• Frank Sinatra Tribute

    Jacob Henry Mansion 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, United States

    Immerse yourself in a world of style, class and sophistication with Gary Thomas, a seasoned and naturally gifted vocalist. Gary is the dynamic frontman of The Tom-Toms, a swing band that pays tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. Comprising piano, bass, guitar, and drums, the Tom Toms

  • Fall Herbal Tea Class

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

    Wind down into fall and welcome the season with your very own handmade herbal tea! What better way to embrace the crisp weather and new season than with your very own tea? This will be an intimate, hands-on fall morning of creativity, connection, and a little plant

  • 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,

  • Sunset Market

    Heritage Harbor 111 Harbor View Drive, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Sunset Market brings together a curated mix of local vendors, live music, and food in a laid-back, walkable setting. Browse handmade goods, fresh finds, and unique local products while enjoying dinner, drinks, and the energy of a summer evening at the Harbor. Stop by after work, meet friends,

  • 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.  

  • Protecting the Movies: A Life Props, Costumes & Collecting

    Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United States

    What happens to the objects left behind when a movie or television production ends? For decades, costumes, props, artwork, and other production materials were often discarded, reused, forgotten, or simply sent home with members of the crew. Today, many of those same objects are fiercely sought after

  • Music Bingo

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

    Join us for Food and Wine as we sing along to some great hits and play Bingo (similar style to our famous Jingle Bell Bingo!)  

  • 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,

  • American Discovery Trail 250 Relay

    Lock 16 Visitor Center 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL, United States

    As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the American Discovery Trail Society is organizing an extraordinary coast-to-coast relay carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence from California to Delaware. Beginning July 4 and concluding on Thanksgiving, baton carriers will travel by foot and bicycle across

  • Trick or Treat in the Woods: Four Rivers

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    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

  • 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.  

  • Trick or Treating in the Woods: Four Rivers

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    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

  • Beetlejuice Trivia

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

    Join us for some wine while we test your knowledge of Both the new and original BeatleJuice movies. Sable Creek Winery serves up delicious wines and slushies by the glass and food items such as paninis, flatbreads, Cheese Plates, Charcuterie Trays, Smores Charcuterie rays, and Pretzel Bites

  • Paint a Pumpkin at Fall Fest

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

    During Fall Fest on the Farm, everyone is invited to slow down, grab a brush, and get creative at our Pumpkin Painting Area. This open creation experience is available throughout both days of Fall Fest and is designed for kids, teens, adults, and anyone who loves a

  • Shadows of the Blue & Gray

    City County Park IL 126, Princeton, IL, United States

    Visit beautiful City–County Park in Princeton, IL, as Shadows of the Blue and Gray proudly presents our 30th year of family-friendly Civil War Living History.  Stroll through the camps and talk with our knowledgeable reenactors about daily camp life during the Civil War. All reenactors are eager

  • Fall Fest

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

    From wandering vendor booths to painting pumpkins and hopping on hayrack rides, Fall Fest is the perfect way to soak up everything we love about autumn. Oh, and don't forget our farm grown, hand dipped caramel apples, apple cider and pumpkin donuts, and so much more! Free

  • 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,

  • Dance & Foam Party

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

    Munchkin Mike's Dance and Foam Party only at Siegel's Cottonwood Pumpkin Farm Columbus Day Weekend! Bust a move at Munchkin Mike's Dance and dive into the foam-tastic fun! Get ready to PARRRTTTYYYY! Grab your tickets today! 

  • 53rd Annual Historic Pullman House Tour

    Pullman National Historic Park 610 E. 111th St., Chicago, United States

    Thought by some to be “the perfect town,” Pullman has a complicated legacy of urban planning, corporate social engineering and architectural excellence. Step inside beautifully preserved homes in Chicago’s only National Park! This beloved, long-running event invites you to tour some of the historic residences that make

  • 56th Annual Burgoo Festival

    Downtown Utica Downtown Utica, North Utica, IL, United States

    Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running, and largest, fall festivals in northern Illinois. The Burgoo Festival is best described as an annual village street party featuring antique sellers, craftsmen, musicians, and food vendors. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at

  • Downtown Lemont Ghost Story Walk

    Historic Downtown Lemont Canal & Stephen St, Lemont, IL, United States

    Take a walk through historic downtown Lemont and discover the darker side of familiar streets and buildings. We'll share local ghost stories, strange encounters, unexplained happenings, and the real history behind some of the places you may pass every day. Some stories are creepy. Some are tragic.

  • Voices from The Old Stone Church

    The Old Stone Church 306 Lemont Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    Join Nicole Tito from Ghostly-Voices.com, to learn about paranormal devices and methods, and listen to actual evidence collected during previous investigations of the Old Stone Church. Then, you'll have the opportunity to investigate the Old Stone Church using a variety of paranormal tools to explore this location

  • Howl-A-Ween Party

    Big Run Wolf Ranch 14857 Farrell Rd., Lockport, IL, United States

    Howl with the wolves at our evening event! You will learn about wolf communication, folklore, and myths presented by the ranch manager. Wolf presentation is at 6:30; small animal presentation is at 7:30. Admission is $6. Kids 0 to 3 are free.    

  • Panic in the Plaza

    Downtown Joliet City Square 91 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United States

    Audiophil's brings Panic at the Plaza back from the dead! Get ready for a night of live music, local artists, vendors, food, drinks and Halloween fun in Downtown Joliet. The LOUD live music lineup features Sleuth, Death & Memphis, Panic newcomers Church of Telepathy, and Chicagoland Halloween

  • WLMT Air Radio Show

    The Old Stone Church 306 Lemont Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    The microphones are hot. The phone lines are open. Some of our callers may be... spirited. Step inside the historic Old Stone Church for Dead Air, an original live theatrical performance staged as a vintage 1930s–40s radio show and inspired by Lemont's own ghost stories, folklore, and