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🌱 What’s planned for Nik & Ivy’s big anniversary maker’s market?
Spotted on the Lockport calendar: Spend Thursday Night On the Patio at Peace Parlor & Peace Marketplace in Orland Park
What's up Lockport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's planned for Nik & Ivy's big anniversary maker's market?
- Why a Lockport pumpkin patch just ranked among America's most underrated
Also on today's calendar: Spend Thursday Night On the Patio at Peace Parlor & Peace Marketplace in Orland Park and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Event: Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) (patch.com) — Lockport residents can sip, shop, and celebrate Nik & Ivy Brewing Company's anniversary this Sunday, August 23, from noon to 6 p.m. at 1026 S State Street. More than eighteen local artists and makers will offer handmade art, decor, jewelry, food items, and more for a relaxed afternoon market. 
• 2 Illinois pumpkin patches named on the most underrated list (chicagoparent.com) — Siegel's Cottonwood Farm in Lockport has been ranked the No. 3 most underrated pumpkin patch in the country, drawing attention well beyond Will County. The family-run farm earns strong reviews and big online interest for its pumpkin fields, corn maze, hayrides, and fall treats.
📸 Around Lockport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lockport
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★ Featured events ★
- Spend Thursday Night On the Patio at Peace Parlor & Peace Marketplace in Orland Park →
Peace Parlor, 14314 Beacon Ave, Orland Park
5:00 pm - The Breakfast Club →
Central Square, 222 E 9th St, Lockport
6:30 pm - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm - Free Yoga Classes →
Rising Lotus Healing Center - Yoga Studio, 14911 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen
8:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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Other local events
- Senior Sunrise
Lockport Twp HSD 205 Porter Stadium
6:00 am - Baseball Game Vs. Bishop McNamara & Queen Of Apostles
Lockport SD 91 Kelvin Grove Middle School, 808 Adams St, Lockport, IL 60441
9:00 am - Softball Game Vs. Rockdale
Lockport SD 91 Kelvin Grove Middle School, 808 Adams St, Lockport, IL 60441
4:15 pm - Outcast Jazz Band live at ROXY Lockport! →
ROXY Lockport, 1017 S State St, Lockport
8:00 pm - Beginning Band fittings
Lockport SD 91 Band room
10:00 am - Creative Exploration: Homemade Pickles Workshop →
315 E 11th St, Lockport
7:00 pm - Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show →
Sontag Speed Supplies, 1931 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill
10:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Your black cats are beautiful!
Look at those shiny, glossy fur coats. I can spot the difference between the female and male cat even without knowing their names. So all of you… (Nextdoor Milne-Kelvin Grove)
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🗞 Nearby News
Homer Glen
- Homer Glen To Host 'Run To Remember' 5K (patch.com)
Crest Hill
- Louis Goode 'Was Going To Kill Her By Slitting Her Throat' After Squeezing Her Neck: Prosecutors (patch.com)
Romeoville
- 7 Amazing Facts About Monarchs As Fall Migration Begins In Illinois (patch.com)
Ok Lockport! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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