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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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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to verify listings at press time, however,changes do occur. Please contact the phone number listed to verify the accuracy ofthe information. The Heritage Corridor CVB is not liable for any typographical errors. Visit www.HeritageCorridorCVB.com for a complete list of updated eventsand listings.
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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
Adventure Graphic CommunicationsGraphic Design and Production
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
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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
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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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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
COMEDY NIGHTAshbury’s at Boughton Ridge335 E. Boughton Rd.,Bolingbrook630-739-2377
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
HAUNTED CAMPCamp Tuckabatchee1973 N. 35th Rd., Ottawawww.camptuckabatchee.org815-433-2984
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
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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
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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
HAUNTED CAMPCamp Tuckabatchee1973 N. 35th Rd., Ottawawww.camptuckabatchee.org815-433-2984
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
COMEDY NIGHTAshbury’s at Boughton Ridge335 E. Boughton Rd.,Bolingbrook630-739-2377
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
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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
LIVING HISTORYDEMONSTRATIONSIsle a la Cache Museum501 E 135th St., Romeovillewww.reconnectwithnature.org815-886-1467
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
COMEDY NIGHTAshbury’s at Boughton Ridge335 E. Boughton Rd.,Bolingbrook630-739-2377
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
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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
CHRISTMAS SHOPPINGTROLLEY TOURStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-220-7386
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
CHRISTMAS SHOPPINGTROLLEY TOURStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-220-7386
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
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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
CHRISTMAS SHOPPINGTROLLEY TOURStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-220-7386
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
LIVING HISTORYDEMONSTRATIONSIsle a la Cache Museum501 E 135th St., Romeovillewww.reconnectwithnature.org815-886-1467
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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
COMEDY NIGHTAshbury’s at Boughton Ridge335 E. Boughton Rd.,Bolingbrook630-739-2377
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
CHRISTMAS SHOPPINGTROLLEY TOURStarved Rock LodgeRoutes 178 & 71, Uticawww.starvedrocklodge.com 815-220-7386
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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