Day Camp at Camp Tuckabatchee

Camp Tuckabatchee 1973 N. 35th Rd., Ottawa, IL, United States

Keeping the Tradition of Summer Camp Alive. Creating Campers 4 Life. Rustic living, tech free adventures, and lifelong memories. $50 per day and $250 per week.  

Sidewalk Chalk Contest

Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

This ongoing event will be held from Tuesday, July 1, to Thursday, July 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy the summer in the preserves and let your creative side shine! Become inspired

Summer Spinner Challenge

Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, July 2, to Thursday, July 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Get outside this summer and take on a few nature challenges! Start by visiting the front desk at the nature center to pick

Into the Wild Art Exhibition

Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

This ongoing program will be offered from Saturday, July 5, through Saturday, Aug 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Step into the wild as you make your way through our art gallery! The Nature Artists' Guild of the Morton Arboretum is showcasing

Third Thursday Concert – Steve Sharp

Hegeler Carus Mansion 1307 7th St., LaSalle, United States

Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring

Sunset Soiree – The Fortunate Sons

Sunset Soiree Location Stephen & Talcott, Lemont, United States

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street for this free concert series! Put your dancing shoes on! The Annual Concert Series presented by the Lemont Park District and Village of Lemont is a crowd favorite with live music, dancing, and tons of family-friendly fun in Lemont

Concerts on the Hill -Poetry Writers and Song Writers’ Showcase with Uxmar Torres & Tamara Martinez

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Enjoy the music of Tamara Martinez and poetry of  poet laureate Uxmar Torres! During his undergraduate years, Uxmar pursued his love for poetry and language, culminating in a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing with a specialization in Poetry. Today, he takes pride in his roles as a

Think & Drink – “Press Start for a Retro Arcade History Tour”

Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United States

Ready to level up your pop culture nostalgia? Our next Think & Drink is blasting into the golden era of arcade gaming— an exclusive prelude to Comicopolis 2025! Join Brian Colin—legendary game designer behind classics like Rampage, Spy Hunter, Xenophobe, Discs of Tron, and more—as he takes

Karaoke Night

The Twisted Pin 15610 Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL, United States

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!

Rooftop Summer Music Series – Strung Out

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

Enjoy your evening at the 2025 Rooftop Summer Music Series! Doors Open: 6:15pm Music Starts: 7pm Duration: Up to 2 Hours You can now reserve highboy or bistro tables for Rooftop Concerts on a first come-first served basis. General concert-style seating available for all guests. Live Music,

Third Friday Presentation: Maritime Architecture of the Upper Peninsula

Chicago Maritime Museum 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL, United States

Maritime Architecture of the Upper Peninsula is a visual tour of the region's architecture, with a focus on its legacy of mining, shipping, and maritime trade. The visual lecture and slideshow will feature original photos as well as archival images, using architecture to explore the history of

The Wedding Singer – The Musical Comedy

Lemont High School Performing Arts Center 800 Porter St., Lemont, IL, United States

Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer musical takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. With a Broadway run, several US tours, and

Lake Renwick Migratory Bird Viewing

Lake Renwick Preserve 23113 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL, United States

See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this

Farmers Market – Jackson Street

Ottawa Visitor Center 1028 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL, United States

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even your

7th Annual Countryside Village Outdoor Market

Countryside Village Market 1540 N. Division St., Braidwood, IL, United States

Join us for our 7th Annual Countryside Village Outdoor Market. Featuring over 70+ creative handmade artisans, creators, gourmet foods, farmers, vintage and boutiques items. Several Food Trucks are available for a yummy lunch, along with live acoustic music. Event is held rain or shine, our storefront is

Comicopolis

White Oak Public Library 121 E. 8th St., Lockport, IL, United States

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport's 9th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 65 artists, writers, and specialty vendors offering exclusive merch you wont find anywhere else all at budget-friendly prices. Show off your best cosplay for a chance to win

Mrs. Roper Romp Bar Crawl

Downtown Utica Downtown Utica, North Utica, IL, United States

It's time to bring the fabulous as Heritage Harbor hosts a bar crawl to kick off and join the First Annual Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Utica! Grab your boldest muumuu, biggest wig, and loudest jewelry. We're starting the party at The Oasis at Bluegill Boathouse &

1st Annual Mrs. Roper Romp

Downtown Utica Downtown Utica, North Utica, IL, United States

Featuring the Regal Beagle from 6-9! Group picture in front of the band at 7:30. **No tickets needed** Just come dressed as your favorite Three's Company character and have some fun in downtown Utica!  

Joliet City Center Restaurant Week

Joliet City Center 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United States

15 City Center Restaurants will be participating in the 2nd Annual Restaurant Week. Specials range from 2 for 1 entrees, free dessert or appetizer, 20% off, and more! Stay tuned for more info!  

Pontiac Cruise Nights

Downtown Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, United States

You're invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season in Pontiac. Pontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month, May through August, located Downtown Pontiac, 2 blocks South of City Hall. PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction in our downtown area, the entrance and location

Music in the Park – Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa, Illinois

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown's historic Washington Park. Admission is free. At this time, no indoor

Fish Hidden Lakes Under the Stars

Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Anglers, you're not dreaming! We are keeping the gates open until dark for nighttime fishing! Fish often become more active at night when the water cools and the moon is full. Let the kids stay up late and bring the family to enjoy fishing under the stars.

The Wedding Singer – The Musical Comedy

Lemont High School Performing Arts Center 800 Porter St., Lemont, IL, United States

Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer musical takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. With a Broadway run, several US tours, and

Bob Solberg Hosta Event

The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens 11379 2300 St. E., Princeton, IL, United States

Join fellow Hosta enthusiasts for a day with Hosta expert and hybridizer Bob Solberg. The garden center will be open from 9 am to 2 pm, with a Meet & Greet opportunity starting at 9:30 am. At 11:00 am in The Barn, Bob Solberg will present  "Living with