Sightseeing Cruise with Narration

Sainte Genevieve Riverboat 231 Albin Stevens Dr., Ottawa, IL, United States

Light on the narration, heavy on the ambience and views, our guests will enjoy the beautiful sights of the Illinois River Valley and learn a thing or two along the way.  

Concerts on the Hill

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Concerts on the Hill Free concert on the hill featuring Joliet Drama Guild's preview of the musical Heathers and the Dan Dougherty Band!

Rockin’ at the River Concert Series Presenting Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners

Humiston Riverside Bandshell 612 W. Water St., Pontiac, United States

Rockin' at the River Concert Series Presenting Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners Please join us for the third concert of the 2024 season on Thursday, July 18th, for the City of Pontiac’s Rockin’ at the River concert series! This concert will take place at the Humiston

Sunset Soiree – Timing’s Everything

Sunset Soiree Location Stephen & Talcott, Lemont, United States

Sunset Soiree - Timing's Everything Free concert series! Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen St, bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6pm, music begins at 7pm. Food and drink will be available on site. Thanks to our sponsors at Village

Friday Lunch at the Tasting Room

August Hill Winery Tasting Room 106 Mill St., Utica, IL, United States

Friday Lunch at the Tasting Room Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of four different lunch options. $25 per person. ������� ���� ����

Event Series Kindling

Kindling

True North 539 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL, United States

A fun new to Morris event, featuring live Midwest music, unique vintage finds and local makers. Kindling's goal is to bring a good time to the community, every 3rd Friday night from 3p-9p starting this May through October.    

Ottawa’s Third Friday Artisan Market

Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

We’re in the dog days of summer, but that’s OK because even dogs Third Friday! Bring your pup for a night on the town next Friday starting at 5 pm on Madison Street. With temps forecasted in the low 80s, it’s shaping up to be a howling

Twigs & Tomatoes

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

Come see the latest art collection of Amanda Weygand Zehr at Open Space Art Gallery & Studios during the July Ottawa's Third Friday Artisan Market! This is a free event - appetizers and refreshments provided. ARTIST STATEMENT This series of work is an experimentation. A playful combination

Summer Concert: Steve & Steve

Hegeler Carus Mansion 1307 7th St., LaSalle, United States

Band: Steve & Steve, Classic Rock | Volunteer Appreciation Night Summer Concert Series: Every Friday the Hegeler Carus Foundation presents the Summer Sunset Concert Series (with the exception of the 4th of July weekend) there are 11 performances in total between the months of June and August.

Southern Accents – Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, Illinois

Get ready to celebrate the music and legacy of the one and only Tom Petty at The Forge in Lemont, IL, on Friday, July 19th, as Southern Accents brings their heartfelt tribute to the stage. Join us for an evening of unforgettable melodies and timeless classics as

Super Hero Night/Guns & Hoses

Joliet Slammers Stadium 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, United States

Friday, July 19 @ 6:35 PM vs. Windy City Thunderbolts Post Game Fireworks Super Hero Night/Guns n Hoses – Grab your cape and head out to the ballpark for Super Hero and Guns n Hoses Night! Join us for a special evening dedicated to honoring our real-life

Chicago Maritime Museum 3rd Friday Lecture – Writing with Maps: Emily Barton Altman

Chicago Maritime Museum 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join CMM as Emily Barton Altman discusses Lake Michigan bathymetric map poetry. Altman will read her work and then trace the map and score-based practices that inform her writing. Beginning with 20th century avant-garde practices and ending with contemporary work, Altman will show how writers and artists

Sunset & Small Bites Featuring Steve Sharp

Sainte Genevieve Riverboat 231 Albin Stevens Dr., Ottawa, IL, United States

As the sun sets, you'll head west out of Ottawa under the railroad bridge and travel to Buffalo Rock. The breathtaking rock faces that edge the river will offer the perfect backdrop as you wind down your day. Guests will enjoy our cocktail buffet featuring heavy appetizers

Event Series Cabarets

Cabarets

Grace Theatre 316 Main St., Princeton, United States

Come see the actors, production staff, and team in a new light on the Cabaret stage. This is a great opportunity to be entertained with songs from a variety of genres as you get to know the entire company better.  

Firefly Glow Hike & Campfire

Theodore Marsh Gaylord Rd. at Fox Meadow Dr., Crest Hill, United States

Independence Day may be over, but Mother Nature is bringing her own bright explosions to a preserve near you — fireflies! Become immersed in nature at night and experience the bright magic of these beautiful beetles. Discover the science behind these staples of summer and craft a

Movie in the Park: “Wizard of Oz”

Goold Park 308 Northern Avenue, Morris, United States

The City of Morris and your Morris Area Public Library offer free, family-friendly film screenings at Goold Park for all community members. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a more comfortable experience. Concessions will be available, but you may also bring your own

Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market

Washington Square Park 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa, Illinois

Come to Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market to purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, dog treats, handmade soaps and fresh roasted coffee. With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, your

Wonders of Will County – Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve

Prairie Nature Preserve - Lockport Broadway St., Lockport, United States

Rare and mysterious. Exceptionally unique. Wonders of the world. Are these distant lands or fairytales? No, these describe several preserves right here in Will County! On these naturalist-led hikes, discover the plants, animals and land formations that make up some of our most protected sites. Meet the

Something’s Fishy at Four Rivers

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

Fish aren't just for fishing! Discover the world beneath the water at Four Rivers and meet the wide variety of fish found just beyond the banks. Take a closer look at their scales and bones indoors and then hike to their various habitats in hopes of spotting

Fab Fish Printing

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

Gyotaku is the Japanese art of fishing printing. Learn about this awesome art form and then make your own. No fish will be harmed as we will use replicas to create our art. Fee: Free! Age: Ages 12 or older. (Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied

Music in the Park – Ottawa

Washington Square Park 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa, Illinois

Music in the Park Ottawa's free concert series, Music in the Park, kicks off its 2024 season in late June with musical acts delivering a delightful blend of retro rock, country and contemporary that'll carry audiences on a music journey from the '50s to the present. Concerts

Fish Hidden Lakes Under the Stars

Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Anglers, you're not dreaming. We are keeping the gates open until dark for nighttime fishing at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm. Fish often become more active at night when the water cools and only the moon lights the sky. Let the kids stay up late and bring the

Firefly Glow Hike & Campfire

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

Independence Day may be over, but Mother Nature is bringing her own bright explosions to a preserve near you — fireflies! Become immersed in nature at night and experience the bright magic of these beautiful beetles. Discover the science behind these staples of summer and craft a