Begins October 2
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Riverfront Museum Park
711 N. Main St.
Rockford
Grossology explores why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk. Based on the best-selling book “Grossology,” the exhibition uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more. The 5,000-square-foot exhibition has more than 20 interactive displays and games and is touring North America on a five-year commitment, visiting major museums, science centers, theme parks and other similar venues. For more information, please call 815-963-6769 or visit www.discoverycentermuseum.org.
October 23
Boone County Harvest Fest
Belvidere Park and Spencer Park
Belvidere
Activities include a Scarecrow Walk, guided tours of the historic Baltic Mill, live music, open Air Market, wine & beer tastings, horse-drawn hay rides, bonfire with s’mores and square dancing. For more information, please call 815-547-4252 or visit www.boonecountyharvestfest.com.
November 7
Harvest Gathering of 1858
Powers-Walker Farmstead
McHenry County Conservation District-Glacial Park
Ringwood
Step back in time to try your hand at carding wool and watch as it is spun into yarn at McHenry County Conservation District’s Harvest Gathering of 1858. Join costumed re-enactors as they prepare for winter on the prairie in the 1850′s. Learn how early settlers created fall garlands and dolls using cornhusks. Make a wheat-weaving ornament, a yarn doll or help shell corn off the cob then grind it into flour with a hand crank. Check out old-time woodworking methods and bobbin lace weaving; see a weapons demonstration of the era by a Cavalry sergeant on horseback. For more information, please call 815-479-5779 or visit http://tinyurl.com/37ovzlu.
November 19-20
Galena Nouveau Wine Weekend
Various Galena locations
Galena
Calling all wine lovers—epicureans of all levels! Join us as we celebrate the French-inspired tradition of Nouveau, previewing a sampling of the vintage from the fall harvest. In Galena, Illinois, we celebrate all things wine. During our Nouveau weekend, indulge in local, regional and worldwide wine tastings, wine dinners, wine-inspired spa packages, shopping and all that brings wine lovers bliss. Raise your glass and let the adventure begin! For more information, please call 815-777-3938 or visit www.nouveauweekend.com/index.cfm.
