Growing Up “X”

Illinois State Museum - Lockport Gallery 201 W. 10th St., Lockport, IL, United States

The Growing Up X exhibition explores the toys, technologies and cultural touchstones surrounding Gen Xers in their childhood. Museum visitors will see items familiar to anyone who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, from telephones with cords, record and cassette players, and an Apple IIe computer

Cocktails & Collections

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

Join us for a brand new event which supports the collections and exhibits department! Guests will get special access to view artifacts that are not currently on display in the museum, and a special program by the museum's Collections Staff. Tickets are $50, and it is a

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

August Hill Winery Tasting Room 106 Mill St., Utica, IL, United States

Wanna feel like a kid again? Join us at the tasting room for an Adult Easter Egg Hunt! FIND AN EGG & WIN A PRIZE Find an egg and take it to an AHW associate to claim a prize. Each egg will have something special! One egg

Event Series Heritage Harbor Park Run

Heritage Harbor Park Run

Heritage Harbor Park Run 2 Great Loop West, Ottawa, IL, United States

What is Heritage Harbor parkrun, Ottawa? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Heritage Harbor, 2 Great Loop West,

Utica FPD Easter Egg Hunt

Carey Memorial Park 315 W. Church St., Utica, IL, United States

Age Groups: Toddler Pre-School Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd & 3rd Grade 4th thru 6th Grade

Event Series Easter Brunch at Camp Aramoni

Easter Brunch at Camp Aramoni

Camp Aramoni 809 N. 2199th Rd., Tonica, United States

Join us at Camp Aramoni for our annual Easter Brunch on Sunday March 31, 2024. Adults are $28 per person and children 10 and under are $10. Reservations are required and can be made for 9 AM, 10:15 AM (sold out), 11:30 AM (sold out), 12:45 PM

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt

Grand Bear Resort 2643 IL Route 178, Utica, IL, United States

Enjoy brunch, an egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny!!  

Bad Momz of Comedy

Lone Buffalo Restaurant & Tap Room 812 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL, United States

You saw them on the Kelly Clarkson Show, on WGN TV, in The Chicago Tribune and at Zanies, well now you can see them right here in Ottawa! The Bad Momz of Comedy are hilarious as they share their unique perspectives that may have you laughing at

STEM Fest

Romeoville Branch of White Oak Library District 201 W. Normantown Rd., Romeoville, United States

Science is Awesome! We welcome families, scout troops, teachers, and students of all ages for a fantastic day of science. You will experience outstanding hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) leaders and innovators. You can get an up-close and personal look

Two Boys from Brooklyn

White Fence Farm 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

A fun performance featuring the vast musical library of Brooklyn's 2 favorite singer-songwriters Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow. Tickets can be purchased by check for $45 by calling Janet at 815.893.9202. Tickets purchased by credit card will be $48 per person. Ticket includes lunch, tax, gratuity and

Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner

Grand Hall at Starved Rock Lodge One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners!   August Hill Winery, Camp Aramoni and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings. Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley

Exploring the I & M Canal

Willow Springs Community Center 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, United States

An expert historian takes you to 5 unique stops along the I & M Canal from Lockport to Ottawa. Experience the rich history of the canal towns, hear extraordinary stories, discover fun facts and enjoy springtime! $50 per person - Register by April 12 by calling (708)

Midwest Morel Fest

Jordan Block Arts & Garden 101 Main St., Ottawa, United States

LEARN, HUNT, BUY...MOREL MUSHROOMS during Ottawa's Midwest Morel Fest. We're excited to welcome back this beloved annual, one-day event in Ottawa, IL. This unique festival offers everything mushrooms from the morel enthusiast to the curious observer! Join us at the Jordan Block (100 Main Street) where you

Civil War Re-enactment Event

The Reddick Mansion 100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa, United States

After spending time looking at the condition of the wall surrounding the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery on the north bluff in Ottawa, both Chuck Sanders, president of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association, and Keith Stehl, Ottawa Masonry, acknowledge it going to be a large and expensive undertaking. “We want

Event Series Kites in Flight

Kites in Flight

Riverfront Park - Ottawa 400 Clinton St., Ottawa, IL, United States

Kites in Flight This 2-day event will feature professional kite flying demonstrations from the Chicago Kite Company, a designated area for kids/family kite flying, live entertainment the whole family will enjoy, a candy drop, balloon artists, face painting, bounce houses & obstacle course, and much more! Kites