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SUMMARY:Shop\, Sip\, Sparkle & Savor Weekend
DESCRIPTION:It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Ottawa! Join us for a festive weekend of Christmas Open Houses\, holiday shopping\, delicious dining\, and a little extra Christmas magic! Our downtown businesses are decking the halls and rolling out the holiday cheer! Explore our locally owned shops\, discover unique gifts\, and get a head start on your Christmas shopping all weekend long! HOLIDAY ORNAMENT HUNT | FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 6 – Add a little adventure to your holiday shopping! Visit downtown businesses and join in the fun of our Holiday Ornament Hunt! CHRISTMAS CAROLERS | FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 6 – Nothing says Christmas quite like the sounds of holiday music! Enjoy festive caroling as you stroll through downtown Ottawa. Make a day of it! Take a break from shopping to enjoy a meal\, a sweet treat\, or a festive drink at one of Ottawa’s wonderful local establishments. Bring your friends\, bring your family\, and make some new holiday memories right here in Ottawa! Shop Local. Dine Local. Celebrate Ottawa!!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/shop-sip-sparkle-savor-weekend/
LOCATION:Downtown Ottawa\, 223 W. Madison\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20261022T192348Z
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SUMMARY:Oh\, Christmas Tree Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Oh\, Christmas Tree Tour is a guided\, 1-hour\, yuletide experience during which guests will walk through the Main Level and see some of the Hegeler and Carus living quarters on the Second Floor\, fully decorated for the holiday season. After the tour\, don’t forget to vote for your favorite tree.\nThe fully decorated\, one-of-a-kind\, trees will be available for auction throughout the holiday season with winning bids announced at our Tannenbaum Brunch on Saturday\, Dec. 12. Admission is $30 per person.\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/oh-christmas-tree-tour-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20261027T185703Z
CREATED:20261022T182830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T185703Z
UID:10004574-1793901600-1793908800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:The Story of Art in America Route 66: Joliet\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the diverse group of artists featured in the episode who help make Joliet a vibrant place to live\, work\, and visit. With a special screening of the Route 66 Roadshow Experience presented by the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority. Admission is free. RSVP Requested but not Required.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-story-of-art-in-america-rooute-66-joliet-illinois/
LOCATION:Joliet Area History Museum\, 204 Ottawa St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T140000
DTSTAMP:20261022T184959Z
CREATED:20261022T184940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T184959Z
UID:10004575-1793872800-1793887200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Oh\, Christmas Tree Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Oh\, Christmas Tree Tour is a guided\, 1-hour\, yuletide experience during which guests will walk through the Main Level and see some of the Hegeler and Carus living quarters on the Second Floor\, fully decorated for the holiday season. After the tour\, don’t forget to vote for your favorite tree.\nThe fully decorated\, one-of-a-kind\, trees will be available for auction throughout the holiday season with winning bids announced at our Tannenbaum Brunch on Saturday\, Dec. 12. Admission is $30 per person.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/oh-christmas-tree-tour/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20261020T180230Z
CREATED:20261020T180210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T180230Z
UID:10004566-1793779200-1793808000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: History of the I & M Canal
DESCRIPTION: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 Canal in the Year 1860.\nThis engaging exhibit offers a fresh perspective on the people\, places and events that made the I&M Canal one of America’s most significant historic corridors and achievements.\nAdmission to the exhibit is FREE\, making this exhibit\, the visitor center and the Lock 16 Café an enjoyable outing for the whole family.\nThe Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday 8 am to 4 pm.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/exhibit-history-of-the-i-m-canal-4/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T181251Z
CREATED:20261027T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T181251Z
UID:10004590-1793613600-1793635200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Museum news briefThis years Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 10am to 4pm. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14\, 1943 to June 7\, 1944; and we have these articles and photos in alphabetical order. If you had a local relative in the war during these dates\, come in to see if he or she is highlighted in book 5.Then\, our cubicle is chocked full of memorabilia from most all of the wars that the United Sates participated in. There are food brands that are still available since the Civil War. We have uniforms and medals from various enlistments. There is a one-of-a-kind address book from a Japanese POW camp made by Pete Thomson\, who survived and came home to visit many of his fellow POWs. We have a bayonet captured on Guadalcanal; also a rare 3-flap Vietnam era hand-grenade pouch.This years displays went up early because they have to come down in mid-December to make room for our next exhibit. In January and February of 2027\, we are getting a professional Looking for Lincoln exhibit from Springfield which will highlight the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Three lectures during those two months will also be centered on the Underground Railroad. Please come in and visit our museumits a happening place. As folk singer Chris Vallillo has said\, If history happened in Illinois\, it probably happened in Ottawa.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/veterans-day-exhibit-5/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\, 1100 Canal St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20261020T175848Z
CREATED:20261020T175828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T175848Z
UID:10004565-1793545200-1793552400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Dia De Los Muertos: Paint\, Plant\, Remember
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of creativity\, plants\, cultura & remembrance. Choose a cantarito or planter\, paint it however you’d like\, then plant something special inside to take home.\nWe’ll also have frames available for your ofrenda. Bring a photo of someone special you’d like to remember and honor\, and create a little keepsake in their memory.\nWhile you create\, enjoy Cantaricas signature mixers\, plus a few other surprises we have planned. $50 per person.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-paint-plant-remember/
LOCATION:Rejuvenate – Plants & Wellness\, 2212 Plainfield Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T175304Z
CREATED:20261020T175244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T175304Z
UID:10004564-1793534400-1793541600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Taste of Norway
DESCRIPTION:Experience a taste of Norway! Enjoy traditional Norwegian foods\, shop unique scandinavian gifts\, lefse and krumkake-making demos\, and discover traditional Norwegian crafts.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/taste-of-norway/
LOCATION:St. Olaf Lutheran Church\, 1223 Douglas Ave.\, Montgomery\, IL\, 60538\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T180000
DTSTAMP:20261022T182317Z
CREATED:20261022T182252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T182317Z
UID:10004573-1793527200-1793556000@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-44/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T181059Z
CREATED:20261027T181038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T181059Z
UID:10004589-1793527200-1793548800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Museum news briefThis years Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 10am to 4pm. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14\, 1943 to June 7\, 1944; and we have these articles and photos in alphabetical order. If you had a local relative in the war during these dates\, come in to see if he or she is highlighted in book 5.Then\, our cubicle is chocked full of memorabilia from most all of the wars that the United Sates participated in. There are food brands that are still available since the Civil War. We have uniforms and medals from various enlistments. There is a one-of-a-kind address book from a Japanese POW camp made by Pete Thomson\, who survived and came home to visit many of his fellow POWs. We have a bayonet captured on Guadalcanal; also a rare 3-flap Vietnam era hand-grenade pouch.This years displays went up early because they have to come down in mid-December to make room for our next exhibit. In January and February of 2027\, we are getting a professional Looking for Lincoln exhibit from Springfield which will highlight the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Three lectures during those two months will also be centered on the Underground Railroad. Please come in and visit our museumits a happening place. As folk singer Chris Vallillo has said\, If history happened in Illinois\, it probably happened in Ottawa.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/veterans-day-exhibit-4/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\, 1100 Canal St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T230000
DTSTAMP:20261017T183918Z
CREATED:20261017T182855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T183918Z
UID:10004558-1793480400-1793487600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:The Roċky Horror Picture Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween night as The Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center partners with Vermillion Players to bring The Rocky Horror Picture Show to life with a thrilling live shadow cast! Join us on Saturday\, October 31 at 9 PM for this cult-classic experience where the iconic film is brought to life by live performers acting out every scene in front of the screen. Whether you’re a longtime fan or experiencing Rocky Horror for the first time\, this interactive event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween. Tickets are $16 to $28.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show/
LOCATION:The Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center\, 319 N. Plum St.\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T223000
DTSTAMP:20261017T182410Z
CREATED:20261017T182349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T182410Z
UID:10004557-1793475000-1793485800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Bash
DESCRIPTION:Spend Halloween night at The Wine Cafe for a costume party! Enjoy music\, halloween themed drinks\, and all the spooky vibes.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/halloween-bash/
LOCATION:The Wine Cafe\, 130 Bridge St.\, Wilmington\, IL\, 60481\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T220000
DTSTAMP:20261016T185040Z
CREATED:20261016T185017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T185040Z
UID:10004551-1793471400-1793484000@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 is $12 to $32.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/flashlight-tours-20/
LOCATION:Old Joliet Prison\, 1125 Collins St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20261017T181150Z
CREATED:20261017T181131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T181150Z
UID:10004556-1793448000-1793462400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Witches Walk
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an afternoon of spooky sips\, shopping & Halloween fun in Downtown Pontiac\, featuring specialty drinks at five participating locations\, exclusive shopping specials\, a goody bag\, prize raffles\, and plenty of Halloween spirit! $40 per person. $15 without drinks.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/downtown-witches-walk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T180000
DTSTAMP:20261016T184159Z
CREATED:20261016T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T184159Z
UID:10004548-1793440800-1793469600@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-43/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T180907Z
CREATED:20261027T180847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T180907Z
UID:10004588-1793440800-1793462400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Museum news briefThis years Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 10am to 4pm. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14\, 1943 to June 7\, 1944; and we have these articles and photos in alphabetical order. If you had a local relative in the war during these dates\, come in to see if he or she is highlighted in book 5.Then\, our cubicle is chocked full of memorabilia from most all of the wars that the United Sates participated in. There are food brands that are still available since the Civil War. We have uniforms and medals from various enlistments. There is a one-of-a-kind address book from a Japanese POW camp made by Pete Thomson\, who survived and came home to visit many of his fellow POWs. We have a bayonet captured on Guadalcanal; also a rare 3-flap Vietnam era hand-grenade pouch.This years displays went up early because they have to come down in mid-December to make room for our next exhibit. In January and February of 2027\, we are getting a professional Looking for Lincoln exhibit from Springfield which will highlight the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Three lectures during those two months will also be centered on the Underground Railroad. Please come in and visit our museumits a happening place. As folk singer Chris Vallillo has said\, If history happened in Illinois\, it probably happened in Ottawa.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/veterans-day-exhibit-3/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\, 1100 Canal St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20261016T184845Z
CREATED:20261016T184818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T184845Z
UID:10004550-1793385000-1793397600@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 is $12 to $32.\n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/flashlight-tours-19/
LOCATION:Old Joliet Prison\, 1125 Collins St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T230000
DTSTAMP:20261016T191248Z
CREATED:20261016T191224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T191248Z
UID:10004552-1793383200-1793401200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:A Masquerade Ball
DESCRIPTION:Step into an evening of elegance\, mystery\, and purpose at The CASA Masquerade\, a one-of-a-kind fundraising experience benefiting children in our community. Behind every mask is a story. For the children served by CASA\, those stories deserve advocacy\, stability\, and hope.\nJoin us for an unforgettable night featuring: \nAn immersive masquerade atmosphere\nCurated dining experience\nMusic & dancing\nSignature cocktails & themed drinks\nMagic\, Tarot\, and Mediumship\nTickets are $100 each.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/a-masquerade-ball/
LOCATION:Acre 17\, 3401 N. State Rt.23\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20261017T180530Z
CREATED:20261017T180513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T180530Z
UID:10004555-1793383200-1793397600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween at Heritage Harbor with an unforgettable night at Harbor House by Valentino’s Halloween Party. Enjoy fall beer tastings\, jello shots\, s’mores\, music from a live DJ\, and a costume contest featuring prizes for the top three costumes.\nWith festive waterfront views and plenty of Halloween spirit\, this is the perfect way to kick off the spooky season with friends and family.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/halloween-party/
LOCATION:Heritage Harbor\, 111 Harbor View Drive\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T200000
DTSTAMP:20261016T191722Z
CREATED:20261016T191701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T191722Z
UID:10004553-1793383200-1793390400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Black & White Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Sit back\, relax\, and enjoy a spooky\, black and white film inside the Hegeler Carus Mansion!Choose between three classic black and white movies\, perfect for the Halloween season\, and take a seat in one of the beautiful rooms on the Main Level of the Mansion. This experience will be paired with an old school\, TV tray dinner from our sponsors\, Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating. $55 per person.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/black-white-movie-night/
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:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T180000
DTSTAMP:20261016T184000Z
CREATED:20261016T183937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T184000Z
UID:10004547-1793354400-1793383200@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-42/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T180655Z
CREATED:20261027T180623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T180655Z
UID:10004587-1793354400-1793376000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Museum news briefThis years Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 10am to 4pm. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14\, 1943 to June 7\, 1944; and we have these articles and photos in alphabetical order. If you had a local relative in the war during these dates\, come in to see if he or she is highlighted in book 5.Then\, our cubicle is chocked full of memorabilia from most all of the wars that the United Sates participated in. There are food brands that are still available since the Civil War. We have uniforms and medals from various enlistments. There is a one-of-a-kind address book from a Japanese POW camp made by Pete Thomson\, who survived and came home to visit many of his fellow POWs. We have a bayonet captured on Guadalcanal; also a rare 3-flap Vietnam era hand-grenade pouch.This years displays went up early because they have to come down in mid-December to make room for our next exhibit. In January and February of 2027\, we are getting a professional Looking for Lincoln exhibit from Springfield which will highlight the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Three lectures during those two months will also be centered on the Underground Railroad. Please come in and visit our museumits a happening place. As folk singer Chris Vallillo has said\, If history happened in Illinois\, it probably happened in Ottawa.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/veterans-day-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\, 1100 Canal St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T220000
DTSTAMP:20261016T184626Z
CREATED:20261016T184558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T184626Z
UID:10004549-1793298600-1793311200@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 is $12 to $32.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/flashlight-tours-18/
LOCATION:Old Joliet Prison\, 1125 Collins St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000
DTSTAMP:20261016T183754Z
CREATED:20261016T183727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T183754Z
UID:10004546-1793268000-1793296800@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-41/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T180437Z
CREATED:20261027T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T180437Z
UID:10004586-1793268000-1793289600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Museum news briefThis years Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The museum is open Thursday through Monday from 10am to 4pm. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14\, 1943 to June 7\, 1944; and we have these articles and photos in alphabetical order. If you had a local relative in the war during these dates\, come in to see if he or she is highlighted in book 5.Then\, our cubicle is chocked full of memorabilia from most all of the wars that the United Sates participated in. There are food brands that are still available since the Civil War. We have uniforms and medals from various enlistments. There is a one-of-a-kind address book from a Japanese POW camp made by Pete Thomson\, who survived and came home to visit many of his fellow POWs. We have a bayonet captured on Guadalcanal; also a rare 3-flap Vietnam era hand-grenade pouch.This years displays went up early because they have to come down in mid-December to make room for our next exhibit. In January and February of 2027\, we are getting a professional Looking for Lincoln exhibit from Springfield which will highlight the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Three lectures during those two months will also be centered on the Underground Railroad. Please come in and visit our museumits a happening place. As folk singer Chris Vallillo has said\, If history happened in Illinois\, it probably happened in Ottawa.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/veterans-day-exhibit/
LOCATION:Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\, 1100 Canal St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T210000
DTSTAMP:20261014T194415Z
CREATED:20261014T194349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T194415Z
UID:10004541-1793214000-1793221200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Rialto Reels: Hocus Pocus
DESCRIPTION:A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem\, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.\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. All seating will be general admission—first come\, first served. Bar and concessions (including freshly popped popcorn) will be available for purchase.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/rialto-reels-hocus-pocus/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago St.\, Joliet\, 60432\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T180008Z
CREATED:20261017T175949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T180008Z
UID:10004554-1793203200-1793217600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Witches Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Grab your coven and head to Downtown Plainfield for an evening of food\, drinks\, shopping\, and spooky fun!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/witches-night-out-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Plainfield\, 24104 W. Rockport St.\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60544\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000
DTSTAMP:20261016T183508Z
CREATED:20261016T183430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T183508Z
UID:10004545-1793181600-1793210400@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-40/
LOCATION:Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm\, 17250 Weber Rd.\, Crest Hill\, IL\, 60403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T103000
DTSTAMP:20261014T193854Z
CREATED:20261014T193827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T193854Z
UID:10004540-1793181600-1793183400@iandmcanal.org
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-16/
LOCATION:Bronkberry Farms\, 18061 Bronk Rd.\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60586\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20261014T194715Z
CREATED:20261014T194652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T194715Z
UID:10004542-1793174400-1793203200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: History of the I & M Canal
DESCRIPTION: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 Canal in the Year 1860.\nThis engaging exhibit offers a fresh perspective on the people\, places and events that made the I&M Canal one of America’s most significant historic corridors and achievements.\nAdmission to the exhibit is FREE\, making this exhibit\, the visitor center and the Lock 16 Café an enjoyable outing for the whole family.\nThe Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday 8 am to 4 pm.\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/exhibit-history-of-the-i-m-canal-3/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Visitor Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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