September At Oswegoland Park District: See What's Planned

OSWEGO, IL — With the unofficial end of summer after Labor Day, many are ready to start thinking about cooler weather, everything pumpkin-flavored and, already, Halloween.

The Oswegland Park District has an array of events planned throughout the month of September, including its Brew at the Bridge beer festival Sept. 17.

While the weather remains warm, it's a key time to continue being outside and enjoying nature before winter settles in. Here is a look at what the park district has planned this month.

• The Illinois Midland Railway Lecture
  • What: A one-hour lecture about "the world's shortest railroad," built in 1914 to connect two towns barely two miles apart.
  • Where: Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St.
  • When: 1-2 p.m. Sept. 10
• Oswego Country Market
  • What: Local market featuring vendors selling fresh produce, meat, eggs, specialty foods and handmade items.
  • Where: 19 Main St.
  • When: 9-1 p.m. Sundays
• Pantry Garden Harvest
  • What: Harvesting the Pantry Garden, which is made up of 50 vegetable beds, 10 herb beds, four apple trees, one fig tree, raspberry bushes and several barrel planters.
  • Where: Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road
  • When: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays
• Brew at the Bridge
  • What: Some of Illinois's best breweries showcased at the park district-organized beer festival.
  • Where: Hudson Crossing Park, 65 N. Harrison St.
  • When: 1-8 p.m. Sept. 17
• Yoga in the Park
  • What: A rejuvenating morning stretch in a serene garden in the heart of downtown Oswego.
  • Where: Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St.
  • When: 8-9 a.m. Sept. 18
• Oswego History Tour — Legacy Farms
  • What: A bus tour where Oswegoland Heritage Association and guests will visit three area family farms with deep roots in the Oswego community.
  • Where: Meet at Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St.
  • When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 24
• Oswego Heritage Tour — German
  • What: A bus and walking tour to learn about Oswego's most prominent German settlers.
  • Where: Meet at Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St.
  • When: Noon to 1 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 25