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π± Patch AM: Oktoberfest 2026 and 8 more events
Make time for Winter Coat Drive on the Homer Glen Patch calendar

Hi Homer Glen! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Winter Coat Drive at St. Joseph Church
- Carillon Craft Show at Carillon Clubhouse
- Let the Mountains Move Ministries presents...Our Praise & Worship Nite Fundraiser at Crosswinds Church
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
- Tuesday: Delightful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
- Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
📸 Around Homer Glen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer Glen
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★ Featured events ★
- Winter Coat Drive →
St. Joseph Church, 500 S Jefferson St, Lockport
12:00 pm - 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 - Witching Hour Masquerade Ball →
Renaissance Center, 214 N Ottawa St, Joliet
6:00 pm - MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
6:00 pm - Eve Of Haunted Destruction →
Dirt Oval Route 66, 3200 S Chicago St, Joliet
3:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Ability Awareness Committee Meeting →
Homer Glen, IL Calendar, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
6:00 pm - Oktoberfest 2026 →
6:00 pm - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Northwest Homer Fire District →
13010 W 143rd St, Lockport
11:00 am - Oktoberfest →
Lockport Vfw Post #5788, 1026 E 9th St, Lockport
3:00 pm - Trunk - N - Treat →
First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave, Joliet
6:00 pm - Vampire's Speakeasy Event →
Embers, 933 S State St, Lockport
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
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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
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- 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
- CAT FOUND.
If this is your cat please contact me directly. (Nextdoor Homer Glen Park)
- Meijer posted a job opening for Cashier in Homer Glen. Apply here.
- VONS posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lockport
- HOTWORX fitness studio coming to Lockport (shawlocal.com)
New Lenox
- Heavy Police Presence In New Lenox, Authorities Ask Public To Avoid Area (patch.com)
Romeoville
- Wool wins Maine State Championships; Peck, Prussian lead Alaskans in Oregon (alaskasportsreport.com)
Ok Homer Glen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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