• Grundy County Corn Festival

    Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL, United States

    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

  • 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,

  • Grundy County Corn Festival

    Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL, United States

    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

  • Trail Hoppers

    Prairie Bluff Preserve 2025 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill, United States

    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

  • New Lenox Farmers Market

    New Lenox Commons 1 Veterans' Parkway P, New Lenox, IL, United States

    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.  

  • Rialto Reels: Bruce Willis Die Hard

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

    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. Tickets are $5 each and will be available in advance or on the

  • Grundy County Corn Festival

    Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL, United States

    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

  • 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,

  • Sit N Sew

    Countryside Village Market 1540 N. Division St., Braidwood, IL, United States

    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.  

  • Witches Hat Candle: Intro to Handbuilding Class

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

    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! Students can decorate their witches hat however they'd like with instructor assistance. Choice

  • Dolly Day

    Downtown Streator Downtown Streator, Streator, IL, United States

    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

  • Kinusaiga Patchwork Art Workshop

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

    Discover the beautiful art of Kinusaiga, a traditional Japanese fabric art technique that creates stunning patchwork designs without sewing! In 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

  • 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.  

  • MTV Music Trivia

    Sable Creek Winery 14912 S. Eastern Ave., Plainfield, IL, United States

    Join us for a fun night of MTV music trivia!!  

  • Grundy County Corn Festival

    Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL, United States

    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

  • Dolly Day

    Downtown Streator Downtown Streator, Streator, IL, United States

    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

  • Crossroads of America

    Justice Park District 7747 Oak Grove, Justice, IL, United States

    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

  • 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,

  • Museum Event for Corn Festival

    Grindy County History Museum

    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.  

  • Autumn Adornment Workshop

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

    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

  • 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.    

  • Grundy County Corn Festival

    Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL, United States

    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

  • 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,

  • Fall Garden Wine Tasting

    Wine & Cheese Co. 24104 Lockport St., Plainfield, IL, United States

    $55/person, includes a personal charcuterie box and a full size Riedel glass. You will walk around, tasting 60 wines with purchasing discounts and raffles. With respect to everyone purchasing a ticket, time slots are enforced due to the nature of the event.

  • Slow Stitch Sunday

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

    Join us on the last Sunday of every month for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and connection at Slow Stitch Sunday. Bring your favorite hand-stitching project, visible mending, embroidery, quilting, fabric collage, slow stitching, or any portable fiber art, and settle in for a cozy, creative session