The Romeoville High School Marching Spartans will host the 5th annual Spartan Classic at 3 p.m. October at Romeoville High School, 100 N. Independence Blvd. Romeoville. Elite marching bands from Illinois will compete in field show performances.

Get a peaceful start to the weekend with bird viewing from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday at the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center, Plainfield.

Head outdoors this weekend to two different car shows and the forest preserve's migration celebration. Check out a guitar and percussion concert and stock up on inexpensive books.

Making plans for this weekend? Here are five suggestions.

Events in Will County this weekend also include a U2 tribute band, classical piano concert, live theater as well as a flashlight egg hunt for kids.

The group interpretation team at Joliet West High School is heading to Illinois High School Association state finals this weekend.

Enjoy Christian comedy, a walk in the woods or the following concerts: Christian, choral and winds and Beatles tribute.

Plus, Lewis University in Romeoville hosting 3rd generation printmaker Benjamin Calvert.

Plus enjoy musical performances and/or take a tour of Joliet Iron Works

Would you like your event featured in this weekly feature?

Peter Lipari of Plainfield is the new music director at Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra

All 12 students attend Ira Jones Middle School in District 202

From teaching to playing, Jeff McMillin of Channahon didn’t turn down opportunities to blow his own horn

Plus, walk safely inside during the cold weather Monday through Friday at the Dellwood Park Community Center

And check out handmade items at the January Craft Fair at Louis Joliet Mall

Enjoy 2 twists on the holiday concert: classic rock and spoken word

Students in the All-Illinois Junior Band will perform together in January

Joliet American Legion Band will perform its annual “Sounds of Christmas” concert at the Rialto Square Theatre

Dinner includes vegetarian, gluten free options

Events include concerts, gnome festivals, craft shows and holiday open house

JWHS students will perform with other Illinois musicians in a concert on Jan. 29 in Peoria

Food will not be served at any of the madrigal concerts this year

Enjoy art, Singo Bingo, milestone market, nature hikes and holiday concert

Mary Elizabeth Bowden will also recive CYSO 2021 Alumni Award at the concert

Also enjoy some clean, family friendly comedy to help send children in the foster care system to camp

Students attend Joliet Township, Troy and District 202 schools

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

Plus, Hairball will bring to life favorite rock bands at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet

Also, Croatian Cultural Club will host an Oktoberfest on Sunday

Organizers said the event attracted 2,000 attendees

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

More suggestions for your weekend: free concert, open air yoga, doughnuts and drafts

A summer that started with a fizzle when the Joliet Park District canceled Taste of Joliet due to the unpredictability of the pandemic is ending with sizzle in more ways than the heat.

Plus get ‘Strung Out’ on ‘70s music and ‘Margaritaville’ and head outside for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and volunteer projects

Other activities include a rooftop concert, drive-in movie, outdoor chess and an indoor art exhibit

This weekend: get in shape, get in tune and go back in time

Enjoy a long holiday weekend with events from Thursday through Monday

Enjoy comedy, markets, music, open mic and food this weekend

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

Enjoy good music, great local food, a historic display of one-room schoolhouses and see local birds up close

This week’s top 5 include Concerts on the Hill, Food Truck Fridays, walking tour, farmer’s marketing and a special VFW celebration

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend

Private events might still be a possibility but not guaranteed

Students also earned 4 excellent awards and had three performances selected as Best of Day

Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers more tips for enjoying your weekend

Drauden Point MS music teacher received award in memory of local pastor