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5 Things to Do in Will County: GLOW Holiday Festival

By 5 Things to Do in Joliet and Will County
Eliza Lutz, 7, gets her photo taken at one of the holiday decorations at the GLOW Holiday Festival at Slammers Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 in Joliet.

Eliza Lutz, 7, gets her photo taken at one of the holiday decorations at the GLOW Holiday Festival at Slammers Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 in Joliet. GLOW will be open on select evenings through Sunday, Jan. 5 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet. (Gary Middendorf)

1. Hairball: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. National ‘80s music touring band, featuring the hits of Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith and more, along with an arena-sized light show, smoke, fire and pyrotechnics. For tickets, visit rialtosquare.com. For more information, visit hairballonline.com.

2. Spirit of the Holidays at the Heritage Village: Noon, Will County Historical Museum, 803 S State St., Lockport. Visit with spirits of the past while looking into historical buildings and enjoying coffee, cider and cookies. For more information, call 815-838-5080 or visit willhistory.org/heritage-village.

3.GLOW Holiday Festival: 5 -9 p.m., select evenings through Jan. 5, Joliet Slammers Stadium, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet. Outdoor, walk-through festival features millions of twinkling lights, whimsical sculptures and play huts, dazzling light and music show, fairytale castles with thousands of twinkling lights, illuminated playground, illuminated vignettes and s’mores over fire pits. For tickets, visit glowholiday.com/joliet. For more information, visit jolietslammers.com.

4. Glow Night at the Pool: 5-9 p.m. Jan. 10, Romeoville Aquatic Center, 630 Townhall Drive, Romeoville. All attendees will receive a glow item upon arrival. Participate in Glow Games to win more glowing prizes. Cost is $8 for residents, $16 for non-residents and free for members. Registration encouraged. Limited walk-in spaces available. For more information, visit romeoville.org.

5. Eagle Watch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 11, Forest Preserve District of Will County Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane, Channahon. Live bird presentations, Talon Talks, family activities and crafts, an Eagle Eye Scavenger Hunt and food from Lil’ Deb’s Mobile Eats. For more information, visit reconnectwithnature.org.

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