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Happy Thursday, Lemont!
We hope you had a wonderful week! It's an exciting time in Lemont as we celebrate Lemontster Days. This next month is full of events and activities around town. Whether you'd like to enjoy a spooky movie at The Old Stone Church and Lemont Area Historical Society or trick or treating during the Halloween Hoedown, we hope you stay safe and have fun!
This week, we'd like you to:
Keep reading for more community news!
Village Meeting Schedule
- October 9, 2023 | Village Board Meeting - Cancelled
- October 16, 2023 | Committee of the Whole Meeting
- October 23, 2023 | Village Board Meeting
View Meeting Agenda(s) - Agendas and Minutes Center | Village of Lemont, IL.
You will find Village meeting agendas listed under "Upcoming Events" along with any other current meetings.
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Citizen Support Center
Did you know the Village of Lemont Citizen Support Center can be used as your primary resource for communication? Ask a question, report junk and debris, share animal concerns, or report parking issues. This comprehensive tool is full of ways to search by categorial concern or issue and submit a message directly to the Village. The corresponding department will respond to your inquiry directly. Explore the Citizen Support Center today.
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Celebrate the Season with Fall on Canal
The popular outdoor market nestled in charming historic Lemont Downtown is on Sunday, October 1, from 9 AM -3 PM! The vibrant market features the best local vintage peddlers and handmade artists. Enjoy shopping with friends and family alongside food, live music, and tons of great photo ops.
As the market kicks off, join local yoga teacher Nicole Schneider for Yoga in the Park at 9 AM. The class is open to all skill-levels and Vinyasa styles. Reserve your free spot here.
Reserve your ticket for Fall on Canal today. Tickets are $5 in advance.
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 Lemont Unlocked is Back on Sunday, October 8
Unlock a piece of local history during Lemont Unlocked on Sunday, October 8, from
2-5 PM.
You'll start at Village Hall, meeting volunteers and grabbing the full list of sites! From there, you'll have access to self-guided tours of all the places you've wondered about.
New Locations include The Inn at Smokey Row (Smokey Row Antique Shop), the Old Stone Church and Lemont Area Historical Society and Museum, Pollyanna Brewing Company, and Hennebry Hall at SALON 312! Enjoy some favorites from last year including the Blue Church and Jail Cells at Village Hall.
Spend the afternoon discovering hidden gems and learning more about local history, architecture, and folklore.
Enjoy the Lemont Farmers Market on Tuesdays This Fall
Enjoy the last few Lemont Farmers Markets of the season this October. Every Tuesday from 4-7 PM, you'll find a farmers forward market in Village Green Park. Residents are loving the live music, fresh produce, handcrafted staples, delicious bites from pop-up restaurants and connecting with friendly faces around town.
The latest addition of string lights makes this the perfect place to reconnect with friends, enjoy a date night, or hang with the kids after school. Bring along your picnic blankets, chairs, and tables for a fun evening in Lemont Downtown with your neighbors and family.
Follow Lemont Farmers Market on Instagram and Facebook for weekly vendor updates and special additions.
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Celebrate the Season with Family-Friendly Activities this Fall
From Scarecrow Fest to Halloween Hoedown, the next month is packed with fun things to do around town. On LemontDowntown.com, we've put together a guide to highlight some of our favorites from local businesses, restaurants, and organizations. Forward along to your friends and family! Have a safe and fun Halloween. We'll see you there.
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Make Saturday a Metra Day
Metra Rail is currently offering a special Saturday service with three roundtrip stops on the Heritage Corridor Line. Invite your friends from Chicago and along the Heritage Corridor Line to enjoy a day in Lemont -- especially with our Fall Event lineup.
Each train is equipped with Metra's new bike cars to carry extra bikes. Use the Metra to explore Chicago or invite your friends, family, and visitors from the city to check out Illinois' best suburb and hit the Centennial Trail!
The service continues through October 14. Learn more about our day trip itineraries and special events on Saturdays around Lemont Downtown.
View the Fall Schedule at metra.com.
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Art on the Green is Next Weekend
Join the Art & Culture Commission of Lemont for the Inaugural Art on the Green in Lemont Downtown on October 7-8, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
In celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month, the two-day art event will showcase local artists who will be displaying and selling their work. Make your way to Lemont Downtown to find some lovely local art to decorate your home or office.
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 LEAC Fall Household Recycling Event
The Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission is excited to bring back the Fall Recycling Program on October 14, 2023 from 9AM - 1PM in the Metra Lot in downtown Lemont. Start collecting your batteries, light bulbs, electronics, prescription medication, documents, printer ink, and more for the recycling day! Residents may also drop of unexpired and shelf-stable food for collection to the local food pantries!
Fall into Your 150th Gear!
There are a lot of cool weather items to choose from in our 150th Anniversary Collection! Become part of this historic moment and represent your hometown with the Lemont 150 Collection before the year is over!
Visit Lemont150.com and select 'Shop' from the top. We have designs and styles for the entire family with sizes ranging from 2T - 3XL.
The collection makes great back-to-school outfits, holiday gifts, and souvenirs. All proceeds will benefit the new Village Green park in Lemont Downtown.
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 Spooky Season is Here
Enjoy the season with tons of events and activities around town. Find the full run down of events at LemontsterDays.com
FIRE DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 30 | 11AM - 2PM
Go behind the scenes at the local fire department to view trucks and all of the emergency vehicles. While you’re there, enjoy demonstrations and food and cooking safety for the entire family.
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JACK-O-LANTERN WORLD AT THE FORGE
OCTOBER 6-29 | VARIED ENTRY TIMES
Imagine your typical run-of-the-mill pumpkin transformed into a dragon, angel wings, Princess Diana, or the spookiest monster of your nightmares. The folks at Jack-O-Lantern World take pumpkin carving to the next level and transform it into an immersive art installation. Take a walk through the Forge to view thousands of hand-carved pumpkins.
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WHISPERS FROM THE PAST: OLD STONE CHURCH PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION
OCTOBER 6 | 7PM - LATE NIGHT
Are you fascinated by the unexplained? Ever wondered if the tales of ghostly apparitions at the Old Stone Church were true? Now is your chance to find out! Join us for a one-of-a-kind paranormal investigation led by the experts at the American Spectral Society. Attendees must be 18 years or older.
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WITCHES WALK
OCTOBER 7 | 8:45 PM - 11PM
Prepare yourself for a witching good time at the Annual Witches Walk supporting the Lemont Park Foundation along with the Heritage Corridor Business Alliance. Your admission includes 5 drink tickets, 5 bar stops, and a ride on the Quarry Queen. Enjoy small bites at Hughie McClafferty's, Barrel and Vine, and join the outdoor music and dancing into the night at Bottles!
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Halloween Hoedown | October 28 - PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGES
10:30 AM Costume Contest | 11:00 AM* Trick-or-Treating and Parade
The Village of Lemont’s Annual Halloween Hoedown is back on Saturday, October 28.
10:15 AM | Arrive for the Costume Contest in the small northeast Metra lot
10:30 AM | Costume Contest begins in small northeast Metra lot
*11:00 AM | Parade Participants leave the Metra lot and head east on Canal Street, to Stephen Street to Front Street
*11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Trick-or-Treat at Participating Businesses (Look for Signs!)
*11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Safety Village Trick-or-Treating, Hay Wagon Rides, and fun festivities on the west end of Front Street (by Next Mex). We’ll have a bouncy corn maze, Casper bouncy, face painting, balloon artist, games, a DJ, and more!
Keep an eye on our LemontsterDays.com website for more detailed information, including special activities from participating businesses!
🌼🌻 Mark Your Calendars 🌺🌸
Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, All Weekend
The Forge Scouting Adventure | "Forge On!", Three Fires Council's main Scouting Adventure, is open to all Scouts and their scout-aged siblings and friends. Come with your Pack, Troop, or family and enjoy all The Forge has to offer! Learn More
Saturday, September 30, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lemont Fire District One Open House | Kick off safety week with a trip to Fire District. This year's theme focuses on kitchen and cooking safety for the entire family. Learn More
Sunday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fall on Canal by Mabel's Market | Take a stroll through Canal Street and enjoy shopping from local vintage vendors, artisans and makers. Enjoy tons of food, live music, and photo ops. Learn More
Friday, October 6 - 29, Varies
Jack-O-Lantern World at The Forge | Stroll through the ultimate pumpkin patch with thousands of jack-o-lanterns transferred into monsters, dragons, and a few celebrites. Learn more
Friday, October 6, 7PM - Late Night
Whispers from the Past: Old Stone Church Paranormal Investigation | Dive into the ghostly world and the unexplained in this paranormal investigation at Old Stone Church. Must be 18+ Years old
Learn More
Saturday, October 7, 8:45PM - 11PM
Witches Walk | Join the Annual Witches Walk in support of the Lemont Park Foundation and Heritage Corridor Business Alliance. Learn More
Saturday, October 7, Starts at 3PM
The Forge: Food Truck Festival | Calling all foodies! Food Trucks will be returning to The Forge with fall-themed items! Learn More
Sunday, October 8, 2-5PM
Lemont Unlocked | Unlock local history, architecture, and folklore during the self-guided tours of Lemont Downtown's most iconic locations. Learn More
Every Saturday in September, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Yoga on the Green with Nicole Schneider | Back by popular demand, join Nicole Schneider for yoga in Village Green. All levels and vinyasa styles are welcome. Purchase the entire class pack for $40 or drop-in to any class for $15. Bring a friend. Learn More.
Every Tuesday through October, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Lemont Farmers Market | Bring your tote bags, picnic blankets, and chairs for a chill evening in Village Green park in Lemont Downtown. Vendors change weekly and include a selection of produce, flowers, food, crafts, activities, and live music. Learn More.
Check out our Community Calendar Often for New Events & Updates!
Want something listed? Let us know!
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