October is the time for apple picking, fall colors, and Halloween preparations. Parades, tours, costumes, and travelling are major occasions where we all can have some outdoor fun before winter sets in.
Apple Picking
Apple is the most favorite fruit and is ready for picking during the fall. Here are some local famrs where you can pick your own apples for a minimal cost.
- Tanners Orchard, Speer IL
- Stone’s Apple Barn, East Moline IL
- HappyHollowUpick, Port Byron, IL
Fall Colors
Fall is the time when leaves stop producing chlorophyll gradually. The carotenoids which were always present now make the leaves turn yellow, purple, red, crimson before they finally fall. Follow a river in your local area to get the best view of the fall colors.
- Mississippi Palisades National Park, Savanna, IL
- Galena, IL
- Spoon River Scenic Drive, Fulton County, IL
Check the weather and routes before setting off to enjoy the nature.
Halloween: Parades and Trick or Treat
- Rock Island District – Oct 27th 5pm to 8pm
- Le Claire – Parade on Oct 29th 11am to 1pm, Trick or Treat on Oct 30th 6pm to 8 pm
- Davenport – Oct 28th 5pm to 7pm
- Bettendorf – Oct 31 5pm to 7pm
- Moline – Oct 31 5pm to 7pm
- South Park Mall – Oct 29th 4pm to 6pm
- Quad City Botanical Center – Oct 30th 1pm to 4pm
Follow the safety rules during Halloween parades to make it more enjoyable and memorable.