Four Rivers Story Trail: “Millie Fleur Saves the Night”

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon

This ongoing progam will be offered from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Thursday, Dec. 31. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Follow the Woodland Loop Trail while reading the beautifully illustrated Millie Fleur Saves the Night by Christy Mandin. Meet Millie and her friend the Dark as

Trail Club: November at Hammel Woods

Hammel Woods Black Rd. east of Rte 59, Shorewood

Trail Club is back this fall! Each month, a different preserve will be featured for a crisp weekly walk to promote fitness, nature and community! Join other walkers while sticking to a routine and embracing the beauty of the season. Novembers walks will be on a 2.5-mile

Veterans Day Exhibit

Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa

Museum news briefThis years Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 10am to 4pm. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.The display showcases book 5 of 7

Pumpkin Fest

Siegel's Cottonwood Farm 17250 Weber Rd., Crest Hill

The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,

LEGO Brick Nature Creations

Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook

This ongoing program will be offered from Sunday, Nov. 1, to Sunday, Nov. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.The name LEGO comes from a Danish phrase that means play well. Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center to play well and challenge yourself to

Taste of Norway

St. Olaf Lutheran Church 1223 Douglas Ave., Montgomery

Experience a taste of Norway! Enjoy traditional Norwegian foods, shop unique scandinavian gifts, lefse and krumkake-making demos, and discover traditional Norwegian crafts.  

Dia De Los Muertos: Paint, Plant, Remember

Rejuvenate - Plants & Wellness 2212 Plainfield Rd., Crest Hill

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, plants, cultura & remembrance. Choose a cantarito or planter, paint it however you'd like, then plant something special inside to take home. We'll also have frames available for your ofrenda. Bring a photo of someone special you'd like to remember and