Continuing our tour of Hudson sleeping at pumpkin patches, next up is the pumpkin patch at the Loews Hotel!
(And actually, Hudson was awake at least 50% of the time. Progress!)
The Loews is a newer hotel in our neighborhood, and J and I have been huge fans since their opening. We’ve gone to have a drink and listen to live jazz in their lobby, enjoyed dinner at their restaurant Rural Society, and the best part: hanging out in the summer on their huge terrace bar and lawn.
The Loews’ outdoor bar is called Streeterville Social, and we love the unique views of the Magnificent Mile. But what makes it really unique is the huge lawn to the side, with additional bars, lots of low, comfy lounge furniture and fun lawn games like giant Jenga. Very little makes me happier than a competitive game of giant Jenga on a warm summer night with a glass of wine in my hand! I love living in Streeterville, but wide green expanses are few and far between, so living a block away from a terrace like this is a huge perk. Not complaining, by the way! Lack of green space is a trade I happily make for living along the lakefront.
Last year we found out that they were hosting a pumpkin patch and biergarten on the lawn just a little too late to check it out. So when we got pregnant and were thinking of all the fun things we could do with Hudson, this was top of the list!
After a nap, we bundled Huds up in his Cubs suit and headed out on Saturday afternoon, hoping that he’d be awake to take a little more of it in than our last attempt.
The lawn was transformed into an urban fall wonderland, with pumpkins and cornstalks everywhere. Hudson looked on enviously and vowed to be back next year for the pumpkin painting and face painting stations. Then he fell asleep.
Jason and I, however, were most interested in the offerings for the really big kids. I picked up a cider and Jason tried a few of their seasonal beers. We grabbed a table to enjoy our drinks and a pretzel (when in Rome) and watch the barely contained chaos of happy city kids running around.
It was a great way to spend a few hours outdoors and enjoy the Chicago’s beautiful fall weather. I’m already looking forward to returning next year to carve a pumpkin with Hudson and watch him run around in a little costume. Thanks, Loews, for hosting such a great event for city kids… and city parents 🙂