I love this place so much. It's a 1890s living history museum, and there's so many interesting…read morethings to learn about here. In the winter, they do ice carving demonstrations that you can participate in. In the summer, they make hand-churned ice cream with the harvested ice from the winter and host an "ice cream social" for everyone to participate in. They also do maple sugaring demonstrations in the spring. Every hour, there are house tours where you can learn some history about life in the 1890s. The farm animals are adorable too. It's also free to get in. Perfect for adults and kids!

The website promotes the idea of having several things to do, which we didn't find to be the case…read more We arrived at 10am which is supposed to be tours of the farmhouse, didn't happen. One lady did say that, "someone probably looked outside and didn't immediately see anyone so they skipped it." We did walk around and see pigs, pet the sheep, saw cows. The horses were off under the sheds. A 30 min walk. Tha

This is such a charming storefront. Located within Prairie Crossing, the heart of the conservation…read morecommunity is alive within this store. Organically grown vegetables and products from local farmers. There is a small but great selection of dry goods, refrigerated fruit, vegetables, and dairy, frozen meats, and pre-made frozen meals. You can see a list of what is available on a given week on their website. This is a place where bringing your own bag is encouraged. Occasionally when I've forgotten one they've provided me a box to carry my items out in or a paper bag. An excellent local gem, and a great way to be able to eat from local farm to table.

Small farm-stand is now in a small commercial space in the complex. It's more accessible and it's…read morea lot more than just veggies and eggs. The nice volunteers are there to answer questions. They offer flour from Janie's Mill, the best grain mill locally. And dairy!!!! Cheese, cream, butter , yogurt and some of the best milk I've ever made cheese with!!!!!! My feta came out excellent! I'm sooo happy to find them.

We visited in October 2020 during the pandemic. I did a lot of research to find the farms that are…read moretaking proper safety precautions with a setup that allows for social distancing. Dollinger Family Farm checked all the boxes, so we gave it a shot. I'm so glad I did because we had a very positive experience. We arrived on a Saturday right when it opened to avoid crowds. There were others there, but distancing was so easy. There were signs everywhere about wearing a mask and there was also a hand-washing station. We noticed a lot of other farms that are an easy drive from like Chicago did not take this pandemic seriously at all, so we loved supporting a farm that did take it seriously. We looked a bit at the animals--so cute!--before heading over to look at the pumpkins (AKA the main event). They had a tractor set up with a bunch of assorted squash for the perfect photo op. Then, pumpkins were sorted into piles based on size with a sign with the price. For example, a pile with $8 pumpkins. I believe the most expensive were $12. We selected two $8 pumpkins that were huge! My only suggestion would be to actually label the pumpkins with prices. The people in front of us in line picked a pumpkin from the $9 pile, but the employee insisted that this was too big of a pumpkin to have come from that pile. She said sometimes customers move the pumpkins around. I don't blame the customers for being a little frustrated because they obviously picked their pumpkin with the price in mind. We were worried this might happen to us, but they did not question when we told them we picked $8 pumpkins. The service was excellent. An employee actually took our pumpkins and we could drive up to pick them up before leaving. It was so helpful not to have to carry these huge pumpkins over to the car ourselves. We will definitely be back next year!

It was closed I think!! They should of put that on their post. It took time to find then when we…read moregot there no one was anywhere around! Very disappointed!

This place was a perfect day trip for adults and kids. There is a variety of food options and we…read moregot the walking talking with steak which was good. Also got some warm apple cider donuts. This place was free but you just had to pay for food and rides tickets. Overall loved the goats and animals here. The pumpkin patch was really nice where you could buy some small or big pumpkin. It such a great place for family and a lot of seating area. They have a little shop where you can buy animal feeds, homemade pickled jars or even sweets. We bought their fresh made apple cider drink in the fridge.

Sonny Acres Farm is the perfect spot for fall! During the day, there's a petting zoo, pumpkin…read morepatch, hayrides, and tons of rides for kids. The food options are great, and adults will love the full bar with TVs and games. What makes it even better is how it completely transforms at night, the haunted house and haunted hayride are such a fun (and spooky) way to end the day. Whether you're going with family, friends, or both, there's something here for everyone. Definitely worth the trip this season!

Everyone was incredibly friendly, and there was so much to do. The play area had lots of different…read moreoptions to keep kids entertained, and it was clear that a lot of thought went into making it fun for all ages. Even the animals seemed friendly and well cared for. The live music was fun as well! The whole place had a welcoming atmosphere, and we can't wait to come back! Highly recommend for a fun family outing.

We LOVED honey bee! My kids were obsessed. Every single person that worked there was sweet as pie…read more Every thing is so hands on and perfect for kids of all ages (my 1 year old daughter and 3 year old son loved every second, but I saw 10+ year olds also enjoying their time!). Goats, ponies, chickens, pigs, cats, you name it, they have it. Pet them, hold them, run with them, whatever! They also had a huge sand pit, arts and crafts area, mud kitchen, fishing, etc. I was seriously so impressed from start to finish- and yes, we literally stayed from open to close! We completely skipped over the fresh produce and baked goods because we left right at closing and forgot! We were so sad! Guess that means a return trip is in order. :)

Took our son (who just became a new sailor) here to spend some intimate time hanging out with his…read moreparents and siblings before saying our goodbyes. This setting was perfect for anyone looking for a little country in a busy city setting. Calming, peaceful beautiful and happy. Just what we were needing for an outing we agreed to on a whim!

A small but amazing experience for all ages that love animals :) I'm 21 and I still love going and…read morefeeding the animals as well as going into the goat pen. Truly a nice experience.

We go here every year. Our 3 year old enjoys the following:…read more -the spiderweb -jumping pillows -the corn pit (which has an accessible ramp) -the stacks of hay -the potato sack slides (HUGE hit) -the flying ride -the inflatable bounce house -the farm animals -the train I love that there are 3 other family fall themed ride options. The cows are my favorite! I wish I could give this place a 5 star but this last visit we lost 2 kids in our group because the hay stacks have two exits. I wish they could block one side off. Also, a SOBER, careful adult in our group almost got plowed in the head with one of those hammers from the strong man game while she was walking by a man doing it. They really should put a staff member there AND put a fence around it. Those adults having fun aren't looking around every time they swing... it's a recipe for disaster.

This was my first visit to this location and my first corn maze ever, despite being a lifelong…read moreIllinois resident. $18 admission on the weekend. How to get your money's worth: watch the cover band, see the animals, do the maze, ride some rides How to spend more money: booze, food, activities for the kids, pumpkins Bathrooms are Porta potties. People need to watch their children in the crowds. Other than that, it is a decent place to spend a couple of hours.

Bottom Line: Definitely worth a visit for the fun, immersive, pick-ur-own experience and overall…read morevalue. Fall is a great time to shake off 'citified'. Leave the Louboutins in the closet and get back in touch with good ole', wholesome, apple pickin', banjo-listenin', spiced doughnut dunkin, flag waivin' Americana on this family run farm. There's something for everyone here and for every season. What's also cool is that there is a distinctive educational component to the experience offering opportunities to learn about agriculture and sustainability which is also great for the kids. Get back in touch with our agricultural roots and heretage and have a good time doing it! Pro-tip: 1. Go to the website and buy on line. If you're coming in on I88, also watch for billboards; 2. Leave 'highfalutin', 'picayune' back in the city and burbs.

Extremely surprised the average rating is a 3. My family and I visited to see the tulips and we…read morelooooved it. Their website is very informative so you know exactly what to expect once you arrive. The grounds are kept clean and there is plenty to see and do. Food options are slim during the week compared to the weekend, however, this is expected since more people are likely to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. They have promo codes if you purchases tkts online vs when you get there. Pricing is fair compared to other farms with the same concept. Depending on the season - Kuipers also has apple picking, pumpkin picking and a sunflower fest. This is a great family friendly place with activities for everyone to enjoy.

Great place to come with kids! We came for the fall pumpkin patch. There were lots of animals to…read morehold and interact with (pigs, goats, rabbits, etc). They also had smores, a tractor ride, pumpkin patch area, and corn maze.

My toddler son loves coming here. It's always very chill. The animals are friendly, the place is…read moreclean.

Carnivore in Oak Park…read more This is a butcher shop and fish market that also sells sandwiches I can't really decide if the old time decor is by design or if the place is really needing an upgrade. I actually think it's the latter. It's a lot smaller than I imagined with very limited seating. We went here for the grilled salmon sandwich. We had seen many online reviews saying it is amazing. They make the sandwiches right in front of you, so you know that they are fresh. We took our sandwiches to go and by the time we got them home , they were cold. The fries traveled well, but again they were also cold bu the time we got home. The grilled salmon sandwiches were very good, but not great , and I really would have loved to have eaten it warm. Prices are on the high side for the butcher meats. But I guess you should expect that since they are an artisanal butcher. I did not like the look of some of the meats in the cases. Would we go back? Maybe to try the Bacon Burger. But we would definitely recommend eating your food in the butcher shop and not taking it to go. I have just found out that that are moving into Carnival Grocery in Oak Park.

I needed something very specific for a recipe, it's so hard to find guanciale to make carbonara!…read more Carnivore was about the 10th place I called and they right away let me know they had plenty! As soon as I walked in, I saw so many goodies I knew I was taking home. They had a very well curated selection of fancy condiments from small makers, rare ingredients, and the highest quality version of many every day foods! Everyone behind the counter was so friendly and knowledgeable. I had to try one of their sandwiches and got the salmon po boy at their recommendation. It was really well seasoned and super fresh with a very generous slice of fish on it. Definitely coming back for another one next time I'm in the area! Thank you so much for great service and products!