Hunt for Gnomes

Now, garden gnomes are fun, and their fame is worldwide. They are humanlike statues, usually rocking a pointy hat. In tradition, their purpose was to ward off bad stuff from a garden and the associated home. In the here and now, they are funny -- really funny. For a family seeking entertainment, they're perfect, because you can say to the kids, "Go find the gnomes," then go get a hot chocolate somewhere. Need we mention that it's cold outside right now? The Morton Arboretum's gnome hunt takes place daily in its Children's Garden. They put up a sign with directions, including how many gnomes there are to find. <br><br><b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $6-$12; 630-968-0074 or mortonarb.org</b>
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( November 15, 2012 )

Now, garden gnomes are fun, and their fame is worldwide. They are humanlike statues, usually rocking a pointy hat. In tradition, their purpose was to ward off bad stuff from a garden and the associated home. In the here and now, they are funny -- really funny. For a family seeking entertainment, they're perfect, because you can say to the kids, "Go find the gnomes," then go get a hot chocolate somewhere. Need we mention that it's cold outside right now? The Morton Arboretum's gnome hunt takes place daily in its Children's Garden. They put up a sign with directions, including how many gnomes there are to find.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $6-$12; 630-968-0074 or mortonarb.org

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