October ... just the word brings to mind beautiful fall leaves, cool nights, apples, fall celebrations, and pumpkins! But that's not all! Did you know Taco Day is in October too? Turns out there's so much to celebrate and do this month in Naperville. Here are seven ideas on how to celebrate the month of October in Naperville with your kids.
1. Crunch into tacos
Oct. 4
Celebrate Taco Day with a visit to Taco Fresco, Fat Rosie's Taco & Margarita Bar, or Front Street Cantina!
2. Get lost in a corn maze!
'Tis the season for willingly entering a field of corn … and then trying to find your way out. Good luck! Here is where to find corn mazes around Naperville.
Abbey Farms, Keller's Farm, or Siegel's Cottonwood.
Don't miss our FREE printable October calendar to hang on your fridge to fill with family fun in Naperville!
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3. Suck up some noodles
Oct. 6
It's National Noodle Day on Oct. 6, a day we love (for obvious reasons!) here at Macaroni KID. Here are some of our favorite places in Naperville for noodles.
Zen's Noodles, Sudooku Noodles, and Mongolian Grill.
4. Pick apples
Oct. 21
Head to local farms to pick your own apples on Oct. 21, which is National Apple Day. Picking apples is always a favorite thing to do with our kids … plus the picture opps can't be beaten! Click here to find a variety of orchards!
5. Make a difference
Oct. 28
Make a Difference Day is on Oct. 2! It's a great time to find a place in Naperville where you can volunteer with your kids. Some family-friendly volunteer opportunities in the Naperville area include: Feed my Starving Children, Loaves & Fishes, or the Inside Out Club.
86. Find fall leaves
Want to know when to go out leaf peeping? Check out this very cool Fall Foliage Prediction Map from SmokyMountains.com, which shows when fall leaves are expected to peak around the United States! Simply move the slider at the bottom of the map to get an idea of when leaves will be at peak colors in and around Naperville. Check out our guide Best Places to See Fall Leaves around Naperville.
7. Trick or treat!
Halloween is many kids' favorite holiday (our kids have been talking about possible costumes since July!). Have fun trick or treating in Naperville! Usually, trick-or-treat hours are during the hours of 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
