Family Fall Fest

Oaks at Rivers Edge 429 S. Elks Club Road, Pontiac, United States

The annual Family Fall Fest, held by the Pontiac Parks & Rec Department, is the perfect family-friendly event featuring a trunk-or-treat, balloon artist, live DJ, hayrack rides, inflatables, and more - all in celebration of the fall season! This free event will take place at the Oaks

Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou

Dellwood Park Woods Drive, Lockport, United States

Explore the most haunted place in Lockport with two thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror and the Curse of the Bayou! Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM – 10 PM | In October (October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) Last 2 Sundays (October 20 & 27) |

Indige- Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Curiosity Cabinets: Unlocked

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

What is a curiosity cabinet? How did these natural collections morph into the museums we have today? Let's unlock the mystery together! An interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation followed by a group activity. Guests have the option of bringing in their own natural curiosity (a

Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou

Dellwood Park Woods Drive, Lockport, United States

Explore the most haunted place in Lockport with two thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror and the Curse of the Bayou! Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM – 10 PM | In October (October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) Last 2 Sundays (October 20 & 27) |

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Lost & Found: Remnants of Savannas and Old Growth Forests

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

This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Dec. 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and

Event Series Lemont Farmers Market

Lemont Farmers Market

Lemont Village Green 322 Main Street, Lemont, IL, United States

It 's back! The Lemont Farmers Market takes place in Village Green Park in #LemontDowntown. Enjoy local vendors serving up fresh produce, baked goods, and special treats along with live music. Find the market every Tuesday from August - October 18 with new vendors each week. Thank you

Beginner Stained Glass Workshop

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

Create your own beautiful stained glass art. Learn how to cut & break glass as you create your own project using the copper foil method. The session will deal with type & quality of glass, appropriate tools, cutting techniques and assembling. Each person leave the class with

Hocus Pocus

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

Tickets are $5 each, and will be available day-of at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. All seating will be General Admission—first come, first serve. Cash and credit will be accepted for payment. Bar and concessions will be available for purchase. PG| 1 hour 36 minutes A

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Spirits with the Spirits

Downtown Joliet Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL, United States

Plan your spooky night out in Downtown Joliet. Walk to any or all of our participating businesses for some spirited entertainment and some themed food and spirits (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages). Local ghost stories, psychics, mini haunted houses, ghost hunters, aura readings, live music, and haunted tours

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Fall Trail Run Festival at The Forge

The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, Illinois

Returning for our third year, The Forge Trail Run Festival embraces the adventure of trail running with short, mid, and long distance events that will be run on Sunday, November 3rd. Can you run 4.167 miles in ONE hour? And do it again and again and again....

Wood Walk Group Hike

Hadley Valley 18304 Goougar Rd., Joliet, IL, United States

Participating in Woods Walk and looking for company on our longest leg? We've got you covered! Let's team up to conquer the 4.4-mile trip on the Spring Creek Greenway Trail as we travel through Hadley Valley as a group and take in the sights and sounds of

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Pumpkin Smash

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

Come smash and bash and save the earth! Choose how your jack-o'-lantern will meet its demise —pounded to a pulp, rolled into a heap or dropped over a railing. It's going to be a smashing good time! Work up an appetite smashing your pumpkin then enjoy roasting

Winged Souls & Milkweed

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

What do Día de los Muertos, monarch butterflies and milkweed have in common? Everything! Monarchs flock back to their overwintering sites in Mexico at the beginning of November, just in time for the Mesoamerican holiday. Legend has it that the butterflies are the returning souls of loved

Fall Trail Run Festival at The Forge

The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, Illinois

Returning for our third year, The Forge Trail Run Festival embraces the adventure of trail running with short, mid, and long distance events that will be run on Sunday, November 3rd. Can you run 4.167 miles in ONE hour? And do it again and again and again....

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here? It is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences

Veteran’s Parade & Air Show

Mill & Grove, Utica Mill & Grove, Utica, United States

Utica is closing down Mill Street for the Veterans' Parade & Air Show on Sunday, November 3! The spectacular parade and air show is one of the largest in the state, including a flyover and military vehicles on display. Come see a TBM WWII Torpedo Bomber, T-6

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here? It is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences

Sensory Search

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

How will you choose to make discoveries in the preserve? By listening, feeling or using another one of your senses? Choose a search card or two inside the nature center before heading out to explore. After your successful search is complete, return to the nature center for

Lost & Found: Remnants of Savannas & Old Growth Forests

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

This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Dec. 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and