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Weekend Ideas in New Lenox
New Lenox centers its weekends on the Village Commons. The Thursday farmers market, Cruise the Commons car nights, and Fridays After Five food and music series keep the calendar full from spring through fall. The Old Plank Road Trail and the Park District's Hibernia Park offer easy outdoor escapes.
New Lenox SD 122 serves the village's elementary students, feeding Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210.
What to Do
Plan Your New Lenox Weekend
New Lenox Commons
The village's event hub at Veterans Parkway, with the farmers market, car cruises, concerts, and seasonal festivals.
New Lenox Farmers Market
Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., roughly May through September, at the Commons.
KidsWork Children's Museum
An interactive children's museum at the New Lenox Commons: two floors of hands-on exhibits for kids.
Old Plank Road Trail
The area's signature bikeway, running near Hibernia Park and across the south suburbs.
Hibernia Park
The Park District's most popular park, with play areas and summer programs right off the trail.
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 New Lenox
These deep-dive picks from the Weekend Guide dig further into New Lenox and the surrounding area.
New Lenox Halloween Fest & Scarecrow Stroll: Family Fun at the Commons
The New Lenox Chamber's Halloween Fest returns to the Village Commons on Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, with trunk-or-treat, a pumpkin party, and a costume contest, plus the free Scarecrow Stroll all October.
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New Lenox Fallapalooza: A Free Family Afternoon at the Commons
The New Lenox Park District's Fallapalooza returns Saturday, Oct 10, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Performing Arts Pavilion with live music, bounce houses, train rides, face painting, and pumpkin decorating.
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