5 Things to do in Will County: Ghouls, haunted prison, scary movies and eternity

Also, Croatian Cultural Club will host an Oktoberfest on Sunday

1) Ghouls Night Out – with music by Boy Band Night will be from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday at Konow’s Corn Maze, located at 16849 S Cedar Rd. Homer Glen in Homer Glen. Features include food trucks, cash bars, vendors, psychic and tarot card readings. Free tote bag and giveaways to the first 250 people at the door. Ages 21 and up. Admission is $15. For tickets and more information, visit konowscornmaze.com.

2) Come to see “The Last Man on Earth” at 7 p.m. Friday at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre, located at 201 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet. Costumes welcome. Admission is $1. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Concessions and cash bar available including MyGrain Oktoberfest beer on tap. No outside alcohol allowed. For more information, visit bicentennialpark.org.

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3) Experience two attractions on just one ticket this weekend at the Old Joliet Haunted Prison. “Ghost Chamber” takes place in the cell blocks of the former women’s prison. The post-apocalyptic “The Forsaken” takes place outside in the prison yard. Attractions intended for age 12 and up. Pregnant women and people with asthma, epilepsy and/or heart conditions should not attend. The haunted prison is accessible. To see a trailer and event times, purchase tickets and for information, visit hauntedprison.com.

4) The Croatian Cultural Club will host an Oktoberfest from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the club, located at 1503 Clement St. in Joliet. The Jib Brothers will perform a blend of classic tunes and sing along favorites. Food and beer available. For more information, call 815-723-3154 or visit croatianculturalclub.com.

5) At 7 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Families of Faith will present the evangelistic drama “Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames” at the church, located at 24466 W. Eames St. in Channahon. Admission is free. Childcare is provided. For more information, call 815-467-6846 or visit realityoutreach.org.

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