This year the I&M Canal celebrates its 175th anniversary and Lemont, its 150th. That's not a coincidence that Lemont was born soon after the canal was opened. Ana Koval, the President/CEO of the Canal Corridor Association, which is the nonprofit, coordinating agency that oversees the I&M Canal
Learn and celebrate life on the Prairie in the 1800s at the Cragg Cabin that served as the county's first tavern, polling place, and post office. Travelers were treated with courtesies and comforts of a frontier inn. Stage coach passengers and drovers moving cattle to Chicago stock
The annual Old Canal Days celebrates the I&M Canal and its contributions to the success of Lockport. This summer festival features a carnival, beer garden, live music, artisan market, food trucks, wine tent, family entertainment, fireworks and more! Thousands of residents and visitors come from all over the
The Lemont Quarrymen battle the Creston Regulators as they play base ball by the rules of the 1860s. Don't miss out on the fun and the historical interpretation! Food and refreshments are offered.
This four day event features a car show, carnival, craft show, live music, food vendors and bingo!!! Don't miss the fun! The fest starts August 10th and runs through the 13th.
If you've never visited the Isle a la Cache Museum, take advantage of this opportunity to see what's going on in their 18th Century Traders Cabin and peek inside the Native American longhouse!
Pullman National Park and State Historic Site invite you to celebrate Labor Day September 4, 2023. This free event takes place outdoors at the historic Pullman manufacturing grounds. There will be family friendly activities, guided walking tours, musical performances and speakers. Pullman National Historical Park is holding
Lewis University and the Gaylord Building Historic Site invite you to a symposium marking the 175th anniversary of the Illinois & Michigan Canal - part of a year-long series of events held along the 96 miles of the nation's first National Heritage Area. This event is free
The Annual Prairie Day celebrates the prairie environment at the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. Enjoy the butterfly barn, the picnic areas and play yards. Walk the trails and look into the Cragg Cabin.
The Burgoo Festival is an annual village street party featuring flea marketers, craftsmen, musicians, and other entertainment. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at this craft show and flea market. Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest running and largest fall
The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History” by Kim Sigafus. Dressed in her native regalia, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois
