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Autumn Drive
Rural Woodstock & Marengo • Oct 16 – Oct 18 @ 9AM
Experience rural Woodstock this fall! Local farms offer pumpkins, honey, and fresh produce. Enjoy tractor rides, petting zoos, and pick-your-own apples. Explore craft fairs, antiques, and… Read more about Autumn Drive -
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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story at Drury Lane Theatre & Events
Drury Lane Theatre & Events • Aug 19 – Oct 18
Follow Buddy Holly’s rise from his Texas roots to rock and roll stardom in this celebration of the music and legacy that changed the genre forever. Read more about Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story at Drury Lane Theatre & Events -
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Fat Tire Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 18
The Fat Tire Festival includes riding options for all skill levels, from the gnarliest mountain biking anywhere with slick rock and creek crossings to gently rolling… Read more about Fat Tire Festival -
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Fort Massac Encampment
Fort Massac State Park • Oct 17 – Oct 18 @ 9AM
See what life was like back in the 1700s and early 1800s at Fort Massac State Park’s 44th annual Fort Massac Encampment. Read more about Fort Massac Encampment -
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Lincoln's New Salem Candlelight Walk
Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site • Oct 02 – Oct 18 @ 5PM
Enjoy an evening touring Lincoln's New Salem through candlelit pathways. Read more about Lincoln's New Salem Candlelight Walk -
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Other Side of the Anvil
Lawn adjacent to the Stillman Mansion • Oct 17 – Oct 18 @ 10AM
Two-day blacksmithing event that features forging and historic demonstrations, like broom tying. This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with a coal forge and gain… Read more about Other Side of the Anvil -
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Vulture Fest
Makanda Boardwalk • Oct 17 – Oct 18
Vulture Fest features live music, food, shopping, and art by local artists for purchase. Read more about Vulture Fest -
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Walking With Giants at McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage • Jun 03 – Oct 18
Walking With Giants is a free outdoor exhibit featuring towering painted silhouette sculptures celebrating influential American artists, musicians, and performers in honor of the nation’s 250th… Read more about Walking With Giants at McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage