Join Fr. Tom Koys for an overnight bike trip from Morris to Starved Rock. Depart from Morris at 10 am on August 24th Cars to be parked overnight at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris Travel via I&M Canal Trail Distance is 34 miles one
Food - Drinks - Beer Tent - Games - Live Music - Carnival Rides - Bingo Raffles Date & Times Aug 24 - 6 pm to 10 pm Aug 25 - 6 pm - 11 pm Aug 26 - 3 pm to 11 pm Aug 27 -
Enjoy a fun excursion through the woods as the sun is setting. We will test our senses and enjoy all that the forest has to offer at night. After sunset, enjoy s’mores by the campfire. Registration required by Thursday, August 24. More information on the event and
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!
Experience the arts like never before at the world's largest adventure park! Immerse yourself into art and nature, in our outdoor festival of art. The Forge Art Fest is on Saturday, August 26th from 10am-4pm. Admission is only $5 and will grant you all day access to
As an ambassador for the arts, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra offers an incredible opportunity for family entertainment. The annual Memorial Weekend Military Salute honoring the men and women of our nation’s armed forces has been a perennial source of inspiration for the past 14 years. Whether it’s
In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the I&M Canal, the Village of Channahon is hosting its first annual Art in the Park event. The event will be held at the Memorial Tree Walk near Village Hall. Artists will be asked to create works inspired by the I&M
The 2023 Lemont Legends Cruise Nights are back! The area's best block party takes place on Wednesday nights during the month's of June, July, and August (no show July 5). For official news and updates on Lemont Legends, visit the new web page located at LemontLegends.com, or
The Chicago Portage was an ancient portage that connected the Great Lakes waterway system with the Mississippi River system. Connecting these two great water trails meant comparatively easy access from the mouth of the St Lawrence River on the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, and the
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
The new location will highlight our city’s history as the “Hometown of the American Labor Movement” and offer new activities at Eddie Fest PARADE: Step-off at noon from 108th St. & Cottage Grove Ave. to 113th St. EDDIE FEST: Immediately following parade from 1-6 p.m. at Arcade Park and
The Parade kicks off in Downtown Lemont at 1:00 pm. The Fun Fest will start at 1:30 pm in the Metra Parking Lots featuring: Live Music Food & Beverages Games Inflatables Craft vendors Kids stage Touch a truck Face Painting & More
Wrap up another spectacular summer with UNLIMITED FUN this Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 4th! Enjoy up to 3 hours of UNLIMITED RIDES & ATTRACTIONS! Experience UNLIMITED Trails Raceway Go-Karts, Jr. Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Monster Hop, Bone Shaker & Tornado Rides for only $33.95 per
The Wise Guys play a high energy mix of 70s and 80s rock!
Saturday, September 9th 9:00 am Park Opens 11:00 am. WWII Battle 12:00 pm. Sweet Reminder performing hits of '40s, '50s, 60s 1:00 pm Civil War Battle 3:00 pm WWII Battle 4:00 pm Fortunate Sons
A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. The goal of this rendezvous is to be the
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. 9 - 9:25 am
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
Craftors, vendors, raffles and more! All proceeds to benefit the Lemont Township Family Assistant Fund. $2 suggested donation entry fee.
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.
Schedule of Events Friday, September 15, 2023 6:00 pm - Grounds Open 6:00 pm - NAWS Animal Rescue will be onsite 6:00 to 10:30 pm - Food Vendors, Beer, Wine and Spirits $ 6:00 to 10:30 pm - Sports Cave - Gazebo 7:30 to 10:30 pm -
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Join us in a trip along the I&M Canal in our mule-powered, 1840s-replica Canal Boat. Your journey includes: a “Mule Tending 101” class in which you’ll meet Moe the Mule, interact with crew of period dressed guides, hear tales of the canal’s heyday and enjoy a 60-90
Art and Architecture of Robert Morris - Ink Doodles on Napkins over Wine
Hop aboard the I&M Canal Boat for an afternoon of music and history! The Canal Corridor Association is hosting a FREE Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs, 1890-1960” by Bucky Halker. Coal miners in