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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

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.

Joliet Drama Guild

Experience the hilarious and award-winning Avenue Q: The Broadway Musical, directed by Justin McCarthy with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Join a colorful cast of puppets in this clever production presented by the Joliet Drama Guild through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Get tickets by following this link :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ave-q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ave-q </a>show dates are Oct 2-4 and 9-11

Local Event: Avenue Q: The Broadway Musical

Avenue Q: The Broadway Musical

Experience the hilarious and award-winning Avenue Q: The Broadway Musical, directed by Justin McCarthy with music and lyrics by...

Join us for the first Junk in the Trunk event at St. Francis Xavier on Saturday, October 3rd from 9am to 1pm! If you are interested in reserving a space, please contact Mark via email (mark@sfxjoliet.org). We can't wait to see you there!

Local Event: Junk in the Trunk

Junk in the Trunk

Join us for the first Junk in the Trunk event at St. Francis Xavier on Saturday, October 3rd from 9am to 1pm! If you are...

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...

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...

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

For more information, <a href="https://speakeasygo.com/the-wellness-retreat/the-wellness-retreat-chicago?eid=EVE-I2830I" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">click here.&nbsp;</a>

(Photo Credit: © 2026 The Wellness Retreat. All rights reserved.)

Local Event: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

Chicago

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind,...

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of...

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