Carolyn Knize

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Homer Glen-Lockport

Illinois

Romeoville

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

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Joliet

Cook County

Lemont

Bolingbrook

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Plainfield

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Mokena

Orland Park

DuPage County

Woodridge

Discover Your Next Chapter at Remington Woods Open House | Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–3 PM
Some places simply feel like home.
Tucked quietly among the trees in Channahon, Remington Woods invites you to explore beautiful single-family ranch homes in an established 55+ community known for its peaceful streets and welcoming atmosphere.
Hosted by Brandy Crask, Director of Sales of Ravinia Communities, this open house offers a chance to tour the last four available homes and experience the quietest streets in&nbsp;Will&nbsp;County, tucked away in the woods.This isn't a retirement lifestyle here. It's a quiet lifestyle. 
“What I love most is how it feels here—the quiet streets, the trees, and the room to enjoy your own home,” Crask says. “I’ve put so much thought into these homes and their luxury upgrades. Seeing someone walk in and begin imagining their life here is the best part.”Brand new single family homes, 1300- 1600 sq ft, from $125,000- $182,500. 
With the final phase complete and only a limited selection of homes remaining, this is a special opportunity to find your place at Remington Woods.
“Remington Woods gives you the feeling of coming home before you have even chosen which home is yours.”
Remington Woods | Channahon, Illinois Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–3 PM 815-426-9834 for details.

Local Event: The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House.

Channahon-Minooka

The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity....

Discover Your Next Chapter at Remington Woods Open House | Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–3 PM
Some places simply feel like...

The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House.

Settlers' Park

Join us for an unforgettable festival experience right here in Plainfield!

MUSIC . FOOD . DRINKS . ARTHead on over to <a href="https://www.thegreatgettogether.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeH5-EuOkurzCbl7eH_pgaDu-oLo85-8ZhROYve5MGogfJCdiu-vn8ptVjml8_aem_-PKqOidDepSVyhntHb6q0w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.thegreatgettogether.com</a> to check it out!Saturday October 3, 2026 from 12-10pm Settlers' Park, Plainfield IL<ul><li>6 Bands</li><li>Beer &amp;&nbsp;Wine</li><li>Delicious Food</li><li>Arts Vendors and Immersive Experiences</li></ul>The Great Get Together Music &amp; Arts Festival exists to unite the Plainfield community through the transformative power of music and the arts. Our mission is to celebrate local creativity, foster cultural connection, and create an inclusive space where artists, performers, and neighbors come together on common ground.$10 TICKETS: <a href="https://thegreatgettogether.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thegreatgettogether.com/</a>

Local Event: The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival

The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival

Join us for an unforgettable festival experience right here in Plainfield!

MUSIC . FOOD . DRINKS . ARTHead on over to...

Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos &amp; Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL FREE | Family-friendly | Indoor &amp; outdoor
The Dark Arts &amp; Oddities Market returns to Soundgrowler Brewing with 50+ artists, makers, oddity vendors and small businesses taking over the taproom, barrel room and beer garden.
Come explore dark art, oddities, wet specimens, framed insects, bone art, skull candles, horror art, tarot, witchy creations, jewelry, decor, plants, vintage, self-care, handmade goods and plenty of things you probably didn't know you needed until you saw them.
And it isn't all dark and creepy. We're bringing giant cookies, gourmet pickles, hand pies, sweet treats, coffee and plenty of unique handmade gifts too.
Soundgrowler will have the tacos going, craft beer pouring and N/A options available while you sip and shop.
Current Artist Lineup:
Abearcub Wraps Accents by Rosey Adara Selene Creations Adorable Oracle Art by Andee Dandee Belonio Doodles Blue Casa Studios &amp; Jaqui Almaguer Art Bryan Gregory Forsyth Art Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Crafted Laserworks Crafty Creations Crochet by Rose Cupboard Creature Creations Dead Girl Decor Death and Dopamine Doom Sauce Elaha FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers Galaxy Skincare Company Gigawatt Coffee Roasters Hex &amp; Crust Honey Grove House of D&amp;A I Just Wet My Plants Icky Bah Koo Jasmine Moon Designs Jason Michael West Jen Marx Art Kraftasaurous Kreations Little Wicked Things Luna's Loops Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Mixtape Your Life Moon Shine Mama Penguin Imprints Pretty Spooky Handmade Prismatic Pumpkins Rantana Creations Robin Monique Rios Art Rogue Relics Sealed Fate Curiosities Secondhand Nightmares Serpent &amp; Flame Candle Company Snowingstars That Girl at the Market The Crooked Workbench Vintage Vogue Utopia Welding Witch Wicked Art LLC Wicked Fun Crafts Yvette Sketches
Free to attend. Family-friendly. Rain or shine. Leashed pets are welcome outside.
Come hungry, grab a beer and spend the afternoon exploring one of our biggest and strangest lineups of the season.
Curated by the Streetz Artz Alliance.

Local Event: Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Tinley Park

Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos & Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co....

Tom E Hartung American Legion Post 1977

Tickets are still available online for our Warriors Walk Annual banquet. <a href="https://vfwpost9545.kindful.com/e/warriors-walk-dinner-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">vfwpost9545.kindful.com/e/warriors-walk-dinner-1</a>
THE WARRIORS WALK DINNER IS A YEARLY EVENT MEANT TO CELEBRATE, HIGHLIGHT, AND SHOW RECOGNITION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE THIS ORGANIZATION SUCH A SUCCESS!
The night starts @5 pm with a before-dinner open bar, followed by a catered dinner @6pm. Raffles galore and tickets will be on sale all evening.
@7pm, Warriors Walk founder and President Ryan Brazle will give a short speech and present awards, followed by our keynote speaker,Chief Executive Officer Tony Brock of The Headstrong Project, which has received our largest support.&nbsp; He will be speaking at the Warriors Walk Banquet Dinner about how our efforts are impacting the daily lives of our Veterans. Tony Brock has served as CEO of The Headstrong Project since August 2026. As a combat veteran, Tony brings a firsthand understanding of what veterans and service members carry home from war — and a clear sense of purpose about how everyone can help deliver barrier-free mental health services to our exceptional military community.
Followed by our raffle winners and cocktails from 9- 10 p.m
Tickets are $40/person, which includes 2 open bar cocktail hours and dinner. The Warriors Walk appreciates your support.

Local Event: Warriors Walk Banquet Tickets Available online. PUBLIC WELCOME!!

Warriors Walk Banquet Tickets Available online....

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Warriors Walk Banquet Tickets Available online. PUBLIC WELCOME!!

VFW Post 9545

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Playing great Rock ‘n Roll from the ’60s and ’70s.
Playing the way you remember it
The band starts at 7 pm on the Patio, Weather permitting. If not, thenm in the bar!!
NO COVER – PUBLIC WELCOME 21+
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The music is Hot, and the cocktails and beer are cold—12 beers on tap. Domestic bottles are $3.50, and a 5-domestic beer bucket is $14. You can take a break anytime and try your luck with our new Video Slots and Poker. Maybe you could win $500 on a single spin!
The video slots and machines are ready and waiting. They are closer than the Boats and avoid all of that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Try your luck.
OUR SLOT MACHINES HAVE PAID OUT OVER $52 MILLION!
There is plenty of parking available and handicapped accessible.
You must be 21 to attend. ATM, Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted
Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and also I-355.
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Local Event: NL VFW Post 9545 Saturday “AMBIDEXTROUS” Playing in the Bar! No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

NL VFW Post 9545 Saturday “AMBIDEXTROUS”...


  Playing your favorites
Playing great Rock ‘n Roll from the ’60s and ’70s.
Playing the way you remember it
The band starts at...

NL VFW Post 9545 Saturday “AMBIDEXTROUS” Playing in the Bar! No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

🍁🍂🌻 It’s finally here! Time to start thinking about our favorite autumn event, Fall on Canal.
If you’ve been, you know. 🥰🧡 If you haven’t, there is MUCH to tell you about our twice a year artisan market that takes place along the historic I&amp;M Canal in charming downtown Lemont.
What started in 2017 as 19 vendor street fair in the rain has blossomed into the most special day in downtown Lemont. With 70 well-curated vendors (our biggest yet! ) selling vintage, handmade and boutique wares, you will not want to miss this amazing collection. Along with our talented, hand picked vendors, you’ll also experience live music, great food and fun photo ops, including our favorite guest; The Little Red Truck.
As always, we have a mix of regular vendors who have been with us for years along with new faces sure to charm you. This isn’t your average craft fair! Every detail matters to us!
Here’s a little of what to expect: 🛻 The Little Red Truck 🕯️ Handpoured Candles 🗝️ Salvage &amp; Antiques Finds 💐 Fresh Flowers 🍪 Treats &amp; Bread 🍯 Local honey 🪴 Plants &amp; Moss 🪵 Woodworking 📿 Handmade Jewelry 🏡 Home Decor 🧶 Crocheted Goods 🎃 Seasonal Accessories 🎪 and so very much more
Join us for this special tradition hosted by us 👋👋 Mabel’s Market.
🍁Sunday Oct 4th 🍁 9am-3pm 🍁 $5 entrance 12 and up (at the door or at mabelsmarket.com)Free parking throughout downtown Lemont and in the Metra parking lot, steps from Market entrance

Local Event: Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) 

Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) 

🍁🍂🌻 It’s finally here! Time to start thinking about our favorite autumn event, Fall on Canal.
If you’ve been, you know. 🥰🧡 If...

Parks Place, 102 S. IL Rt. 53 (next to Casey's)-Gardner, IL

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This October Junk in the Trunk Morris has planned pop up outdoor flea markets at all 3 of our Grundy County locations. It starts at 9AM on Sunday October 4th at Parks Place in Gardner. Parks Place is located at 102 S. IL Rt. 53, one block east of I-55 (Gardner exit #227). Then on Saturday October 10th we are in Mazon at Finders Flea Market featuring Mama K’s Grill. Finally on Sunday October 18th we return to our Morris Plaza home, 100 W. Commercial Drive in Morris. At each of these events shoppers will find a wide variety of household items, collectibles, tools, toys, crafts and much more for sale from 9AM until 3PM. In Mazon we will remain open until 4PM.&nbsp;New vendors are always welcome at Junk in the Trunk Morris events, and if you are interested in setting up and selling this coming Sunday October 4th in Gardner it is not too late. Advance vendor registration is not required. Simply arrive at 8AM, pay the $15 vendor fee, sign a liability waiver and take an available spot. Vendors paying the $15 fee are guaranteed space of 10’ by 30’ (approximately 2 parking spaces), and if needed may use some additional space without an additional charge. October is also vendor appreciation month, with vendor only giveaways at each event. For additional information visit Junk in the Trunk Morris on Facebook. You can also contact event manager George Bennett, morrissale@yahoo.com or 630-319-0289.

Local Event: Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner

Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner

     This October Junk in the Trunk Morris has planned pop up outdoor flea markets at all 3 of our Grundy County locations. It...

St. Joseph Church

Join the St. Joseph Lockport Knights of Columbus in supporting local needy families by donating new or gently used coats, scarfs, hats, and gloves. If you do not have winter items to donate, monetary contributions can be made online to help support this charitable cause.

Local Event: Winter Coat Drive

Winter Coat Drive

Join the St. Joseph Lockport Knights of Columbus in supporting local needy families by donating new or gently used coats,...

Crosswinds Church

Join Let the Mountains Move Ministries as we hold our "Praise &amp; Worship Nite" Fundraiser!&nbsp; Entry fee is $5 and $20 for families of 5 or more!&nbsp; Come enjoy chili, chili dogs and hotdogs!&nbsp; Select a delicious dessert to purchase and let's not forget the opportunity to win a fabulous raffle basket!&nbsp; There will be many there!&nbsp; sign up at www.letthemountainsmoveministries.org/give

Local Event: Let the Mountains Move Ministries presents...Our Praise & Worship Nite Fundraiser

Let the Mountains Move Ministries...

Join Let the Mountains Move Ministries as we hold our "Praise & Worship Nite" Fundraiser!  Entry fee is $5 and $20 for families...

Let the Mountains Move Ministries presents...Our Praise & Worship Nite Fundraiser

Renaissance Center

🌙 What to Expect at The Witching Hour Masquerade 🌙
Step into an immersive evening where mystery meets magic. Guests are encouraged to arrive in masquerade attire and embrace the energy of transformation, intuition, and connection.
✨ Here’s what you can look forward to:
🖤 Curated Mystical Vendors &amp; Readers Explore a hand-selected collection of tarot readers, psychics, healers, artisans, crystal vendors, and metaphysical creators.
🌙 Intuitive Experiences Receive personal readings, discover spiritual tools, and connect with practitioners offering insight, guidance, and healing.
✨ Immersive Atmosphere A beautifully styled, moody, and enchanting environment designed to feel like stepping into another realm.
🎭 Masquerade Energy Masks are encouraged—allowing guests to move freely, connect deeply, and experience the magic of anonymity and intuition.
🕯️ Community &amp; Connection Meet like-minded souls, explore new perspectives, and enjoy a night centered around curiosity, wonder, and transformation.
💫 A One-of-a-Kind Experience This is not a typical market or fair—it’s an intentional, curated evening designed to feel unforgettable.

Local Event: Witching Hour Masquerade Ball

Witching Hour Masquerade Ball

🌙 What to Expect at The Witching Hour Masquerade 🌙
Step into an immersive evening where mystery meets magic. Guests are...

Joliet Junior College Event Center

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Join <a href="https://www.willcountysao.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow</a> and the <a href="https://www.willcountycac.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Will County Children’s Advocacy Center</a> for the 16th Annual <a href="https://www.MenWhoCook.info" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MEN WHO COOK presented by CITGO</a><a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>&nbsp;on Saturday, October 17, from 6–9 PM at the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/DiC8FF8NQtP6YEeH8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Joliet Junior College Event Center</a>, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL. It’s one deliciously fun night where talented men from our community—amateur and professional cooks alike—serve up samples of their favorite APPETIZERS, ENTREES &amp; DESSERTS…and YOU get to decide which dishes deserve bragging rights!
TASTE. JUDGE. HAVE FUN! From savory to sweet, our cooks will pull out all the stops to win your vote. Bring your appetite and enjoy an evening packed with:
● Delicious Food ● Cash Bar by <a href="https://roccitybarandgrill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Roc City Bar &amp; Grill</a> ● Kids’ Activities ● Raffles
Great food, great fun &amp; a great cause.&nbsp;And the best part? You get to be the judge!
HAVE FUN. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Your ticket supports the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, providing HOPE, HEALING &amp; JUSTICE to children who have endured severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence.
100% of proceeds stay local, supporting the CAC’s evidence-based, trauma-focused forensic interview, family advocacy, and trauma therapy services for children and their families.
Founded in 1995 by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center brings together law enforcement, prosecutors, DCFS, medical professionals, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists under one roof to help abused children begin their journey toward healing and justice.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS &amp; FAMILY. COME HUNGRY! You won't leave that way!

Local Event: MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center

MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's...

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Join Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center for the 16th...

MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center

Drive electric hospital bed with barometric mattress/standard drive mattress, medline hydraulic Hoyer lift with straps. $400 bed,$150 lift

Hospital bed, hoyer lift