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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 17 (SATURDAYS) • MORTON GROVE SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 3 (THURSDAYS) • BOLINGBROOK PROMENADE FARMERS MARKET. 4 to 8 p.m. at The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road. The market will be staged surrounding the village green on Sandburg Way with fresh produce, local eats, live entertainment, handmade crafts and more. For more info, go to www. thepromenadebolingbrook.com.
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 17 (SATURDAYS) • DOWNERS GROVE DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE MARKET.
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station, South Parking Lot off Burlington Avenue. The Indian Boundary YMCA and the village of Downers Grove jointly sponsor the Downtown Downers Grove Market, which includes more than 60 vendors. More info available at www. ymcachicago.org/indianboundary.
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 31 (SATURDAYS) • LISLE FRENCH MARKET. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
PrairieWalk Pond, Garfield Avenue and Route 53 in Lisle. The French Market has moved to PrairieWalk
MORTON GROVE FARMERS MARKET. 8 a.m. to noon at 6210 Dempster St. Enjoy delicious fresh produce, baked goods and more and show support to your local community. Oct. 17 will feature the last day of the Farmers Market and include a Halloween Costume Contest. Special hours for the last market are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 16 (FRIDAYS) • DES PLAINES CITY OF DES PLAINES FARMERS MARKET. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Ellinwood Street,
between Pearson and Lee streets. The market is easily accessible by car, bike, foot or train. Vendors such as Patz Maple & Honey Farms, Hardin Farms, Arnold’s Meat Farm and Pappardelle’s Pasta are just a few of the great participants offering an array of fresh foods for purchase. For updates and information, visit City of Des Plaines Farmers’ Market on Facebook.
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 31 (SATURDAYS) • PARK RIDGE PARK RIDGE FARMERS MARKET. 7 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Prairie Avenue, between Main Street and Garden. Rain or shine, this market is host to a great selection of fruits, vegetables and other food products available every week. Kids events and music are scheduled every week. Fore more info, go to www.parkridgefarmersmarket.com.
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 25 (SUNDAYS) • SKOKIE SKOKIE FARMERS’ MARKET. 7:30 a.m. to
12:45 p.m. at 5127 Oakton St. Skokie’s Farmers’ Market presents farmers and vendors from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin selling vegetables, fruits, cheeses and flowers, often picked just hours before being made available to customers. For more information, go to www.skokie.org/FarmersMarket.
SEPTEMBER 10 & 17 • JOLIET JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE FARMERS MARKET. 2 to 6 p.m. in the Greenhouse Parking
Lot, 1215 Houbolt Road. The Joliet Junior College Farmer’s Market provides quality goods and services that are affordable and accessible to the diverse population of the community it serves through the support of local farmers and artisans. They accept Illinois LINK and most credit and debit cards. Visit www.jjc.edu/info/farmersmarket for more information.
SEPTEMBER 12, 19 & 26 • PLAINFIELD PLAINFIELD HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Route
59 and West Lockport Street. In its seventh year, this farmers market has lots of new vendors to support your local farmers. For more information, contact Susan Bostanche at 630-608-7344.
SEPTEMBER 12 & OCTOBER 10 • MORRIS FRENCH COUNTRY MARKET AT CANAL PORT. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Canal Port in downtown
Morris. Featuring Antiques, artisans, handcrafted items, fresh produce, baked goods and flowers.
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a.m. to 5 p.m. Uptown Chicago, 5051 N. Broadway. With space for at least 100 dealers, Vintage Garage Chicago is the city’s newest venue for buying and selling vintage and antique merchandise. Patrons will always find vintage furniture, mid century modern, vintage clothing, vintage jewelry, toys, decor, art and more from all eras.
OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1 • PLAINFIELD PLAINFIELD BAND BOOSTERS ANNUAL FALL CRAFT SHOW. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
Saturday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Takes place at Plainfield High School Central Campus, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive. All proceeds from the show support the band program at Plainfield Central, East, South and North campuses. Over 190 vendors participate with crafts of all kinds. There is also a food and bake sale. $2 admission fee for 18 and over.
SEPTEMBER 24 • PLAINFIELD SEPTEMBER 12 - 13 • DOWNERS GROVE DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE ART FESTIVAL. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown
Downers Grove. The Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival features the work of nearly 100 juried artists exhibiting original art. Work will be available for sale at the festival.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROMEOVILLE FALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE. 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Register with the Romeoville Recreation Department to be included in a publication of homes participating in the garage sale. The publication of homes will be available to pick up at the Recreation Center and Village Hall beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9. Return the registration form no later than Aug. 28.
SEPTEMBER 19 • PARK RIDGE 25TH ANNUAL FALL ARTS & CRAFTS ADVENTURE. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hodges Park,
101 S. Courtland, across from City Hall. Exhibitors located on grass along sidewalks, which wind around and through the park. Located in busy upscale Park Ridge in the uptown shopping/ business district.
FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at the Westfield Fox Valley Mall Section #10, 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora. Travel with the Plainfield Park District to Sandwich, Illinois, to enjoy the festival of crafts. Find unique items for the fall or even do some holiday shopping. Trip includes transportation. Admission to the fairgrounds and lunch is not included. Ages: 18 and up. Cost for residents $12, non-residents $17, seniors 55 and older $12. Registration deadline Sept. 10. For more information, visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
OCTOBER 2 • DOWNERS GROVE 2015 FALL FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS. Lincoln
Center Gym, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Come celebrate the creative artisans of the Downers Grove community and enjoy food, crafts and more.
OCTOBER 3 • ROMEOVILLE AUTUMN COLORS CRAFT SHOW. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road. There will be 100 booths including, handicrafts, candles, jewelry, crochet, embroidery, floral arrangements, stamped items, pet accessories, hair bows, Tastefully Simple, Party Lite, Pampered Chef and much more.
SEPTEMBER 19 • NAPERVILLE HARVEST HOEDOWN. Noon to 4 p.m. at
Riverview Farmstead Preserve, Hassert Boulevard and Book Road. Are you ready for some fun on the farm? Enjoy an afternoon hoedown with music and square dancing at Riverview Farmstead Preserve. Kids will take part in farm chore obstacle courses and potato sack races. Take a wagon ride and see some old time tractors. Pet animals you would find on a farm. Check out craft vendors. Step inside the buildings of the Thomas Clow farm.
SEPTEMBER 23 - 27 • MORRIS GRUNDY COUNTY CORN FESTIVAL.
SEPTEMBER 12 - 13 • LOCKPORT HOMER HARVEST DAYS. Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trantina Farm, 15744 W. 151st St., Lockport. The event will feature food, live music, old-fashioned entertainment and games, children’s activities, living history and pioneer demonstrations, a petting zoo, pony rides, antique tractors, hay rides, artisan and unique craft vendors, and other amusements and diversions from a simpler and more rural era. For more information, visit www.homertownship.com/hharvestdays.
SEPTEMBER 18 - 20 • DES PLAINES DES PLAINES FALL FESTIVAL. Friday 6 to
11 p.m., Saturday noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. at Lee Street between Howard and Touhy in Des Plaines. Come to Fall Fest in the afternoon and stay through the evening. Sample food from the vendor area featuring local restaurants, enjoy a refreshing drink and relax or dance the night away while watching the bands and performers. Bands perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday, live on the main stage at Lake Park in Des Plaines. Fall Fest offers entertainment, including live music, food, beer, KidZone, kids entertainment activities, arts and crafts, pony rides, live animal show, car show and carnival.
Grundy County Fairgrounds, 8890 Illinois 47, Morris. This event celebrates the rich agricultural history in Grundy County and offers everything from a farm: fair, craft shows, carnival, music and food.
SEPTEMBER 27 • WOODRIDGE 2015 INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL. Noon to
5 p.m. at Castaldo Park, 3024 71st St., Woodridge. Bring your entire family out for the 24th Annual Indian Summer Festival. Enjoy a bike ride or walk through the Woodridge Park District’s parks while participating in family events and eating a variety of food. Bring along clothes to make your own scarecrow. The park district will supply the hay. For more information, visit www.woodridgeparks.org.
OCTOBER 3 • JOLIET CHANGING OF THE LEAVES FESTIVAL.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. Enjoy the splendor of autumn in Pilcher Park. Join the Joliet Park District for fall color hikes, children’s crafts, games and fun family activities. Attendees will roast marshmallows and have hot chocolate around a campfire. Craft vendors will be present and additional food and refreshments will be available. All ages. $3 fee.
5 place are a slingshot launch, children’s play zone, obstacle course, dodgeball, and inflatables. So get up early and stretch them bones for an exciting day of play.
SEPTEMBER 14 • WOODRIDGE FLING INTO FALL DISC GOLF EVENT.
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Castaldo Park, Disc Golf Course. Join the Woodridge Park District for a disc golf event you will not want to miss. Participants will be paired up with a random partner for the first nine and play alternate shots. The second nine, participants will be on their own. A variety of fun contests will take place in between rounds. Prizes will be awarded and water will be provided. Registration will also be available onsite the day of the event. Age: 16 years and up. Fee: $8 residents/$12 nonresidents.
OCTOBER 24 • OAK BROOK LIGHT THE NIGHT. 4:15 to 8 p.m. at the Oak
Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road. Light The Night is a 2-mile, non-competitive event. In communities throughout the country, participants carry illuminated lanterns while they walk - white for survivors, red for supporters, and gold to remember those lost to blood cancer. Participants join with their family, friends and co-workers to raise funds and awareness to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More information available at www.lightthenight.org/il.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROMEOVILLE GLOW-N-GO 5K WALK/RUN. 7 p.m. at Deer
of a starry night. This west suburban golf classic is a four-man scramble with prizes awarded to the first three low gross foursomes. Glow in the dark accessories are included. Deadline is Sept. 4. Rain date is Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. Fee: $240 per foursome. Ages 21 and up.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROMEOVILLE SEPTEMBER 11 • DOWNERS GROVE FIREFLY NIGHTLIGHT GOLF OPEN. 8 p.m. at Downers Grove Golf Club. Golf under the cover
COMMUNITY DAY OF PLAY. 9:30 to 11:30
a.m. at Boucher Prairie Park, 1649 Richfield Trail. Join the Romeoville Recreation Department and the High Point Learning Center for the Community Day of Play. Some of the activities that will take
Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road. The GlowN-Go 5K Walk/Run is a one-of-a-kind night-time event that is about enjoying the experience with your friends and family. Participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes are welcome and encouraged to be ready to GLOW! From casual walker to an avid runner, the Glow-N-Go 5K invites you to come be a part of the fun.
SEPTEMBER 27 • PLAINFIELD 2015 HEALTHY DRIVEN PLAINFIELD HARVEST 5K RUN/WALK & KIDZ MILER.
Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. at Village Green Park in Plainfield. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities and community service organizations. 5k Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. Kidz Race begins at 8 a.m. Early packet pickup begins Sept. 25. Race path includes Des Plaines and Chicago Streets, one block south of Lockport Street in Historic Plainfield. For more information, visit www.plainfieldharvest5k.com.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROMEOVILLE FOUNDER’S DAY PARADE. 2 p.m. Parade
begins at Newland and Belmont and ends in downtown Romeoville. Show your Romeoville pride at the annual Founder’s Day Parade. Whether watching or participating, attendees are sure to have a great time. All community organizations, clubs and businesses are encouraged to participate. Show your spirit by decorating your floats/entries around the Big Top Circus theme. Entry line up is at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.romeoville. org/Parks/specialevents.aspx.
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OCTOBER (FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS) • LOCKPORT HAYRIDE OF HORROR. 7 to 10:30 p.m. at
Dellwood Park, Route 171 and Woods Drive, Lockport. $12 per person. $17 Speed Pass. A haunted hayride that is sure to scare even the bravest of souls. This spine-tingling excursion will chill you to the bone, as you journey through the underworld of Dellwood Park.
OCTOBER 4 • WESTMONT THE LAST STRAW FALL EVENT. Noon to
4 p.m. at the Gregg House Museum and Garden, ADDRESS. Most activities are free and attendees can make a scarecrow (nominal fee), enjoy music fun with Tim Wilsey and create some cool crafts, among other activities. For an $8 fee per family, The Garden Club of Downers Grove will help you make a great scarecrow for your yard. Fee includes pillow case for the head, straw, wire, a wood stand, hay and some materials. Please bring clothes (pants, shirt) and any unique items you’d like to use to decorate your scarecrow. Items should be environmentally friendly (no perishable goods) and weather resistant. Event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.westmontparks.org.
OCTOBER 10 • DOWNERS GROVE TRAPPED IN A ROOM WITH A ZOMBIE. 2 p.m. Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Your apocalyptic planning skills will be put to the test
in this exhilarating and interactive experience. Up to 12 brave souls will be locked in a room with a zombie faced with the simplest of tasks-to get out alive! Solve a number of different mind games, physical challenges and a series of clues as you attempt to escape. Oh yeah, did we mention there’s a zombie chained to the wall trying to feast on you? Every five minutes the zombie gets more slack and creeps even closer to making a meal out of you. Get a group of 12 together or just you and a friend. With only a limited number of spots available this is sure to fill up fast, so book your spot now. Fee: $10 res, $15 non-res, per person.
OCTOBER 12 • WOODRIDGE COLUMBUS DAY HAYRIDES. 2 to 2:45 p.m.
in the Community Center Parking Lot, 2600 Center Drive. Take some time off this school holiday for a bit of fall fun! Get your family or group together and join the Woodridge Park District for a hayride through some of the neighborhoods and parks of Woodridge. This ride will entertain all ages. Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.woodridgeparks.org.
OCTOBER 17 • PLAINFIELD COSTUME SWAP. 10 to 11 a.m. at Heritage Professional Center, 24023 Lockport St., Plainfield. Don’t open your wallets - open your closets! If you have a collection of costumes that your kids have only wore once or have outgrown, then come to the costume swap. This event will allow you to drop off your gently used kids costume(s), which will be taken at our Recreation Administration Center, and then pick a different one the day of the swap. All costume(s) must be received by Oct. 14. On the day of the event, you will receive a number upon arrival and those numbers will be called in order to enter the event. Fee: Donated gently used costume(s). For more information, visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
OCTOBER 17 • PLAINFIELD ZOMBIE PROM WITH CHANNAHON PARK DISTRICT. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Channahon Park
District Skateland Recreation Center, 25334 W. Eames St., Channahon. Grab your friends for a frightening fun night. Come dressed in your best zombie formal attire for an evening full of games, music and plenty of scares. Entertainment and food will be provided. There will be a contest for the scariest, cutest couple and most creative costume. Ages: 5th - 8th graders, resident/nonresident $10. For more information, visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
OCTOBER 23 • PLAINFIELD FRANKENSTEIN’S KIDDIE CARNIVAL.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Indian Trail Middle School 14723 S. Eastern Ave. Calling all ghosts and goblins who want a night of fun and games! Put on your best Halloween costume and come to the carnival! You will play games, win prizes and have so much fun! When the games are done, you can participate in our costume contest! Two different age groups will be judged: 2-5 years old and 6-10 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Games: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Costume contest will start at approximately 7:40 p.m. Each game will require one ticket, there will be 12 games total. Tickets for games are 50 cents each or 3 for $1.
7 OCTOBER 24 • PLAINFIELD SPOOKTACULAR. Downtown Plainfield. Bring
your family downtown to enjoy restaurant and store specials and trick-or-treating at some of Plainfield’s local businesses. Hosted by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. For more info, go to www. plainfieldchamber.com or call 815-436-4431.
OCTOBER 24 • DOWNERS GROVE A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN. 2 p.m.
Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Walk through a Trick-or-Treat trail and see what is brewing at the Mad Science Laboratory. Children and adults will be mesmerized by the mysterious magic show put on by Gary Kantor at the end of the afternoon. Don’t forget to wear your costumes. An adult must accompany each child, no siblings allowed. Cost is $15 residents and $22 nonresidents.
OCTOBER 25 • WOODRIDGE OCTOBER 23 • ROMEOVILLE HALLOWEEN FEST. 6 to 9 p.m. Village Park,
900 W. Romeo Road. Join the Romeoville Recreation Department and the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce for a good time. Once you arrive stop by the candy corn pumpkin patch, trick or treat alien pods, the chilling craft area and the haunted hayride. This is a free event for Romeoville residents.
OCTOBER 23 & 24 • WOODRIDGE 2015 HAUNTED FOREST WALK. 6:30 to
9:30 p.m. (Friday) 1 to 3 p.m. (Saturday). Hayrides depart from the Woodridge Community Center, 2600 Center Drive. Hawthorne Hill Woods will be transformed into a thrill of scary scenes, complete
with all sorts of creatures that slither and groan. Patrons will wind their way through the haunted forest trail which will feature crazed maniacs and around every dark corner will lurk a new horror. The Saturday afternoon session will be more suitable for children 9 and under and the faint of heart (parental discretion). Fee: $8 evening session/$5 afternoon session.
OCTOBER 24 • WESTMONT HAUNTED FOREST TOUR. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
at Twin Lakes Park. $6 per person. Participants will walk the first half of the trail and then narrators will tell you the story of the haunted woods as they conduct guided tours on hayracks. For more information, visit www.westmontparks.org.
FULL MOON PUMPKIN CARVE. 6 to 8 p.m. Community Center, 2600 Center Drive. All ages. Fee is $10 residents and $15 nonresidents. Settle in for some Halloween fun that will make your kids smile rather than shriek in horror. Attendees will carve jack-o-lanterns, enjoy a flashlight mystery hunt, watch a film and snuggle at a bonfire by the lake. www.woodridgeparks.org.
OCTOBER 25 • PLAINFIELD HAUNTED PONY RIDES. 2:30 to 4 p.m. at
the Normantown Equestrian Center 12151 S. Normantown Road, Plainfield. Horses will be dressed up in their best Halloween costumes and are waiting for you to come take a ride. Rides will last for 10 minutes and helmets are provided. Don’t forget to bring your camera to snap some great pictures. Please register and pay before the event. Ages 3 & up. Cost $10. For more information, visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
OCTOBER 25 • DOWNERS GROVE HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING. 9 a.m.
to Noon. 933A Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Paints are supplied, you bring your paintbrush and a food donation for F.I.S.H. Pantry. No registration is required, so just pick up your paint at 933A Curtiss St. For more information, visit www.downtowndg.org.
OCTOBER 25 • DOWNERS GROVE HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE. 12:30 to
1: 30 p.m. Meet at the parking lot west of the Main Street Train Station in downtown Downers Grove in costume at 12:30 p.m. The Downers Grove Lions Club costume parade proceeds down Main Street to Fishel Park.
OCTOBER 25 • DOWNERS GROVE SAFE TRICK-OR-TREATING. 1:30 p.m.
Downtown Downers Grove. After the parade, trickor-treat at the participating downtown merchants.
OCTOBER 25 • WESTMONT TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Westmont. Visit the Business District in Downtown Westmont for special tricks and treats. Everyone welcome. For more info, call 630-9605553 or go to www. westmontchamber.org.
OCTOBER 31 • DOWNERS GROVE BLODGETT HOUSE BOO FEST. Noon to 3 p.m. at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave. Come to the Downers Grove Museum for a trick-ortreating event featuring games, crafts, treats and other Halloween fun. Free event.
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9 OCTOBER 31 • WESTMONT HALLOWEEN FUN FAIR. 4:30 to 7 p.m. at
the Westmont Park District Community Center, 75 East Richmond St. Calling creepy monsters, ghouls, pirates and fairies to come out and join the nightmare of the night at the Westmont Community Center. There will be lots of laughter trying your luck at carnival games while you earn great prizes. Register to win a special prize right after the “Parade of Costumes.” Then, children and adults alike will be under a spell when they watch the hocus pocus magic of “Horrible Harry.” This zombie will have you mystified and speechless with all the tricks he has up his sleeve. You may even become part of the show. No time for dinner? No worries! A Monster Menu is available that you can sink your fangs into. For more information, visit www. westmontparks.org.
OCTOBER 31 • WESTMONT HALLOWEEN DANCE. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the
Westmont Park District Community Center, 75 East Richmond St. Show off your costume and dance moves. The park district will have a costume contest for best dressed and most creative for the chance to win prizes. There is no better way to celebrate Halloween than with a dance, fun and prizes. For more information, visit www.westmontparks.org.
For more information, call 815-838-1183 or visit www.lockportpark.org.
SEPTEMBER 17 • DOWNERS GROVE MOVIES IN THE PARK: BACK TO THE FUTURE. 8 p.m. Fishel Park. Celebrate the
30th anniversary of the classic time travel movie ‘Back to the Future’ at our 2015 ‘Throwback Thursdays’ Movies in the Park event. Bring your favorite low-rise lawn chair or blanket for an evening of free entertainment at Fishel Park located on Grove Street west of Main Street. Movies begin at dusk unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement weather, movies will be held at the Lincoln Center. Visit www.dgparks.org closer to the movie date for more details.
SEPTEMBER 18 - 20 • JOLIET NASCAR TRIPLEHEADER CHASE WEEKEND. All day event. Chicagoland
Speedway, 500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet, IL. The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Starts Here for the 5th consecutive year. The weekend kicks off Friday night with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Then the NASCAR XFINITY Series takes to the track for the second time of the season. Finally, it all leads up to the start of NASCAR’s playoffs with the MyAFibStory. com 400 on Sunday. For more info, go to www. heritagecorridorcvb.com.
SEPTEMBER 26 • DOWNERS GROVE CHILYMPICS CHILI COOK OFF. Noon
SEPTEMBER 7 • DES PLAINES ANNUAL LABOR DAY REGATTA. Noon
to 5 p.m. Lake Park Golf Course & Marina, 1015 Howard Ave., Des Plaines. Join your fellow boating and sailing enthusiasts for this delightful regatta on Lake Opeka. For more info, call 847-391-5730.
SEPTEMBER 10 • JOLIET 2015 SUMMER ROOFTOP MUSIC SERIES - TRAIN COMPANY. 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet
Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St. Train Company plays killer, teeth-kicking blues-rock.
SEPTEMBER 11 - 12 • PARK RIDGE BACKYARD CAMPOUT. 5 p.m. (Friday) to 10
a.m. (Saturday). Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave., Park Ridge. Camp out with your family in the Park District’s backyard, outside at the Wildwood Nature Center. Enjoy a campfire dinner and s’mores on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning. After dinner, say hello to the Wildwood critters, borrow a fishing pole and visit the pond, and enjoy a family friendly movie before turning in for the night. Participants are required to bring their own tents and bedding. Fee is per person. Register online at www. prparks.org. Ages: 2-10 Cost: $10 R/$15 NR. Ages: 11 & up Cost: $14 R/$19 NR.
SEPTEMBER 12 • PLAINFIELD JERIC’S SKATE CONTEST. Noon to 4
p.m. at Renwick Community Park, 24550 W. Renwick Road. Music will be played during the competition. All participants must wear helmets. Registration will start at 11 a.m. with the contest starting at noon. $10 fee the day of the event. Ages: 8 & up. Cost: $5 per person preregistration / $10 per person day of event. For more information, visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
SEPTEMBER 12 • LOCKPORT LOCKROCKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Call for times, at Dellwood Park Band Shell at State Street and Woods Drive, Lockport. Free.
to 4 p.m. Fishel Park, Grove Street, Downers Grove. 3rd annual Chilympics Chili Cook Off is an International Chili Society sanctioned event. Come and taste chili from the area’s best chili competitors! Entry is free and chili sampling tickets will be available to purchase. Overall winners receive entry to the World Chili Championships. For more information, call 630960-7500.
OCTOBER 1 • DOWNERS GROVE GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown Downers Grove. Grab your girlfriends & enjoy a night of shopping & dining downtown Downers Grove. The unique boutiques and delicious restaurants will be hosting sales, massages, demonstrations, “tastings” & fun! Stop by the registration desk and pick-up your limited edition swag bag! Bags will be filled with goodies from the participating downtown businesses. For more information visit www. downtowndg.org.
OCTOBER 18 • JOLIET ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO 4. 3 p.m. at
the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St. Maestro Danzmayr leads the orchestra in the completion of the Brahms cycle with the majestic and melodic Symphony No. 4. Cellist and IPO favorite Joshua Roman also takes the stage for the World Premiere of his Cello Concerto, a piece commissioned by IPO. Adding to the splendor of the evening is Wagner’s Rienzi Overture which showcases the orchestra with its eloquent and brilliant lines.
OCTOBER 25 • JOLIET MASTERS OF ILLUSION - BELIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE. 3 p.m. Rialto Square
Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Believe the Impossible. Nothing beats the experience of seeing a magic show in person. You’ll see grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers...everything you could possibly imagine and performances that you never dreamed possible – all rolled up into a live show. For more info, go to www.heritagecorridorcvb.com.
10 with pirate ship, castle, train, tractor, truck and more. Oswego Farm’s pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch and the pick-your-own Apple Orchard are the only activities open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.No Smoking & No Pets Please. For more info, please call 630-219-8194
SEPTEMBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1 • HOMER GLEN
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER • LOCKPORT SIEGEL’S COTTONWOOD FARMS. 17250 Weber Road, Lockport. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voted one of the best Pumpkin Farms in the country, this site features a 15-acre corn maze, Zombie sniper paintball, food and more. For more information, please call 1 (800) 304-FARM (3276).
BENGTSON’S PUMPKIN FEST & FARM.
13341 W 151st St., Homer Glen. For the 2015 season, all six Kiddie Rides are unlimited with paid admission. Also, Bengtson’s offers discounted weekday admission. Bengtson Farm is family owned and operated for over 35 years. The farm is “Stroller Friendly” bring your strollers or wagons. Service Dogs are allowed. No coolers are allowed through the main entrance. You are welcome to go back to your car for a snack and then re-enter the farm same day at no charge. (The Farm may close due to severe weather for the safety of our customers and our employees. If severe weather is pending, please call 708.301.FARM before coming to check if farm closed; for severe weather only).
SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 31 • BOLINGBROOK JOHANSEN FARMS AND CHILDREN’S ZOO. 710 W Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook. Join
Johansen Farm’s for all the fun rides and events that make great memories: a bakery with great pies and our famous apple cider doughnuts, a petting zoo with friendly animals, rides and mazes for all ages and lots of treats and gifts for everyone. We look forward to seeing you this Fall! For more info, please call 630.739.7587.
MID-SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 31 • WEST CHICAGO SONNY ACRES FARM. Hours vary. 29W310
SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 31 • MINOOKA HEAP’S GIANT PUMPKIN FARM. Open
Daily 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, IL 60447. This family farm is open to the pueblo each year from te second week of September through October 31. They raise corn, soybeans and over 90 different varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash. Straw bales, corn stalks and Indian corn also available. This farm includes a corn maze, 25 acre pumpkin patch or have fun in the Heaps O’ Fun Barn. Free Parking is also available. For more info, call (815) 475-7373.
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 26 (WEEKENDS) • OSWEGO KELLERS FARMSTAND. Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2500 Johnson Rd., Oswego. Kellers offer special weekend-only activities on the Oswego Farm including a 13-acre Corn Maze, tractor-drawn
wagon rides, animal barn and our new concession stand with Cider Donuts and Kettle Corn. This patch and apple picking are the only activities open every day from late September through Halloween. Our Naperville and Oswego locations are open daily through Halloween. Admission is $9 per person. Oswego location includes 13-acre Corn Maze, rope maze, hay wagon ride, animal barn, pedal tractors, kids straw maze, grainboxes, and a large kids play area
North Ave, West Chicago. Fall season is Harvest Season at Sonny Acres. It’s ime to celebrate with the rest of Chicagoland. From mid-September through October 31, Sonny Acres is host to family fun and activities. Hay rides, haunted houses, amusement rides, cotton candy, roasted corn, and much more. We also stock a wide variety costumes from traditional to hot seasonal items and accessories for your costume.The largest part of the Harvest Season Festival are the pumpkins, gords, and dried corn stalks. In the year 2010 over 400 tons of pumpkins were sold. For more information, go to sonnyacres.com/fall.
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