Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse
Little Red SchoolhouseWatch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
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Minutes Matter – Lemont
Lemont Fire Station 1 15900 New Ave., Lemont, United StatesJoin the Lemont Fire Protection District at one of their upcoming Minutes Matter Open Houses. Facilitating team members and district leadership will provide station tours, information about emergency response times, station locations, the emergency services they provide and more. Then, you will have the opportunity to provide
Palos Park Spring Fishing Derby
Papoose Lake 123rd & LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL, United StatesGet ready for a reel adventure at Papoose Lake! On Saturday, April 13th this event promises a morning of angling excitement for all ages. Registration is free of charge and kicks off bright and early at 8:00 AM, followed by the commencement of fishing at 8:30 AM.
Minutes Matter – Lemont
Lemont Fire Station 2 12940 Bell Rd., Lemont, United StatesJoin the Lemont Fire Protection District at one of their upcoming Minutes Matter Open Houses. Facilitating team members and district leadership will provide station tours, information about emergency response times, station locations, the emergency services they provide and more. Then, you will have the opportunity to
Grundy County Family Fest 2024
Minooka Jr. High School 333 McEvilly Rd., Minooka, IL, United StatesThe Grundy County Chamber and Channahon Minooka Chamber of Commerce are gearing up for Family Fest 2024, a family-centered business expo showcasing the programs, products and services available throughout the area! This event is presented free of charge thanks to our sponsors and attracts families from in and around Grundy County.
STEM Fest
Romeoville Branch of White Oak Library District 201 W. Normantown Rd., Romeoville, United StatesScience is Awesome! We welcome families, scout troops, teachers, and students of all ages for a fantastic day of science. You will experience outstanding hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) leaders and innovators. You can get an up-close and personal look
Good Humor Comedic One-Act Festival
Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United StatesLimestone Stage presents "Good Humor" comedic one-act plays. Enjoy dinner at The Public Landing before the show. Bar service will be available throughout the performance. Tickets are $15.00
Minutes Matter – Lemont
Lemont Fire Station 2 12940 Bell Rd., Lemont, United StatesJoin the Lemont Fire Protection District at one of their upcoming Minutes Matter Open Houses. Facilitating team members and district leadership will provide station tours, information about emergency response times, station locations, the emergency services they provide and more. Then, you will have the opportunity to provide
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Mass Celebrating the Closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal
St. James at Sag Bridge 10600 Archer Avenue, Lemont, IL, United StatesExperience a Roman Catholic Mass presided over by famous Jesuit priest and explorer Pere Jacques Marquette! Join Fr Tom Koys (as Pere Marquette) and the Canal Corridor Association at one of the most historic churches in the region: St James at Sag Bridge. This holy place is
History Happy Hour: Route 66: The First 100 Years of the First 100 Miles
Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United StatesRoute 66 is turning 100 years old! Join us for History Happy Hour, when Greg Peerbolte leads a discussion on the history of the first hundred miles of Rt. 66. General Admission: Free
International Bat Appreciation Folktale & Walk
Little Red SchoolhouseJoin us for a folktale recited by a librarian from the LaGrange Park Library as we walk and discuss the importance of these misunderstood flying mammals. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
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Meet Abraham Lincoln for the Closing of the I&M Canal’s 175th Anniversary!
General Fry's Landing 310 Front St., Lemont, United StatesPlease join Abe Lincoln and the Canal Corridor Association as they celebrate the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. Hear "Abraham Lincoln" extol the virtues of the I&M Canal and tell the stories that led to its creation. Mr. Lincoln (Kevin Woods) was a
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Meet Abraham Lincoln for the Closing of the I&M Canal’s 175th Anniversary!
Channahon Village Hall 24555 S Navajo Drive, Channahon, IL, United StatesPlease join Abe Lincoln and the Canal Corridor Association as they celebrate the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. Hear "Abraham Lincoln" extol the virtues of the I&M Canal and tell the stories that led to its creation. Mr. Lincoln (Kevin Woods) was a
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Reception to Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal
Heritage Bluffs Golf Club 24355 W. Bluff Rd., Channahon, IL, United StatesJoin the Canal Corridor Association in celebrating the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. Let's all raise a glass to a job well done! Join the Canal Corridor Association and your colleagues throughout the National Heritage Area in celebrating the closing of the 175th
My Journey to the Wreck of the Titanic
Chicago Maritime Museum 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL, United StatesMark Lach, creative producer of Titanic, The Exhibition reflects on his exciting and emotional dive to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean and the wreck of the RMS Titanic. Lach will also take you on his creative journey, bringing the real story of Titanic to millions around the world
Earth Day Celebration
Little Red SchoolhouseArt activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
End of Spring Season Bowling Party – Strike & Spare
Strike & Spare Bowling Lanes 811 Northern Drive, Lockport, IL, United StatesJoin us to celebrate the end of the Spring 2024 Season! $25 per person Includes: 2 hours of cosmic bowling, shoe rental, pizza & pop Grab your tickets to the Team Raffle Baskets - 15 tickets for $20!
Fishing for Trash
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesVisit The Tackle Box bait shop to get a bucket and a picker; receive a gift for participating. Free, all ages.
Minutes Matter – Lemont
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesJoin the Lemont Fire Protection District at one of their upcoming Minutes Matter Open Houses. Facilitating team members and district leadership will provide station tours, information about emergency response times, station locations, the emergency services they provide and more. Then, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback
Think & Drink – Windy City Weather: A Look at Argonne National Laboratory’s Research into Urban Climate Change
Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United StatesJoin atmospheric scientists Matt Tuftedal and Paytsar Muradyan as they share insights into changing weather, climate studies, and their work with Argonne’s Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS) project. CROCUS deploys cutting-edge scientific instruments across the region to measure temperature, wind speed, air quality, soil
Moon Walk – Little Red Schoolhouse
Little Red SchoolhouseLet the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
Two Boys from Brooklyn
White Fence Farm 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville, IL, United StatesA fun performance featuring the vast musical library of Brooklyn's 2 favorite singer-songwriters Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow. Tickets can be purchased by check for $45 by calling Janet at 815.893.9202. Tickets purchased by credit card will be $48 per person. Ticket includes lunch, tax, gratuity and
Pioneers Civil War Presentation
Stavanger Lutheran Church 2904 N. 32nd Rd., Seneca, IL, United StatesDon’t miss the April Pioneers Meeting on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at Noon. Pioneers is a community event and is open to the public. We have a wonderful guest speaker at the April Pioneers meeting. Ron Marketti will give a presentation on the Civil War. Ron will have
Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner
Grand Hall at Starved Rock Lodge One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United StatesJoin 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
Spring Awakening Sound Journey & Gong Wash
EMT Massage & Wellness 210 N. Hammes Ave., Suite 108, Joliet, IL, United StatesJoin Lotus Vibrations for this healing Sound Journey and Gong Wash Experience as we plant new seeds of health, prosperity, love and forgiveness and welcome the renewal of life. Take time for yourself to clear the old mindset, release what no longer serves you, and shift into