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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.
Lemont Ornament Walk: A Holiday Evening in Downtown Lemont
Lemont's Ornament Walk lights up downtown on Friday, Nov 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m., with holiday shopping, glowing storefronts, and seasonal cheer along the village's walkable streets.
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Lighting Up Lemont: A Downtown Winter Lights Stroll
Lighting Up Lemont turns historic downtown Lemont into a walkable winter lights display from Nov 28, 2026 through Jan 31, 2027, with displays along the I&M Canal, downtown streets, and Village Green.
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The Forge Trail Run Festival: Race the Quarry Trails in Lemont
The Forge Trail Run Festival returns Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, with 10K, 20K/half marathon, 30K, and 60K trail races starting and finishing at The Forge: Lemont Quarries.
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Lemont High School Holiday Craft Show
The Lemont High School Athletics Department hosts its holiday craft show Saturday and Sunday, Dec 5-6, 2026, at Lemont High School on Porter Street, with more than 200 booths and a $5 admission.
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