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Taylor Swift-themed Showgirl Lantern Walk coming to Batavia

Batavia MainStreet will hold a Taylor Swift–themed Showgirl Lantern Walk in October to combine shopping, music and community spirit.

By Kate Santillan●

World Ballet Company to perform ‘The Great Gatsby Ballet’ in DeKalb this fall

The Egyptian Theatre will host a performance of the World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby Ballet” as part of the company’s fall 2025 tour.

By Shaw Local News Network●

Grundy County Corn Festival set for Sept. 24-28

The much-anticipated fall festival features a carnival, fireworks, parade, craft show, water fights, live music and so much more.

By Aimee Barrows●

Jack O’Lantern World returns to Lake Zurich Sept. 26; second location opening in Lemont

The fall fun festival will open in Lake Zurich on Sept. 26 in Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road. Jack O’Lantern World in Lemont, to be held at The Forge Lemont Quarries, 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, will open for its first year Oct. 2.

By Ryan Cole●

5 Things to Do in Will County: Joliet Pride Fest, Music on the Patio

Joliet Pride Fest is Saturday, Sept. 20 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park.

By 5 Things to Do in Joliet and Will County●