What: GMC Pumpkin Patch 

When: Wednesday-Friday 5p-7p

Saturday 9a-4p and Sunday Noon-4p

Where: Gillespie Methodist Church, 900 Broadway

Etc. Choose from an assortment of sizes and colors!

Proceeds stay in your community.  

What:  Zion Lutheran Rummage & Bake Sale  

When: Friday, October 9th 9a-1p &

Saturday, October 10th 8a-11p

Where: Zion Lutheran Church,

1301 North State Street, Litchfield

Etc. $3 Bag Sale on Saturday 

 

What: 100 Years of Route 66

When: Saturday, October 10th 10a-4p

Where: Litchfield 

*Live music on stage at Victory Lane. 

*Classic cars & vendors at Route 66 Drive In and Niehaus Cycle.

*Great food at the historic Ariston Cafe and Jubelt's Bakery & Cafe.

Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center will have giveaways,

door prizes and new exhibits in display!  

 

 

What: Book Sale

When: Saturday, October 10  8a-3p

Where: Marine Library, 202 East Silver Street  

Join us for an adult prom hosted by Project Third Day-Panhandle! Ladies, let’s see those fancy dresses and guys, put on your best jeans.

-Pulled Pork provided

-Entertainment Step Up DJ

-Silent Auction

-Tickets $35 a person or $60 a couple

-TIckets can be purchased from any Project Third Day-Panhandle member.  You can send a message to the Project Third Day Panhandle Facebook page or call 618-570-9089. 

 

 

What: Brat Sale

When: Saturday, October 10th, 10a- til sold out

Where: Duda Ace Hardware, Route 4 & Main, Staunton  

Etc. Brats with or w/o sauerkraut, pork burgers, hot dogs,

chili dogs, chili, soda and water will be sold.    

 

 

What: Chicken Dinner

When: Saturday, October 10th 3p-6p

Where: Sorento Baptist Church, 206 West Taylor

Etc. 2 pc chicken, mashed potatoes, choice of

Green beans or corn, drink & dessert, $12  

What: Witches & Warlock Night

When: Saturday, October 10th 5p-9p

Where: Main Street in Mt. Olive

Sponsored by Nikki & Val's

Etc. Costume contest, judging @ Mel's @ 8p

Hat & Craft Bar @ Nikki & Val's 

Twist & Fry Food Truck

Free Movie "Hocus Pocus" @ Soda Pop Park

Hot dogs, chili & Hot chocolate will be sold. 

Ghouly drinks from Muggs Coffee Shop

Over 20 vendors and games for kids.    

What: Route 66 Centennial & Last Hundred Mile Festival

When: This weekend 

Where: Mt. Olive

Etc. Museum is open for tours all weekend.

Music Saturday from Noon-3p. Giveaways

Trading cards and Soulsby pens will be available

all 3 days.  

What: Community Faith Fest 

When: Sunday, October 11th 3p-6p

Where: Corner of Jefferson & Washington in Medora 

Etc. Free food & fun ! Live music by "Just Friends" 4p-6p, door prizes,

bounce houses & games, chili dogs & nachos and more! 

 

What: Breast Cancer Trap Shoot "Pull For A Cure"  

When: Sunday, October 11th @ 1p

Where: Litchfield Sportsman Club,

4047 Old Litchfield Trail

Etc. 100 bird derby, individuals only

$40 entry fee, no teams.

Food available for purchase at noon

Proceeds go to Montgomery County Breast Cancer Association     

What: Nokomis City Wide Yard Sale 

When: Friday, October 16th &

Saturday, October 17th, most sales start at 8a

Where: Nokomis

Etc. Maps available at UJ's & Casey's   

What: Fall Rummage Sale

When: Friday, October 16th 8a-5p

& Saturday, October 17th 8a-Noon

Where: St. Louis Parish Center,

523 East Union, Nokomis

Etc. Saturday Specials 

Who: The Sara Circle Women's Group

of the Carlinville Methodist Church 

What: Fundraiser Cookout

When: Sunday, October 16th 11a-1p

Where: Carlinville Square 

Etc. America's Cut pork chops and pork burgers

prepared by the Macoupin County Pork Producers

as well as soda, drinks and chips

Benld Adopt-A-Pet Shelter needs your help. 

Our shelter in experiencing a flock of new arrivals.

At this time we are in urgent need of the following:

Pedegree Small dog, chicken & rice (1/4 bag left)

Purnia small bites Dog Chow, Purina One Puppy Chow complete (1 bag left)

only one case of Fancy Feast Kitten wet (can) left.

For a complete list of our needs , please call 217-835-2538

Also have an urgent need for foster parents to help ease the

strain on the crowded shelter. 

Benld Adopt-A-Center, 807 Stewart Drive   

What: Lake Ka-Ho 6th Annual Halloween Party

When: Saturday, October 17th 5p-9p

Where: Lake Ka-Ho 

Etc. Professor Longhair @ 5p

Costume contest @ 6p

Hayrides @ 6:30p

S'mores, music, and more! 

You'll find Putt Putt, a Bubble Party, a Bounce House and Photo Booth at Witt City Park.  It's all sponsored by Breakaway.  Lipe's Lunchbox will have free lunches for the youngsters and grown ups can get in on the fun for $10 per person. 

Who: Knights of Columbus & St. Agnes Parish

What: Fall Chicken Dinner

When: Sunday, October 18th 11:30a-2:30p

Where: St. Agnes New Parish Center,

212 East Tremont, Hillsboro

Etc. Chicken, mashed potatoes & white gravy, green beans,

bread & butter, homemade noodles, homemade dessert,

tea or lemonade, $15. Children 5-12, $8 under 5, FREE.

Dine in, drive thru or carryout.   

What: Banga Basket Event

When: Saturday, October 24th @ 2p

Where: American Legion Hall, Palymra

Etc. There will be 9 basket games and

one grand prize basket. Everyone is invited.  

BRUSH PICK-UP

 

 

Brush pick-up, a service to our citizens, will be offered by the City the week of October 26th weather permitting. Pick-up will begin in Ward 1 on Monday, October 26th and progress through each of the four wards accordingly. The Staff will make a single pass on each street. Once they pass, the staff will not come back. Please have your brush out at the boulevard by 7:00 AM, Monday, October 26th. Brush may not be placed at the boulevard before October 19th for pick-up as it will be subject to a code violation and a citation. Violators may be cited. Yard waste, big logs, whole trees, limbs, or any trees/limbs cut down by a contractor will not be picked up. Residents may also drop off their brush at the City burn area; it is open 24/7. For questions or clarifications on Brush Pick-up, please call 217-324-5253.

 

What: Annual Pancake & Sausage or Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast 

When: Saturday, October 31st 6a-Noon

Where: Vandalia Moose Lodge, 328 South 3rd Street 

Etc. $10 tickets, good for one adult or two children 12 & under.

Tickets at the door and everyone is welcome!  

 

9 am start and 8am registration on November 7 for the legendary run in Raymond.  

Deadline October 23rd.  Registration can be completed online at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=145314 

 

What: Wills for Warriors

When: Wednesday, November 11th 

Where: Law Offices of West & Ginos,

413 North State Street, Litchfield &

320 West Central Street, Nokomis 

Etc. Military veterans will receive a FREE Last Will

& Testament. Bring photo ID and proof of veteran status

such as DD Form 214  or a VA ID Card.

Must Call For an Appointment 

217-324-7777 or 217-563-777  

Who: Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation &

Minor Soccer Association 

What: Trivia Night & Silent Auction 

When: Saturday, November 14th @ 6p

Where: Gillespie Civic Center, 115 North Macoupin

Etc. Doors open @ 6p, trivia starts @ 7p

$10 per person, with 10 people max per table

Silent Auction & 50/50 drawing. 

Call 217-320-5770 or 217-710-0487 to reserve a table.   

GRS Foundation invites local nonprofits and community helpers to our Masquerade Gala on November 14, 2026, for an evening of dinner, live music, and networking. This community give-back project will bring us together to build a stronger network of support. We’ll compile everyone’s mission, services, and contact information into a community resource sheet—helping people find assistance and connecting them with another organization when one cannot meet their needs. We would love to have your organization represented! Please bring your mission statement and contact information. Doors open at 5 PM • Dinner at 6 PM • Band at 7 PM 14265 East 2nd Road, Litchfield, IL $320 per table of eight Call Jennifer at 217-246-7496 to register.