🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Homer Glen, Lockport This Fall — And How To Carve Them

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In today's newsletter:

• Find your perfect Homer Glen pumpkin and carve it like a pro

Also on today's calendar: Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Homer Glen, Lockport This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Homer Glen have several nearby options for picking pumpkins, from Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest and Konow's Corn Maze in town to popular farms in Lockport and surrounding communities. The guide highlights how these patches offer hayrides, corn mazes, and other fall fun, then walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for carving a sturdy, eye-catching jack-o'-lantern at home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer Glen

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner →
  Parks Place, 102 S. IL Rt. 53 (next to Casey's)-Gardner, IL,
  9:00 am
Friday October 9
• Winter Coat Drive →
  St. Joseph Church, 500 S Jefferson St, Lockport
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Carillon Craft Show →
  Carillon Clubhouse, 21146 S Carillon Dr, Plainfield
  9:00 am
• Let the Mountains Move Ministries presents...Our Praise & Worship Nite Fundraiser →
  Crosswinds Church, 14360 Rte 59, Plainfield
  4:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Witching Hour Masquerade Ball →
  Renaissance Center, 214 N Ottawa St, Joliet
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
  Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Eve Of Haunted Destruction →
  Dirt Oval Route 66, 3200 S Chicago St, Joliet
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  4:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Oktoberfest 2026 →
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Northwest Homer Fire District →
  13010 W 143rd St, Lockport
  11:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Oktoberfest →
  Lockport Vfw Post #5788, 1026 E 9th St, Lockport
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Trunk - N - Treat →
  First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave, Joliet
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Vampire's Speakeasy Event →
  Embers, 933 S State St, Lockport
  6:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Homer Glen PatchAM possible:

• Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
• Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
• Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
• Premier Paws at Lockport — (708) 550-7297

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• St. Mary Catholic School Introduces Student Council Members —St. Mary Mokena Catholic School Read on Patch
• 5th Annual Grape Harvest: Slovenian Polka Festival! —Mike Brick Read on Patch
• ZZ Top & Genesis Tribute Concert —Mike Brick Read on Patch

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Homer Glen. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Long Sleeve Pullover with ANSI A6 Cut Protection From: Magid Glove & Safety (manufacturing.net)
• Step Inside: Life Time Naperville (lifetime.life)
• United Properties Corp. expands Wisconsin and Illinois retail presence adding 200,000 s/f (nyrej.com)

Crest Hill

• Toton's TV Calls It Quits: 35 Percent Off Retirement Sale For Crest Hill Business That Opened In 1967 (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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