Events
Nature Wellness Walk-Lansing Woods
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
2026 Pumpkin Smash
Get ready for a smashing good time! Bring your pumpkins and join us for a fun-filled event packed with games, challenges, and plenty of pumpkin-smashing excitement.
SMASH PUMPKINS!Take aim, get…
Fall Tree ID Hike
Explore Dixon Waterfowl Refuge during this guided fall hike focused on tree identification. Practice using leaves, bark, branches, and buds to identify common tree species while enjoying the…
Pumpkin Smash
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether in a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone it’s officially fall. But what happens when…
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4-H ESports Tournament
University of Illinois Extension 4-H is excited to bring an Esports Tournament to LodgeCon 2026! This year, competitors will face off in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.
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Lewistown Community Entrepreneur Club
Local entrepreneurs are invited to join this program geared toward supporting budding entrepreneurs in a low-key conversational fashion. Members of the club will be able to discuss their ideas…
Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Winnebago
Lawrence County Spark at the Library: November
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Lawrence…
Effingham County Livestock Skill-A-Thon
Calling all livestock enthusiasts!
Get ready to put your livestock knowledge to the test at the Effingham County 4-H Livestock Skill-A-Thon! Hosted by the Effingham County 4-H Livestock Judging…
Indoor Edible Gardens
Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.