McLean County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 8

Illinois Wesleyan University hosts its Titans homecoming Oct. 5-7.
(Photo courtesy of IWU)

OCT.  4

The Triumph of Seeds
Thursday, 5-8 p.m.
Old Main Room, Bone Student Center, 100 N. University St., Normal
$40

Thor Hanson will present a talk for the Illinois State University Horticultural Center on the importance of growing the seeds of native plants. There will also be a silent auction and seeded hors d’oeuvres. Attendees receive a garden corsage and a botanical souvenir of the evening’s presentation. For more information, call 309-438-3496.

Comedy4Cancer
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.
DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
$125

The fundraiser for the Community Cancer Center will offer the antics of comedian Mr. Taylor Mason. The event celebrates survivors and those who care for them. For more information, call 309-451-2214.

OCT. 4-7

Illinois Wesleyan’s Theatre ‘Stop Kiss’
Thur.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
McPherson Hall, 2 Ames Place W., Bloomington
$9-$12

This is the story about the development of a friendship, an unexpected first kiss, and the subsequent impact of that kiss. For more information, call 309-446-3232.

OCT.  5-6

Fall Barbershop Harmony Convention
Fri. 3-11 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St., Bloomington
$20-$50

Barbershop quartets and choruses will perform throughout Friday & Saturday in the Illinois District competitions. For more information, call 309-530-5109.

OCT. 5-7

Titans Homecoming
Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Illinois Wesleyan campus, Bloomington
Differing prices for special events

Alumni of Illinois Wesleyan University gather for their annual homecoming weekend which includes awards ceremonies, get-togethers, and competitions. For more information, call 309-556-1000.

OCT. 6

Bloomington Farmer’s Market
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-noon
Downtown Bloomington
Free

Get your fresh produce as well as the products of artists and artisans while enjoying live music. For more information, call 309-434-2295.

Hill of a Race: Obstacle Run
Saturday, noon-3 p.m.
Ewing Park II, 1001 Ethell Pkwy., Bloomington
$40; kids aged 7-13 $10

The Bloomington Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts in partnership with Dust2Glory Fitness have organized the race that will pit competitors in many strenuous events. For more information, call 309-434-2260.

Downs Haunted House
Saturday, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
107 E. Franklin St., Downs
$7

Saturday is opening night for the Halloween-based event that includes a hayrack ride to the haunted house. For more information, call 309-846-6377.

OCT. 6-7

Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
302 E. Miller St., Bloomington
$17; children and students with ID $5

The walk brings the voices of McLean County’s history to life as costumed actors portray individuals representing all walks of life. For more information, call 309-827-0428.

OCT. 8

ISU Tree Lighting
Monday, 7-8 p.m.
Uptown Normal
Free

Illinois State University’s homecoming week will kick off with a tree lighting ceremony. Mayor Koos and President Dietz will flip the switch that illuminates Uptown Normal with festive lights. For more information, call 309-454-9777.

Jurassic Jamboree
Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

Young people in preschool through 5th grade will make dinosaur-themed crafts and participate in scavenger hunts and escape-room-style Breakout EDU boxes. For more information, call 309-454-4668.

Propagating Native Plants from Seed
Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Mennonite Church of Normal, 805 S. Cottage Ave.
Free

Ed Cope, a restoration ecologist, will teach how to grow native plants from seeds. His talk will include ways to break the seed dormancy period. For more information, call 309-454-1371.

 

 

–McLean County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 8–