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Weekend Ideas in Lemont
Lemont pairs a walkable historic downtown with one of the region's biggest outdoor adventure parks. The Forge: Lemont Quarries brings ziplines, climbing walls, and high-ropes courses to a 300-acre former quarry park, while Heritage Quarries Recreation Area loops hike-and-bike trails around the old I&M Canal quarry lakes. Seasonal events and the Water Lantern Festival keep the weekend calendar full.
Lemont is served by Lemont-Bromberek Community School District 113A (pre-K through 8) and Lemont Township High School District 210 (9 through 12).
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Plan Your Lemont Weekend
The Forge: Lemont Quarries
A 300-acre adventure park with ziplines, rock climbing, high-ropes courses, mini golf, paddlesports, and hiking trails in the former quarries.
Heritage Quarries Recreation Area
Nearly 100 acres of trails and pedestrian bridges around the old quarry lakes along the I&M Canal, with free parking shared with The Forge.
Downtown Lemont
Historic shops, bakeries, restaurants, and the canal district at the heart of a walkable downtown.
Ideas are curated from local parks, attractions, and venues, and details like seasonal hours can change. Confirm opening times on each spot's site or with the town before you head out.
Curated Guides
Full Weekend Guides for Lemont
These deep-dive picks from the Weekend Guide dig further into Lemont and the surrounding area.
Enchanted Adventure: A Glowing Pumpkin Trail at The Forge in Lemont
Enchanted Adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarries runs nightly from Sept 25 through Nov 1, 2026, with a half-mile illuminated trail of thousands of carved pumpkins and family-friendly zones.
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Fall on Canal: A Vintage Market Along the Lemont Waterfront
Mabel's Market hosts Fall on Canal on Sunday, Oct 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along downtown Lemont's Canal Street, with 50-plus vintage, handmade, and boutique vendors, live music, and treats. Admission is $5.
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Lemont Harvest Fest: Trunk-or-Treat, Hayrides, and Family Fun
The Lemont Park District's Harvest Fest brings trunk-or-treating, food vendors, a beer tent, live music, kids' activities, and hayrides to its Centennial Campus on Saturday, Oct 10, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. Free to attend.
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Lemontster Days Scarecrow Trail: Vote for Your Favorite
Part of Lemontster Days, the village's Scarecrow Trail runs from Sept 26 through Oct 18, 2026, with this year's 'Stars, Stripes & Scarecrows' patriotic theme spread across downtown Lemont. Vote for your favorite as you stroll.
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