• Stone & Steel Spooky 5K

    Joliet City Center 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United States

    The Joliet City Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to host the 3rd annual Stone & Steel Spooky 5K on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at 8 a.m. This chip-timed race starts in Downtown Joliet and runs through the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site. Walkers and runners are welcome

  • Junior Archeologists

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

    Celebrate International Archaeology Day with a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of an archaeologist. What do they do? Where do they go? What do they find? Participants will have the chance to be archaeologists themselves as we piece together clues about history and humankind.

  • Sensory Sunday

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

    Experience the exhibits and trails of Four Rivers on your own terms. This independent program is for guests with sensory-processing needs, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and those who would benefit from a small-group experience. Buddy bags with sensory gadgets and a limited supply of noise-canceling headphones

  • Meet a Beekeeper

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

    Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art of beekeeping. Ask questions, chat and troubleshoot. Rusnak has more than 18 years of beekeeping experience. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of bees. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required.

  • Waterfowl Cruise

    Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

    Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to the Eagle 1 to enjoy an hour long boat ride where you will get to spy the Waterfowl of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations

  • Autumn on the River

    Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

    Tour begins with lunch at 11am in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, The Eagle I where you will see the beautiful

  • Nature Play Day After Hours: Mushrooms and More

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

    Join us for this monthly nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds. The flowers may be fading, but something else is popping up on the forest floor – mushrooms! Let's look for fungi in all different shapes and sizes while finding out the important jobs they do. Fee:

  • Needle Felting Workshop

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

    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 making needle

  • Nature Play Day: Mushrooms & More

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

    Join us for this monthly nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy together! The flowers may be fading, but something else is popping up on the forest floor – mushrooms! Let's look for fungi in all different shapes and sizes while finding out

  • Autumn on the River

    Autumn on the River
    Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

    Tour begins with lunch at 11am in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, The Eagle I where you will see the beautiful

  • Graveyard Garden Workshop

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

    Like a fairy garden but spookier! Get ready to blend whimsy with a touch of Halloween magic in our Graveyard Garden Workshop! This enchanting class is perfect for those who adore the charm of fairy gardens and the thrill of Halloween. Join us as we guide you

  • Think & Drink – “Okterberfest: A History (with Beer)!”

    Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United States

    Tickets are almost sold out for this fun history presentation that pairs the story of Oktoberfest with samples of delicious, seasonal beers. Host Michael Pezan explores the history behind the German festival and the many refreshing and robust beers this annual event provides. Michael is a professionally certified

  • Indige-Facts

    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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live

  • Autumn on the River

    Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

    Tour begins with lunch at 11am in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, The Eagle I where you will see the beautiful

  • Historic Trolley Tour

    Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

    Relax and enjoy one of our various trolley tours! Trolley transportation is included with every tour. It’s the perfect way to learn about the rich history of the Starved Rock area. Reservations are required. Book online or call our Activities Office at (815) 220-7386. *Online bookings subject

  • Witches Night Out

    City of Princeton Princeton, United States

    Spooky season is upon us with the popular Witches Night Out shopping event.

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Hickory Creek Preserve

    Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • A Murder is Announced

    Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

    Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather for … “A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED” A Miss Marble Mystery by Agatha Christie Directed by Elana Carmine OCTOBER 11, 12 & 13, 2024 Friday & Saturday – 7:00 pm Sunday – 2:00 pm Indoor theatre performance.

  • Hayride of Horror & The 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

  • Cold Case Live

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

    This fall, true-crime fanatics and web sleuths will have their chance to be in the detective’s shoes with COLD CASE LIVE (www.coldcaselive.com), a brand-new live show that will take audiences on a fascinating journey to unlock the mysteries of – and potentially help solve – America’s most

  • Shadows of the Blue & Gray

    City County Park IL 126, Princeton, IL, United States

    Visit beautiful City-County park in Princeton, IL as Shadows of the Blue and Gray presents our 28th year of family friendly Civil War Living History. This event is open to the public for a nominal fee of $5 per person with those 3 years old and under,

  • Monster Mash Balloon Bash

    Bureau County Fairgrounds 811 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL, United States

    Join us on Saturday, October 12th as Princeton Tourism, Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Bureau County Fair reimagine Scarecrow Festival. We are ecstatic to announce that the hot air balloons are making a grand return to be part of Princeton’s first-ever…. • MONSTER MASH BALLOON

  • Fall Migratory Bird Hike

    Messenger Woods Nature Preserve 13800 W. Bruce Rd., Homer Glen, IL, United States

    Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day in the fall! Join other birders, beginners and experts alike, for a hike into the woods to see some of Will County's favorite migratory birds. Birds migrating in the fall may not sing so loudly or be so brightly colored, but that