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October Events Anna Christie October 1-10, 2010 Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m and 7:30 p.m. Illinois Theatre Center, 371 Artists Walk Park Forest, IL Pulitzer prize drama by Eugene O'Neil. Call 708-481-3510 or visit www.ilthctr.org for more information. Fulton Fall Festival October 2, 2010 10am - 4pm Beer Garden 4pm - 10pm Downtown Fulton, IL Celebrate the fall season in downtown Fulton with wagon rides, pumpkin painting, gunny sack races, a hay bale maze, food, craft show, children's activities, and more. For information contact the Fulton Chamber at 815-589-4545 or www.cityoffulton.us Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon October 2 - 3, 2010 10am - 4pm 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL Experience pioneer living with the Early American Crafters as they prepare for the fall harvest. Demonstrations include broom stick making, wood stove cooking, weaving, knitting, candle making, wood carving, music, and more. For information contact the Fulton Chamber at 815-589-4545 or www.cityoffulton.us Autumn on Parade Festival October 2 - 3, 2010 Downtown Oregon, IL Celebrate the fall season at the Autumn on Parade Festival in downtown Oregon. This event features a craft fair, farmer's market, top notch strolling entertainment and food provided by local not-for-profit organizations. Fine Arts Show, antique tractors and classic auto show on Saturday and huge Harvest Time Parade on Sunday. FREE Handicap Accessible. Fossil Find! October 2, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 West State Street Sycamore, IL Try your hand at fossil hunting at Vulcan Materials Quarry. You will meet at the Quarry and learn about mining and fossils before heading into the field. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Call 815-895-9777 to register. 25th St. Charles Scarecrow Festival October 8 - 10, 2010 Opens at 9:00 a.m. Lincoln Park St. Charles, IL View more than 100 hand-crafted scarecrows on display in the Scarecrow Contest. View and vote for your favorites. Huge juried craft show, carnival, great food, continuous free live entertainment, free children's activities and much more! A celebration of the autumn season!Free admission and parking. For more information call 800-777-4373 or visit www.scarecrowfest.com Dedication of State Historical Marker October 9, 2010 Ronald Reagan Park, 130 Main Street, Tampico Dedication of State Historical Marker honoring Ronald Reagan. For more information call 815-622-8705 or visit www.tampicohistoricalsociety.com Old Plank Road Trail 5K Run/Walk October 9, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Briedert Green, Oak and Kansas Streets, Frankfort The race start and finishes at Breidert's Green with pre-race registration at 8:30 a.m. T-shirts to all who pre-register and awards in several categories. For more information call 815-469-2177 x243 or visit www.villageoffrankfort.com Weaving & Diversities Show October 9, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchinson, Flossmoor Weavers Guild South has a large array of woven garments and artwork as well as felt items, jewelry, knitting, basketry and other textile arts. Demonstrations throughout the day. Call 708-747-9246 for more information. Halloween Hollow October 15-16, 2010 Friday, 6-10:00 a.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena Largest annual event in Mokena provides different attractions such as great amusement rides, the Monster Market, haunted trail, hayrides, jack-o-lantern and scarecrow stuffing contest. Food, musical entertainment, pony rides and more too. Call 708-390-2401 or visit www.mokenapark.org for more information. Phil Vassar Acoustic October 16, 2010 8:00 p.m. One University Parkway, University Park Phil Vassar's unbounded energy and limitless talent have proven him as one of Nashville's most prolific and versatile stars. Call 708-235-2222 or visit www.centertickets.net for more information. South Suburban Earth Science Club's Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show October 16-17, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights Displays to include gems, minerals, fossils and artifacts. Call 708-822-0361 for more information. Capitol Steps October 22, 2010 8:00 p.m. One University Parkway, University Park The Capitol Steps look to the headlines of the day, and create song parodies and skits which convey a special brand of satirical humor that is as popular in Peoria as on Pennsylvania Avenue. Call 708-235-2222 or visit www.centertickets.net for more information. The Real Thing October 29-31, 2010 8:00 p.m. except 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday Illinois Theatre Center, 371 Artists Walk, Park Forest Tony Award winning comedy by the writer of the Academy Award film"Shakespeare in Love". Call 708-481-3510 or visit www.ilthctr.org for more information. Submit Changes or Additions |
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