April 16, 2024
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5 Things to do in Will County: enjoy a ‘Wander and Wonder’ hike in a Will County forest preserve.

Plus, enjoy comedy at the Rialto in Joliet and a play at Lewis University in Romeoville.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland
The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a “Wander and Wonder Hike” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena. This slow hike is more about discovery than destination. who wish to hike for discovery over destination. The event is free and is intended for ages 10 or older. Registration not required.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a “Wander and Wonder Hike” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena. This slow hike is more about discovery than destination. who wish to hike for discovery over destination. The event is free and is intended for ages 10 or older. Registration not required. (Photo courtesy of Forest Preserve District of Will County)

1) Come out to the Rialto Square Theatre at 8 p.m. Friday in Joliet to see comedian Drew Lynch perform. Lynch gave a Golden Buzzer performance during season 10 of” America’s Got Talent,” where he finished in second place. The Rialto Square Theatre is at 102 N. Chicago St.

For tickets and information, visit rialtosquare.com/events or call the Rialto box office at 815-726-6600.

2) The Lockport Lions Club will host its annual spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lockport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5788, 1026 E 9th St. The cost is $10 per dinner.

For information, visit cityoflockport.net/calendar.

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3) St. Mary Immaculate Parish School in Plainfield will host its Galabration “Boots and Bling,” a 21-and-older event from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the school gym, 15629 S. Route 59. Features of the event include silent and live auction items, food and alcohol vendors, cash bar, games and live entertainment by The Messengers.

Tickets are $80 and available at the door or at bit.ly/smigalatix2023.

4) Lewis University in Romeoville will present " The Sun Serpent” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the university’s Philip Lynch Theatre, 1 University Parkway. The story is about the conquest of Mexico as seen through the eyes of a young boy who struggles to save his world from the conquistador as his brother fights on the opposite side.

For tickets and information, visit luartsandideas.org.

5) The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a “Wander and Wonder Hike” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena. This slow hike is more about discovery than destination. The free event is for ages 10 or older. Registration not required.

For information, visit reconnectwithnature.org.

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