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26th Annual Lighted Way Spaghetti Dinner

Uptown Grill 601 1st St., LaSalle, IL, United States

26th Annual Lighted Way Spaghetti Dinner Hosted By Uptown Grill. Dinner Includes: Large portion of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread & cake for $15. Dine In, Drive Through, Carry-Out.  

Anton Carus Special Performance

Hegeler Carus Mansion 1307 7th St., LaSalle, United States

Anton Carus Special Performance Award-winning violinist Anton Carus currently, attending String Academy of the Puchheim Youth Chamber Orchestra in Germany, will give a special performance at the Hegeler Carus Mansion. The Hegeler Carus Mansion was the home of his great-great-great grandfather Edward Hegeler. Refreshments will be served

Kentucky Derby: History & Traditions

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

Beginning in 1875, the Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously running sports event in the nation. Put on your fanciest hat, and join us as historian Leslie Goddard traces the history of the Kentucky Derby and the traditions that make it so beloved. Lunch Entree: Kentucky Derby's

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

Where Feathers Meet the Flash Photo Contest

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

This ongoing Forest Preserve District of Will County program runs from Thursday, May 1, to Saturday, May 31. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Two sessions will be held, one for adults age 18 or older and one for teens and children ages 17 or younger.

Lucille Ball Portrayal

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

In the 1950's, actress and comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television viewers across the nation, while her production company brought new innovations off screen. You won't want to miss this portrayal by historian Leslie Goddard. Lunch Entree: Chicken Apricot - Seasoned breast of chicken dressed

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!  

Rival Sons

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

Rival Sons play rock 'n' roll in its purest form without apology or pretense. They simply plug in, turn up, and rip on a path of their own. Along the way, they've architected a critically acclaimed catalog, including Pressure & Time , Head Down , Great Western

Streator Food Truck Festival

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

This annual event is the largest Food Truck Festival in Starved Rock Country. Grab your expandable waist pants, cut another notch in your belt and bring a friend for a food filled afternoon! Many selections, delectable delights, and scrumptious snacks will be available. Food Trucks will be announced

Falconry at The Forge

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main St, Lemont, IL, United States

Join us for an immersive falconry experience that you will remember for a lifetime! As part of this class, you'll learn about the ancient sport of falconry and the biology and history of the many different types of raptors used in the hunt (including hawks, falcons and

Talk Derby to Me: Girls’ Night Out

Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL, United States

4 - 8 PM "Run for the Roses” Shop and Dine Downtown Morris Shop at over 15 downtown, independently owned and operated retail establishments and grab a snack or drink at our member businesses. For every $10 you spend with MRRA members, you will receive one ticket to

Michigan MOMsemble

Festival 56 316 S. Main St., Princeton, IL, United States

MOMsemble performances feature musical parodies in the styles of musical theater, pop, 80s rock, and country, with skits and monologues that tackle stressful, silly, or touching situations parents experience—for moms and everyone who has a mom!  

Toast – The Ultimate Bread Experience

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70's hit band, BREAD! With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as spot on to the original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about closely their live performances sound

Morel Fest

Jordan Block 123 W. Main St., Ottawa, United States

Join us at the Jordan Block (100 Main Street) where you can shop and peruse a large Botanical Market and Morel Market featuring everything... you guessed it... MUSHROOMS! We'll even host MOREL UNIVERSITY, where you'll learn to identify morels, so you know exactly what to look for

Red Carpet Craft & Flea Market

North Water Street - Wilmington 616 Davy Lane, Wilmington, IL, United States

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's Craft and Flea Market on North Water Street in Downtown Wilmington is one of the biggest stops of the annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival. Visit us on Saturday May 3 between 9AM and 4PM. Stop by the Chamber tent to pick up

Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival

Route 66 Joliet, IL, United States

This two-day festival is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fourteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the

Storytime at The Illinois Aviation Museum

Illinois Aviation Museum 110 Clow Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Get ready to let your imagination soar! Join us for Storytime at the Illinois Aviation Museum on Saturday, May 3rd at Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport. We'll have special reading sessions throughout the day, designed for different age groups: 11:00 AM 12:00 Noon: Storytime for children ages 4-.7

Lockport Council of Arts Presents Mission: 1895

White Oak Public Library 121 E. 8th St., Lockport, IL, United States

MISSION: 1895 is a fantastical story set in an alternative Lockport where an ancient talisman’s dark spirit rules over the small canal town. The emergence of the Infernal Crystal has plunged the city into chaos but if it is relinquished, it can be destroyed; just don't be

It’s Totally 80’s in Downtown Joliet

Downtown Joliet Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL, United States

Downtown Joliet bringing the '80s BACK! The City Center Partnership and the downtown businesses are celebrating the decade that brought us The Golden Girls, Top Gun, Back to the Future, Cheers and more!  

Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival

Route 66 Joliet, IL, United States

This two-day festival is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fourteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

Tickets for CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE will go on-sale Friday, February 21st. Pre-sales beginning today, Tuesday, February 18th. For tickets and additional information, visit Rialtosquare.com. CoComelon's favorite teacher Ms. Appleberry welcomes JJ, his friends and YOU to come along on a Melon Patch Musical field trip! In CoComelon:

A Dance with Death – A Murder Mystery

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

This 1950's sock hop is a doo wop disaster! When a death on the dance floor makes this fun night a disaster, it is up to you to get this dance back on track. Gather clues about the crime to reveal the punk that made this hop

Think & Drink – Demystifying AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Our Future

Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United States

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just science fiction anymore—it’s changing the way we live, work, and explore the world. Join us at the Gaylord Building for a lively and accessible conversation about how AI is shaping our future! For May’s Think & Drink, researchers from Argonne National Laboratory will

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!

#IMOMSOHARD

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are heading out on a Fall Tour, with a brand new show: LADIES NIGHT! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive into all things womanhood, motherhood, and friendship. There are new things to