Join the park district for Fischer Farm fun October 14-15

Campfire cooking, scavenger hunt and beer yoga scheduled for mid-October

Bensenville, Ill.— The Bensenville Park District is offering several exciting programs for people of all ages Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Avenue in Bensenville. The Fischer Farm fun includes campfire cooking, a scavenger hunt and Wood Street Fitness Beer Yoga in the Barn.

The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 14, with Campfire Cooking. Program participants will learn to prep, cook and eat their own fire-roasted creations, and this time it will be “pudgy pies.” All supplies will be provided, and participants should dress for the autumn weather. The fee is only $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents to cover the cost of ingredients and instruction. Register by Wednesday, October 12, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville. Notify staff of any food allergies at the time of registration.

Then get the whole family exposed to the natural beauty of Fischer Farm with the Family Fall Scavenger Hunt, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, October 15. Explore the farm’s fields and surrounding forest looking for colors, bugs, birds, plants and more. Whatever participants look for, they’re sure to find fun during this outdoor adventure. The fee is just $2 for residents ($3 for non-residents). Register by Thursday, October 13, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.

Those 21 and older are invited to join Wood Street Fitness yoga instructors at Fischer Farm for an hour-long Beer Yoga in the Barn at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 15. The registration fee is $10. Participants must present ID to check in before class starts. Wear comfortable workout clothes in layers. Mats and yoga props such as blocks and straps can be provided, but participants can bring their own if they prefer. Participants should bring their own unopened beer cans (no glass bottles), limit two, which can be consumed during the program. Water is encouraged for hydration purposes. Space is limited. Those interested must register by Friday, October 14, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.

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