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SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This Ceremony will be managed by local Native American Gerald Savage (White Winnebago) a member of the Ho Chunk Nation. It will be held right behind the Aitken One-Room Schoolhouse.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/fall-equinox-ceremony/
LOCATION:One Room Schoolhouse\, 101 Canal St.\, Utica\, IL\, 61373\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T160000
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SUMMARY:Lemont Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Fresh foods and fresh vibes await. Stop by weekly to pick up fresh produce\, flowers\, and treats\, or grab food from a local vendor and swing along to live music. The Farmers Market is a fan-favorite for all ages.\nVendors change weekly so follow the market on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lemont-farmers-market-22/
LOCATION:Lemont Village Green\, 322 Main Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T180000
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SUMMARY:Sewing 101
DESCRIPTION:Sewing is a wonderful skill that opens the door to endless creativity and practical application. Whether you dream of designing your own clothes\, crafting unique home decor\, or simply repairing garments\, a beginner sewing class is the perfect way to start your journey. This introductory course will cover essential skills and techniques needed to get you started on your sewing adventure. $40 per person. BYOB friendly for 21 plus.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/sewing-101/
LOCATION:Open Space Art Gallery & Studios\, 223 W. Madison St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T190000
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CREATED:20260917T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T203128Z
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SUMMARY:Coal Mining
DESCRIPTION:Dick Joyce will be presenting the History of Coal Mining in Grundy County. Mr. Joyce is a descendant of immigrant coal miners on both sides of his family. He has authored several published articles on Northern Illinois coal mining and published a book in 2024 titled Spring Valley is a Mining Town. Free admission.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/coal-mining/
LOCATION:Grundy County Historical Society Museum\, 510 W. Illinois Ave.\, Morris\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T103000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:STORYTIME is the best morning on the farm. YAY! Grab the kids and come out to listen to story reading\, enjoy an interactive experience\, and then visit the farm animals at 10:00 am every Wednesday of our season!\nWant more time on the farm after? We have Storytime themed crafts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s of every month. Storytime is FREE and open to all – no sign up required.\nHowever\, if you plan to stay for the craft on the 2nd or 4th weeks\, we do encourage you to sign up and secure your spot so we can ensure there to be sure supplies and plenty of room.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wednesday-storytime-11/
LOCATION:Bronkberry Farms\, 18061 Bronk Rd.\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60586\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T203055Z
CREATED:20260922T202923Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION: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\, trolley lines\, two corn field mazes & more. Admission is $20 to $42.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/pumpkin-fest-5/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T203738Z
CREATED:20260917T203717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T203738Z
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SUMMARY:"The Stick" Traveling Exhibit by Clay Rice
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing program runs from Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, to Sunday\, Dec. 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.This traveling exhibition\, developed by South Carolina silhouette artist Clay Rice and the South Carolina State Museum\, is based on the artists childrens book The Stick\, about a young boy who embarks on an exciting journey after finding a stick. With original hand-cut illustrations from the artist\, The Stick will come to life in this fascinating traveling exhibit. Rice blends the elegant black and white silhouette tradition with a colorful world in the story of the power of imagination. This exhibit is proudly sponsored by The Nature Foundation of Will County.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-stick-traveling-exhibit-by-clay-rice/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T123000
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SUMMARY:Little Dippers: Caramel Apple Craft
DESCRIPTION:A sweet fall craft for early childhood creators! Little Dippers: Caramel Apple Craft is a playful early childhood art class offered as part of our Sprout & Create series on the farm. Designed especially for our littlest creators\, this hands-on class invites children to explore creativity through a fun\, apple-themed craft inspired by classic caramel apples.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/little-dippers-caramel-apple-craft/
LOCATION:Bronkberry Farms\, 18061 Bronk Rd.\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60586\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T230000
DTSTAMP:20260924T205120Z
CREATED:20260922T202457Z
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SUMMARY:Grundy County Corn Festival
DESCRIPTION:The event celebrates the rich agricultural history in Grundy County and offers everything from a farm fair\, craft shows\, carnival\, music and food\, food\, food. The town is decorated beautifully to celebrate the fall harvest and everyone joins in the spirit by dressing in their best jeans and flannels.\nAll Day                                          Cute as a Button Photo Contest Winners (Located at The Grundy Bank Windows) \n\n\nAll Day                                           Scarecrow Stroll/Literary Scarecrow Contest (Located at Chapin Park Morris Women’s Club)\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm           Petting Zoo (Located at Franklin and Main Street – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm                   Pony Rides (Located at Franklin and Main Street)\n\n\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm                    Art/Photo Show (Located at 315 Bedford Rd. – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n4:00 pm – 7:00 pm                    Chili Supper (Located at 1st Presbyterian Church – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n4:00 pm – 8:30 pm                    Train Rides (Located at Grundy County Courthouse/Minooka Bible Church)\n\n\n5:00 pm                                         Kickoff\, Blessing and National Anthem (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n\n5:00 pm                                         Free Popcorn Giveaway (Located at 400 block Liberty Street Century 21 Coleman – Hornsby)\n\n\n5:00 pm – 8:30 pm                     Skinners’ Amusements Carnival (Carnival Admission: Wristbands $30)\n\n5:00 pm – 9:00 pm                    Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale (Located at Liberty & Washington)\n\n\n5:00 pm – 11:00 pm                   Main Stage/Beer Tent Open\n\n\n5:30 pm – 6:00 pm                     Queen Coronation (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n5:30 pm                                         Cool Tricks and Funny Stuff Magic (Located at Sheriff’s Department parking lot)\n\n\n6:00 pm                                        MCHS Band & Choir (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n\n6:00 pm                                        Water Fights (Located at 100 Block W. Washington Street)\n\n\n6:00 pm                                        Card Sales for Musical Bingo (Located at Beer Tent – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n7:00 pm                                        Musical Bingo (Located at Beer Tent – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n7:00 pm                                        Talent Show (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n\n7:30 pm                                        Cool Tricks and Funny Stuff Magic (Located at Sheriff’s Department parking lot)
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/grundy-county-corn-festival-6/
LOCATION:Downtown Morris\, 111 E. Washington St.\, Morris\, IL\, 60450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260924T202545Z
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SUMMARY:Grundy County Corn Festival
DESCRIPTION:The event celebrates the rich agricultural history in Grundy County and offers everything from a farm fair\, craft shows\, carnival\, music and food\, food\, food. The town is decorated beautifully to celebrate the fall harvest and everyone joins in the spirit by dressing in their best jeans and flannels.\n\nAll Day                                    Cute as a Button Photo Contest Winners (Located at The Grundy Bank Windows)\n9:00 am – 11:00 am.          Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show (Located at 300 block Liberty St.)\n\n\n10:00 am                               Dance Schools perform (Located at 300 block Liberty and 100 block West Washington)\n\n\n11:00 am                                Big Wheel Race (Located at 200 block Liberty St.)\n\n\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm             Pork Burgers (Located at First United Methodist Church)\n\n\n11:00 am – 5:00 pm            Petting Zoo (Located at Franklin and Main Street – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n11:00 am – 5:00 pm            Pony Rides (Located at Franklin and Main Street)\n\n\n11:30 am                                 On Broadway Dancers & Jesse White Tumblers (Located at 400 block Liberty Street)\n\n\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm           Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale (Located at Liberty & Washington)\n\n\n12:00 pm – 5:00 pm            Art/Photo Show – Entries can be picked up (Located at 315 Bedford Rd.)\n\n\n1:00 pm – 4:30 pm              Skinners’ Amusements Carnival\n\n\n1:00 pm                                  Grundy County Corn Festival parade\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/grundy-county-corn-festival-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Morris\, 111 E. Washington St.\, Morris\, IL\, 60450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T185031Z
CREATED:20260923T185010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T185031Z
UID:10004388-1790244000-1790272800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION: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\, trolley lines\, two corn field mazes & more. Admission is $20 to $42.\n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/pumpkin-fest-6/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260922T204525Z
CREATED:20260922T204505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T204525Z
UID:10004385-1790247600-1790287200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Grundy County Corn Festival
DESCRIPTION:The event celebrates the rich agricultural history in Grundy County and offers everything from a farm fair\, craft shows\, carnival\, music and food\, food\, food. The town is decorated beautifully to celebrate the fall harvest and everyone joins in the spirit by dressing in their best jeans and flannels.\nAll Day                                                                  Cute as a Button Photo Contest Winners (Located at The Grundy Bank Windows) \nAll Day                                                                  Scarecrow Stroll/Literary Scarecrow Contest (Located at Chapin Park)\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm                                          Petting Zoo (Located at Franklin and Main Street –Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm                                          Pony Rides (Located at Franklin and Main Street)\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm                                           Art/Photo Show (Located at 315 Bedford Rd. – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n4:00 pm – 8:30 pm                                           Train Rides (Located at Grundy County Courthouse/Minooka Bible Church)\n5:00 pm                                                                Spotlight on Grundy County Dancers (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n5:00 pm – 7:00 pm                                           Broken Record (Located at Main Stage)\n5:00 pm – 8:30 pm                                           Skinners’ Amusements Carnival (Located at Carnival – Admission: Wristbands $30)\n5:00 pm – 9:00 pm                                           Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale (Located at Liberty & Washington)\n5:00 pm – 11:00 pm                                         Main Stage/Beer Tent Open\n5:30 pm                                                               Diamond Dogs (Located at Sheriff’s Department parking lot)\n7:30 pm                                                               Frankfort Brass Band (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n7:30 pm                                                               Diamond Dogs (Located at Sheriff’s Department parking lot)\n8:00 pm – 10:00 pm                                        Kashmir (Located at Main Stage)
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/grundy-county-corn-festival-7/
LOCATION:Downtown Morris\, 111 E. Washington St.\, Morris\, IL\, 60450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T190818Z
CREATED:20260923T190736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T190818Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Hoppers
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a long walk through the prairie as grasshoppers bounce out of our way! We will get some miles in while learning all about these wild gymnasts with powerful hind legs and raspy voices. We may even get a close-up look at one! Registration required by Wednesday\, Sept. 23: 815-722-9470. Admission is free.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/trail-hoppers/
LOCATION:Prairie Bluff Preserve\, 2025 Renwick Rd.\, Crest Hill\, 60403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T190417Z
CREATED:20260923T190350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T190417Z
UID:10004392-1790265600-1790280000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:New Lenox Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:In its second year\, Chicago Street Markets continues to collaborate with the Village of New Lenox to expand the New Lenox Farmers Market\, offering more variety from local farmers\, growers\, makers and bakers. Admission is free.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/new-lenox-farmers-market-12/
LOCATION:New Lenox Commons\, 1 Veterans' Parkway P\, New Lenox\, IL\, 60451\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260923T190043Z
CREATED:20260923T190023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T190043Z
UID:10004391-1790276400-1790285400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Rialto Reels: Bruce Willis Die Hard
DESCRIPTION:A New York City cop\, John McClane\, tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party at the Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper in Los Angeles\, California.\nTickets are $5 each and will be available in advance or on the day of the reel at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. Tickets are unavailable online and are now on sale at the box office. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime; a free organ concert will begin when doors open\, and all movies start at 7 PM*. All seating will be general admission—first come\, first served. Bar and concessions (including freshly popped popcorn) will be available for purchase. Rated R. 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/rialto-reels-bruce-willis-die-hard/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago St.\, Joliet\, 60432\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T233000
DTSTAMP:20260924T204827Z
CREATED:20260924T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T204827Z
UID:10004404-1790323200-1790379000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Grundy County Corn Festival
DESCRIPTION:The event celebrates the rich agricultural history in Grundy County and offers everything from a farm fair\, craft shows\, carnival\, music and food\, food\, food. The town is decorated beautifully to celebrate the fall harvest and everyone joins in the spirit by dressing in their best jeans and flannels.\nAll Day                        Cute as a Button Photo Contest Winners (Located at The Grundy Bank Windows) \n\nAll Day                         Scarecrow Stroll/Literary Scarecrow Contest (Located at Chapin Park)\n\n\n10:00 am – 8:30 pm       Train Rides (Located at Grundy County Courthouse/Minooka Bible Church)\n\n\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm        Petting Zoo (Located at Franklin and Main Street – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm        Pony Rides (Located at Franklin and Main Street)\n\n\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm.       Ham & Bean Dinner (Located at First United Methodist Church)\n\n\n12:00 pm – 9:00 pm.      Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale (Located at Liberty & Washington)\n\n\n2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.        Art/Photo Show (Located at 315 Bedford Rd.)\n\n\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm         River Road Trio (Located at Main Stage)\n\n\n4:00 pm – 12:00 am       Main Stage/Beer Tent Open\n\n\n5:00 pm                            Registration for Kids Pedal Pull (Located at Old National Bank)\n\n\n5:30 pm                            Cool Tricks and Funny Stuff Magic (Located at Sheriff’s Department parking lot)\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.       Wreckin Dixie (Located at Main Stage)\n\n\n6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.     Skinners’ Amusements Carnival\n6:00 pm                           Kids Pedal Pull (Located at Old National Bank)\n\n\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.       Doug’s Dancers (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n\n7:30 pm                            Cool Tricks and Funny Stuff Magic (Located at Sheriff’s Department parking lot)\n\n\n9:00 pm – 11:00 pm.      Billy Gray Band (Located at Main Stage)\n\n\n9:30 pm – 11:30 pm        Echo Riot and Exit 122 (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/grundy-county-corn-festival-9/
LOCATION:Downtown Morris\, 111 E. Washington St.\, Morris\, IL\, 60450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T185307Z
CREATED:20260923T185249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T185307Z
UID:10004389-1790330400-1790359200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION: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\, trolley lines\, two corn field mazes & more. Admission is $20 to $42.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/pumpkin-fest-7/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T191730Z
CREATED:20260923T191711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T191730Z
UID:10004395-1790341200-1790370000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Sit N Sew
DESCRIPTION:Sit n Sew Is Back by Popular Demand!!Bring Your machine and Unfinished or Latest Sewing Project to Sew and Mingle!Come and go as the time works for you. Light dinner will be served.Call to Pre-Register 815-458-2191 ~ Don’t Delay\, Fills Quickly!! $30 per person.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/sit-n-sew/
LOCATION:Countryside Village Market\, 1540 N. Division St.\, Braidwood\, IL\, 60408\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T193013Z
CREATED:20260923T192954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T193013Z
UID:10004398-1790355600-1790364600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Witches Hat Candle: Intro to Handbuilding Class
DESCRIPTION:No experience needed for this fun handbuilding class! Students aged 12-adult will use clay slabs to build a witches hat that will serve as festive decoration and function as a candle or incense holder!\nStudents can decorate their witches hat however they’d like with instructor assistance. Choice to have the studio glaze the hat in one of our dipping glazes or return after the bisque firing to paint. $85 per person. Ages 12 to adult (8 to 11 with adult).\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/witches-hat-candle-intro-to-handbuilding-class/
LOCATION:Grateful Clay\, 231 Main St.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T192251Z
CREATED:20260923T192228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T192251Z
UID:10004396-1790355600-1790366400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Dolly Day
DESCRIPTION:For Fall in Love with Streator\, we’re devoting Friday\, Sept. 25 (Yes\, that’s 9 to (two) 5) to Dolly Parton\, and hosting our own Dolly Look Alike contest 5 to 7 p.m. Check into the Chamber office at 320 E. Main St. to get your photo and win the grand prize. We’ll also be taking a group photo at Gaetano’s Vault shortly after 8 p.m.\, where they’ll be serving the Nine to Lime and Jolene cocktails.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/dolly-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Streator\, Downtown Streator\, Streator\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T191259Z
CREATED:20260923T191239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T191259Z
UID:10004394-1790359200-1790366400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Kinusaiga Patchwork Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beautiful art of Kinusaiga\, a traditional Japanese fabric art technique that creates stunning patchwork designs without sewing!\nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn how to create your own Kinusaiga artwork by layering colorful fabric pieces into a design using a simple\, no-sew technique. Choose from provided designs or let your creativity take the lead as you mix patterns\, textures\, and colors to create something uniquely yours. $55 per person. All materials provided. BYOB friendly 21 plus.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/kinusaiga-patchwork-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Open Space Art Gallery & Studios\, 223 W. Madison St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182602Z
CREATED:20260924T182529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182602Z
UID:10004400-1790361000-1790373600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Flashlight Tours
DESCRIPTION: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.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/flashlight-tours-4/
LOCATION:Old Joliet Prison\, 1125 Collins St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182101Z
CREATED:20260924T182041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182101Z
UID:10004399-1790362800-1790368200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:MTV Music Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of MTV music trivia!!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/mtv-music-trivia/
LOCATION:Sable Creek Winery\, 14912 S. Eastern Ave.\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60544\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T233000
DTSTAMP:20260924T204954Z
CREATED:20260924T194545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T204954Z
UID:10004403-1790409600-1790465400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Grundy County Corn Festival
DESCRIPTION:The event celebrates the rich agricultural history in Grundy County and offers everything from a farm fair\, craft shows\, carnival\, music and food\, food\, food. The town is decorated beautifully to celebrate the fall harvest and everyone joins in the spirit by dressing in their best jeans and flannels.\nAll Day                          Cute as a Button Photo Contest Winners (Located at The Grundy Bank Windows)\n\nAll Day                                  Scarecrow Stroll/Literary Scarecrow Contest (Located at Chapin Park)\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 am                               Check-in Pickleball Tournament (Located at Morris Hospital YMCA – 2200 W. Dupont Avenue – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n\n8:00 am – 4:00 pm            Craft Show and Flea Market (Located at Grundy County Fairgrounds)\n\n\n\n9:00 am                                Pickleball Tournament (Located at Morris Hospital YMCA – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n\n9:00 am                                Crackerbox Derby (Located at Goold Park – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n\n9:00 am                               Morris Hospital 5k Run – Start/Finish Located at Morris Grade School\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 5:00 pm            Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show (Located at 300 block Liberty St.)\n\n\n\n9:30 am                               Registration for Kiddie Water Fights (Located at 500 block Liberty Street)\n\n\n\n10:00 am                             Kiddie Water Fights (Located at 500 block Liberty Street)\n\n\n\n10:00 am – 2:00 pm          Art/Photo Show (located at 315 Bedford Rd. – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n\n10:00 am – 8:30 pm          Train Rides (Located at Grundy County Courthouse/Minooka Bible Church)\n\n\n\n10:30 am                             Grundy County 4-H Cut Meat Auction (Located at American Legion)\n\n\n\n10:30 am                             Registration for Cornhole Bags Tournament ($20 Cash Only) (Located at 400 block Liberty Street – Admission: $20 Cash Only)\n\n\n\n11:00 am                             Cornhole Bags Tournament (Located at 400 block Liberty Street)\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm         Petting Zoo (Located at Franklin and Main Street – Admission: Corn Festival Button)\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 7:00 pm         Pony Rides (Located at Franklin and Main Street)\n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 9:00 pm.       Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale (Located at Liberty & Washington)\n\n\n\n1:00 pm                              Pie Eating Contest (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 10:00 pm         Skinners’ Amusements Carnival (Located at Carnival – Admission: Wristbands $30 from 1 pm – 4:30 pm ONLY)\n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm           Grundy County Historical Society Corn Husk Doll making class followed by make/take your Plant Fossil class and learn of the Illinois state fossil\n\n\n\n3:00 pm                             Diamond Dogs (Located at Sheriff’s Department parking lot)\n\n\n\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm          Southern Jack Band (Located at Main Stage)\n\n\n\n4:00 pm – 12:00 am.       Main Stage/Beer Tent Open\n\n\n\n5:00 pm – 7:00 pm          LFM Tae Kwon Do – Demo (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n\n\n5:00 pm                             Diamond Dogs (Located at Sheriff’s Department parking lot)\n\n\n\n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.         My 80’s Band (Located at Main Stage)\n\n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm           1989 (Located at Jackson St. Stage)\n\n\n\n8:30 pm                             Fireworks (Located at Stratton Park)\n\n\n\n9:30 pm – 11:30 pm         CRUEligans (Located at Main Stage)\n\n\n\n10:00 pm – 11:30 pm.     Mariachi Perla de Mexico (Located at Jackson St. Stage)
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/grundy-county-corn-festival-8/
LOCATION:Downtown Morris\, 111 E. Washington St.\, Morris\, IL\, 60450\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260923T192518Z
CREATED:20260923T192457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T192518Z
UID:10004397-1790416800-1790434800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Dolly Day
DESCRIPTION:For Fall in Love with Streator\, we’re devoting Friday\, Sept. 25 (Yes\, that’s 9 to (two) 5) to Dolly Parton\, and hosting our own Dolly Look Alike contest 5 to 7 p.m. Check into the Chamber office at 320 E. Main St. to get your photo and win the grand prize. We’ll also be taking a group photo at Gaetano’s Vault shortly after 8 p.m.\, where they’ll be serving the Nine to Lime and Jolene cocktails.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/dolly-day-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Streator\, Downtown Streator\, Streator\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T203955Z
CREATED:20260924T203933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T203955Z
UID:10004406-1790416800-1790434800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Crossroads of America
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a Journey Through Time!In honor of the nation’s Semiquincentennial\, we are pivoting for 2026 to bring you a special one-day event: Crossroads of America! Join us at Commissioners Park in Justice\, IL\, for an immersive\, family-friendly walk through history. Experience centuries of American storytellers\, innovators\, and leaders brought to life by world-class historical re-enactors!\n• Meet Historical Figures: Step face-to-face with legendary icons including George Washington\, Abraham Lincoln\, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable\, Henry Ford\, Frank Lloyd Wright\, Rosie the Riveter\, and more!\n• Interactive Kid’s Activities: Keep the young historians engaged with our popular Trading Post\, colonial crafts (tricorn hats\, flags\, bead necklaces)\, and old-fashioned games & chores.\n• Live Music & Entertainment: Enjoy live performances\, including traditional fife and drum music from Theatiki Fife & Drum and acoustic tunes from Trillium!\n• Local History & Exhibits: Explore displays from local historical societies\, check out vintage municipal vehicles\, and learn about our region’s rich heritage.\n• Delicious Food & Treats: Feast on food truck favorites—tacos\, burgers\, pulled pork\, kettle corn\, ice cream\, and concessions!\nAdmission: FREE (Donations appreciated).\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/crossroads-of-america/
LOCATION:Justice Park District\, 7747 Oak Grove\, Justice\, IL\, 60458\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T185509Z
CREATED:20260923T185447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T185509Z
UID:10004390-1790416800-1790445600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION: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\, trolley lines\, two corn field mazes & more. Admission is $20 to $42.\n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/pumpkin-fest-8/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260925T182837Z
CREATED:20260925T182816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T182837Z
UID:10004407-1790427600-1790434800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Museum Event for Corn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two hands-on\, family-friendly activities the Saturday afternoon of Corn Festival. 1) Make your own Corn Husk Doll.  2) Make your own Tully Monster. All ages welcome! Free admission.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/museum-event-for-corn-festival/
LOCATION:Grindy County History  Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260924T183511Z
CREATED:20260924T183429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T183511Z
UID:10004402-1790442000-1790449200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Adornment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Enter the Fall season in style! Participants can choose to make a small floral hairpiece or brooch in fun\, autumnal colors. Each person will learn three flower making techniques using feathers\, fabric\, and other traditional millinery supplies. This workshop will be led by professional hatmaker\, Sarah\, from City Mouse Adornments. No experience is required. Sewing supplies will be provided\, but participants are welcome to bring their preferred tools as well. $55 per person.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/autumn-adornment-workshop/
LOCATION:Hegeler Carus Mansion\, 1307 7th St.\, LaSalle\, 61301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hegeler Carus Mansion":MAILTO:(815) 224-6543
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182847Z
CREATED:20260924T182825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182847Z
UID:10004401-1790447400-1790460000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Flashlight Tours
DESCRIPTION: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.\n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/flashlight-tours-5/
LOCATION:Old Joliet Prison\, 1125 Collins St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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