Summer is almost wrapping up, but there is still time to go out and enjoy the outdoors with your family! Lake Forest has a lot to offer families and friends who want to spend the last few weeks of summer outside of the house.

A big attraction in Lake Forest is Market Square. Take some time to window shop and support your local businesses. Some of the shops you can find are Art Pop, Forest Bootery, Kiddles Sports, M on the Square, and so many others! Want to grab a bite? Try Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts, Daily Grind, Lake Forest Food and Wine, Sweets, or Deerpath Inn. Want to know more? Check out this website: https://shopmarketsquare.com/

Are you into wildlife? Check out the Wildlife Discovery Center. At the Wildlife Discovery Center, they have approximately 85 species of animals including a bobcat named Boris and different types of crocodiles and reptiles. There are opportunities to talk with the animal keepers and meet some of the animals. The Wildlife Discovery Center is on Elawa Farms along the Middlefork Savanna. In addition to the animals, you can hike the trails, picnic with your family and friends, or play on the playground. The fun at Wildlife Discovery Center is never-ending! You can visit their website to learn more: https://lfparksandrec.com/wildlife-discovery-center

Want to beat the heat? Go on a tour at the History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff. You can experience the stories, artifacts and photographs of Lake Forest's and Lake Bluff's pasts like never before. This interactive, permanent exhibit highlights the people, places and events that have made Lake Forest and Lake Bluff unique and that link us to national narratives. Visit the gallery to see what's on display or stop by the research room and delve deeper into local history. Want to learn more? Check out their website: https://lflbhistory.org/