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JOLIET OFFICE/VISITOR CENTER339 W. Jefferson St.Joliet, IL 60435800/926-CANAL815/727-2323800/535-5682 for lodging

BOLINGBROOK OFFICE/VISITOR CENTER201 Canterbury Lane, Suite BBolingbrook, IL 60440630/226-1764

UTICA VISITOR CENTER801 E. US Highway 6Utica, IL 61373800/746-0550815/667-4356

AFFILIATE VISITOR CENTERS

BEDFORD PARKVISITOR CENTER7800 W. 65th St.Bedford Park, IL 60501708/594-8786

GRUNDY COUNTY Chamber of CommerceOffice/Visitor Center909 N. Liberty St.Morris, IL 60450815/942-0113

and660 S. BroadwayCoal City, IL 60416815/634-8662

LOCK 16 VISITORCENTER754 First St.LaSalle, IL 61301815.220.1848

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Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor Bureau staff:

robert L. Navarro, President/CEOMary Beth degrush, Vice PresidentJune Anderson, Sales Managersandy Burns, Tourism Coordinator UticaMary Lou turner, Tourism Coordinator UticaCindy Vessel, Tourism Coordinator Joliet

Jacque Flanigan, Ralph Chermak, Stuart Pearson,Jim Kracic, Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek, Janie LawsonContributing Photographers

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As the weather gets cooler and the snow starts falling, weencourage you to enjoy the many festivals and special eventsthe Heritage Corrifor has to offer. We are fortunate to haveso many wonderful fall and winter activities to enjoy along thehistoric I&M Canal. There are many fall events to keep usbusy – wine tastings, pumpkins farms, shows with top nameperformers, festivals, and parades. And winter has plenty forboth indoor and outdoor enthusiasts– skiing, snowmobiling,sledding, eagle watching, ice-climbing, and more. Enjoyall the Corridor has to offer!

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September 24

FRIDAY NIGHT FISHINGPrairie Bluff Golf Club19433 Renwick Rd. Crest Hillwww.lockportpark.org815-838-1183

ARTISAN SHOWCASEWEEKENDAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211

September 25

THE HOT ROD BARN OPENHOUSE & CAR SHOWThe Hot Rod Barn6245 N. Seneca Rd, Morriswww.thehotrodbarn.com 815-941-9551

LEMONT STREET FAIRLemont & Illinois St., Lemont630-257-2972

COMEDY NIGHTAshbury’s at Boughton Ridge335 E. Boughton Rd.,Bolingbrook630-739-2377

SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM DAYJoliet Area Historical Museum204 N. Ottawa St., Jolietwww.jolietmuseum.org815-723-5201

24TH ANNUAL SCARECROW FESTIVALOttawa’s Old Town Districtottawadowntownmerchants.com

SCARECROW SCULPTING CONTESTChaos Building529 Columbus St., Ottawawww.chaosinottawa.org815-433-2787

STREET FAIR AT THE MUSEUM306 Lemont St., Lemonthttp://township.com/lemont/historical/630-257-2972

MAGIC SHOW AT THEBOOK MOUSEBook Mouse820 LaSalle St., Ottawawww.bookmouse.org815-433-7323

LIVE MUSIC ATAUGUST HILL WINERYAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211

September 25 & 26

MEGA HIKEStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-220-7386

11TH ANNUAL PUMPKINHARVEST CRAFT SHOWBoggio’s Orchard & ProduceRoute 71, Granvilleboggiosorchardandproduce.com815-339-2245

HARVEST POW WOWNaper Settlement523 S. Webster St., Napervillewww.midwestsoarring.org773-585-1744



September 26

VALLEY CARVERSWOODCARVING EXPOStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 800-868-7625, ext. 386

JOLIET IRON WORKS TOURJoliet Iron Works HIstoric SiteColumbia St. off Scott St., Jolietwww.reconnectwithnature.org815-886-1467

CHILI COOK OFFTalcott SquareTalcott & Stephen St., Lemonthttp://www.lemont.il.us/630-243-9430

PORSCHE CAR SHOWBurr Ridge Village Center701 Village Center Dr., BurrRidgewww.shopburrridge.com630-203-2782

ARCHAEOLOGYAFTERNOONIllinois Waterway VisitorsCenterDee Bennett Rd., Ottawa815-667-4054

5800-926-CANAL(2262)

1-800-HAMPTONwww.Jolieti55.HamptonInn.comwww.Jolieti80.HamptonInn.com

TWO GREAT JOLIET LOCATIONSJoliet I-80

1521 Riverboat CenterJoliet, Il 60436

(Exit #127)815-725-2424

Joliet I-553555 Mall Loop Drive

Joliet, IL 60431(Exit #257)

815-439-9500Jolieti80.hamptoninn.com Jolieti55.hamptoninn.com

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October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10

GHOST STORIES IN THEPARK...IN THE DARK!Riverwalk Grand Pavilion912 Sindt Court, Napervillewww.napervilleparks.org630-848-5060

October 1, 2, 9, 15, 16, 17, 23and 30

FAMILY HAYRIDESKnoch Knolls Park336 Knoch Knolls Rd,NapervilleSeager Park1163 Plank Road, Napervillewww.napervilleparks.org630-848-5060

October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22,23, 29, 30 and 31

GROUP HAYRIDESKnoch Knolls Park336 Knoch Knolls Rd,NapervilleSeager Park1163 Plank Road, Napervillewww.napervilleparks.org630-848-5060

October 1 - 2

OKTOBERFESTNaper Settlement525 S. Webster St., Napervillewww.napersettlementmuseum630-420-6010

October 1 - 3

TRANSYLVANIA GENERALBillie Limacher Bicentennial Park201 W. Jefferson St., Jolietwww.bicentennialpark.org815-724-3760

October 2

FALL ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVALVillage SquareState & 127th St., Lemonthttp://www.lemont.il.us/630-257-1590

ILLINOIS VALLEYCOMMUNITY HOSPITALFOUNDATIONCommunity Variety ShowLaSalle-Peru High School541 Chartres St., LaSallewww.ivch.org815-780-3521

AUTUMN COLORSCRAFT SHOWRomeoville RecreationDepartment800 W. Romeo Rd., Romeovillehttp://www.romeoville.org/parks/specialevents.aspx815-886-6222

25TH ANNUALOCTOBERFESTS. Broadway St., Coal Citywww.coalcity-il.com815-634-2633815-634-4928815-634-0973

DOWN ON THE FARMDollinger Family Farms7502 E. Hansel Rd., Channahonwww.channahon-minookarotary.org815-467-6766

LIVE MUSIC ATAUGUST HILL WINERYAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211



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CRUISE THE CREEKBIKE RIDE AND FESTHickory Creek BarrensSchoolhouse Rd., .25 north ofRte. 30, New Lenoxwww.reconnectwithnature.org815-727-8700

HARVEST FESTDale Ave. & Walnut St. Oglesbyww.oglesby.il.us815-883-9722

CAR SHOWCourtyard Park, Oglesby815-830-0543

BLUEGRASS FESTIVALLeHigh ParkWalnut St., Oglesbywww.oglesby.il.us815-883-8501

October 3

BLAST FROM THE PASTCAR SHOWIllini State Park2660 E. 2350th Rd., Marseilleswww.iracc.org815-795-6446

21ST PUMPKIN PIE RIDEOttawa YMCA201 E. Jackson St., Ottawawww.starvedrockcycling.com815-830-4291

5TH ANNUAL CHILI OPENBoughton Ridge Golf Course335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingrookwww.bolingbrookparks.org630-739-4100

October 8

FUN FRIGHTS BY FIRELIGHTIsle la Cache Museum501 E. 135th St., Romeovillewww.reconnectwithnature.org815-886-1467

MARY TODD LINCOLN TEALock 16 Center754 First St., LaSalle$19.50 per person, Reservationsrequired.www.lasallecanalboat.org 815-220-1848

October 8 - 10

OKTOBERFEST AT STARVEDROCK YACHT CLUBStarved Rock MarinaDee Bennett Rd., Ottawawww.starvedrockyachtclub.org815-434-1553

October 9


FALL SCRAMBLE GOLFTOURNAMENTSpringbrook Golf Course2220 W. 83rd St., Napervillewww.springbrookgolfcourse.org630-848-5060

LASALLE CANAL BOAT RIDEWITH MRS. LINCOLNLock 16 Center & Canal Boat754 First St., LaSallewww.lasallecanalboat.org 815-220-1848

IT'S OUR RIVER DAYIllinois Waterway Visitor CenterDee Bennett Rd., Ottawa815-667-4054

800-926-CANAL(2262)

October 9

OCTOBERFESTBolingbrook Golf Club2001 Rodeo Dr., Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookgolfclub.com630-771-9400

FRENCH COUNTRY MARKET8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Canal Port Park, Downtown Morris3FrenchHensMarket.blogspot.com815-941-0752815-513-5600

CRUISE IN UTICA CAR SHOWDowntown Utica815-223-5555 - Day815-667-4543 - Night

HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAYJoliet Area Historical Museum204 N. Ottawa St., Jolietwww.jolietmuseum.org815-723-5201

LAST CHANCETROUT DERBYHidden Lakes HistoricTrout Farm4745 Trout Farm Road,Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookparks.org630-759-8199

ROCKET DAYIllinois Aviation Museum atBolingbrook130 Clow International Pkwy.,Hangar #1, Bolingbrookwww.illinoisaviationmuseum.org630-624-1347

LIVE MUSIC AT AUGUST HILL WINERYAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211

USA BODYBUILDINGCOMPETITIONOttawa High School Auditorium211 E. Main St., Ottawawww.flexgymonline.com815-434-3539

OKTOBERFESTStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-667-4211, ext. 386

JAZZ'N THE STREETAll on 1st StreetLaSallelasallebusinessassociation.org 815-488-1350

October 10

41ST ANNUAL BURGOOFESTIVAL Downtown Uticawww.lasallecountymuseum.org815-667-4861

LIVE MUSIC AT AT AUGUSTHILL WINERYAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211



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6TH ANNUAL WINE & BEERTASTING & AUCTIONQuality Inn HotelBanquet Rooms200 Gore Rd., Morriswww.grundychamber.com815-942-0113

LIVING HISTORYDEMONSTRATIONSIsle a la Cache Museum501 E 135th St., Romeovillewww.reconnectwithnature.org815-886-1467

SECOND SUNDAY LECTURE Christmas in IllinoisHegeler Carus Mansion1307 Seventh St., LaSallewww.hegelercarus.com815-224-5891

24TH ANNUAL MORRISLIONS CLUB FALL CLASSICCar Show, Swap Meet, Car CorralLyondell Basell RecreationRt. 6 at Tabler Rd., Morriswww.morrislionsclub.com815-942-8262815-252-2490

October 11

HALLOWEEN’S HAPPENIN’IN THE PARKDellwood Park, #1 VFWPavillionRoute 171 & Woods Dr.,Lockportwww.lockportpark.org815-838-1183

October 15

GIRLS NIGHT OUTAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211

October 15 & 16

HAUNTED CAMPCamp Tuckabatchee1973 N. 35th Rd., Ottawawww.camptuckabatchee.org815-433-2984

October 15 - 17

SYLVIA BYJOLIET DRAMA GUILDBillie Limacher Bicentennial Park201 W. Jefferson St., Jolietwww.jolietdramaguild.org815.722-1001

October 16

OKTOBERFESTStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-667-4211, ext. 386

OCTOBERFESTTalcott SquareTalcott & Stephen St., Lemonthttp://www.lemont.il.us/630-243-9430

FALL FOLLY CRAFT SHOWMarseilles Lions Club511 Commercial St., Marseilleswww.ivacc.org815-343-7378

ANNUAL COUNTRY SHOW -TY HERNDON AND LITTLETEXASOttawa High School Auditorium211 E. Main St., Ottawawww.experienceottawa.com815-434-3785

October 16 & 17

FALL COLORS WEEKENDStarved Rock Visitors CenterRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 800-868-7625, ext. 386

CIVIL WAR DAYSREENACTMENTDollinger Family Farm7502 E. Hansel Rd., Channahonwww.dollingerfarms.com815-467-6766630-833-3235 (reenactment)

October 17

BIKE AND BRAKE FORHISTORY - THE I&M CANALRock Run - I&M Canal AccessEmpress Rd., (Houbolt Rd),Jolietwww.reconnectwithnature.org815-727-8700

SPOOKTACULAR CAR SHOWTimber Creek Inn and Suites3300 Drew Ave., Sandwichtimbercreekinnandsuites.com630-273-6000

October 22

HAUNTED MUSEUMJoliet Area HIstorical MuseumJoliet Area Historical Museum204 N. Ottawa St., Jolietwww.jolietmuseum.org815-723-5201

HALLOWEEN FESTRomeoville Village Park900 Romeo Rd., Romeovillehttp://www.romeoville.org/parks/specialevents.aspx815-886-6222

October 22 & 23


ALL HALLOWS EVE: A 19THCENTURY HALLOWEENNaper Settlement525 S. Webster St., Napervillewww.napersettlementmuseum630-420-6010

October 22 - 24

SYLVIA BYJOLIET DRAMA GUILDBillie Limacher Bicentennial Park201 W. Jefferson St., Jolietwww.jolietdramaguild.org815.722-1001

October 22 - 26

NATIONAL MULE DAYLock 16 Center & LaSalle Canal Boat754 First St., LaSallewww.lasallecanalboat.org.815-220-1848



October 23

HERITAGE DINNERMendota Elks Lodge707 Indiana Ave., Mendotawww.mendotamuseums.org815-539-3373

COMEDY NIGHTAshbury’s at Boughton Ridge335 E. Boughton Rd.,Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookparks.org630-739-2377

HALLOWEEN HOOPLAFOR THE DOGS!Whalon LakeRoyce Rd., west of Route 53,Napervillewww.reconnectwithnature.org708-534-8499

HALLOWEEN NIGHT GOLFBoughton Ridge Golf Course335 E. Boughton Road,Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookparks.org630-739-4100

October 23 - 24

CEMETERY TOURSLaSalle’s Oakwood/RockwellCemeteryOttawa Ave. Cemetery, OttawaRiverview Cemetery, Streator

STORIES IN STONE: A CEMETERY WALKReddick Mansion100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawawww.reddickmansion.org815-433-6100

October 23, 30 & 31

HALLOWEEN HAYRIDESKnoch Knolls Park336 Knoch Knolls Rd.,NapervilleSeager Park1163 Plank Road, Napervillewww.napervilleparks.org630-848-5000

October 24

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGRiverwalk Grand Pavilion912 Sindt Ct., Napervillewww.napervilleparks.org630-848-5000

October 26

FRIGHT NIGHT IN THE OLDSTONE CHURCHLemont Historical Museum306 Lemont St., Lemont630-257-2972

October 26 & 27

FRIGHT NIGHT AT THEMUSEUM306 Lemont St., Lemonthttp://township.com/lemont/historical/630-257-2972

October 29

EXTREME ADULTSCAVENGER HUNTPrairie Bluff Golf Club19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hillwww.lockportpark.org815-838-1183

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGSFountaindale Public Library300 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookparks.org630-739-0272

11800-926-CANAL(2262)


October 29

AN EVENING ON THE BOAT:GHOST STORIES, APPETIZERS,& DRINKSLock 16 Center & LaSalle Canal Boat754 First St., LaSalle$29.95 per person, Reservationsrequired.www.lasallecanalboat.org815-220-1848

October 29 & 30


October 30

PUMPKINPALOZZADowntown Ottawaottawadowntownmerchants.com815-433-ARTS

HALLOWEEN HOEDOWNDowntown stores, Safety Village,Lemonthttp://www.lemont.il.us/630-243-2700

SPOOKY FAMILY HAY RIDESHidden Lakes Trout Farm475 Trout Farm Road,Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookparks.org630-759-8199

October 31

JOLIET IRON WORKS TOURJoliet Iron Works Hi storic SiteColumbia St. off Scott St., Jolietwww.reconnectwithnature.org815-886-1467

FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTYCamp Tuckabatchee1973 N. 35th Rd., Ottawawww.camptukabatchee.org815-433-2984



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November 1 & 2

MUSICAL TRIBUTETO THE STARSNEIL DIAMONDStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-667-4211, ext. 386

November 4

AUGUST HILL WINE TASTINGGaylord Building200 West Eighth StreetLockport, IL 60441$35 per person, Reservationsrequired.www.lasallecanalboat.org815-220-1848

November 6


25TH ANNUAL HOLIDAYCRAFT SHOWAnnerino Community Center201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookparks.org630-739-0272

November 7

A TRIBUTE TO DEAN MARTINAND JERRY LEWISOgelsby Elks800 E. Walnut, Oglesby630-820-3300

VETERAN’S DAYCELEBRATIONAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211

November 9

A KITCHEN TEALock 16 Center754 First St., LaSalle$19.50 per person, Reservations required.www.lasallecanalboat.org815-220-1848

November 10

THE LEGACY GIRLSAN ANDREWS SISTERSMUSICAL TRIBUTE SHOWStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-667-4211, ext. 386

November 11

VETERANS DAYJoliet Area Historical Museum204 N. Ottawa St., Jolietwww.jolietmuseum.org815-723-5201

November 12

LEINENKUGEL DINNERStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 800-868-7625, ext. 386

DINNER WITH LINCOLNLemont HistoricalSociety Museum306 Lemont St., Lemont630-257-2972

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAYOPEN HOUSEDowntown Ottawa Storesottawadowntownmerchants.com



November 13

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Goose Lake Prairie StateNatural Area 5010 N. Jugtown Rd, Morrishttp://gooselakeprairie.org815-942-2899

TURKEY SHOOTTOURNAMENTBoughton Ridge Golf Course335 E. Boughton Rd.,Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookparks.org630-739-2377

JINGLE MINGLEBurr Ridge Village Center701 Village Center Dr., BurrRidgewww.shopburridge.com630-654-2782

FALL “VISIONS OF THEVALLEY” FINE ART SHOWJeremiah Joe Coffee807 LaSalle St. Ottawawww.ottawaartleague.org

November 14


SECOND SUNDAY LECTURERobert Lewis Stevenson: Myths RevealedHegeler Carus Mansion1307 Seventh St., LaSallewww.hegelercarus.org815-224-5891

DECK THE HALLS XKnights of Columbus401 W. Main St., Ottawa815-431-0133 or 815-431-9162

November 14 & 15

MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THESTARS - PATSY CLINEStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com815-667-4211, ext 386

November 19

MUSIC AT THE MANSIONLyric WindsHegeler Carus Mansion1307 Seventh St., LaSallewww.hegelercarus.org815-224-5891

November 20


CHRISTMAS SHOPPINGTROLLEY TOURStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-220-7386

TURKEY SHOOT GOLFTOURNAMENTSpringbrook Golf Course2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville630-848-5060

November 25

THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFETTimber Creek Inn and Suites3300 Drew Ave., Sandwichtimbercreekinnandsuites.com630-273-6000

15800-926-CANAL(2262)


THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFETBolingbrook Golf Club2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookgolfclub.com630-771-9400

November 26

LIGHT UP THEHOLIDAYS PARADEDowntown Jolietwww.visitjoliet.org877-4-JOLIET

LIGHT UP THEHOLIDAYS FESTIVITIESJoliet Area Historical Museum204 N. Ottawa St., Jolietwww.jolietmuseum.org815-723-5201

November 26 - 27

FESTIVAL OF TREESGrundy County HistoricalSociety Museum510 W. Illinois, Morriswww.grundycountyhs.org815-942-4880

November 26-28

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSDowntown Morriswww.downtownmorris.com815-941-0245

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSWashington Square ParkLafayette & LaSalle St., Ottawawww.cityofottawa.org815-433-0161

VICTORIAN CHRISTMASAT THE REDDICK MANSIONReddick Mansion100 W. Lafayette St, Ottawawww.reddickmansion.org815-433-6100

November 27

CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE222 E. Ninth St., Lockport1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.www.lockportpark.org815-838-1183


FESTIVALS OF TREESGladys Fox Museum231 E. Ninth St., Lockportwww.lockportpark.org815-838-1183

OTTAWA DOWNTOWNMERCHANTS HOLIDAYEVENTSDowntown Ottawawww.cityofottawa.org815-433-0161


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December 2

CHRISTMAS TEALock 16 Center754 First St., LaSalle$19.50 per person, Reservationsrequired.www.lasallecanalboat.org815-220-1848

December 2 - 5

A HEGELER CARUSCHRISTMAS: 1898Hegeler Carus Mansion1307 Seventh St., LaSallewww.hegelercarus.org815-224-5891

December 3

MIDNIGHT IN MORRISDowntown Morriswww.shopmorrisil.com815-941-0245

CHRISTMAS AT THE LODGEStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-220-7386

WINTER WONDERLANDRomeoville RecreationDepartment800 W. Romeo Rd., Romeovillehttp://www.romeoville.org/parks/specialevents.aspx 815-886-6222

TREE LIGHTING FESTIVALRomeoville RecreationDepartment800 W. Romeo Rd., Romeovillehttp://www.romeoville.org/parks/specialevents.aspx815-886-6222

December 3 - 5

THESE SHINING LIVES (PLAY)Ottawa High School Auditorium100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawaottawadowntownmerchants.com

December 4

34TH ANNUAL FESTIVALOF THE GNOMESBillie Limacher Bicentennial Park201 W. Jefferson St., Jolietwww.bicentennialpark.org815-724-3760

JINGLE BELL 5K RACEPrairie Bluff Golf Course19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hillwww.lockportpark.org815-838-1183

HOMETOWN HOLIDAYHistoric Downtown Lemont


28TH ANNUAL HOLIDAYHURRAH CRAFT FAIRMorris HIgh School1000 Union St., Morriswww.grundycountychamber.com815-302-6117815-941-4967

DECEMBER 4 & 5Kris Kringle MarketTalcott SquareTalcott & Stephen St., Lemontwww.lemont.il.us



CHRISTMAS CHORALCONCERT & COOKIE SALELemont Historical SocietyMuseum306 Lemont St., Lemont630-257-2972.

December 6 - 8

A CHRISTMAS CAROLBillie Limacher Bicentennial Park201 W. Jefferson St., Jolietwww.bicentennialpark.org815-724-3760

MIDNIGHT MADNESSHistoric Downtown Lemont630-243-2700

December 11


HOLIDAY STROLLBurr Ridge Village Center701 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridgewww.shopburridge.com630-654-2782

OTTAWA’S 2NDANNUAL ICE ODYSSEYOld Town, Ottawaottawadowntownmerchants.com

CHRISTMAS FARMERSMARKET & HOLIDAYBAZAARJeremiah Joe Coffee House807 LaSalle St., Ottawaottawadowntownmerchants.com815-434-3507

December 12

BREAKFAST WITH SANTABolingbrook Golf Club2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrookwww.bolingbrookgolfclub.com630-771-9400

2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEAGladys Fox Museum231 E. Ninth St., Lockportwww.lockportpark.org815-838-1183


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December 12

CHRISTMAS WITH MENDOTAMUSEUM & HISTORICALSOCIETYHume-Carnegie Museum901 Washington St., Mendotawww.mendotamuseums.org815-539-3373

December 13 & 14

THE LEGACY GIRLSChristmas Cheer Holiday ShowStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 800-868-7625, ext. 386

FLUTES BY THE FIREStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 800-868-7625, ext. 386

December 15


December 18

BRUNCH WITH SANTAPrairie Bluff Golf Club19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hillwww.lockportpark.org815-838-1183

BREAKFAST WITH SANTAStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 800-868-7625, ext. 386


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January 7 & 8

BRIDAL SHOWCASENaper Settlement525 S. Webster St., Napervillewww.napersettlementmuseum630-420-6010

January 8 & 9

WICKED WHEELS WEEKEND(MOTORCYCLE SHOWTimber Creek Inn and Suites3300 Drew Ave., Sandwichtimbercreekinnandsuites.com630-273-6000

January 9

CELEBRATION OF ACENTURY BRIDAL EXPOStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com800-868-7625

January 10

LEGACY GIRLS -50’S & 60’S SHOWStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com815-667-4211, ext. 386

January 14

ARTISAN SHOWCASEWEEKENDAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211

January 16

SLED DOG DEMO &AWARENESSStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com800-868-7625

January 22

HOME & HEALTH EXPOMorris High School Rec Center1000 Union St., Morriswww.grundycountychamber.com815-942-0113

January 22 & 23

EAGLE WATCH WEEKENDStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com800-868-7625

EAGLE WATCH WEEKENDIllinois Waterway VisitorsCenterDee Bennett Rd., Ottawa815-667-4054


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February 4

WINE & CHOCOLATE-LOVERS CELEBRATIONAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211

February 5

PRE-FARMERS MARKETJeremiah Joe Coffee House807 LaSalle St., Ottawawww.ottawadowntownmerchants.com815-434-3507

February 7

LEGACY GIRLS -ANDREW’S SISTERSStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com815-667-4211, ext. 386

February 11 - 13

12 ANGRY JURORS BYJOLIET DRAMA GUILDBillie Limacher Bicentennial Park201 W. Jefferson St., Jolietwww.jolietdramaguild.org815.722-1001

February 14 & 15

A WALK DOWN MEMORYLANE WITH FRANK SINATRAStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com815-667-4211, ext. 386

February 15

VALENTINES DAY TEALock 16 Center754 First St., LaSalle$19.50 per person, Reservations required.www.lasallecanalboat.org815-220-1848

February 18 - 20

12 ANGRY JURORS BYJOLIET DRAMA GUILDBillie Limacher Bicentennial Park201 W. Jefferson St., Jolietwww.jolietdramaguild.org815.722-1001

February 27

3RD ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN DRUM CIRCLEStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com815-220-7386

ARTISTS OF THE VALLEYFINE ART SHOWStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com815-220-7386

BRIDAL EXPOBurr Ridge Village Center701 Village Center Dr.,Burr Ridgewww.shopburridge.com630-654-2782

TIMBER CREEK BRIDAL EXPOTimber Creek Inn & Suites3300 Drew Ave., Sandwichtimbercreekinnandsuites.com630-273-6000



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March 5

PRE-FARMERS MARKETJeremiah Joe Coffee House807 LaSalle St., Ottawawww.ottawadowntownmerchants.com815-434-3507

5TH ANNUALDR. SEUSS-A-THONBook Mouse820 LaSalle St., Ottawawww.bookmouse.org815-433-7323

20TH ANNUALGRUNDY COUNTYENVIRONMENTAL FAIRMorris High School1000 Union St., Morrishttp://web.extension.uiuc.edu/grndy815-942-2725

5TH ANNUALWINE & BEER TASTING -FEENEY PACKAGE LIQUORPlace to be determined815-942-0035

March 7

LEGACY GIRLS -50’S & 60’S SHOWStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com815-667-4211, ext. 386

March 12

INVENTION DIMENSIONFREE ADMISSION DAYJoliet Area Historical Museum204 N. Ottawa St., Jolietwww.jolietmuseum.org815-723-5201

ST. PATRICK’S DAYPARADE & FESTIVALHistoric Downtown Lemontwww.lemont.il.us

March 12 - 13

MAPLE SUGARING DAYSNaper Settlement525 S. Webster St., Napervillewww.napersettlementmuseum630-420-6010

March 15

Afternoon TeaLock 16 Center754 First St., LaSalle$19.50 per person, Reservationsrequired.www.lasallecanalboat.org815-220-1848

March 19

SPRING “VISIONS OF THEVALLEY” FINE ART SHOWJeremiah Joe Coffee House807 LaSalle St., Ottawawww.ottawaartleague.org815-434-4065

MARCH INTO SPRINGAugust Hill Winery106 Mill St., Uticawww.augusthillwinery.com815-667-5211

March 20 & 21

DOUBLE THE FUN IN THEFOX CABINStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com815-667-4211, ext. 386

Rt. 178 & 71 • Utica, IL • 800-868-7265For a complete listing of our rates and dates of our special events,

visit www.starvedrocklodge.com

Fall Color Packages

Celebrate the Seasonsat Starved Rock Lodge!

Are you looking for a place to get away from it all? Well, Starved Rock is that place. It’s closer than you imagine and you’re worlds away once you arrive.

Visit our website at www.starvedrocklodge.com for great getaway ideas.

Eagle Watch Weekends

Sled Dog Demonstrations

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Celebrate the Seasonsat Starved Rock Lodge!

Everyday but Tuesdays

REDDICK MANSION TOURSReddick Mansion100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawawww.reddickmansion.com815-433-6100

Every Sunday

WINE-DOWN YOURWEEKENDIllinois River Winery723 S. Clark St., Utica815-667-4012www.illinoisriverwinery.com

Every Thursday through October 7

FARMER’S MARKETRiverview Farmstead111th St. & Book Rd., Napervillewww.reconnectwithnature.org815-727-8700

Through October 31

DOLLINGER FAMILY FARMDollinger Family FarmPumpkin Farm7420 E Hansel Rd, Channahonwww.dollingerfarms.com815-467-4698

PUMPKINFESTSiegel's Cottonwood Farm17250 S. Weber Rd., Crest Hillwww.ourpumpkinfarm.com800-304-FARM

Through October 31(Fri., Sat., and Sun.)

FALL COLORSKAYAK/CANOE CRUISEWilliam G. Strattan State Park701 E. Illinois Ave., Morriswww.KAYAKMORRIS.com630-567-4653

Every Tuesday throughOctober 26

FARMER’S MARKETTalcott SquareSteven & Talcott St., Lemont630-243-2700

Every Wednesday through October

FARMER’S MARKETKnudson ParkLincoln St., Marseilleswww.iracc.org815-228-0238

Every Weekend through October 24

LAND OF OZ CORN MAZE2662 E. 1951 St., Ottawawww.experienceottawa.com815-488-5000

Every Saturday through October 30

OLD TOWNFARMERS MARKETWashington Square Park,Ottawawww.downtownfarmersmarket.com815-434-2737


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Saturday Evenings in October

FALL FIRESIDE STORIESStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-667-4211, ext. 386

Saturday Oct 2Friday Oct 8, Saturday Oct 9,and Sunday Oct 10Friday Oct 15, Saturday Oct 16,and Sunday Oct 17Thursday Oct 21, Friday Oct 22,Saturday Oct 23, Sunday Oct 24Thursday Oct 28, Friday Oct 29,Saturday Oct 30, Sunday Octo-ber 31 (Halloween)

ABYSS HAUNTED HOUSEDollinger's Family Farm7502 E. Hansel Rd., Channahon www.ABYSShaunts.com

Saturdays through October 26

FARMERS’ MARKETBolingbrook PromenadeJanes Ave., Bolingbrookthepromenadebolingbrook.com

Through November 2

LaSalle Canal Boat Ride withMrs. LincolnLock 16 Center & LaSalle CanalBoat754 First St., LaSallewww.lasallecanalboat.org815-220-1848

Fridays Through November 5

MULE TENDER’S FRIDAYLUNCH AND BOAT RIDESPECIALLock 16 Center & LaSalle CanalBoat754 First St., LaSallewww.lasallecanalboat.org815-220-1848

October 26 - March 30, 2011

BUCKET BRIGADES TOTACTICAL UNITS:Joliet’s Fire & PoliceDepartmentJoliet Area Historical Museum204 N. Ottawa St., Jolietwww.jolietmuseum.org815-723-5201

December 1 - 31

VICTORIAN HOLIDAYTRADITIONS GROUP TOURSNaper Settlement525 S. Webster St., Napervillewww.napersettlementmuseum630-420-6010

27800-926-CANAL(2262)

O N G O I N GO N G O I N G

LO D G I N GLO D G I N G

Bolingbrook

ALOFT BOLINGBROOK500 Janes Ave.www.alotbolingbrook.com630-410-6367

AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES175 W. Remington Blvdwww.americinn.com/hotels/il/bolingbrook630-378-5300

HAMPTON INN & SUITES165 Remington Blvd.www.hamptoninn.com630-759-7100

HOLIDAY INN HOTEL& SUITES205 Remington Blvd.www.holiday-inn.com630-679-1600

LAQUINTA INN225 W. South Frontage Rd.www.lq.com630-226-0000

RAMADA LIMITED520 S. Bolingbrook Dr.www.the.ramada.com630-972-9797

SPRINGHILL SUITESBY MARIOTT125 Remington Blvd.www.springhillsuites.com/chibl630-759-0529

Dwight

WHISPERING PINESOF DWIGHT10940 S. Dwight Rd.www.whisperingpinesofdwight.com260-433-4888

Earlville

MAPLE LEAF PARK1318 E. U.S. Route 34www.mapleleafpark.com825-246-6200

Joliet

BEST BUDGET INN4200 W. Jefferson st.www.bestbudgetinnjoliet.com815-725-0111

BEST WESTERN JOLIET INN& SUITES4380 Enterprise Dr.www.bestwesternillinois.com815-730-7500

COMFORT INN NORTH -JOLIET3235 Norman Ave.www.choicehotels.com815-436-5141

COMFORT INN SOUTH -JOLIET135 S. Larking Ave.www.archonhospitality.com815-744-1770

EMPRESS CASINO & HOTEL2300 Empress Dr.www.empresscasino.com888-4EMPRESS

FAIRFIELD INN NORTH3239 Norman Ave.www.marriott.com/mdwfi815-436-6577

FAIRFIELD INN SOUTH1501 Riverboat Centerwww.marriott.com815-741-3499



HAMPTON INN I-553555 Mall Loop Dr.www.jolieti55.hamptoninn.com815-439-9500

HAMPTON INN I-801521 Riverboat Dr.www.jolieti80.hamptoninn.com815-725-2424

HARRAH'S JOLIET CASINO & HOTEL151 N. Joliet St.www.harrahsjoliet.com815-740-7800

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESSJOLIET3231 Norman Ave.www.HIExpress.com/JolietIllinois815-439-4200

LEISURE LAKE21900 SW Frontage Rd.www.leisurelakeresort.com815-741-9405

MARRIOTT TOWNEPLACESUITES1515 Riverboat Center Dr.www.towneplacesuitesjoliet.com815-741-2400

RACE VIEW FARM3201 Randy Rd.www.raceviewfarms.com815-741-3010

RAMADA LIMITED - SOUTH1520 Commerce Ln.www.ramada.com815-730-1111

SUPER 8 JOLIET3401 Mall Loop Dr.www.super8.com815-439-3838

Marseilles

TROLL HOLLOWCAMPGROUND2265 N. 2453 Rd.www.trollhollowcampground.com815-795-2537

Morris

PARK MOTEL1923 N. Division St.815-942-1321

Oglesby

BRIGHTWOOD INN2407 N. Route 178www.brightwoodinn.com888-667-0600

DAYS INN OGLESBY/STARVED ROCK120 N. Lewis Ave.www.daysinn.com/hotel/04593815-883-9600

29800-926-CANAL(2262)


Ottawa

FOX RIVER BEDAND BREAKFAST3367 E. 2072nd Rd.www.foxriverbnb.com815-431-9257

MADISON STREET LIVING224 W. Madison St.www.madisonstreetliving.com815-434-1500

MARCIA'S BED ANDBREAKFAST3003 N. Il. Route 71www.illinoisbnb.comwww.bedandbreakfast.com815-488-5217

SUPER 8500 E. Etna Rd.www.super8.com815-434-2888

Romeoville

COUNTRY INN & SUITES1265 Lakeview Dr.countryinns.com/romeovilleIL630-378-1052

Sandwich

BEST WESTERN TIMBERCREEK INN & SUITES ANDCONVENTION CENTER3300 Drew Ave. (Route 34)timbercreekinnandsuites.com630-273-6000

Sheffield

CHESTNUT STREET INN301 E. Chestnut St.www.chestnut-inn.com800-537-1304

Streator

BUDGET INN & SUITES1705 N. Bloomington St.www.Budgetinn-Streator.com815-672-0080

Utica

HICKORY HOLLOWCAMPGROUND757 N. 3029th Rd.www.HickoryHollowCG.com815-667-4996



Utica

LASALLE - PERU KOA756 N. 3150th Rd.www.koa.com815-667-4988

STARVED ROCK LODGE ANDCONFERENCE CENTERRoutes 178 & 71www.starvedrocklodge.com815-667-4211

STARVED ROCK RENTALCABIN2643 N. IL Route 178www.myrentalcondo.com630-551-5534

STARVED ROCK RETREAT143 Mill St.www.facebook.com/starvedrockretreat309-453-9986


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