popularity in 1915 with the first recorded one in England. According to an article from The Haunting Experience, people enjoy haunted houses because they experience fear in a safe, controlled environment. When the body senses danger, it triggers adrenaline, which heightens awareness and gets your heart racing. Adrenaline is also what triggers the so-called “fight or flight” response. Many people enjoy the feeling of being on high alert and anticipating the unexpected. Here are a few haunted houses in the Chicagoland area that are worth your time:
- 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago (https://13thfloorchicago.com/)
- Disturbia Haunted House (https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com/)
- Hell’s Gate (https://www.hellsgate.com/)
These are just a few ideas and facts about fall. I hope you enjoy the beautiful colors and fun activities this season brings. Soak up the last few weeks of nice weather by getting outside and spending time with family and friends!
Works Cited:
- (n.d.). Fall Festival – Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center. Retrieved September 16, 2024, from https://goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/
- Richardson adventure farm. (n.d.). https://richardsonadventurefarm.com/AdventureFarm/Home
- Sonny Acres. (n.d.). https://sonnyacres.com/
- Haunting experience. (n.d.). https://hauntingexperience.com/the-psychology-behind-horror-attractions/#:~:text=Adrenaline%20Rush%3A%20The%20thrill%20of,feeling%20in%20a%20 controlled%20 environ
- 13th floor chicago. (n.d.). https://13thfloorchicago.com/
- Haunted house disturbia. (n.d.). https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com/
- Hells gate. (n.d.). https://www.hellsgate.com/
