Growing Up “X”

Illinois State Museum - Lockport Gallery 201 W. 10th St., Lockport, IL, United States

The Growing Up X exhibition explores the toys, technologies and cultural touchstones surrounding Gen Xers in their childhood. Museum visitors will see items familiar to anyone who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, from telephones with cords, record and cassette players, and an Apple IIe computer

Minutes Matter – Lemont

Lemont Fire Station 1 15900 New Ave., Lemont, United States

Join 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 States

Get 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 States

  Join 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 States

The 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 States

Science 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

Doorways: Coming or Going? Capturing Moments in and Around a Doorway

McCord Gallery 9602 W. Creek Rd., Palos Park, IL, United States

This exhibition allows us to observe each artist's ability to capture doorways from their viewpoint. The viewer is given insight into several interpretations of doorways from a variety of doors, arches, and gateways. This exhibition celebrates the allure of portals and the intrigue of what lies beyond.

Minutes Matter – Lemont

Lemont Fire Station 2 12940 Bell Rd., Lemont, United States

Join 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

International Bat Appreciation Folktale & Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse

Join 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.  

My Journey to the Wreck of the Titanic

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

Mark 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

Event Series Fishing for Trash

Fishing for Trash

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

Visit The Tackle Box bait shop to get a bucket and a picker; receive a gift for participating. Free, all ages.  

Earth Day Celebration

Little Red Schoolhouse

Art 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 States

Join 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!  

Annual Spring I&M Canal Trail Clean Up

I&M Canal State Trail IL, United States

Annual Spring Clean-Up Claim Your Section Of The Canal Trails! The Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail is 62 miles from Rockdale (Joliet) to LaSalle and is a popular recreational trail utilized by hikers, bikers, and joggers. After the long winter, debris and litter descend upon the

Minutes Matter – Lemont

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend Street, Lemont, IL, United States

Join 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 States

Join 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 Schoolhouse

Let 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 States

A 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 States

Don’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