🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Romeoville This Fall — And How To Carve Them

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In today's newsletter:

• Plan your perfect Romeoville-area pumpkin trip and carve like a pro
• Why top Alaskan runners are targeting a big race in Romeoville

Also on today's calendar: The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 72, low: 46.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Romeoville This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Romeoville can celebrate fall by visiting several nearby pumpkin patches in Bolingbrook, Lemont, Lockport, Homer Glen and Plainfield for hayrides, corn mazes and pick-your-own pumpkins. The guide also walks readers through choosing the right pumpkin and carving a standout jack-o'-lantern with simple tools and step-by-step tips.
   

• Wool wins Maine State Championships; Peck, Prussian lead Alaskans in Oregon (alaskasportsreport.com) — Romeoville will host the Lewis Crossover cross country meet on Oct. 10, where Alaska's top collegiate runners from UAA and other schools are gearing up for high-pressure competition. The story recaps standout performances from Alaskans at recent races nationwide and frames the Romeoville meet as a key next test in their seasons.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Romeoville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House. →
  22601 South Remington Drive, Channahon
  9:00 am
• Friends of Fountaindale Book Sale →
  Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook
  10:00 am
• The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival →
  Settlers' Park, 24401 Lockport St, Plainfield
  12:00 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

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education →
  White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch, 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• The Nature Foundation of Will County presents 'The Stick' Traveling Exhibition by Clay Rice →
  Romeoville, IL Calendar, 501 E. Romeo Rd., Romeoville
  10:00 am
• Bark-tober Fest →
  Romeoville, IL Calendar, 400 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville
  3:00 pm
Monday October 5
• White Oak Library presents ESL Reading & Conversation Group →
  Romeoville, IL Calendar, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville
  11:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Carillon Craft Show →
  Carillon Clubhouse, 21146 S Carillon Dr, Plainfield
  9:00 am
• Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Romeoville Fire Department →
  18 Montrose Dr, Romeoville
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Oktoberfest →
  Lockport Vfw Post #5788, 1026 E 9th St, Lockport
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Halloween Haunted House & Trunk or Treat at the Romeoville Branch →
  White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch, 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Ann Reiter-Emlund —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Bolingbrook

• Bolingbrook Mosque Welcomes Public For Open House (patch.com)
• Public Occurrences 10.01.2026 (timesuniononline.com)
• IL Family Action Can't Fill a Room: Now It Won't Endorse Darren Bailey Against Pritzker After Backing Dabrowski in GOP Primary (illinoisreview.com)

Crest Hill

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

Lockport

• 'Dancing for Our Tribe' Exhibit Opens Oct. 9 (fwrnews.com)
• Chicago Area Haunted House Guide For Halloween 2026 (patch.com)

Ok Romeoville! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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