Events

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note – Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!

The Rough Road 100 Spring Classic returns to the region April 5th. The ride draws hundreds of cycling enthusiasts to Morris, where the race will start and finish Downtown. Morris Retail Association member stores and restaurants are ready to welcome participants with special discounts. The race benefits

This ongoing event will be held Saturdays and Sundays from April 5 to April 27. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. To celebrate Earth Month, do a little bit to help your mother (Earth)! Staff at The Tackle Box bait shop at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm

Introduction to Lace Making Workshop April 5th, 9am-12pm | Open Court Office (Ground Floor) at the Hegeler Carus Mansion Cost: $65 for new participants; $55 for returning participants. For New Students: What to bring: Bring yourself and your desire to learn this lost art form, and well

Join local leaders, visionaries, and changemakers as we celebrate 100 years of progress and shape the next century of growth. Be part of the conversation—register now to make an impact! OPTIONAL - PRE-SUMMIT ED SESSIONS 9 to 10 am Route 66 History and Preservation – John Weiss

For our next Think & Drink, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Heritage Trees—the towering witnesses of history that shape our landscape and communities. Join us as Kris Bachtell, Vice President of Collections and Horticulture at Morton Arboretum, shares the remarkable stories behind these trees. From centuries-old oaks to hidden

Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King's novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!  

Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King’s novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play

Phil Angotti & Friends live in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Auditorium venue on Friday, April 11th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm). Phil Angotti & Friends bring their talents to the JAHM Indoor Auditorium Theater, and they'll being playing great tunes that you know from Buddy

Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has

This ongoing Forest Preserve District of Will County program runs from Saturday, April 12, to Sunday, April 27. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes, an

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, April 12, to Sunday, April 27. Hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes(Opens in a new window), an organization that refurbishes and

Superhero Fun Run 10K, 5K and Kids & Everyone 1K All levels of runners are welcome to this family friendly event where you can walk, run, or stroll(er) on a beautiful certified 5K route. The Kids & EveryONE 1K is great for all fitness levels and abilities;

Family Fest is a local business expo that allows the kids to be focused on fun activities while their parents get to learn about organizations, businesses, and opportunities in the community!  

We are having a Doggy Easter Egg Hunt Draco Dog Park, on Saturday, April 12th, at 10 AM! The event is free, and we look forward to seeing you and your dogs!  

April is poetry month - come celebrate with us! Poets & singers welcome * Free to attend & participate. Hosted by Joliet's 1st Poet Laureate, Uxmar Torres! Open mic slots are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Every open mic performer can recite 2 poems or 2

Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King’s novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play

With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you'll take home with you, BoDeans continues to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and-true institution. Founded and led by original frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and

Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce a new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour. The brand-new production features musicians playing LIVE on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America

Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month with us! The talented SAM BURNS will be joined by the HERITAGE JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the premier repertory jazz orchestra in Chicago, led by Luke Malewicz. Come enjoy this 27-piece band and Sam Burns as they pay tribute to the big band

Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King’s novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!