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Whether your Thanksgiving is filled with food, family, friends, or football, you’ll find it all in Mt. Morris.

Thanks to the Ogle County Life for recognizing all the reasons why My Town, Mt. Morris is a great place to live, work, play, and experience the best of the Midwest.

There are many places in and around Mt. Morris to see the region’s gorgeous fall foliage, hike through rustling leaves, and enjoy crisp autumn air.

October is the perfect time to enjoy crisp autumn temps and vibrant changing colors in Mt. Morris.

This region is at its best in autumn with farmland and local produce reaching its peak, and markets and events that celebrate the very best of Ogle County and Northern Illinois.

Mt. Morris has great picnic spots at four parks scattered around town, and several stunning state and regional parks just a few miles away.

If you missed this year’s scheduled events, there is still time to view the amazing sculptures in the campus square.

The National Straw Sculpting Competition culminates on August 24 with Strawfest! Round bale races, games, demonstrations, food, and more music.

Who doesn’t crave ice cream in the summer? It’s the perfect refreshing dessert, snack – or let’s face it – main course.

Mt. Morris has a unique and historic Village Square campus and is known for the Let Freedom Ring festival every July 4th! Learn more…