Jaime Jimenez

Will County

John Ferak

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Joliet

Illinois

Shorewood

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

Channahon-Minooka

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Romeoville

Manhattan

Bolingbrook

Mokena

Cook County

Lemont

Carillon Clubhouse

Start your holiday shopping early with a fantastic selection of all handcrafted items at the Carillon Clubhouse. Enjoy a bake sale and hot dog lunch while you browse, featuring free admission and free parking for the public. Please note that guests must be 18 years or older to enter the clubhouse.

Local Event: Carillon Craft Show

Carillon Craft Show

Start your holiday shopping early with a fantastic selection of all handcrafted items at the Carillon Clubhouse. Enjoy a bake...

Finders Flea

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On
Saturday October 10th
Finders Flea in Mazon will host Junk in the Trunk Morris, giving the
shopper, collector, picker
or bargain-hunter a truly unique experience. Select
items outdoors from our independent vendors, then go inside the 8000
square foot
sales
barn to continue the treasure hunt. When inside don’t miss the
freshly prepared food at Mama K’s Grill with breakfast served from
9AM until 10:30 AM, and lunch available until the
market closes at
4PM. Finders
Flea is located at 503 Grundy St. in Mazon, and is easily found by
following the signs from the corner of Rt. 47
and
Grand Ridge Rd. Vendor opportunities exist as well. If
you would like to setup and sell in Mazon on
Saturday October
10th,
it is not too late. Simply
arrive at 8AM, pay the $15 vendor fee and take an available spot. New
vendors are welcome, and advance vendor reservations are not needed. For
additional information and full vendor rules visit Junk in the Trunk
Morris on Facebook, or contact event manager George Bennett,
<a href="mailto:morrissale@yahoo.com">morrissale@yahoo.com</a>
or
630-319-0289.
Junk in the Trunk Morris is
a charitable fundraiser, with proceeds from vendor
fees collected in Mazon
benefiting the Mazon American Legion.

Local Event: Junk in the Trunk at Finders Flea Mart

Junk in the Trunk at Finders Flea Mart

     On
Saturday October 10th
Finders Flea in Mazon will host Junk in the Trunk Morris, giving the
shopper, collector,...

Bronkberry Farms

2 Day Fall Fest October 10th &amp; 11th 9am-6pm. Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun featuring pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, and a bouncy house. Enjoy delicious fall treats from food and drink trucks while browsing local vendors, and don't miss the costume contests held throughout the day. Admission and parking are free for all guests.

Local Event: Fall Fest

Fall Fest

2 Day Fall Fest October 10th & 11th 9am-6pm. Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun featuring pumpkin painting, hayrack...

VFW Post 9545

Join us at 7 PM for the first pitch as the Chicago White Sox take on the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS.&nbsp; Happy hour 7-11pm!. $1 off all bottled beer, $1 off all 12 oz drafts, $1 off all beer pitchers, and$1 off all Well drinks. We also have Thursday Night Prime Football!

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Six big screens and our outdoor patio TV, too. NO&nbsp;COVER!!&nbsp; PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME!!&nbsp; 21+

Local Event: NL VFW Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians Happy Hour 7pm-11pm  NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

NL VFW Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians...

Join us at 7 PM for the first pitch as the Chicago White Sox take on the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS.   Happy hour 7-11pm!....

NL VFW Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians Happy Hour 7pm-11pm  NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

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...

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>

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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...

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

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

Dirt Oval Route 66

Experience the largest outdoor Halloween event featuring a massive array of demolition derbies including RV, school bus, and lawn mower derbies. The night is packed with family-friendly fun including a $1500 cash costume contest, hay rides, trunk-or-treat, fireworks, and a pumpkin smash contest. &nbsp;Please visit our website to sign up for Trunk Or Treat and Promote your business. Trunk Or Treat Starts at 3PM Show Starts at 5 PM.

Local Event: Eve Of Haunted Destruction

Eve Of Haunted Destruction

Experience the largest outdoor Halloween event featuring a massive array of demolition derbies including RV, school bus, and...

New Lenox American Legion and The Stone City VFW in Joliet are Serving as Donation Drop Off Sites Now thru October 26, 2026By K.P. LynneThe Manteno Veterans Home is truly the "Home of the Brave", faithfully dedicated to serving the courageous men and women who served their country.&nbsp;Please consider making a difference in the lives of those who gave everything for our country by donating an item from the attached wish list.The New Lenox American Legion located at 14414 Ford Drive and The Stone City VFW located at 124 Stone City Drive in Joliet will serve as local donation drop-off sites now thru October 26, 2026. On October 27, 2026, Mr. Bob Metzger will be personally driving the donations to the Manteno Veterans Home, so your donations will be in good hands. If you live in the Manteno area, donations are always welcome. The Adjutant Illinois Veterans Home - Manteno 1 Veterans Drive Manteno, Illinois 60950 Phone: <a href="tel:8159073506" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(815) 907-3506</a> Fax: (815) 468-8972
Prince Home For further information, please contact: Prince Home at Manteno Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs One Veterans Drive Manteno, Illinois 60950 Phone: <a href="tel:8154689737" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">815-468-9737</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1220426406465523/user/100000731301727/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZguumR4vBQtINWonCSG3krWYugmcGGOaFAmF35sCJ3jZW9HcoALAlzCX_jOxRLRgZz_xsZlptsDC5KwKzCt4WRTXiwlFYrTV85Uhp1a_V8C1hmDKB09i9GZjUuv6OsbnZO1lfh5-c6XIiIG&amp;__tn__=%2CP-R" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Manteno Veterans Home Needs Donations - Drop...

New Lenox American Legion and The Stone City VFW in Joliet are Serving as Donation Drop Off Sites Now thru October 26, 2026By K.P. LynneThe Manteno...

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