Over the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke has amassed the following of a loyal fanbase, leading their last six full-length albums to achieve great chart success, including 2021’s You Hear Georgia, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart and 2024’s Be Right Here, which reached the
Join us for the Lemont Downtown Farmers Market at the Village Green, presented by Aster Gardens! These markets will continue on Tuesday evenings through the September 30th from 4-7pm. Vendors feature vegetables and fruit, flowers, mushrooms, local honey, micro greens, crepes and more! Stay tuned as we
Bugs are not just for animals to eat! This ongoing program will be offered from Wednesday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. This is no trick, but it sure is a treat! Worldwide, 80% of countries include
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
Classic Seger is bringing the legendary sounds of Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band to The Rialto Square Theatre as part of the band’s Travelin’ Man 2025 World Tour. Thrilling audiences across the globe, Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement, and raw power of a vintage
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 smores. This program
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 smores. This program
A Celebration of Their Greatest Songs and a Reunion with Old Friends Fans of the internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, are in for a special treat as the group announces their brand-new show, An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder. This unique production will bring audiences
The Joliet City Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to host the 4th annual Stone & Steel Spooky 5K Saturday, October 4th, 2025 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 to
Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even your
Join our recreation coordinator on the trail for some fun, leisurely bike rides this fall! Meet at Hammel Woods — Crumby Recreation Area in Shorewood for a 9.5-mile ride at a comfortable group pace. Register and complete all four Rec Bike Club rides in this series and
Come out to learn, enjoy, and explore this hidden gem of a park along the Chicago River! After a summer of monthly cleanups, paddles, and other programming opportunities, at this end-of-season celebration we will highlight the positive impacts of community volunteers, engage in fun activities with local
Join us in Downtown Ottawa for the Annual Scarecrow Festival. 38 years and running! Kids activities, food, music, fundraising, and, of course, the Scarecrow Competition. New fundraising activities this year: Pet Costume Contest--Famous Duos (you and your pet), Pie Eating Contest--all age groups, plus adult relay round!
Celebrate this special month by making unique skulls, flowers and banners in preparation for Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). All materials provided.
Mad Lab on October 4th! FREE EVENT! Come one, come all to Mansion Explorers: Mad Lab on October 4th! This FREE event will include science experiments and demonstrations, face painting, trick-or-treat stations, old time games, and so much more! Come in your best Halloween costume and take
Hike under ancient oaks to learn about their natural history and why they are keystone species. Ages 18 & up.
Oktoberfest on October 4 2025 From 2pm to 9pm. Bands play from 2-4 and 6-9. Food and Oktoberfest beers. Family friendly
Dance into the Roaring Twenties with this dazzling Broadway-style ballet. Immerse yourself in the jazzy world of flappers and champagne with this new and entirely original production from World Ballet Company. Experience the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage,
The Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM) will be showing a 45th anniversary screening of The Blues Brothers in the yard of the Old Joliet Prison Saturday October 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Tours of the Old Joliet Prison will begin that day at 4:00 p.m. It was
General W. H.L Wallace was killed while leading his Division during the Civil War battle of Shiloh in 1862. He and his family are buried in this private, land-locked cemetery on the north bluff in Ottawa. Registration for tours will begin at 8:30am at the Ottawa Historical
Learn about the world’s first nuclear reactor. Presentation at Sagawau, followed by a moderate hike at Red Gate. Ages 18 & up.
Enjoy a lovely morning by taking time for yourself and discovering the wonders of the natural world. This program includes a 30- to 35-minute all-levels seated yoga session and a 25- to 30-minute natural world exploration. Depending on the weather, yoga may take place outside under a
General W. H.L Wallace was killed while leading his Division during the Civil War battle of Shiloh in 1862. He and his family are buried in this private, land-locked cemetery on the north bluff in Ottawa. Tours will begin at the LaSalle County Historical Society. The trolley
General W. H.L Wallace was killed while leading his Division during the Civil War battle of Shiloh in 1862. He and his family are buried in this private, land-locked cemetery on the north bluff in Ottawa. Tours will begin at the LaSalle County Historical Society. The trolley
As the Hunter’s Moon shines above, we’ll hike and discuss white-tailed deer in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place.