Events

Keeping the Tradition of Summer Camp Alive. Creating Campers 4 Life. Rustic living, tech free adventures, and lifelong memories. $50 per day and $250 per week.  

Join us for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists.  

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen St for this free concert series! Bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6 pm, and music begins at 7 pm. Food and drink will be available on site.

Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring

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

This beginner's workshop, led by American Canoe Association certified instructors, introduces participants to the sport of kayaking. Basic instruction, introduction to paddle strokes and safety are covered on shore. Then participants will head to the water to try out their new skills. Fee: $35 per person. Age:

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois MAY – SEPTEMBER. Art vendors, music, food, and live events hosted by Open Space Gallery. Enjoy later shopping hours at many downtown retailers and enjoy custom food and drink specials at several of our

Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad Near Lake Michigan In the decades before the Civil War, more than 4500 enslaved people escaping from the South traveled across Illinois, with many coming to and through the Chicago region.  With maps and images, historian and author Larry McClellan, will

Come see the Trailer Park Twisters as they touch down in Willow Springs!  

Z Tour Bike Ride & Bike Fest PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ZEARING CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER IN PRINCETON, ILLINOIS This Z Tour Bike Ride provides you a chance to enjoy some of the best bike roads that northwest Illinois has to offer. The routes will feature loops that incorporate

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even

Join us for our 7th Annual Countryside Village Outdoor Market. Featuring over 70+ creative handmade artisans, creators, gourmet foods, farmers, vintage and boutiques items. Several Food Trucks are available for a yummy lunch, along with live acoustic music. Event is held rain or shine, our storefront is

Walk through two different types of prairies while learning about what’s in bloom. Ages 13 & up.  

Live Worship & Praise Speakers & God's Word Prayer Wall & Needs Special Events & Giveaways Lunch & Water Provided INVITE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS!!  Please bring lawn chairs. View event schedule & Supporters at puckervilleharvestrevival.com.

46th Annual BEEF AND AG FESTIVAL with the Bureau County Cattlemen at Soldiers and Sailors Park. Enjoy music by Flash in a Pan!!  

Bring Your Car or Come Enjoy the Show! Kick off the summer with us at Cars, Keys & River Breeze at Heritage Harbor — a lively celebration of cars, community, and sunny summer fun by the water. Have a car you're proud of? Show it off for

Historic Pullman Labor History Tour The name Pullman was synonymous with luxury. And just as he expected high quality in his products and their operation, George Pullman’s model town was an attempt to carry that same standard to his factory and workforce. Beautiful and well-built homes, a

This club showcases the way base ball was played in 1858. At matches, the Quarrymen tend their bases and scout the outfield without mitts, always hoping that the “onion” is knocked their way. While at bat, the ballists strike with their willows to knock the “apple out

You're invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season. Pontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month, May through August, located Downtown Pontiac, 2 blocks South of City Hall. PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction in our downtown area, the entrance and location of our

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm and enjoy The Neverly Brothers!! \Bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown's historic Washington Park. Admission is free.

¡Vamos a celebrar! Join us for a vibrant night filled with lively music, delicious food, and baseball action as we honor the rich culture and contributions of the Hispanic community!  

Join a naturalist as we see what mother nature has on display.  

It's a paw-ty at the park! Bring your pups for a day full of wagging tails, tasty treats, and all the baseball excitement they can handle!  

The Great Race 2025 is coming to Pontiac! On Monday, June 23rd, a hosted lunch stop will be held in Downtown Pontiac for the famous vintage car rally. Each stop on the Great Race is free to the public and spectators will be able to visit with