• Nellie Becker – A Titanic Story and Part of the 1912 Exhibit

    Bureau County Historical Museum 109 Park Ave., Princeton, IL, United States

    The Titanic sank in the frigid Atlantic Ocean on the night of April 14-15, 1912. The tragic loss of over 1,400 lives that night, the failures of the great unsinkable ocean liner, the insufficient lifeboats, all would affect legislation of ship building and sea travel in the

  • Travel Tales Trail Exploration

    Plum Creek Nature Center in Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, IL, United States

    It's summer vacation time, but humans aren't the only animals that travel. Whether a short leap or a long migration, wildlife is also on the go! Hike the shoreline of Snapper Pond to follow Travel Tales, an outdoor exploration trail. Ten resident animals are featured at the

  • Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market

    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

  • Liberty Fest

    Liberty Fest
    Streator City Park 301 N. Vermillion St., Streator, United States

    Liberty Fest (6/29/24-6/30/24) Tentative Schedule Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 8am - Run for Glory 5K race 10am to 5pm - Vendors open in Park 10am to 1pm - Kid's corner 11am to 5pm - Cookout 12pm to 5pm - World of Bounce 2pm - Crowning of

  • Outdoor Yoga at Village Green

    Lemont Village Green 322 Main St., Lemont, United States

    Join Nicole Schneider Yoga for Outdoor Yoga in Village Green Park! Weather permitting, every Saturday from 9am - 10am join Nicole for an easy-paced yoga flow in the heart of Lemont Downtown. All levels are welcome. Bring your mat, towel, and water! Spring Series: May 18, May

  • Art in the Park

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

    Ottawa Art League Fine Art Show and Sale. Local artists showing paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photos, carving, and much more.  

  • Infinity 2024 Food Festival

    Jordan Block 123 W. Main St., Ottawa, United States +1 more

    The 1st Annual Infinity Food Festival will be taking over Downtown Ottawa on June 29th! A huge variety of food trucks and vendors from around Illinois will be parked and ready to keep you fed, and our local downtown restaurants will be cooking up their best as

  • Ribbon Cutting & Opening Ceremony for the Dora Schoonmaker Exhibit

    Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

    Dora grew up in Wilmington and Channahon and taught school in Morris, IL in the  1870s. She became the first female Methodist missionary to go to Japan. She started the first girls school and the school has evolved to an educational institution from kindergarden through graduate school.

  • Lemont Food Truck Festival

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

    Join us for the 3rd Annual Lemont Food Truck Festival, back by popular demand on Saturday, June 29th, hosted in partnership with Brew Avenue Events. Indulge in a culinary adventure as 12+ food trucks converge for a day of delicious bites, accompanied by live music, a vibrant

  • Historic Trolley Tour

    Historic Trolley Tour
    Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

    Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center. Adults: $18, Seniors: $15, Children 10 & under: $13, Children 3 and under: Free REGISTER NOW

  • Wine & Music on the Hill/Cave Tastings

    Wine & Music on the Hill/Cave Tastings
    Wine on the Hill 21N2551st Rd., Peru, IL, United States

    Join us for Wine on the Hill at our August Hill & ISC winery and vineyard. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of the Illinois Valley, and your favorite August Hill & ISC wines, while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Wine flights, wine by the bottle, and

  • Out with a Bang!

    Out with a Bang!
    NCI ARTworks Gallery 400 5th St., Peru, IL, United States

    R. J. Newell's Final Collection "Out with a Bang", art and custom-designed costumes.

  • Music in the Park – Ottawa

    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

  • Princeton Community Band

    Princeton Community Band
    Soldiers & Sailors Park 14 Park Ave. E, Princeton, United States

    Princeton Community Band (PCB) is an all volunteer band which performs free summer concerts at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton, IL. In 2005, the band was brought back to life and conducted by Jeremy Lehman. In 2008, James Jones took over the baton and has been

  • Grundy County Fair

    Grundy County Fairgrounds 8890 N. Rooute 47, Morris, IL, United States

    Wednesday July 3 All Day Children games All Day Adult Bags All Day Magic Matt, Petting Zoo, Pony/Camel rides 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kids Power Wheel Racing 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kids Power Wheel Racing 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Carnival 5:30 pm - 8:30

  • July 3rd Celebration – Lemont

    Centenniel Park - Lemont 16028 W, 127th St., Lemont, IL, United States

    Celebrate with us on July 3rd from 4pm-10pm at Centennial Park. Featuring live music, a food court, beer & drink sales, a kid’s zone with inflatables, face painters, balloonists and end the night with FIREWORKS!  

  • Channahon’s Independence Day Celebration

    Ronald D. Lehman Community Park 24856 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL, United States

    It's time to break free and cheer for Independence Day with the Channahon Park District Staff at Ronald D. Lehman Community Park! We've got a whole line-up of grub gurus and a heap of good times in store. And wait for it...we're lighting up the sky with

  • Independence Day Celebration – Joliet

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

      The annual Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Independence Celebration will be on Wednesday, July 3, at 201 West Jefferson St. There will be food, vendors and alcohol will be sold. People can bring lawn chairs, bag chairs and blankets. No grills or tents. There is free parking

  • Live Music at Performing Arts Center

    Caneva Performing Arts Center 199 E. Woods Dr., Lockport, United States

    Live music at the Caneva Performing Arts Center in Dellwood Park.

  • Peru Rock the River Fireworks Celebration

    Water Street between Calhoun & Putnam Water Street, Peru, IL, United States

    Fireworks, food and family fun!! Food vendors, alcohol free fun zone for kids!!  Fireworks at dusk synchronized with a music broadcast on FM 103.9 WLPO!! Trolley will run continuously from 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm at 4th & Calhoun and 4th & Putnam.  

  • Fireworks Extravaganza!!

    Grundy County Fairgrounds 8890 N. Rooute 47, Morris, IL, United States

    Join Grundy County to enjoy the best fireworks around!!

  • City of Lockport Fireworks

    Dellwood Park Woods Drive, Lockport, United States

    The City of Lockport will host the annual fireworks show on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Dellwood Park, starting at dusk, to commemorate Independence Day. In the event of a cancellation due to adverse weather conditions, a new date will be announced. The Lockport Township Park District

  • 4th of July at Zearing Park

    Zearing Park S. Euclid & E. Thompson, Princeton, IL, United States

    Princeton Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the 4th of July holiday with an entertaining fireworks display at Zearing Park. Come early and enjoy other activities happening before the big show. Featuring Bluewater Kings Band!