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Plant Bingo

Rejuvenate - Plants & Wellness 2212 Plainfield Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United States

Join us for Plant Bingo the last Wednesday of each month! $30 buy in for 10 games, equaling $3.00 a game. One card per person, per game! 3 FREE games after the initial 10! Win Rare Plants, Hand-painted pots, Gift Certificates, Home Goods, Workshop Gift Certificates, Cool

Bronzeville – Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Benefit Reception

Zolla/Lieberman Gallery 325 W. Huron, Chicago, IL, United States

Please save the date for the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Benefit Reception. The event will feature the art exhibition Purvis Young: Messenger of Salvation and Liberation, showcasing never-before-seen paintings, drawings, and personal artifacts by Purvis Young from the Larry T. Clemons Collection, with select paintings by celebrated Bronzeville artist Raymond A. Thomas.  

Taste of France at Tallgrass

Tallgrass 1006 S. State St., Lockport, IL, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine French wine and exquisite cuisine at our exclusive Taste of France event! Indulge in 5 expertly paired wines and 5 dishes that capture the rich flavors and traditions of France, all in the intimate and elegant setting of Tallgrass.

Karaoke Night

The Twisted Pin 15610 Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL, United States

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

Mammal Madness

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

Get your paws and whiskers ready for March Mammal Madness at Four Rivers! This day is a celebration of our furry friends in the fields and forests. The festivities include two 45-minute live animal presentations by Big Run Wolf Ranch featuring a wolf. Throughout the event, enjoy

Utica’s Mardi Gras Celebration

Mill & Grove, Utica Mill & Grove, Utica, United States

IT'S BACK! Join the Utica Business Association for a fun filled night celebrating Mardi Gras! Parade starts at 4pm at the south end of town and concludes downtown. Check back for more details about Mardi Gras Specials, entertainment and deals!  

A Gnome & A Leprechaun Walk Into a Bar

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

Can't gnomes & leprechauns get along? The saga continues in this live sketch comedy! Follow the gnomes and leprechauns down to their favorite watering hole. There they butt heads and try to determine who's got dips on the most gold, who's got the slickest rhymes told, who's

CSA: Spring Member Exhibition

Gallery Seven 200 W. 8th St., Lockport, IL, United States

An exclusive art exhibition featuring artwork from members of the Chicago Society of Artists. The CSA is a non-profit organization started in 1887. Now well into its second century, CSA is the oldest continuing artist association in the United States. Since its incorporation in 1889, the primary

Wellness Workshop: Taking in the Great Outdoors

Sugar Creek Administration Center 17540 W. Laraway Rd., Joliet, United States

Join our recreation coordinator for our 2025 Wellness Series featuring workshops on themes of wellness and connection to nature. Workshops will be offered on the first Tuesday of the month through April at the Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. Come for one or come for all.

Princeton Restaurant Weekend

Downtown Princeton 2 Main St., Princeton, IL, United States

Princeton restaurants invite you to Princeton Restaurant Weekend, a four-day celebration of our local culinary scene! March 6th-9th, experience creative specials, and hometown hospitality as our restaurants showcase the best of what they have to offer. Whether you're craving comfort food, innovative chef creations, or sweet treats,

Murder at the Masquerade – A Murder Mystery

Jacob Henry Mansion 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, United States

Attend the Billionaires' Club Annual Masquerade Ball, and reveal the partygoer who killer their unsuspecting victim. With a mystery under each feathery facade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. Come be a part of this exclusive gala! Lunch Entree: Jake's Cordon Bleu: Grilled chicken breast

Sh!tty Pretzel Party

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

You can come if you want. If not, whatever. You'd probably have a sh!tty time anyway. Free Sh!tty crafts. Next Page Book Store Grand Opening. Crappy Beer. More unexciting activities.The biggest excitement of the evening will be the opening of Next Page- an independent book store @

Karaoke Night

The Twisted Pin 15610 Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL, United States

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

Lunch & Learn: Women in the Woods (Zoom)

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

Mother Earth isn't the only woman in the woods. Explore the positive impacts determined women have had on nature throughout history and learn who is making an impact in the field now. Discover how our daughters and granddaughters can become the most emboldened and wild generations yet.

Spiked! – Joliet Railroad Museum

Joliet Railroad Museum 90 E. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL, United States

ALL ABOARD for an evening of food, drinks and dueling pianos at Joliet's newest museum! The Joliet Railroad Museum, a repurposed switching tower that has stood at one of the busiest rail intersections on the continent for over a century, will open for a special evening event

Illinois Valley Sport Card & Collectibles Show

Peru Mall 3940 State Rt. 251, Peru, IL, United States

Illinois Valley Sports card and Collectibles Show - 80+ Tables - Free Admission -  Special Autograph Guest TBA - Email: ridgecards@yahoo.com  

Lemont St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Fest

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

Join The Village of Lemont for their 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Fest will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Lemont. Details are subject to change but preview the event below. The parade begins at 1:00

Festival 56 Presents The Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band

Grace Theatre 316 Main St., Princeton, United States

Ann Stewart, the vocalist, banjoist, and leader of Chicago's premier Dixieland show band, is considered to be among a very small group at the top of the jazz banjo world. Her percussive, swinging style along with her energy and enthusiasm fuels the band's exclusive arrangements of classic

Yoga & Hike

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

Start the day off right with yoga and a hike! This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic trails. Registration required by Saturday, March 8: 815-722-9470. With the cold weather, yoga will take place in the

Seated Yoga & Seasonal Sights

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

Enjoy an invigorating morning by taking time for yourself and discovering the wonders of the natural world. This program includes a 30- to 35-minute all-levels seated yoga session and 25- to 30-minute natural world exploration. Both sessions will take place in the Grand Hall. Fee: Free! Age:

Living History Encounters: Tallow

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

Wondering what tallow is? Come out to Isle a la Cache to learn what it is, how it was made and what it was used for during the 18th century. During Living History Encounters, you may find cooks, seamstresses, voyageurs, soldiers or craftsmen sharing their talents. Fee:

The Civil War & LaSalle County

LaSalle County Historical Museum 101 E Canal St, Utica, United States

The LaSalle County Historical Society presents a special exhibit entitled The Civil War and LaSalle County being displayed from March 9, 2025 to October 3, 2025. This exhibit features special regional and local Civil War memorabilia including flags, currency, local soldier stories and much more. The exhibit