Make the end of summer more memorable by planning a getaway at a unique resort or bed & breakfast in northern Illinois

Enjoy a free concert from the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, check out a Halloween-themed play at Stage Coach Players or trick-or-treat at the Ellwood mansion.

Audiences will enjoy a full-production show complete with stunning laser lighting and immersive video displays that elevate the experience.

Led by ESO Music Director Chad Goodman, the concert features works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Clara Schumann, and Felix Mendelssohn.

The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival runs Wednesday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 26.

Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction will perform separate sets and a combined encore at their Oct. 24 show.

From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” Heartache Tonight brings fans a true Eagles concert experience.

These northern Illinois pumpkin farms are ready to welcome guests for a day of family-friendly fall fun.

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The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival kicked off Wednesday with the pumpkin check-in and cake cutting ceremony. The festival runs through Sunday culminating in the Pumpkin Festival Parade at 1 p.m. through downtown Sycamore.