chicago gtg location ideas

carolinag · August 2009

we already discussed this a few nights ago, but i wanted to throw this out again for the daytime people. sat sep 26 has been decided on for the date. so far we have the zoos as options. please list any others so i can compile a list for us to vote on!

Donniesgrrl · August 2009

The zoo would be fun and realtively inexpensive...would DH's get to come I know mine would pout ;-) if he couldn't come too ( he loves the brookfield zoo)

jamie4duke · August 2009

Do you have a list of who might all be going?

Donniesgrrl · August 2009

J4D are you close to Chicago??

lisaroo · August 2009

I don't know how pricey this is these days, but the Shedd Aquarium is awesome

stellablue96 · August 2009

So I think with parking and everything the zoo would approx break down to $20/per person. right?

What about doing something at like a baby facility that throws birthday parties? We go to bubbles academy and LOVE it. Its an awesome place. I could try and price out what a party there would be (or somewhere else - maybe even like a gymboree). Just another idea since Bubbles has FREE parking so it would be easy for everyone to get to.

Heather R · August 2009

BF Zoo, Randall Oaks Petting Zoo 35 min west of city at Randall and 90, Arboretum, pumpkin patch (tis the season).

stellablue96 · August 2009

If there is a pumpkin patch or cider mill open I LOVE that idea!!!

JessMil10 · August 2009

I like the pumpkin patch idea depending on the weather. We all know how cold Chicago can get, but hopefully not in the end of September!

I love the BF zoo and it can be realatively inespensive if you bring your own lunch.

I love the aquarium idea as well. I have been wanting to go there.

alheystek · August 2009

I have to agree with the idea of a zoo or even the aquarium. I also must warn you that if we go somewhere fun DH is going to try to weasel his way in too.

alexia3 · August 2009

Fun!! I live in the city but will be out of town that weekend. Don't forget Lincoln Park zoo -- it's free!! I just looked into Bubbles Academy after stumbling upon it last weekend. It looks great -- glad to hear it got a good review.

jamie4duke · August 2009

Donniesgrrl:
J4D are you close to Chicago??

A little less than 7 hours west of there. I'm in Carroll, Iowa.

alheystek · August 2009

AshKStffr:
jamie4duke:
Do you have a list of who might all be going?

i do, we're labeled as the coolest of the cool

are we on your list? I just convinced DH to take us to Chicago for a weekend, and how convenient it is the same weekend as the GTG.

Donniesgrrl · August 2009

The pumpkin patch Idea is good too, there is a big one called bengstons on the south side, it is so fun, we go every year and it has hay rides, Pig races, tons of food, of course a pumpkin patch, and neat things for the kiddos

alheystek · August 2009

AshKStffr:
alheystek:
AshKStffr:

jamie4duke:
Do you have a list of who might all be going?

i do, we're labeled as the coolest of the cool

are we on your list? I just convinced DH to take us to Chicago for a weekend, and how convenient it is the same weekend as the GTG.

lol, i actually don't have a list. but it should be really easy to make one. i'll start a new post so we can get a guesstimate

lol i am an idiot.

Heather R · August 2009

THis pumpkin patch is easier than Bennington's because it is so close to 90 which is where the WI and Iowa ppl will come from, and most of the city folk. SO much stuff there.

https://www.pumpkinfarms.com/SBarrington.html

*blondiem* · August 2009

Can you guys give us OOT's an idea on how far from the city we are talking here?? We are going to be staying downtown (not sure what everyone else is planning) so I sort of feel like the closer to the city we can GTG, the better.

I like the Pumpkin Patch idea, as long as it doesn't entail a 30 minute drive outside of the city center, kwim?

Heather R · August 2009

*blondiem*:

Can you guys give us OOT's an idea on how far from the city we are talking here?? We are going to be staying downtown (not sure what everyone else is planning) so I sort of feel like the closer to the city we can GTG, the better.

I like the Pumpkin Patch idea, as long as it doesn't entail a 30 minute drive outside of the city center, kwim?

both patches mentioned are exactly that.

JessMil10 · August 2009

I am coming from Indiana and it takes us 2 hours to get into Chicago. How far out of the city are we talking because it seems as though some of these are on the North side of Chicago.

*blondiem* · August 2009

Heather R:
*blondiem*:

Can you guys give us OOT's an idea on how far from the city we are talking here?? We are going to be staying downtown (not sure what everyone else is planning) so I sort of feel like the closer to the city we can GTG, the better.

I like the Pumpkin Patch idea, as long as it doesn't entail a 30 minute drive outside of the city center, kwim?

both patches mentioned are exactly that.

What? No pumpkin patches in the middle of Michigan Ave?? LOL! I figured, just wanted to be sure.

I will have to chat w/ DH about our final plans once we decide. I would hate to just leave him in the city all by himself for a day.

me&mymonkey · August 2009

Heather R:

THis pumpkin patch is easier than Bennington's because it is so close to 90 which is where the WI and Iowa ppl will come from, and most of the city folk. SO much stuff there.

https://www.pumpkinfarms.com/SBarrington.html

I haven't been there yet but my mom works in that area and keeps telling me to bring DS to Goebbert's this year. Sounds like fun!

Heather R · August 2009

me&mymonkey:
Heather R:

THis pumpkin patch is easier than Bennington's because it is so close to 90 which is where the WI and Iowa ppl will come from, and most of the city folk. SO much stuff there.

https://www.pumpkinfarms.com/SBarrington.html

I haven't been there yet but my mom works in that area and keeps telling me to bring DS to Goebbert's this year. Sounds like fun!

It's wonderful!

alheystek · August 2009

AshKStffr:
alheystek:
AshKStffr:
alheystek:
AshKStffr:

jamie4duke:
Do you have a list of who might all be going?

i do, we're labeled as the coolest of the cool

are we on your list? I just convinced DH to take us to Chicago for a weekend, and how convenient it is the same weekend as the GTG.

lol, i actually don't have a list. but it should be really easy to make one. i'll start a new post so we can get a guesstimate

lol i am an idiot.

ohhhh no you're not!

on another note, what are the odds that you're trip falls in line with the gtg? it's fate my friend!