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

History of the I&M Canal in LaSalle County

Bruce & Ollies 166 Mill St., North Utica, IL, United States

Join the LaSalle County Historical Society at Bruce & Ollies for a special history presentation on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in LaSalle County! On hand will also be local artifacts from the museum's archives on the I & M Canal. $10 donation, includes small coffee or scoop of ice

History Happy Hour: Cleaning Up the Collections

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

Museum collections work is always a challenge. Protecting artifacts and archives is never easy. But how does one protect and preserve a rapidly deteriorating collection in a historic site that was abandoned for 20 years, has suffered multiple fires, water leaks and worst of all, vandalism? Join

Murder & Mystery at The Jacob Henry Mansion

Jacob Henry Mansion 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, United States

Death of a Gangster' - Join the Dunn family for the mafia wedding of the century! Don your best 1920's wedding attire for the Don and his goons. This show will have you in stitches...especially if you're a snitch. $60 per person admission, space is limited! Includes

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

Voices Out of the Past: Midewin Oral Histories

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

Dr. Pam Hunte Anthropologist, Vice President Midewin Heritage Association Midewin lands were once farms, and later, an arsenal. The Midewin Heritage Association has conducted interviews with people who lived and worked here. Come hear the memories of local farm families, arsenal workers, and military staff as they

Bunny Bash

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

Romeoville Recreation Center Annual Bunny Bash The Romeoville Recreation Center is already planning its annual Bunny Bash to help welcome the spring season. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 22 at the rec center, 900 W. Romeo Road. The Bunny Bash

Indoor Community Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Village, Peru

Liberty Village 1107 31st St., Peru, IL, United States

Easter egg hunt will begin at 9 A.M. at Liberty Estates located at 1107 31st Street. Following the egg hunt breakfast will be offered along with photo opportunities with the bunny!  

Easter Egg Hunt – Peru

Centenniel Park, Peru 13th & West Streets, Peru, United States

Just a sneak peak of the fun that is coming our way. We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on March 23rd at 11! Please stay tuned for more details.

Event Series 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

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

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!!  

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

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

Animal Track Hunt

Camp Sagawau

Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Sagawau at 630-257-2045.

Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse

Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.