The zoo's Frontera Farm-to-Table Dinner is Sept. 12, while Oktoberfest is set for Sept. 28. Many additional events are also scheduled throughout the season.

Blackberry Smoke will rock the Rialto in downtown Joliet on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Explore five beautiful backyards on the Cathedral Area’s Western Avenue while sampling wines from Bishop’s Hill Winery and other selections.

Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads and electrifying performances.

You’ll find traces of the past in the city’s scenic nature areas and public parks, the boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues housed in historic downtown buildings.

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

Check out the Team Demolition Derby "Tournament of Destruction" at Dirt Oval Route 66 in Joliet.

Downtown Joliet is home to Audiophil's Records, The Strange and Unusual Gallery, Prison City Vintage and more!

Country music Hall of Fame member John Anderson will be at the Joliet theatre Oct. 9.