• Party in Pink

    Romeoville Recreation Center 900 W. Romeo Rd., Romeoville, IL, United States

    Help us FUNdraise for breast cancer awareness! T-Shirt included with your $30 donation - while supplies last. Zumba, prizes, gift baskets! A portion of the proceeds will support PINK HEALS OF JOLIET. 100% of every single dollar raised stays in our community! Registration required - Code 3122114-A.

  • 2nd Annual Westclox Metaphysical & Wellness Fair

    Unwind at Westclox 304 5th St., Peru, IL, United States

    Come join us for a day of metaphysical and wellness exploration at the historical Westclox building. This in-person event will bring together like-minded individuals who are passionate about alternative healing, sacred practices, and spiritual growth. Immerse yourself in a variety of workshops, classes, and demonstrations led by

  • Nell’s Woodland Winter Hike

    Nell’s Woodland Winter Hike
    Nell's Woodland 2000 Alexis Ave., Ottawa, IL, United States

    Join us for a guided nature walk by nature enthusiast Joe Jakupcak. We hope to see you at Nell’s Woodland for our guided winter tour. This guided walk will be about one mile in length and will conclude in about 1 hour. Kids and families are welcome!

  • Coldest Night of the Year

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

    Illinois Valley PADS is joining in the homelessness awareness national event. Register to walk or form a team of walkers for one mile. Everyone is welcome! Coldest Night of the Year is family-friendly where participants range in age from toddlers (with parents of course) to active seniors.

  • Timber & Talent

    Timber & Talent
    Hume Carnegie Museum 901 Washington St., Mendota, IL, United States

    Be sure to check out the new display at Hume Carnegie "Timber and Talent." The museum building was constructed in 1904, one of 2509 libraries built in the U.S in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries with money donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. In 1996, after a

  • The Union Depot Railroad Museum

    The Union Depot Railroad Museum
    Union Depot & Railroad Museum 783 Main St., Mendota, United States

    The Union Depot Railroad Museum building is what remains of the original grand 1888 Mendota Railroad Station. However, when the society acquired the site it was virtually an empty shell. Many volunteers spent countless hours restoring the building to its original state with ticket office and waiting

  • Potential Locations for Passenger Rail Stations Open House – Ottawa

    Ottawa City Hall 301 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL, United States

    The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) invites you to attend one of four open house events to learn about potential locations for passenger rail stations. The purpose of these events is to introduce potential rail station locations for a proposed new passenger rail corridor between

  • Dragonflies and Damselflies: The Prairie’s Frequent Fliers

    Midewin NTP Conference Room 30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington, United States

    Cindy Crosby, author of "Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural, Cultural, and Personal History" and "The Tallgrass Prairie: An Introduction", both from Northwestern University Press Discover the fascinating and bizarre lives of these prairie fliers—with plenty of group fun and lively interaction during the presentation. From their unusual life

  • Potential Locations for Passenger Rail Stations – Morris

    Morris City Hall 700 N. Division St., Morris, United States

    The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) invites you to attend one of four open house events to learn about potential locations for passenger rail stations. The purpose of these events is to introduce potential rail station locations for a proposed new passenger rail corridor between

  • From Sap to Syrup for Adults

    Pilcher Park Nature Center 2501 Highland Park Drive, Joliet, United States

    Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with 100% pure maple syrup. See maple syrup making in the sugar shack, tree tapping demonstrations, and guided hikes through the sugar bush. Breakfast will be available for the entire length of the program with scheduled tours of the sugar shack, tree

  • From Sap to Syrup for Kids

    Pilcher Park Nature Center 2501 Highland Park Drive, Joliet, United States

    Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with 100% pure maple syrup. See maple syrup making in the sugar shack, tree tapping demonstrations, and guided hikes through the sugar bush. Breakfast will be available for the entire length of the program with scheduled tours of the sugar shack, tree

  • 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,

  • Springtide Craft Show

    Romeoville Recreation Center 900 W. Romeo Rd., Romeoville, IL, United States

    Make it a shopping Saturday at Romeoville’s annual Springtide Craft Show! In its 20th year the craft show will showcase many different crafters with products including; candles, jewelry, embroidery, floral arrangements, pet accessories, and more. Free admission and parking will be provided at the event. Concessions will

  • Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours – Starved Rock State Park

    Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours
    Grand Hall at Starved Rock Lodge One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors

  • Lemont Bands Dinner Dance

    Ruffled Feathers Golf Club 1 Pete Dye Dr., Lemont, United States

    34th Annual Lemont Bands Dinner Dance On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the award-winning Lemont High School Band program will host its 34th Annual Lemont Bands Dinner Dance at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. Event is open to friends, family, Lemont and beyond! Dinner, dancing, raffles, cash bar. The Sounds of

  • Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours – Starved Rock State Park

    Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours
    Grand Hall at Starved Rock Lodge One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors

  • Flute Lessons for Vets

    Flute Lessons for Vets
    Coal City Public Library 85 N. Garfield St., Coal City, IL, United States

    All Veterans are welcome to join us for learning to play the Native American woodwind flute. The flute is music therapy for veterans dealing with PTSD or other mental health issues. Age, knowing how to play an instrument or being able to read music is not a

  • Potential Locations for Passenger Rail Stations Open House – Utica

    North Utica Village Hall 248 W. Canal St., North Utica, IL, United States

    The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) invites you to attend one of four open house events to learn about potential locations for passenger rail stations.  The purpose of these events is to introduce potential rail station locations for a proposed new passenger rail corridor between

  • Potential Locations for Passenger Rail Stations Open House – Peru

    Peru City Hall 1901 4th St., Peru, IL, United States

    The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) invites you to attend one of four open house events to learn about potential locations for passenger rail stations.  The purpose of these events is to introduce potential rail station locations for a proposed new passenger rail corridor between

  • Thursday Think & Drink: History of Lockport High School’s Central Campus

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

    For our inaugural event, we'll be exploring the history of Lockport High School's Central Campus! This iconic Lockport landmark dates back to 1909 and has ushered generations of Porters through its storied halls. The banquet room and bar open at 6:30pm. The presentation begins at 7pm. What

  • A Shamrockin’ Good Time

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    This year’s Shamrockin’ event will celebrate Irish culture from across the pond, our neighbor Chicago, and right here in Joliet! It will include live artists performing both traditional and contemporary Irish music, along with Irish dancers, bagpipers, and many others. New to the lineup, and headlining, will

  • Stories of Lemont Zine Release Party

    The Table Church 102 Stephen St., Lemont, IL, United States

    We are excited to spread the news about our upcoming collaboration project release party! Join the Village of Lemont, the Lemont Artists Guild, Lemont Writers Guild, and the Art and Culture Commission for the Stories of Lemont Zine Release party! The 150th Anniversary Zine is dedicated to

  • Woodcock Walk – Hickory Creek

    Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

    As the sun sets, the male woodcock makes his way to the edge of a field and prepares for his extraordinary courtship performance. Normally timid and elusive, the woodcock is readily observed during the early spring breeding season, when he leaves the safety and cover of the