November 14, 2024
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5 Things to do in Will County: Fun & Food Trucks at Will County forest preserve

Plus 4 more suggestions for enjoying your weekend.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland
People line up at a food truck at a Forest Preserve District of Will County's Food Truck Friday in 2018 in Hammel Woods in Shorewood. Food truck events are a great way to introduce the community to the amenities the forest preserve offers.

People line up at a food truck at a Forest Preserve District of Will County's Food Truck Friday in 2018 in Hammel Woods in Shorewood. Food truck events introduce the community to the amenities the forest preserve offers. The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host "Fun & Food Trucks" on Aug. 4, Hickory Creek – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena. (Photo courtesy of the Forest Preserve District of Will County)

1. RomeoFest: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeovile, and Village Park, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Festival features include music, food, family entertainment, carnival, car show, artisan market, Bingo, tournaments, fireworks and laser show.

For information, visit romeoville.org/741/RomeoFest.

2. Encore Resale Shop Fall Opening: 10 a.m.. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Encore Resale Shop, 710 Cedar Crossings Drive New Lenox. Huge assortment of autumn home decor, kitchen ware, stylish clothing, jewelry, shoes and boots and purses.

For information, call 815-300-7642.

3. Fun & Food Trucks: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Hickory Creek – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena. Event features Smokin’ Z BBQ, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, Lil Deb’s, live music, outdoor lawn games, giveaways and a bounce house for children. Free entry, all ages.

For information, visit reconnectwithnature.org.

4. Strung Out: 7 p.m., Friday, Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. 1970s music. Full beverage bar. Snacks available for purchase.

For tickets and information, visit jolietmuseum.org or call 815-723-5201. For more information about Strung Out, visit strungoutband.com.

5. JPL Plant Swap: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Joliet Public Library front lawn, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Bring a healthy plant (or two) and swap with other plant enthusiasts.

To register and for information, visit jolietlibrary.org/en.

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