Events

Have you ever wondered what's going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and the

Join us for a day of fun, fright, and festivities at La Salle’s Hometown Halloween! This beloved community event promises to delight all ages with a lineup of exciting activities throughout the day. Event Schedule:  10:30 AM: Kick off the celebration with a spirited performance by the

Dress up in your Halloween costumes and join us in the fun as our participating downtown Lemont businesses hand out treats! For more Halloween fun, visit with your favorite Lemontster Archie and his spooky friends, location yet TBD! More detailed event information to come! FREE Event.

Join us for the annual Halloween in the Park event! Costumes encouraged. Didoughs pretzels available for purchase. Hocus Pocus Hags performing at 2:30.  

Music Suite 408 is once again hosting "Nightmare on Fifth Street" our annual Halloween artsy party for the community. Music by Music Suite 408 students (Flute Class & Apprentice Flute Ensemble at 2pm ~ more performances coming!); Make & Take Art while supplies last; Costumes, Treats. Check

Step back in time to a shadowy night of intrigue, secrets, and suspense at A Victorian Haunting: Murder at the Mansion. Someone has met an untimely end inside the grand Reddick Mansion and it's up to you to uncover the truth.Follow a trail of clues hidden throughout

The Coffee Barn is hosting a Halloween party featuring games, dancing, face painting, pizza, and a costume contest. Tickets are $15 per child, and admission is free for parents. Tickets are available for purchase at the Coffee Barn location.  Tickets: Available for purchase in-person at The Coffee

Get your Halloween costumes ready for Trick-or-Treating at the Round Barn Farm! All ages are welcome for this free community event.    

This stunning concert is the only authentic reimagining of the legendary Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman songbook performed brilliantly by world-class alumni of Meat Loaf’s official band- the same musicians who brought his musical visions to life both in the studio and on stages around the world.

Presenter: Terry Lynch has been a professional actor performing on stage, television, film and radio in the Chicagoland area for more than 40 years. He has also appeared regularly on the WGN Morning Show. He and his wife Laura, a certified educator, began Histories for Kids/HFK Presents

An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body. Tickets are $5 each and will be available in advance or on the

Is Pullman haunted or simply tragic? Decide for yourself on an evening walk through the historically rich Pullman neighborhood. Tickets are $20.00 per person.  

Get ready to unleash your inner superstar! Start your weekend on a high note with delicious food, a self-serve beer wall, craft cocktails, and awesome giveaways! Don’t miss out on the fun – bring your friends and let’s make some unforgettable memories!  

Enjoy free trick-or-treating in a fun and safe environment! Follow our Trick-or-Treat Trail throughout the park for candy and Halloween fun! (Candy available while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) Admission: "Trick-or-Treat" Trail FREE; "Pay-As-You-Play" for park games and attractions.  

Join us for an immersive falconry experience that you will remember for a lifetime! As part of this class, you'll learn about the ancient sport of falconry and the biology and history of the many different types of raptors used in the hunt (including hawks, buzzards, falcons

This ongoing program will be offered from Wednesday, Nov. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Owls large and small have flown in and are making Hidden Oaks their home throughout November! Whoooo is up for the challenge to

Join us for a day of thrills and chills as we celebrate the strange and unknown! If Halloween is more than just a day to you, but a way of life, then you won't want to miss this event! On Saturday November 1st, from 12-7pm, head over

Take a deep breath of crisp, fall air. Move between colorful trees in the forest, frosted grasses in the prairie and glittering water in the river. This naturalist-led hike will let you experience the beauty of nature on this fall morning. Registration required by Saturday, Nov. 1:

Veterans Day will be celebrated in prime fashion in Utica. The 18th Annual Parade/Air Show will take to the Utica roadways and airways on Sunday, Nov. 2 p.m. as opening announcements will begin at noon and the parade and air show will start at 1 p.m. Not

Fiber Artist- Jacqueline JoAnn will be showing you how fun and interesting needle felting is. Needle felting is the process of taking raw fibers with a special barbed needle to sculpt into any desired form. Flat or 3 dimensional. In this class we will be able to

Explore the Art of Creating with Wool!Dive into the captivating world of wet felting with our hands-on workshop designed for beginners. In this class, you'll discover the ancient craft of transforming raw wool fibers into beautiful felted creations using water, soap, and agitation. Led by experienced instructor

Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Tuesday, Nov. 4: 815-722-9301.