Pancake Supper Fundraiser - Lena
2025-10-18 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Evangelical Free Church of Lena, 720 N Freedom St, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Enjoy pancakes, sausage, applesauce, and drinks served by our youth group!
Freewill donations will be accepted. No tickets needed.

Halloween on the Prairie - Byron
2025-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Jarrett Prairie Preserve, 7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL, 61010, United States
Grab your boots and your broomsticks and join the Byron Park District for a hauntingly fun afternoon under the open sky! The Byron Forest Preserve will help host a fun, Halloween themed event, including hayrides, apple sling shot, games and more!

Medicare 101 - Genoa
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:30 | City of Genoa City Hall, 333 E. 1st St., Genoa, IL, United States
Engage in this FREE Community seminar hosted by Representative’s Tony McCombie and Jeff Keicher, and facilitated by the Illinois Department on Aging.
This Medicare seminar include information about who is eligible, coverage details, and how to get help with out-of-pocket expenses.

Medicare 101 - Freeport
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Freeport Public Library, 100 E Douglas, Freeport, IL, 61032, United States
Engage in this FREE Community seminar hosted by Representative’s Tony McCombie and John Cabello, and facilitated by the Illinois Department on Aging.
This Medicare seminar include information about who is eligible, coverage details, and how to get help with out-of-pocket expenses

Legislative Mobile Office – Freeport
2025-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Freeport Eagles Club, 1200 W Galena, Freeport, IL, 61032, United States
Stop by the Stephenson County Senior Lifestyle Expo for an opportunity to connect directly with my office staff.
Staff will be available to:

Answer questions

Assist with state-related concerns

Provide information about programs and services offered by the State of Illinois

The Senior Expo will also feature local organizations committed to supporting older adults and promoting healthy aging in northwest Illinois.

Rolling Hills Progress Center 50th Anniversary Celebration
2025-10-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Rolling Hills Prgress Center, 801 IL-64, Lanark, IL, 61046, United States
Rolling Hills Progress Center is turning 50!

Join as they celebrate 50 Years of Ability, Creativity, and Community with clients, staff, families, and friends.

Mark your calendars now for an evening of showcases, recognition, food, fun, and entertainment as we honor five decades of impact!

Trunk or Treat - Genoa
2025-10-24 06:30 - 19:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 33930 N State Rd, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Bring your kids in costume (of course!) and enjoy an evening of trick or treating.

Games and other activities will be in the fellowship hall. Young and Old- There will be a light supper for purchase of chili, mac n cheese, hot dogs, popcorn etc.

FallFest - Oregon
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Riverstone Christian Church, 609 S. 10th St, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
It’s that time again! FallFest 2025!
Bring the whole family out for a night of fall fun! The fun includes carnival games, candy, and prizes for the kids, and a chili cook-off for the entire family!Make sure to come hungry! There will be hot dogs and chili for those who are here for more than just the cook-off!
If you would like to compete in the chili cook-off, please register no later than Oct. 17th at https://tinyurl.com/RiverStoneFallFest2025
Don’t forget, best of all, everything is FREE! So bring your friends and family!

Harvest Hustle 5k Run/Walk - Mt. Carroll
2025-10-25 08:00 - 10:00 | William J Davis Community Center, 631 S. East St, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States
🏅 Medals for all age groups + trophies for top finishers!🍩 Light refreshments after the race🎟 Pre-register by Oct. 10 for $25 & guarantee your t-shirt 👉 daviscommunitycenter.org
✨ Stay for the Pumpkin Festival in Downtown Mt. Carroll!

Pumpkin Fest - Mt. Carroll
2025-10-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Mt. Carroll, IL, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States
Looking for a fun-filled getaway this fall? Stop by downtown Mt. Carroll on October 26th for the 𝗠𝘁｡ 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁!
From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, find yourself in the spirit of Halloween with a host of 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄, family-friendly activities!

Enjoy activities like decorate a pumpkin, a kids and critter costume parade, mini gourd build and race track and much more!!

The fun doesn’t stop there! Browse over 50+ vendors at the Mount Carroll Farmers Market, enjoy delicious food, and groove to live music.

For more details, visit the event’s Facebook page

Spooktacular Saturday - Forresotn
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Forreston, IL, IL, 61030, United States
Get ready to trick or treat through downtown Forreston!!
Participating businesses will have a green ghost in their window, with additional businesses at the Forreston Township Building.
Free donuts will be served from 10:00-11:00. Come grab a Free hot dog, chips, and drink from 11:30-1:00, or until supplies last!
Fill out your Bingo card and you will be entered into a drawing for 1 of 6 gift cards (2 $100 cards, 2 $50 cards, or 2 $25 cards).

Halloween Pony Party
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:30 | Shenandoah Riding Center, 200 N. Brodrecht Rd.,, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Saddle up for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at Shenandoah Riding Center! Kids will enjoy Pony Play & Pony Rides, followed by our fan-favorite Stall-or-Treat Trick-or-Treating through the barn — each stall holds a Halloween surprise!
Costume Contest!Come dressed in your Halloween best — the most creative costume will win a special blue ribbon!
What to Expect: Pony rides & hands-on fun with our gentle ponies Trick-or-treating through the decorated barn Family-friendly atmosphere Lots of photo ops and memories to take home!
Registration is required — no walk-ins please! Spots fill quickly, so register today at shenandoahridingcenter.com
Bring your costumes, your candy buckets, and your Halloween spirit for a day full of fun, friendship, and pony magic,

Times: 10–11:30am | 1–2:30pm | 3–4:30pmAges: 5–10Cost: $25 per child

🍂🎃 Pecatonica Community Fall Festival! 🎃🍂
2025-10-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Pecatonica, IL – Main Street, Pecatonica, IL, 61063, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of ✨ FREE Family Fun! ✨ full of :🍴 Free Food🎶 Live Music🐑 Petting Zoo🎪 Bounce Houses🎯 Axe Throwing & Games🎈 Balloon Twister👻 Haunted House🎃 Pumpkin Pictures & Face Painting🚂 Barrel Train Rides🛍️ Vendors & Bake Sale🚗 Trunk or Treat … and so much more!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day packed with activities, food, and Halloween spirit! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨
👉 For info, visit the Pecatonica Women’s Club FB page or contact Heather at 815-243-1171.

Byron Chili Fest
2025-10-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Byron, IL, IL, United States
Get ready for Byron’s Chili Fest!
Stop by downtown Byron for a fun-filled day featuring a chili cook-off competition, live music, and plenty of community spirit. Whether you’re tasting, competing, or just enjoying the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!
🔥 Chili Competition – Sample and vote for your favorites!🎵 Live Band – Enjoy great music .🍲 Community Fun – Celebrate together in the heart of Byron.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some of chili around, support local talent, and spend time with friends and neighbors.

45th Annual Halloween Parade - Galena
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Galena, 111 W Main St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
🎃👻 Stop by and enjoy Galena’s 45th Annual Halloween Parade! 👻🎃
✨ Enjoy more than 70 entries including floats, marching bands, costumed characters, and community groups lighting up Main Street with spooky fun.🕖 Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. and draws thousands each year, so plan ahead for parking and bring your chairs or blankets for the best view.
It’s one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the Midwest — don’t miss it! 👻

Metform Truck or Treat - Savanna
2025-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Metform, 2551 Wacker Rd, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween celebration!!

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of decorated trunks, sweet treats, and Halloween excitement! Kids can trick-or-treat from car to car, and everyone can join in the fun by voting for Best Car and Best Costume!
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K-9 Costume Party - Lena
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Lena Brewing Company, 9416 W Wagner Rd, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Canine Costume Party will be held Sunday, October 26th!There will be … Biscuit Bars Photo Booth Lena Dog Beer

Donations for the Stephenson Co. Animal Shelter will also be accepted. ie Cash, pet supplies, and cleaning products appreciated

Boo Bash and Parade - Savanna
2025-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Savanna, IL
Get ready for a spooktacular day packed with thrills, treats, and plenty of Halloween spirit!
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 – Kicks off at 3:30PM (lineup at 3:00 behind Sippi-Side). Costumes, floats, and all the festive fun you can imagine, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 is welcome to join in! 𝐁𝐨𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡 – Right after the parade, the parking lot next to the fire station transforms into a carnival-style Halloween party with food, music, and spooky surprises. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 – 𝘕𝘌𝘞 this year! From 4:00 – 5:00PM, deck out your trunks with cobwebs, pumpkins, or even haunted themes for kids to trick-or-treat.House Decorating Contest• Register by October 19th for judging on October 21st.• The “Boo Crew” will judge for “Most Spooktacular,” and the public can vote on Facebook for “People’s Choice” until October 22nd.• Winners will be announced October 23rd.• Participating addresses will be posted on Facebook for public viewing on Explore Savanna 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐨𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Starting at 5:00PM, the whole town lights up with porch lights and candy buckets for trick-or-treating all across Savanna.
Want to be part of the fun? Whether it’s the parade, the Boo Bash, the Trunk or Treat — or all three — please 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 by October 20th so we can save your spot and send you details.
To sign up or ask questions, contact:Katie Herrig – (815) 990-0004 | kjacobs1020@gmail.com

Annual Ham Supper - McConnell
2025-10-26 16:00 - 19:00 | McConnell Community Church, 211 N Hulbert Rd, McConnell, IL, 61050, United States
MENU: baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner rolls, dessert and beverage

SERVED FAMILY STYLE!!!!
FREE-WILL DONATIONS AT THE DOOR
CARRY OUTS AVAILABLE!

The Haunted Garden - Savanna
2025-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Rice’s Pumpkin Patch & Vegetables, 1717 Pike Rd, Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
Kid Friendly and Free!!
Come See A Colossal 20 Foot Tall Frankie & His Bride plus All The Ghouls in a the Haunted Garden, There will also be an outdoor movie screen playing Halloween music videos!!
Kids Will Get A Free Halloween Trick or Treat Bag With Goodies!!
Drive by with No Parking!! Walkers Please Stay Behind Fence!!

Kirkland Lions Annual Halloween Walk - Kirkland
2025-10-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Franklin Township Park, 250 W. South St, Kirkland, IL, 60146, United States
Stop by Franklin Township Park for the annual Halloween walk & costume event!

Trek for Troops 2025 - Byron
2025-10-31 16:00 - 2025-11-02 12:00 | Byron Dragway, 7287 N River Rd, Byron, IL, 6010, United States
Join in on a powerful weekend honoring our heroes with every step. Trek for Troops is more than a walk—it’s a tribute to the men and women who have served our nation.
Special Events:

🎃 Friday, October 31 – Trek or Treat | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

✨ Saturday, November 1 – Luminary Mile | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🙏 Sunday, November 2 – Closing Ceremony & Thank You/Clean-Up Noon

Walk, remember, and honor the sacrifices of our veterans while supporting their ongoing needs.
For more details or to donate, scan the QR code or visit Trek for Troops Byron on Facebook.

🎃 Leaf River Halloween Event! 👻
2025-10-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Bertolet Memorial Park, 103 W 2nd St, Leaf River, IL, 61047, United States
Stop by Leaf River for a fun-filled Halloween celebration on Friday, October 31 at Bertolet Memorial Park from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
👻 Costume Judging begins at 4:30 p.m. with prizes for every age group — from toddlers to adults! There’s even a Group Theme category for families or friends who dress up together.
🌭 Free hot dogs, chips, and lemonade will be available for anyone in costume.
🚗 After the costume contest, stick around for “Trunk ’n Treat” starting around 5:30 p.m. Cars will be parked along Blaine and Second Streets near the Bertolet Building, with the road blocked off to create a safe area for trick-or-treating.
Come show off your costume, enjoy great treats, and celebrate Halloween with friends and neighbors!

2nd Annual Halloween Boo Bash Festival - Shannon
2025-10-31 16:30 - 20:00 | IL
Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Halloween Boo Bash Festival! During trick-or-treating in Shannon, stop by the park for free food, games, and fun activities for the whole family. Featuring balloon dart game with prizes, P&C Little Rascals petting zoo and trunk-or-treat!

🚒 Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 🚑
2025-11-01 07:00 - 12:00 | Thomson Fire Department, Thomson, Illinois
All You Can Eat!
Pancakes • Eggs • Sausage • Bacon • Biscuits & Gravy • Dessert • Beverage

Cost:
• Adults: $8.00
• Children (Ages 5–12): $4.00
• Children (5 & under): FREE
• To-Go Orders: $8.00 each

All proceeds go toward purchasing essential equipment for the Thomson Fire & EMS Department.
Your support and donations help to continue serving the community safely and effectively!

Come hungry — leave happy — support your local heroes!

Pumpkin Smash - Byron
2025-11-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Byron Fire Department, 123 N Franklin St, Byron, IL, 61010, United States
Join a smashing good time!
Bring your pumpkins to this FREE event at the Byron Fire Station. Throw them off the tower and try to hit the bullseye! Various treats and apple cider will be served

Winslow Fire Department Feather Party Chili Supper
2025-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Winslow Fire Department, 202 Carver St, Winslow, IL, 61089, United States
Winslow Fireman’s Feather Party is almost here! Be sure to mark your calendars and get your raffle tickets from any of Winslow

firefighters!

Bark and Whine Ball
2025-11-01 17:00 - 22:00 | Rivers Edge Experience, 103 1st Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Join in a night of fun, food, and fundraising at the Bark and Whine Ball — benefiting the Ogle County K9 Fund!

Tickets: $40 each — available at:• Ogle County Sheriff’s Office: 202 S 1st St, Oregon• Merlin’s: 300 Mix St, Oregon• Cork & Tap: 305 W Washington St, Oregon

Live Music by the Vodka Boys Dinner by Ralfie’s BBQ Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle
Only 250 tickets available — get yours before they’re gone!
Let’s come together to support our hardworking K9s.

*The Ogle County K9 Unit is funded solely by donation and fundraising efforts*

35th Annual Warren PTO Craft show
2025-11-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Warren Elementary School, 311 S Water St, Warren, IL, 61087, United States
Stop by the 35th annual Warren PTO craft show. There will be a variety of vendors filling all 3 gyms.
This is a fun event for the whole family and a great way to get some Christmas shopping done.

Day trip to see Hamilton live on stage - Stephenson/Carroll County
2025-11-14 09:00 - 2026-02-01 19:00 | IL
Join the Carroll County Farm Bureau and Stephenson County Farm Bureau for a fantastic day trip to Chicago to see Hamilton live on stage!
Trip Cost

Farm Bureau Member Price: $185

Non-Member Price: $215

Price includes show admission, transportation, gratuities, and lunch.

Register Today

Call your County Farm Bureau:

Carroll County: 815-244-3001

Stephenson County: 815-232-3186

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Broadway’s most celebrated productions with great company and a stress-free trip!
