The Titanic sank in the frigid Atlantic Ocean on the night of April 14-15, 1912. The tragic loss of over 1,400 lives that night, the failures of the great unsinkable ocean liner, the insufficient lifeboats, all would affect legislation of ship building and sea travel in the

22nd Annual Woods Walk challenge! This ongoing program runs from Sunday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Nov. 30. Get out on the trail and enjoy the changing of the seasons with the 22nd annual Woods Walk challenge! Experience 10 beautiful Will County trails during their fall splendor: Forsythe

Squirrel needs your help! His best friend, Acorn, has gone missing! To solve this mystery, stop by the Plum Creek Nature Center front desk to get your first clue. Then unlock your inner detective and follow the rest of the clues as they lead you on a

Create your own monster fish this spooky season. Visit the Tackle Box bait shop to receive crayons and a fish in need of color and life. Then explore Hidden Lakes Trout Farm to find textures to add as well as challenges that may add a few more

Wear your favorite costume and search for spooktacular items in the forest with your friends and family or scout group! Some items may be natural, while other items may be SUPER-natural! Can you find them all as you meander through the forest? Stop by Four Rivers Environmental

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 &

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

Pick up some dirty tricks to earn some treats! Help Hidden Lakes Trout Farm look its best by picking up litter in the preserve. Fishing line and other debris pose serious threats to our furry and feathered friends. Animals may become entangled in fishing line or swallow

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

Join us for a journey through the seasons! We are excited to offer 4 garden walks to showcase the gardens throughout the year. All Garden Walks are free to attend. Participate in all four walks to be entered to win a $75 gift card to use in

Marion Gore, former Board president, will display and provide a brief history about some of the antique quilts at the Museum. There will also be an appraiser at the program, so if you have an antique quilt that you would like to learn more about, please bring

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

Join our recreation coordinator on the trail for some bike rides this fall! Meet at Messenger Marsh in Homer Glen for a 5-mile ride at a comfortable group pace. Register and complete all six Rec Bike Club rides in this series and receive a commemorative shirt. Fee:

Looking for a way to connect with fellow Goose chasers? Join us for this meetup to get to know other Take It Outside challenge participants and maybe even complete some missions together. Stop by the shelter to let us know what you're enjoying about the challenge and

Haunted Objects Live! Chilling, True Tales from the Newkirk Museum of the Paranormal Are you ready to uncover the chilling true stories behind the world's most haunted objects? Join Greg and Dana Newkirk (Travel Channel's Kindred Spirits, Amazon Prime's Hellier) for an interactive presentation that will leave

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

Business’ that are participating will be staying open late to pass out candy!

We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more!

Feeding wildlife, cycling nutrients, reducing pollution and facilitating tree communication. Those are a few of the amazing contributions fungus gives to its environment. Come to Four River to learn more about the incredible fungus in the forest. Walk the trails in search of these living organisms and

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?

Prepare yourselves for a witchy night out in historic downtown Morris. Our annual costume contest will be bigger and better as Morris transforms with a touch of magic for the perfect night out with potions, treats & shopping. Start planning those costumes now! This years costume contest

Join us for an evening of basket making using the yarn wrap technique. This workshop is for all skill levels age 10 and up. There will be several color options to choose from and all supplies are included in the cost.