• 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

  • 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

  • Utica’s Fireworks Celebration

    Carey Memorial Park 315 W. Church St., Utica, IL, United States

    Join us for our annual fireworks celebration!! Fireworks start at dusk!! Bring the family out earlier for tons of fun including:Food and Drink (while supplies last)Face PaintingBounce Slides, Obstacle CoursesAnd MORE!!  

  • 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

  • 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

  • Taylor Swift Bracelet Party

    Wilmington Park District 315 N. Water St., Wilmington, IL, United States

    Bringing a touch of Taylor to our wrist game! Make bracelets and get ready for Fearless: a Taylor Swift Tribute Band at Catfish Days! Pizza, Bracelet Bar, Music Activated Wristband, Taylor Tattoos & Eras Tour Playlist Dance Party! $25 per person.

  • Cars & Guitars on Route 66

    Cars & Guitars on Route 66
    JJC City Center Parking Lot 235 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United States

    The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum's Cars & Guitars on 66 Car Show is now located in the Joliet Junior College City Center Campus downtown Joliet parking lot at 235 N Chicago Street. Join us for all 5 shows starting Tuesday, June 11th, June 25th, July 9th,

  • Cruise Nights & Block Party

    Cruise Nights & Block Party Location Main Street & Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    Light up your engines! The fastest and coolest cars are making their way to Lemont Downtown for our legendary cruise night car shows and block party. Wander the streets of historic Lemont Downtown viewing cars that take you back in time and make you dream of the

  • LaSalle County 4-H Show & Junior Fair

    LaSalle County 4-H Show & Junior Fair
    LaSalle County Fairgrounds 1578 4-H Rd., Otawa, United States

    We are excited to see everyone at the fair this week! July 11th - July 14th There are a lot of fun activities planned throughout the day and then our nighttime entertainment. You can purchase tickets at the gate. *CASH ONLY* •Admission• Ages 10 and older $10.00

  • Charles (Chuck) Wright Solo Exhibit

    Pollyanna Brewing Co. 431 Talcott, Lemont, IL, United States

    Charles (Chuck) Wright Solo Exhibit in the Gallery Room at Pollyanna Brewing Company curated by Brad Tammaro with the Art and Culture Commission of Lemont CHARLES (CHUCK) WRIGHT is an "Americana Artist". Original Fine Art Paintings will be on display in the Gallery Room (located to the right when you enter

  • Birding on the Fly

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    You're on the move, and out of the corner of your eye you spot ... something. Was it a vulture or a hawk? A mourning dove or a kestrel? Using size, shape, habitat and flight patterns, this introductory indoor class can help you up your birding game.

  • Concerts on the Hill

    Concerts on the Hill
    Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

    Free concerts on the hill!  June 27 Cloggin' Craze Dancers Stacy Sienko (melodic singer-pianist).

  • Sunset Soiree – Strung Out Chicago

    Historic Downtown Lemont Canal & Stephen St, Lemont, IL, United States

    Bring your lawn chairs, friends & neighbors for a relaxing & fun night in the streets of beautiful & historic downtown Lemont! Pack a cooler or purchase food from onsite local vendors. It's gonna be groovy! For more info about future concerts: Sunset Soiree      

  • Fun & Food Trucks

    Hammel Woods Black Rd. east of Rte 59, Shorewood, IL, United States

    Celebrate summer nights with the second of this year's Fun & Food Trucks events. Eat eclectic local foods in the preserve while having a blast participating in a variety of activities. This event will offer something for the entire family, including live music, outdoor lawn games and

  • Sunset Cruise Featuring: Mike Miz

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

    Sunset Cruise Featuring: Mike Miz Michael Mizwinski, better known simply as Mike Miz is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from Northeast Pennsylvania known for soulful and energetic live performances. Mike regularly performs over 200 dates a year and has had the privilege to open for Jason Isbell, Jakob Dylan, Blues

  • Music on the Veranda

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

    Barley Priest – Acoustic Covers. Come enjoy the views, great food, and grooves!  

  • Starved Rock Saplings Storytime: 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Fish in the River

    Starved Rock State Park One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban Fishing program will join the sapling group at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, and teach younger participants how to fish.  

  • Field Day Unplugged

    Messenger Woods Nature Preserve 13800 W. Bruce Rd., Homer Glen, IL, United States

    Grab some pals to build your team of four and join us for some friendly competition in celebration of Unplug Illinois Day! The statewide initiative encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship, adventure and family. Come ready to show off