303 things to do in LaSalle, IL this weekend, Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. On the first page: 15 community, 13 talks + ideas, 7 art, 5 food & drink. Among them: Volunteer at Hayride of Horror & Bayou Maze at Hayride of Horror in Dellwood Park (Saturday 4 p.m.); LEGO Brick Nature Creations at Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Sunday 10 a.m.); Henry IV, Part 1 at Hartmann Center (Thursday 7:30 p.m.); Volunteer at Hayride of Horror & Bayou Maze at Hayride of Horror in Dellwood Park (Friday 4 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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4 p.m. Central Time
Community
Runs across the dates shown. Volunteer actor shift at the Hayride of Horror & Bayou Maze: volunteers get a costume, makeup and props, and food is provided.
Limited run.
Hayride of Horror in Dellwood Park, 199 Woods Dr, Lockport, IL 60441
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m. Central Time
Community
Runs across the dates shown. Volunteer actor shift at the Hayride of Horror & Bayou Maze: volunteers get a costume, makeup and props, and food is provided.
Limited run.
Hayride of Horror in Dellwood Park, 199 Woods Dr, Lockport, IL 60441
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m. Central Time
Community
Runs across the dates shown. Volunteer actor shift at the Hayride of Horror & Bayou Maze: volunteers get a costume, makeup and props, and food is provided.
Limited run.
Hayride of Horror in Dellwood Park, 199 Woods Dr, Lockport, IL 60441
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
The Nest Bar & GrillBolingbrook, IL54 mi
Food & drink
An event at The Nest Bar & Grill with expertly prepared steaks and delicious chef-crafted specials.
The Nest Bar & Grill, 2001 Rodeo Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time
Northern Will County Special Recreation OfficeRomeoville, IL57 mi
Other
Recreation program for ages 12 to 20, with activities and outings the group helps choose and plan. Fee is $276 for residents or $414 for non-residents.
Northern Will County Special Recreation Office, 10 Montrose Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Central Time
Silver Glen Road & Randall RoadSouth Elgin, IL59 mi
Other
A visibility brigade bridge event over Randall Rd in South Elgin featuring bold messages, supportive honking and community.
Silver Glen Road & Randall Road, 622 Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
Hidden Oaks Nature CenterBolingbrook, IL58 mi
Family
Runs across the dates shown. LEGO Brick Nature Creations, an ongoing program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. The name LEGO comes from a Danish phrase that means play well.
Limited run.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Hegeler Carus MansionLaSalle, IL0.5 mi
Festival
A one-hour guided holiday tour of the Hegeler Carus Mansion, with its living quarters decorated for the season. $30 per person.
Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 7th St., LaSalle, IL 61301
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
Reddick LibraryOttawa, IL13 mi
Talks + ideas
Monthly drop-in help from staff with internet, phone and tech accessory problems.
Reddick Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Art
This Veterans Day exhibit shows book 5 of 7 in Rena Monterastellis World War II scrapbooks, February 14, 1943 to June 7, 1944. See if a local relative from those dates is highlighted. Also uniforms, medals, a Guadalcanal bayonet and Pete Thomson's address book from a Japanese POW camp.
Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum, 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, IL 61350
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Downtown PrincetonPrinceton, IL18 mi
Festival
Holiday season festivities in downtown Princeton, including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and a Christmas market at Rotary Park.
Downtown Princeton, 2 Main St., Princeton, IL 61356
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Art
The Next Picture Show's On the Prairie exhibition runs through mid-November, with artists exploring Midwest prairie landscapes, wildlife, and plants.
The Next Picture Show Gallery, 113 W. First St, Dixon, IL 61021
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
Latino CenterDeKalb, IL45 mi
Talks + ideas
Workshops, a panel and performances on Latin American music and culture, from corridos of the Mexican Revolution to mariachi and tango. Free.
Latino Center, 515 Garden Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Forest Park Nature CenterPeoria Heights, IL47 mi
Talks + ideas
A program for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, with hands-on STEAM activities and nature exploration. Spanish words come through songs and stories.
Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
Community
A book club at The Royal Tea Room with no assigned reading. Members bring a book they are reading or recently finished and swap recommendations with fellow book lovers.
Shorewood-Troy Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
Civic CenterBatavia, IL54 mi
Family
Preschool Open Gym at Civic Center in Batavia, Illinois.
Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson Street, Batavia, IL 60510
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Community
Talks
English Conversation Group for beginner to high-beginner adults, a small group to practice English, build vocabulary and learn common phrases. Registration required.
Ottawa Street Branch, 150 North Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60431
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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7:30 p.m. Central Time
Runs across the dates shown. A performance of Shakespeare's historical play Henry IV, Part 1.
Limited run.
Hartmann Center, 1423 West Saint James Street, Peoria, IL 61625
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Venue at 5084 S Bend RdRockford, IL59 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A special group tour for your own group of friends and family.
Limited run.
Venue at 5084 S Bend Rd, 5084 South Bend Road, Rockford, IL 61109
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–1 p.m. Central Time
Talks + ideas
Predicting future cyber attacks in software by identifying how attacks and defenses evolve together, the subject of a doctoral defense by Samiha Shimmi.
Psychology and Computer Science, 100 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Founders Memorial LibraryDeKalb, IL45 mi
Community
A campus showcase where people from NIU and the surrounding community present what they've built and researched. Visitors can ask questions, meet the makers and look for ways to connect.
Founders Memorial Library, 217 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 a.m.–9 a.m. Central Time
Community
Free Networking event. Friday 7:30am in Aurora.
Aurora Public Library -Santori Library, 101 South River Street, Aurora, IL
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
McChesney’s Pub & GrillWest Chicago, IL58 mi
Food & drink
Fish fry at Prairie Landing Golf Club. The $20 platter is beer-battered fried or broiled cod with french fries, tartar sauce, hush puppies, and coleslaw. A draft is $6.
McChesney’s Pub & Grill, 2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Swen Parson HallDeKalb, IL45 mi
Talks + ideas
Drop-in help from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office completing the 2027-2028 FAFSA.
Swen Parson Hall, 230 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m. Central Time
Blumen GardensSycamore, IL49 mi
Other
The Blumen Gardens Holiday Open House, a three-day celebration kicking off the holiday season at the historic garden center.
Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore, IL 60178
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m. Central Time
Community Activity CenterNormal, IL56 mi
Family
Community Activity Center, 1110 Douglas St. One Normal Plaza, Normal, IL 61761
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
Fountaindale Public LibraryBolingbrook, IL58 mi
Community
A hands-on workshop for library staff on Excel techniques for analyzing and presenting collection data: key statistics, pivot tables and clear charts.
Fountaindale Public Library, 300 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m. Central Time
Black Road BranchJoliet, IL53 mi
Community
A library playdate for children from birth to age 3 with an adult, where caregivers can chat and make friends while kids play.
Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60403
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Central Time
OttawaOttawa, IL12 mi
Other
A free afternoon pass to Nell's Woodland, a 58-acre preserve run by a foundation dedicated to a meaningful, connected relationship with nature.
Ottawa, 2000 Alexis Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Jack Arends Hall (Art Building)DeKalb, IL43 mi
Talks + ideas
NIU's yearly show of art by students from high schools across the region.
Jack Arends Hall (Art Building), 330 Gilbert Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
NIU Art MuseumDeKalb, IL45 mi
Art
Twenty-five colossal artist-designed works at the NIU Art Museum, inspired by the Olmec heads carved from basalt in ancient Mexico.
NIU Art Museum, 595 College Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–1 p.m. Central Time
Peters Campus Life BuildingDeKalb, IL45 mi
Talks + ideas
A talk by Missouri State historian Ron Leonhardt on U.S. propaganda campaigns and the global color line in Cold War Cambodia.
Peters Campus Life Building, 545 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–1 p.m. Central Time
Shorewood-Troy LibraryShorewood, IL48 mi
Community
Food & drink
A senior lunch and learn on brain health: lunch plus the "Thankful Creations Active Minds" presentation by Healthcare Plus Joliet.
Shorewood-Troy Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m. Central Time
Seneca Public LibrarySeneca, IL25 mi
Community
A monthly gathering to meet community crafters over coffee and simple crafts.
Seneca Public Library, 210 N. Main St., Seneca, IL 61360
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Central Time
Holmes Student CenterDeKalb, IL43 mi
Community
A training that teaches people to lead GIVE Circles, small conversations meant to build empathy and inclusion on campus. It also shows how they differ from restorative justice circles.
Holmes Student Center, 600 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Community
Faculty discuss their active research and real-world problems in an open, conversational meetup for students, faculty and staff.
Founders Memorial Library, 217 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Art
An hour-long art session meant to connect mind and body, with an anonymous survey on feelings and heart rate before and after. Open to all ages 18 and up, including people who don't think they're creative, and all supplies are provided.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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2 p.m. Central Time
Other
Making the Move to a More Rewarding Future: partners from Moving Station discuss the current real estate market, getting the most from your home sale and the benefits of a personal relocation manager.
Covenant Living at the Holmstad, 700 W Fabyan Pkwy, Batavia, IL 60510
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. Central Time
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2:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
Talks + ideas
A McKearn Fellow information session in the Peters Campus Life Building in DeKalb, dedicated in October 2022 to honor John Peters, Northern Illinois University's 11th president, who was known as the students' president.
Peters Campus Life Building, 545 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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3:30 p.m. Central Time
La Tourette HallDeKalb, IL43 mi
Talks + ideas
La Tourette Hall, 202 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
Reddick LibraryOttawa, IL13 mi
Community
A DIY workshop where you can craft your own no-sew study buddy using socks and rice.
Reddick Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
Reddick LibraryOttawa, IL13 mi
Community
A craft session where teens in grades 7 through 12 make a small study buddy out of socks and rice, with no sewing needed.
Reddick Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
Other
Tyler Krienitz, a singer/songwriter whose music is both traditional and progressive, drawing on influences from Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen to Townes Van Zandt.
Whiskey Acres Distilling Company, 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
Panera, DeKalbDeKalb, IL47 mi
Talks + ideas
Tea & Talk, an informal gathering at Panera to discuss current community issues and how to support democracy locally. Members and non-members welcome.
Panera, DeKalb, 2476 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
Bricks & Stones at Camp AramoniTonica, IL7.4 mi
Art
A paint 'n sip at Camp Aramoni where you learn to paint a Christmas Goose. $45.
Bricks & Stones at Camp Aramoni, 809 N 2199 Rd, Tonica, IL 61370
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m. Central Time
Theater
Runs across the dates shown. CCT of DeKalb's Grease: School Version, four shows across the weekend at the Sandwich Opera House.
Limited run.
Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL 60548
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m. Central Time
Northern Illinois University campusDekalb, IL44 mi
Sports + fitness
A home women's volleyball match at Northern Illinois University against Cleveland State University, a conference game.
Northern Illinois University campus, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Central Time
Art
Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St, Oswego, IL 60543
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Bust'd BrewingPeoria Heights, IL48 mi
Food & drink
Pints with a Purpose at Bust’d Brewing: good beer for clean water, teaming up with Hands Helping Haiti.
Bust'd Brewing, 4408 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Wine & Cheese CompanyPlainfield, IL50 mi
Food & drink
Complimentary Wine Tasting in Plainfield.
Wine & Cheese Company, 24104 W Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m. Central Time
Goblin Games & HobbyBolingbrook, IL58 mi
Board games
Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life.
Goblin Games & Hobby, 299 S Schmidt Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Green Top GroceryBloomington, IL59 mi
Talks + ideas
A hands-on class where you learn the basics of making bao from scratch.
Green Top Grocery, 921 East Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
The Art BodegaWashington, IL49 mi
Art
Family
A night out for kids in pajamas: they paint ceramic ornaments, watch a movie and eat snacks, and parents get a night out too. It costs $40.
The Art Bodega, 2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Central Time
The Clay DenWashington, IL49 mi
Talks + ideas
Hand-building class where you make three clay house votives for a holiday village, no pottery experience needed. $50 covers clay, materials, firings and a return visit to glaze them.
The Clay Den, 2409 Washington Rd, Washington, IL 61571
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m. Central Time
Other
A poetry and sips evening with a local indie author at [grounded] books, where you can meet them in person.
[grounded] books, 2131 Calistoga Drive, New Lenox, IL 60451
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Central Time
The Next Picture Show GalleryDixon, IL40 mi
Talks + ideas
A casual evening of poetry hosted by TNPS, where you can read, listen or share. It is free and everyone is welcome.
The Next Picture Show Gallery, 113 W. First St, Dixon, IL 61021
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Music BuildingDeKalb, IL45 mi
Live music
Carmen Houde's Senior Horn Recital.
Music Building, 550 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
UFS Outlet CenterPeoria, IL46 mi
Food & drink
A wine tasting event featuring a selection of familiar favorites and outstanding wines.
UFS Outlet Center, 8901 Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61615
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Zeeks Comics and GamesWashington, IL47 mi
Board games
Zeeks Comics and Games, 30 Cherry Tree Shopping Center, Washington, IL 61571
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest by IHGJoliet, IL49 mi
Other
A banquet themed Engaging the Unreached, Bridging the Gap for Eternity, with a free dinner, stories of faith and a talk by Chris Clayman of Joshua Project. Free; registration required.
Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest by IHG, 1471 Rock Creek Boulevard, Joliet, IL 60431
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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