You knew you weren’t going to get through October without a few recommendations from us in the way of pumpkin patches and harvest celebrations, so here goes! Sonny Acres in West Chicago is home to hay rides, haunted houses, amusement rides and treats ranging from cotton candy to roasted corn. You and the brood can also peruse costumes, pumpkins and dried corn stalks for sale. Naturally, the petting zoo is always bound to be a popular attraction, especially with younger members of your clan who will revel in feeding fuzzy bunnies and hungry llamas. Located about 30 minutes from the city, this trek to the burbs will prove well worth your while . . . unless you have your own gourd garden and a menagerie of pets that just happens to include livestock!