All Aboard: Rails, Trails, and Ales is Back on Metra
Lemont Metra Rail Station | Photography by Molly Hebda
This fall, Metra is offering a special service on the Heritage Corridor Line with service from Chicago to Lemont. From September through October 14, this additional service offers an excellent opportunity to explore Lemont and destinations along the I&M Canal–including easy access to bike and running paths, craft breweries, restaurants, and our vibrant shops & boutiques. The Special Heritage Corridor Saturday service will provide three round-trip trains, each equipped with Metra’s new bike cars to carry extra bikes.
The $7 Saturday Pass and Family Fares allow up to three children aged 11 and under to ride free with a fare-paying adult. Enjoy this affordable way to discover a new area in Illinois and enjoy some fall fun.
If you’re exploring Lemont for the first time, choose one of our day trip itineraries to squeeze the most out of your trip:
1 DAY 4 WAYS: TREAT YOURSELF TO A DAY WITH THE GIRLS
1 DAY 4 WAYS: A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY DAY IN LEMONT
Date Night at Hughie McLafferty’s
Take advantage of the additional Metra service to enjoy our upcoming fall Saturday events:
Pollyanna Red Tap Handle Tour | September 9, All Day
Celebrate the 9th Anniversary of the award-winning brewing company headquartered in Lemont. During each anniversary weekend in September, visit each of Pollyanna’s four locations, try to limited edition brews, and get a free Red Tap Handle Tour t-shirt shipped directly to your home. Learn More.
Taste of Lemont | September 9, 5PM - 11PM
From 5-11 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, the Lemont High School Educational Foundation will host “Food for Thought: Taste of Lemont” near the Metra Lot in downtown Lemont. This fun, family-friendly event will feature live music and some of the best food and beverages the Lemont community can offer! Learn More.
Lemont Historical Society: “Quarries and Illinois & Michigan Canal Walking Tour” | September 16, 10AM - 11:30AM
Get to know the history of Lemont that runs into Chicago and weaves its way into the national stage. Join the Lemont Historical Society for a tour of the beautiful I&M Canal! Your tour guide will talk about the history of Lemont limestone, the quarry industry and its workers, plus the construction and use of the I&M Canal! Learn More.
LJWC/Lemont Township’s Scarecrow Fest | September 23, 2PM - 5PM
Enjoy the annual scarecrow walk with this year’s theme dedicated to the 150th Anniversary. Families will compete to win cash prizes with scarecrows dressed after their favorite Lemont era. The fest is fun for all ages with lots of music, food, drinks, and activities to kick off the fall season. Learn More.
Oktoberfest at The Forge | September 23, 2PM - 9PM
Oktoberfest at The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park is back and better than ever. Ride the Metra into Lemont Downtown and then take the bus to the festival full of award-winning Pollyanna beer and cocktails, a full day of live music, and food from local restaurants. You don’t want to miss the largest outdoor festival of the year. Learn More.
Spirits of the Limestone Downtown Lemont Guided Walking Tour | September 30, 2PM
Join us for a guided ghost walk through downtown Lemont. Discover the spooky stories of Lemont and learn about the neighbors long passed who still walk amongst us. Learn More.
Art on the Green | October 7, 11AM - 5PM
Join the Lemont Art & Culture Commission for the Inaugural Art on the Green in Lemont Downtown and the celebration of the National Arts & Humanities Months. For 150 years, artists have been inspired by Lemont - the people, the architecture, and the spirit of the community. This event will showcase local artists displaying and selling their work and meeting with fans. Learn More.
Forest Bathing in the Lemont Heritage Corridor | October 14, 9AM - 11AM
Reset your nervous system with a walk through the forest guided by Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Sarah Alvestad. You’ll be invited to connect with yourself, nature, and join in a slow-walking hike and meditation. Register Here.
Enjoy easy access to a walking trail in Lemont
Find more information about how to explore the region with Metra at metra.com.
View the fall schedules here and enjoy a $7 Saturday Pass from Metra and come experience Lemont. Read the full press release on metra.com.
