You’re Invited to the Fall Festivities in Lemont
We’re never ready for Summer to end! The warm nights spent roaming the streets at the Sunset Soiree and hot days spent eating lunch at Digs on Canal, watching the train roll past, are some of our favorite memories. However, as the sun sets a bit earlier and the leaves along the Quarry start to dry and fall, we’re setting into a fall that includes tons of Signature Fall events.
Keepataw Day Parade
When: Sunday, September 4th from 1 PM
Where: Starts at Main & Lemont Street
Starting in 1951, the Keepataw Day parade has a rich history of community involvement and celebrating all of the achievements of school teams, clubs, societies, local businesses, community leaders, first responders, and more. Show your hometown pride during the parade and enjoy live music, games, inflatables, food, drinks, and giveaways.
Learn more and nominate your grand marshal at keepatawparade.com
Music at the Forge
When: Friday, September 9, September 16, and September 23 at 6 PM
Where: The Forge Parks Lemont, 1001 Main Street, Lemont, IL
The concert series continues at The Forge this fall in September. Cozy up on the lawn at The Forge Parks and enjoy live music by One of These Nights: The Eagles Tribute Band, Cheryl Rodney, and Ryan Craig.
Buy your tickets at forgeparks.com.
Taste of lemont
When: Saturday, September 10 from 2 -5 PM
Where: Lemont Downtown Metra Parking Lot
We’d argue that Lemont Downtown has some of the best food around. Sponsored by the Lemont High School Educational Foundation, this annual event hosts all of the wonderful food our community has to offer along with live music, games, and raffles.
Buy your ticket at tasteoflemont.com.
Fall Market on Canal
When: Sunday, September 18 from 9 AM - 3 PM
Where: Canal Street
Lean into fall at the popular artisan market hosted by Mabel’s Market. We recommend making a day of it — bring your kids, your pets, and your families and friends from nearby to enjoy a day in Lemont Downtown grabbing fall decor, clothing, crafts, and accessories.
Hot Tip: If you’re thinking ahead, make a quick list for the holidays to grab gifts while you see them for the ones you love.
Quarries Walking Tour
When: Saturday, September 24 at 10 AM
Where: Meet at Heritage Quarries Parking Lot 1
Lemont is rich with history and so much of our story begins at the Quarries. Join the Lemont Area Historical Society (LAHS) for a guided walking tour. This tour has a moderate level of difficulty which is all the more reason to grab lunch and drinks downtown after you’re done and discuss what you’ve learned.
Learn more and see the full fall tour lineup at lemonthistory.org
Pollyanna Oktoberest at The Forge
When: Saturday, September 24 at 2 PM
Where: The Forge Parks, 1001 Main Street, Lemont, IL
Pollyanna Oktoberfest is back at The Forge and better than ever! You’ll find delicious food, live music, and plenty of award-winning Pollyanna beer and cocktails. Carpool in with your designated driver and take the bus over to The Forge from the Metra and Pollyanna parking lots.
Buy your tickets early to score a discount at forgeparks.com.
Lemontster days
When: Saturday, September 24
Where: Varies
Lemontster Days, the annual Halloween celebrations, kick off on Saturday, September 24th with games, raffles, and a walk along the Scarecrow Trail. Enjoy events like the popular Witches Walk, Halloween Blood Drive, Lemont Juniorette Monster and Me Mile Run, and tons of opportunities to trick or treat from participating shops.
Register and find out all of the details on this season’s events at lemontsterdays.com
Halloween Hoedown
When: Saturday, October 22 at 12:30 PM
Where: TBD
This free event, costume contest, and parade is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. As part of the Village of Lemont’s Lemonster Days, you can spend the entire month celebrating and giving back to your community. Take some “frightening” photos with our fun backdrop and enjoy trick or treating at local participating merchants.
View the full calendar of Lemontster Days here.
WHERE TO PARK
Lemont has plenty of options for free public parking! Check out the map below and choose a lot that works for you.
