Cross of Glory Lutheran Church

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Andrea Earnest

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Lauren Traut

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Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center

The Forest Preserve District of Will County's fall <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/be-a-trailblazer-campaign" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Be a Trailblazer</a> experience is underway!
The first mission drop landed on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and the second will come during the week of Nov. 1.
Each drop includes a combination of GPS-based missions in preserves, photo missions and trivia questions. Some photo missions must be completed at specific locations, while others can be done anywhere outdoors.
Missions will be sprinkled across more than a dozen locations.
The fall session of Be a Trailblazer runs through Saturday, Dec. 12. To join, download the free Goosechase app to your smartphone and search for 2026 Be a Trailblazer or enter the code JYBKK4.
Prize pool
Participants are randomly selected to receive prizes funded by <a href="https://www.willcountynature.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Nature Foundation of Will County</a> and donated by more than 30 local businesses. Nearly 200 prizes worth more than $15,000 will be awarded during the 2026 challenge.
Foundation-funded items include a Fitbit Charge 6, Yeti Roadie 48 cooler and Bonfire 19-inch Solo Stove. 
Donated items include bird-feeding prize packs from Wild Birds Unlimited in Joliet, gift cards from West52 BBQ in Shorewood, wine from Goat &amp; Vine Restaurant and Winery, and golf passes from Prairie Bluff Golf Club in Crest Hill and X-Golf in Shorewood.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ReconnectWithNature.org</a>.

Local Event: Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience

Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer...

The Forest Preserve District of Will County's fall Be a Trailblazer experience is underway!
The first mission drop landed on...

Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience

VFW Post 9545

This week: "TV COMMERCIALS!!" Come out and give it a try. Prizes to be won, hosted by Brain Busters. Bring your friends and have some “Friendly Competition!” Start time is 6:30 pm sharp. “Happy Hour” starts at 6 pm:&nbsp;

<h2>NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+</h2>

Local Event: NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "TELEVISION COMMERCIALS". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar...

This week: "TV COMMERCIALS!!"  Come out and give it a try. Prizes to be won, hosted by Brain Busters. Bring your friends and...

NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "TELEVISION COMMERCIALS". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

Royal Palace 1416 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435

Tik&nbsp;Toks favorite Michael Jackson Tribute Artist is here in Joliet on Friday, October 2nd.

Local Event: Nights of Kings - MJ vs. Elvis

Nights of Kings - MJ vs. Elvis

Tik Toks favorite Michael Jackson Tribute Artist is here in Joliet on Friday, October 2nd.

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....

🍁🍂🌻 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

Channahon-Minooka

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...

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

Hospital bed, hoyer lift

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

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pickup Garden Tractors, Farm Equipment, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Furnaces, Automotive parts, Anything Metal, All Appliances, Nuts, Bolts, Screws. If you have a question about anything we would pickup please call and ask. Please Call Brian at&nbsp; (815) 210-8819 for Free pickup.

Free Scrap Metal Pickup

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pickup Garden Tractors, Farm Equipment, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Furnaces, Automotive parts, Anything Metal, All...

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