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🌱 Patch AM: Garage Sale-Multi Family and 7 more events
Make time for Multi-vendor Yard Sale/Flea Market on the New Lenox Patch calendar

Good morning New Lenox! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Multi-vendor Yard Sale/Flea Market at Hope United Methodist Church
- MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome at Mokena Estate Sale
- Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!
... and check out 13 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
- Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📸 Around New Lenox
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Lenox
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★ Featured events ★
- Multi-vendor Yard Sale/Flea Market →
Hope United Methodist Church, 2506 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet
8:00 am - MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome →
Mokena Estate Sale, 12628 Royal Gorge Ct, Mokena
9:00 am - Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! →
550 W North St, Manhattan
9:30 am - 4th Annual VetFest 2026 →
American Legion Post 18, 15052 Archer Ave, Lockport, IL, 60441,
10:00 am - Race For Boobs Team Demo Derby @Dirt Oval 66 →
The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway 3200 S. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60433,
4:00 pm - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience →
Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W Laraway Rd, Joliet
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Garage Sale-Multi Family →
252 Somerset Ct, New Lenox
9:00 am - NL VFW-in the Bar Saturday, DISCOUNT VINYL. Rocking the 70's, 80's & 90's. NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
7:00 pm - NL VFW "Queen of Hearts Raffle!" The Pot is "$5,655." Tickets are on sale every day!!!! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
4:00 pm - NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL NIGHT! Eagles vs Chicago Bears! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
7:15 am - Man and Gull A Complex Relationship →
Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Dr, Joliet
9:00 am - NL VFW PRIME FOOTBALL NIGHT! Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
7:15 pm - NL VFW Friday Fish Fry. Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
4:30 pm - NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Shirley Jeanette Evans Lang —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Silver Cross Hospital Honors Employees for a Combined 3,285 Years of Service —Silver Cross Hospital Read on Patch
- Mocktober At Messenger Woods Program Set For Oct. 17 —Forest Preserve District of Will County Read on Patch
- Great Moments In Vinyl play the "Hits of 1976" —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- Obituary: Lorene Marie "Lori" Schmitt (Konte) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Looking for a recommendation for an electrician.
It's for 2 small jobs, I know bigger companies won't bother, I've tried (Nextdoor Prairie/Ridge)
- Curaleaf posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Full Time in New Lenox. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02736) - 19310 S LaGrange Rd in Mokena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Lenox here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mokena
- State Rep. Patrick Sheehan To Co-Host Free Shred Event And Food Drive In Mokena (wjol.com)
- Road America Hosts USF Pro Championships Finale (speedsport.com)
Lockport
- New Exhibit Opening At Lockport Gallery (patch.com)
- Local Event: 4th Annual VetFest 2026 (patch.com)
- Lockport to auction off Route 66 centennial benches (shawlocal.com)
Homer Glen
- Lockport Holds Auction For 18 Route 66 Benches (patch.com)
Ok New Lenox! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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