Events

Learn to think on your feet with theater games and exercises inspired by Halloween, Winnifred, Thackery Binks and more! This workshop is for students in 2nd-5th grades (ages 7-11). $15 per student.   

This training is a professional learning opportunity presented by the Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy and hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. This daylong professional development training is designed to support teachers and non-formal educators across all academic disciplines and settings

Hop on your broomsticks and fly over to Clow International Airport for our annual Haunted Hangar! This family-friendly Halloween event is designed especially with younger visitors in mind—perfect for children of all ages who enjoy Halloween fun without too much fright. Come explore the Haunted Hangar and

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,

Do You Dig Dinos? We Do!! Featuring 5 Beautiful Adult Wolves, Tiger, Bear, Lynx, Porcupine, Opossums, Armadillo and More! Admission is $9.  

CANCELLED! Walking tour starting at the historic Rock Island Train Depot and visiting the EJ&E Caboose, Beatty Lumber, Interurban Station, Carson House and many more businesses along North Liberty Street. $30 per person.  

Fall Sweetest Vendor Event with something for everyone. Come support small businesses! Admission is free.  

We are bringing some spooky fun to historic Downtown Lockport, and you never know what ghostly presence you will find! Music, shopping, food trucks and more to celebrate spooky season, this is a family friendly event and costumes are encouraged!  

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.  

Every third Sunday from the months of May through October, 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

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,

Lecture topic is Automobiles and Motorcycles. Mollie Perrot will give the history of automobiles, including the Ghent Motor Co. which made cars in Ottawa. She will also talk about other auto dealerships in town.Then Chris Saar will present the history of motorcycles, including the Harley-Davidson dealership that

Join us for our Annual Fall Open House & Outdoor Market. Store Special Savings both Saturday and Sunday. Outdoor Market is Saturday ONLY! 65+ Handmade Artisans/Creators, Mobile Boutiques, Gourmet Foods, Fall Treats & Drinks, Wine Sampling, Food Trucks, Live Music and More! Admission is free.    

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,

Utica American Legion Pierce Davis Post #731 Invites You to Join the 19th Annual Utica Veterans Parade/Air Show. Opening Announcements – 12:00pm Parade & Air Show – 1:00pm. Complimentary brunch for all Veterans at the Downtown Community Hall from 8 am until noon.  

The BIG BOW is all the rage right now. You've seen it on Tik ToK, FB and IG, and now we're bringing the class to you!!! Great for the front Door, Top of Your Christmas Tree, or on your fireplace mantle. The bow will be 2 sided

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,

The History of the I&M Canal is a new 18-panel exhibit now on display in the historic Vintage Room at the I&M Canal Visitor Center.  It features original illustrations by Tom Willcockson, acclaimed artist and author of Passage to Chicago: A Journey on the Illinois & Michigan

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! Want more time on the farm after? We have

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,

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,

Digging up the history of the dead! In this fully immersive experience, the macabre aspects of death in the Victorian era will come back to life! As you move through the Main Floor, costumed guides will entangle you in a web of customs and superstitions unique to

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.  

Listen to thrilling horror tales around the bonfire with La Grange Park Library and Gail’s soothing sound therapy. Ages 13 & up. Registration required (708) 839-6897. Admission is free.  

Join us for some Wine & Bingo. Have fun playing Bingo while, Sable Creek Winery serves up delicious wines and slushies by the glass. Cheese Plates, Charcuterie Trays, Wraps, Flatbreads available.