• Harvest Days in Dwight

    Dwight Harvest Days Location E. Main St., Dwight, IL, United States

    Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. ​Join us for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in downtown

  • Hidden Treasures Sale

    Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

    The Museum is hosting a three-day sale of duplicate Corn Festival buttons, yearbooks, plat maps and many other items that don't align with our mission.Visit and see some unique treasures.  

  • Artisan Market

    Hornbaker Gardens 22937 County Rd. 1140 N, Princeton, IL, United States

    Join us in our beautiful country setting for a day filled with 30+ fine artists, craft beer, delicious home baked treats, live music, wine tasting, local produce, local lunch fare, ice cream and more. Admission is free. We are planning for a fun community art experience where

  • Pumpkin Fest

    Siegel's Cottonwood Farm 17250 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United States

    The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,

  • Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm Grand Opening

    Heap's Pumpkin Farm 4853 US 52, Minooka, IL, United States

    Catch a hayride out to our 25-acre pumpkin patch full of 90 different varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash! Pick from traditional jack o' lanterns, to white pumpkins of all sizes, bumpy pumpkins, green, red and multi-colored pumpkins, to name a few. Admission is $9 to $14.

  • Illinois Vintage Wine Festival

    Carey Memorial Park 315 W. Church St., Utica, IL, United States

    You'll enjoy some amazing music on stage, while literally wine-ing through the event. Shop with local businesses and Canal Market vendors, enjoy food at local restaurants and event food trucks... there's so much to do you'll want to make a weekend out of it. Admission is $5

  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

    Engle Lane Theatre 1012 Columbus Rd., Streator, IL, United States

    In a town known for its quiet surprises, Engle Lane Theatre proves that big talent shines brightly in Streator.    

  • Pollyanna Oktoberfest

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

    Our Lemont Oktoberfest celebration is back at The Forge Adventure Park and better than ever! Featuring more bus transportation, more food, a full day of live music, and plenty of award-winning Pollyanna beer (and cocktails!), we're proud to be the only brewery celebrating Oktoberfest at The Forge's

  • Modeling with Clay: Intro to Pottery Class

    Grateful Clay 231 Main St., Ottawa, IL, United States

    No experience needed for this fun twist on our intro to pottery wheel class! Students aged 12-adult (8-11 with adult) will mix two different clay bodies together to create stunning marbled clay pots! What's Included: 3 hours of instruction, 2.5 lbs of hazelnut clay, and 2.5 lbs of

  • Drawdown to Support Grundy County History Museum

    Morris Eagles Hall 120 Liberty St., Morris, IL, United States

    The Morris Lion's Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles will be hosting a drawdown to benefit the Grundy County History Museum. The drawdown ticket is $100 and includes dinner for two and a chance to win up to $1500.There will also be raffles, auctions and 50/50.   

  • Rockin’ at the River: Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band

    Humiston Riverside Bandshell 612 W. Water St., Pontiac, United States

    The City of Pontiac's Summer Sendoff 2026 will feature Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band. Rockin' at the River Concerts are family-friendly, free, and open to the public. Food vendors will have items for sale, or you can bring your own picnic! Bring your own lawn

  • 2026 Gala: Biergarten & Steampunk Fashion Show

    Hegeler Carus Mansion 1307 7th St., LaSalle, United States

    Gear up for an evening of German-inspired food & fashion! Step into The Grove at the Mansion for a night where Victorian elegance meets steampunk artistry. Enjoy exquisite food and drink, live music, and fashion inspired by the Mansion's 19th-century heritage. Proceeds support the legacy of this

  • Flashlight Tours

    Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

    Walk the site after dark at your own pace. Informational signs and lights are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. Admission $12 to $32.    

  • Monthly Craft & Vendor Show

    Bronkberry Farms 18061 Bronk Rd., Plainfield, IL, United States

    Bronkberry Farms hosts vendors from the Chicagoland area and beyond who showcase, share, and sell their unique products to the community. See what our talented crafters and vendors have to offer this season and mark your calendars to come out and enjoy a day at the farm,

  • Summer Sendoff – Pontiacs in Pontiac

    Downtown Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, United States

    Finish off the summer in Pontiac! The 15th Annual All Pontiac Car Show on Sunday, September 20, 2026, is the culmination of a full weekend of fun in Pontiac, Illinois. The celebration kicks off Saturday, September 19th, evening with the Summer Send Off Concert and Cruise-In at

  • Harvest Days in Dwight

    Dwight Harvest Days Location E. Main St., Dwight, IL, United States

    Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. ​Join us for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in downtown

  • Pumpkin Fest

    Siegel's Cottonwood Farm 17250 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United States

    The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,

  • Illinois Vintage Wine Festival

    Carey Memorial Park 315 W. Church St., Utica, IL, United States

    You'll enjoy some amazing music on stage, while literally wine-ing through the event. Shop with local businesses and Canal Market vendors, enjoy food at local restaurants and event food trucks... there's so much to do you'll want to make a weekend out of it. Admission is $5

  • Nordic Card Making Workshop

    Norway Community Building 3676 E. 2603rd Rd., Sheridan, IL, United States

    Beginner friendly Nordic Card making workshop where participants will learn the basics of Nordic stamping. Cost is $5 for Sons of Norway members and $10 for non-members.  

  • Sunday Lecture – Planes & Trains

    Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, United States

    September's lecture is titled Planes and Trains. Dan Schott will present the history of flight and the local history, including Charles Lindberghs mail plane crash, along with Amelia Earhart's connection to LaSalle County, plus Wild Bill Crawford's death defying exploits. Then you will find out about train

  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

    Engle Lane Theatre 1012 Columbus Rd., Streator, IL, United States

    In a town known for its quiet surprises, Engle Lane Theatre proves that big talent shines brightly in Streator.    

  • Pumpkin Fest

    Siegel's Cottonwood Farm 17250 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United States

    The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,

  • Flashlight Tours

    Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

    Walk the site after dark at your own pace. Informational signs and lights are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. Admission is $12 to $32.  

  • Pumpkin Fest

    Siegel's Cottonwood Farm 17250 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United States

    The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,