5 Things to Do

Get started on holiday shopping at the Country Christmas art show and parade in your costume in Cary and Fox River Grove this weekend in McHenry County.

Biz Boo! Trick-or-Treat planned in Rock Falls, Halloween Town in Sterling, and parade and Treat Street in Dixon.

Kendall County will host a variety of festive events to get in the Halloween spirit, including a Halloween Bash, Halloween Parade and much more.

Kane County will feature several flea markets, as well as other events preparing for Halloween, such as a puppy yoga event.

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday at Nikos Catering in Joliet.

From a Ghouls Night Out to a spooky organ and piano concert, there's a variety of Halloween activities coming to the Illinois Valley this weekend.

Gear up for Halloween with plenty of spooky events this weekend in McHenry County.

A celebration of the music of Collins and Bowie, while showcasing some of the Joliet area’s top music talent.

Harvest and fall festivals in Oglesby and Naplate will have activities for the whole family this weekend. There also will be a haunting in Streator for families, and one for adults in Ottawa.

Dixon’s annual Scarecrow Festival is Saturday in city’s downtown.

Kane County will hold a variety of exciting events, including its monthly flea market, a fundraiser chili cook-off and much more.

Deep into Spooky Season, Kendall County has a variety Halloween and fall-themed events coming up, including trivia nights, community trick-or-treating, open houses and more.

Fill the weekend with autumn activities at the Richmond Family Fall Fest and the Great Pumpkin Arts and Crafts Fair this weekend in McHenry County.

Pre-movie activities at the Harry Potter Movie Event at the ROXY Lockport include Sorting Hat house placement, Olivander’s Pop-up Shoppe and magic classes in herbology, divination and wand mechanics.

It's Burgoo weekend in La Salle County, but there's plenty of activities throughout the area, including the inaugural Monster Mash Balloon Bash in Princeton and Smoketoberfest in Ottawa.

Kane County will feature a variety of events, ranging from a Buildapalooza and LEGO Drive to raise money for a nonprofit, a dog costume parade and much more.

There are a variety of upcoming festivities to enjoy in Kendall County, including Keller's Farmstand's weekend festivities, the Woodcarving Art Festival and more.

Rock Falls’ lighted golf cart parade, Haunted Train Walk in Sterling, Dixon’s Scarecrow Festival all set for Oct. 19.

At the Cathedral Area Preservation Association in Joliet, guests may sample beers from local breweries along with food offerings at five locations.

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Bring your dog to the Gault airport in Wonder Lake and celebrate 100 years of McHenry Community High School this weekend in McHenry County.

Oktoberfest is not limited to human parties, Ottawa's Barktoberfest is proof of that. Along with Barktoberfest, there are fall/Oktoberfest celebrations planned in Princeton, Marseilles and Walnut over the weekend.

A variety of Halloween events in Kendall County will include attractions such as a Halloween Girls Night, the 10th Annual Boo Cruise and more.

Several Halloween attractions are coming up in Kane County, such as a Witches' Retreat, fall painting event and much more.

Explore homes and farms during the Crystal Lake Housewalk and McHenry County Farm stroll this weekend.

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The Slovenian Grape Harvest Festival will feature food, music and more beginning at 1 p.m., Sept. 29, Rivals Park Picnic Grounds (Haunted Trails), 1423 N. Broadway St., Joliet

Alpaca Farm Days are this weekend; "A Visit from Will Dilg" is Oct. 6 at Timber Lake Playhouse.

Here are five things to do this weekend in the Illinois Valley, including a train ride opportunity in Bureau, Ottawa's weekend seasonal festivals, a Renaissance Faire at Cedar Creek Ranch and Quiet Fest in La Salle.

Kendall County will feature several Halloween-themed events, such as a pumpkin decorating workshop, Monster Mash Bash and more.

Fall-themed festivals, charity events and other festivities coming up in Kane County make for perfect family fun.

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The Joliet Pride Network will hold its Joliet PrideFest event on Saturday at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre in Joliet. The family friendly event will feature live music, food, and activities for children and teens.

Enjoy fall celebrations in Cary and Johnsburg this weekend in McHenry County, as well as an art fair in Woodstock and a Taylor Swift cover band in Algonquin.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra performance, Movie in the Park in Sterling also on list of things to do.

A wiener dog race is set Saturday in Ottawa, the state's largest wine festival will be this weekend in Utica and a Stage 212 in La Salle performance takes its inspiration from Oregon Trail as there's no shortage of unique activities in the Illinois Valley.

Kane County will feature a variety of fundraisers and fall events, including the Seventh Annual “Include Me” Gala, BatFest and more.

Kendall County will feature several exciting events, including a fairgrounds Fall Fest, a fundraising concert, Hispanic Heritage Night and more.

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Head to Marengo for Oktoberfest and walk in Richmond for a fall wine walk this weekend in McHenry County.

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Highlights of Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park include local artists, diverse food vendors and unique shops

Streator will host the combined Pluto Fest and Fall Food Truck Festival, and Marseilles will host the Renaissance Faire this weekend, among other activities planned in the Illinois Valley.

Fall community garage sales will be Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 22, across Rock Falls and Sterling.

Kane County will be home to fall festivities among other events, such as the "It's Our Fox River Day" cleanup, a jack-o'-lantern walk and more.

Alongside the 15th annual Jalopy Fest, Kendall County will feature the Widows Harvest music festival; a unique fundraiser open to women; and other activities.

Kick off fall at the Richardson Adventure Farm for the opening of its 28-acre corn maze, and other things to do this weekend in McHenry County.

5 Things to Do: Floating ducks and flying kites in DeKalb County as Volksfest returns for its 10th year in Genoa, DeKalb Kite Fest kicks off and the Sandwich Fair continues.

The Red Roses, a Chicago-based band that performs alternative and indie hits, will perform Friday evening at the Joliet Area Historical Museum as part of the Rooftop Music Series.

The 12th annual Taste of Fiesta comes to Rock Falls from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at RB&W District Park, 201 E. Second St.