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Explore Utica 📍Utica, IL

Eat. Sip. Shop. Explore. Village Green House, Inc.

Ultimate Utica Giveaway -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNtutPwdqYc7b_2XurUKBvnEkbKV6Z7p2nmzQ9DeXwUDLqLw/viewform?usp=header Utica Business Association Members:
August Hill Winery
Bruce & Ollies
Clarks Run Antiques
Clarks Run Creek
Ginger Road Brewing Company
Grand Bear Resort
Jamie’s Outpost/Mix Trading Post
John & Rina’s
Johnson Oil-Shell
Joy & Eds
Lander's House
LaSalle County Historical Society
Lodi Taphouse
Mattioda Media
Red’s City Limits, Inc. Roxie’s Sweet Confections
Skoog's Pub
Starved Rock Country Welcome Center
Starved Rock House of Jerky
Starved Rock Tattoo Company
Stonehead Leather
T’s Midwest Boutique
Towpath Properties LLC
Two Girls & a Cupcake
The Utica Hair Company
Utica Fire & Ambulance
Utica Spice Co.

WHAT'S BREWING IN UTICA THIS WEEKEND? 🎃Fall festivities, cozy activities, live music and a little spooky-season fun! The...
10/21/2026

WHAT'S BREWING IN UTICA THIS WEEKEND? 🎃

Fall festivities, cozy activities, live music and a little spooky-season fun! There's plenty happening around the village October 22–25, so here's your guide to the weekend!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
🦇Bat-tastic Illinois! | Utica Public Library
4:30 PM
Learn all about Illinois bats during this educational program at the Utica Public Library!

☕Coffee, Crafts & Stars Hollow Vibes | Bruce & Ollie's
5–8 PM | Class begins at 6 PM
Calling all Gilmore Girls fans! Enjoy a cozy evening of coffee, crafts, snacks and trivia with an instructor-led needle punch class. $40 per person includes materials and instruction.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
🍷Live Music with Amber Lea Berg | August Hill & ISC Tasting Room
3:30–6:30 PM
Sip your favorite August Hill and ISC w**es while enjoying live music at the tasting room on Mill Street!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
🍂Fall Festival | Village of North Utica
11:30 AM–2 PM | 248 W. Canal St.
Celebrate the season with games, crafts, snacks and family-friendly fall fun!

HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
--Last Weekend for Mill Street Patio Dining!
Make the most of outdoor dining on the Mill Street patio before the season comes to an end! Sunday, October 25, is the final day to enjoy the patio this season.

--Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt | Downtown Utica
Find all 12 scarecrows hidden throughout downtown Utica! Pick up your scavenger hunt map at the Starved Rock Country Welcome Center & Gift Shoppe, explore participating businesses and return your completed hunt to the Welcome Center to receive a special prize!

--Wicked Utica Hunt | Through October 31
The hunt is still on! Visit participating businesses, find their Wicked Cards and scan the QR codes for a chance to win $25 in Utica Bucks! Week two ends October 24, with the final week beginning October 26. No purchase necessary.

--First Responders Week | August Hill Winery
October 22–28
First responders can enjoy $2 off glasses of w**e at the tasting room!

STAY IN THE KNOW!

Want to know what's happening in Utica? Become a Utica Explorer and join our email list for upcoming events, local happenings, special promotions and more! -- http://eepurl.com/JO3lOJpA19

Sign up through the link in our bio!

Whether you're stopping by for an event or making a whole day of it, there's always something to discover in Utica.

Eat. Sip. Shop. Explore...If you dare!

Our first Wicked Utica Hunt winner has been chosen! 🧙‍♀️🎃Congratulations to Bryan, our Week 1 winner of $25 in Utica Buc...
10/18/2026

Our first Wicked Utica Hunt winner has been chosen! 🧙‍♀️🎃

Congratulations to Bryan, our Week 1 winner of $25 in Utica Bucks!

Thank you to everyone who's been exploring the village, discovering Wicked Cards and joining in on the Halloween fun!

Didn't win this week? The hunt isn't over! 👀

🕸️ WEEK 2 STARTS TOMORROW!

From October 19–24, find Wicked Cards at participating Utica businesses, scan the QR code and enter for another chance to win $25 in Utica Bucks!

Remember, entries reset each week, so you can participate again!

Eat. Drink. Shop. Explore... IF YOU DARE! 🖤

No purchase necessary. Official rules available through the entry form.

✨ WHAT A WICKEDLY WONDERFUL NIGHT IN UTICA! ✨A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Utica Witches Walk! From...
10/17/2026

✨ WHAT A WICKEDLY WONDERFUL NIGHT IN UTICA! ✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Utica Witches Walk! From the amazing costumes and creative broomsticks to the laughter and fun throughout town, you helped make the night magical! 🎃🍷 Events like this mean so much to our small businesses, and your support truly means the world to us!

🧙‍♀️ WOW, WHAT A CREATIVE BUNCH OF WITCHES AND WARLOCKS! From elaborate costumes and fabulous hats to some truly imaginative broomsticks, you all outdid yourselves this year! We loved seeing the creativity and effort that went into making the evening so special.

🏆 A big congratulations to our costume contest winners, pictured here! And a round of applause for everyone who dressed up and gave our judges some tough decisions! 👏✨

📸 NOW WE WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTOS! Did you capture some witchy fun last night? Share your favorite Witches Walk photos in the comments below! We love seeing the evening through your eyes, and we may even feature some of your photos in future posts!

Until next time, witches! 🧙‍♀️🧹✨

What might the cards hold for you?Whether you’re navigating a change, seeking clarity, or simply curious, our tarot read...
10/16/2026

What might the cards hold for you?

Whether you’re navigating a change, seeking clarity, or simply curious, our tarot reader invites you to explore the cards for insight, reflection, and a fresh perspective.

Visit us at The Sacred Rites located at Market on Mill Retail Plaza and take a little time for yourself.

🧙‍♀️ WITCHES, IT'S TIME TO FLY! 🧹✨ Grab your hats, dust off those broomsticks, and get ready for a wickedly fun evening ...
10/16/2026

🧙‍♀️ WITCHES, IT'S TIME TO FLY! 🧹✨ Grab your hats, dust off those broomsticks, and get ready for a wickedly fun evening in Utica! The Utica Witches Walk is TONIGHT! 🧙‍♀️🍷

We've got witches' brews, tasty bites, hidden treasures, costume contests, and a whole town ready for a little Halloween mischief!

🎟️ Still need your ticket? There's still time to join the fun! Admission tickets are $25 at the check-in area.

📍 Check in at Canal Market, 208 S. Clark St.
🕓 4–9 PM

And don't forget — our Spooky Shuttle is ready to give those broomsticks a break!

📸 Calling all witches! Show us what you're brewing up tonight! Share your photos and tag — we love seeing all your wickedly wonderful costumes and adventures!

🧙‍♀️ WITCHES WALK IS ALMOST HERE! 🧹🎃 Calling all witches and warlocks! Friday is almost here, and we can't wait to see y...
10/15/2026

🧙‍♀️ WITCHES WALK IS ALMOST HERE! 🧹🎃 Calling all witches and warlocks! Friday is almost here, and we can't wait to see you in Utica!

📧 CHECK YOUR INBOX! We sent an email yesterday with everything you need to know before the big night, including check-in details, parking, activities, our NEW Spooky Shuttle, and a list of all 30 participating businesses! Please share the information with everyone in your group so you're all ready for a wickedly fun evening!

🗺️ Your Witches Walk Passport awaits! You'll receive your passport/map, official Witches Walk glass, tasting tickets, and event wristband when you check in at Canal Market.

🎟️ STILL NEED TICKETS? There's still time to join the fun! Tickets are available in advance or at check-in on Friday for $25. A paid admission ticket and event wristband are required to participate in Witches Walk activities. Ticket link available at Utica Witches Walk.

🧙‍♀️ Friday, October 16 | 4–9 PM

Grab your witches, dust off those broomsticks, and get ready for a magical night in Utica! 🧹✨

Your camera roll after a fall day in Utica. 🍂🧡Colorful trails, cozy coffee stops, a little shopping, seasonal treats and...
10/15/2026

Your camera roll after a fall day in Utica. 🍂🧡

Colorful trails, cozy coffee stops, a little shopping, seasonal treats and views that make you want to take the scenic route home.

There’s just something about October in Utica. Whether you’re spending the day exploring Starved Rock, wandering through the village or discovering a new favorite local spot, fall looks pretty good from here. 🍁

So grab your favorite people, clear some space in your camera roll and make those fall plans!

📸 What’s your favorite thing about fall in Utica?

💌 Want to stay in the loop? Become a Utica Explorer! Join our email list for upcoming events, local happenings and more reasons to explore the village. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/JO3lOJpA19 !

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