Events

Join us for a witchy night of fun to discuss The Book Witch. Dress as your favorite character, enjoy witchy cocktails and food.  

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,

Grab your fellow witches and warlocks and get ready for a wickedly fun evening in Utica! The Utica Witches Walk features Witches Brew tastings, small bites, hidden treasures, entertainment, contests, readings, shopping, and plenty of Halloween fun throughout town. $22 per person.  

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.    

Since the convening of the 2025 Chicago River Swim, there has been much discussion about the necessity and the fallacy of swimming in the Chicago River.  Yet, what did the very first swim marathon look like in 1907?  It was nothing short of a much-ridiculed, much-attended, international

Join us for some wine while we test your knowledge of Both the new and original hocus pocus 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

8:30AM to 12PM Farmers Market - 10AM to 2:00PM Freedom House Family Fun at Soldiers and Sailors Park - 10AM to 4PM Trolley Rides on Main - 2 to 4PM Trick or Treating on Main - 5:30PM Halloween Parade to Bureau County Fairgrounds for Costume Contest, Trunk

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.  

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,