Parks and Outdoor Activities

The Makers Market will hold the second annual Midsummer Makers Market at Yorkville Town Square Park, North Bridge Street.

Kane County Forest Preserve District has a variety of different shelters, lodges and campsites available for use this season.

Kendall County Forest Preserve District has a variety of different shelters, bunkhouses and campsites available for use this season.

Here are some pumpkin patches, farms and festivals you might like to visit throughout northern Illinois

Splash Station Waterpark in Joliet won't open for the fourth year in a row, following a tradition of outdoor swimming spots in Joliet that have come and permanently gone over the years.

Head outdoors this weekend to two different car shows and the forest preserve's migration celebration. Check out a guitar and percussion concert and stock up on inexpensive books.

Enjoy Christian comedy, a walk in the woods or the following concerts: Christian, choral and winds and Beatles tribute.

Plus, Lewis University in Romeoville hosting 3rd generation printmaker Benjamin Calvert.

Enjoy 2 twists on the holiday concert: classic rock and spoken word

Programs include campires, caroling and hiking

And ‘Haphazardly Ever After’ is a comedy about ‘four obnoxious, bratty, adult children who do not live up to their royal titles’

Virtual races were part of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Harvest Hustle program

Celebrate the season with pumpkin decorating, costume contests, hay rides or music

Plus, plenty of Halloween fun for kids and families

Exhibit opens Oct. 20 and runs through Dec. 31

Plus, Hairball will bring to life favorite rock bands at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet

Register for ‘Fishing in the Dark’ by Tuesday

Also, Croatian Cultural Club will host an Oktoberfest on Sunday

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

The program is a partnership with D. 86, the Joliet Park District and the University of Illinois Extension of Will County

Pumpkin patches, hay rides, corn mazes and haunted barns are some of the features you might see this fall as Halloween approaches.

Be sure to contact the farm before you head out or visit its website before you head to ensure times are still accurate

Cindy Kolodziej of Joliet battling rare form of cancer

Haunted events, scarecrow decorating and Shakespeare are some of the highlights

A quick recap to 5 previously reviewed books that are worth a 2nd glance

Plus, Wild Fest Fall 2021, Miss Joliet PrideFest Pageant and Friends of Mokena Library fall book sale

Other area highlights include karaoke, petting zoo, Latino fest

Among the speakers will be Lewis University alum Eric Wilson of WTVO in Rockford as emcee and Brother Ed Arambasich, fire chaplain for Joliet Fire Department,

People for Channahon Parks Foundation partnered with ExxonMobil to recognize individuals and businesses

Mask up, step back, be safe

For some quiet fun, check out an unqiue exhibit of historical buildings

Angelic Kindness donated Buddy Benches to 10 schools around VVSD District 365U

More suggestions for your weekend: free concert, open air yoga, doughnuts and drafts

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

Joliet Unity Movement held annual 815 Youth Day on Aug. 15

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 things happening in Will County

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

From back-to-school bashes to food festivals, residents can have fun in the sun this weekend.

Boat fun, festivals, music, plays and waterskiing competition

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend - and all of August

Annual family friendly event is meant to uplift and support youth

Living history, Sponge Bob, dinosaurs, vintage fair, food trucks

Joliet nonprofit to host The Great American Big Wheel Race at ATI Stadium

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is hosting programming for National Moth Week

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

Other activities include a rooftop concert, drive-in movie, outdoor chess and an indoor art exhibit

This weekend: get in shape, get in tune and go back in time

Enjoy a long holiday weekend with events from Thursday through Monday

Romeoville man's photo wins May’s portion of Preserve the Moment photo contest

5-day program in New Lenox taught special needs kids how to ride a 2-wheeler