March is all about mammals! What are mammals and what makes them special? Let's find out what makes them truly magnificent! Join us for this nature-themed program series for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Fee: Free! Age: Ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a registered

Welcome all homeschool families! Join other middle and high school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove. Talk about hands-on! This award-winning program brings students into a forest preserve to participate in an active restoration project. Students learn how non-native

Welcome all homeschool families! Join other elementary school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove. Adaptations are like superpowers that help a living thing survive in its habitat. A bat using echolocation to hunt, a hummingbird using its long beak

Welcome all homeschool families! Join other middle and high school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove. Students will take a look at the beautiful diversity of spring wildflowers during this seasonal offering. They will review the plant life cycle

March is Women's History Month! Let's celebrate all the boss women from the 17th to 19th century fur trade — the smugglers and traders, the translators and economic powerhouses, the guides and providers who were so much more than the nagging wife portrayed by later historians. Fee:

Spring is breeding season, and the normally timid and elusive woodcock throws off all his inhibitions in an attempt to attract a mate. Waiting for just the right conditions, he moves to the edge of the forest to prepare for his extraordinary courtship sky dance. Join a

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Lockport Woman’s Club and the Gaylord Building are proud to present a one-of-a-kind living history experience. Actress Betsey Means will bring Jane Addams to life in Democracy in America, an engaging performance based on Addams’ own words. Jane Addams (1860–1935)

Classical Blast In Kilts concert on Thursday, March 13th it the Joliet Area Historical Museum Indoor Auditorium Theater! Doors open at 6:15pm and the bands take the stage at 7pm. Classical Blast will perform their amazing Classical Blast In Kilts concert with traditional Irish & Scottish music,

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

Stroll through Downtown Joliet and enjoy Irish food and beverage specials, sales, and entertainment at over 15 participating businesses. Our downtown business owners treat guests like friends and family. Whether you're Irish or not, come downtown and enjoy an evening of Irish food and entertainment with some

NCI ARTworks to host an opening reception for the month-long exhibition of art by Tony Seabolt and Jeanne OMelia on March 14 at the NCI ARTworks Gallery from 6 to 8pm. Jeanne OMelia studied art at Iowa State University and Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, and The

Celebrate the upcoming lunar eclipse under the full moon at Whalon Lake. Discover the wonders of a lunar eclipse and unearth the importance of the namesake of this month's moon — the worm moon — while on a night hike with a naturalist. Note: This program does

Paolo Schianchi is a master guitarist playing classical to blues/jazz and pop/rock, with a variety of guitars including a 49-string guitar he invented. Paolo Schianchi is an out-of-the-ordinary musician and performer, able to master all existing variations of the guitar, from the Renaissance lute to electric guitars,

Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia to support the Ottawa Exploreum! Gather your smartest friends and test your knowledge for a great cause. Cash Prizes for Top Teams! Bar & Food Available – Enjoy delicious bites and drinks while you play. Teams

Join fellow women of the woods on this hike to celebrate women's role in nature. Along the trail, learn about the historical women who have quite literally paved the way. Discover the women blazing their own trails today and explore the paths chosen by women of the

Woods, dirt, mud, roots, and maybe some other adventurous trail stuff will be experienced at the 4th annual Trail Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon @ The Forge: Lemont Quarries. And now that we've earned the 4th leaf in our clover, the race is now named the MUDDY

Which city carried the nickname City of Steel and Stone? Joliet's once-thriving industrial plant rivaled Pittsburgh's steel power. Explore the stone foundations that are more than 100 years old. An interpretive naturalist will share the fascinating stories of the men and machines who worked at the Joliet

From the earliest times, Native Americans and pioneers of the Midwest made syrup from the sweet sap of the maple tree. Drop in anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn the process of making maple syrup. Find maple trees tapped on site and even try

Which city carried the nickname City of Steel and Stone? Joliet's once-thriving industrial plant rivaled Pittsburgh's steel power. Explore the stone foundations that are more than 100 years old. An interpretive naturalist will share the fascinating stories of the men and machines who worked at the Joliet

Get ready to don your green and join the La Salle St. Patrick's Day Parade! Step into a world where Irish charm meets exhilarating festivity, as our vibrant parade transforms First Street into a dazzling display of color and cheer. This annual tradition is more than just

Storytelling is an art as old as time, and in the Illinois Valley. we are fortunate to have one of the most entertaining storytellers around, Tricia Kelly.  Kelly is neither a painter, nor a quilter, nor a sculptor, instead, she uses words to create a picture through

Join us as the Bureau County United Way host their annual Beer & Wine Tasting and help us reach our 2025 goal so we can continue to financially support local nonprofits that serve our neighbors in need throughout Bureau County.  

Bring the whole family to The Forge: Lemont Quarries for a St. Patrick's Day adventure! Embark on a self-guided Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt and follow an enchanting story to uncover where the mischievous Leprechaun is hiding at the end of the rainbow. Complete the hunt and return to