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.  

This ongoing event will be held from Tuesday, July 1, to Thursday, July 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy the summer in the preserves and let your creative side shine! Become inspired

This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, July 2, to Thursday, July 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Get outside this summer and take on a few nature challenges! Start by visiting the front desk at the nature center to pick

This ongoing program will be offered from Saturday, July 5, through Saturday, Aug 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Step into the wild as you make your way through our art gallery! The Nature Artists' Guild of the Morton Arboretum is showcasing

Summer has arrived in all its glory, and its the perfect time for a night in the woods! Our Fun & Food Truck series is heading south for an evening at Forked Creek Preserve Forsythe Woods off Kahler Road in Wilmington. Come for the bites from Smokin

See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience from 8am to 12:30pm. 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,

Join Brian Fox Ellis on a bird hike through Isle a la Cache Preserve, where there is a wonderful mix of forest-dwelling songbirds and river-related water birds. Fox is an internationally acclaimed author, storyteller, historian and naturalist. He is the director of membership and outreach for the

Come play in the woods for Unplug Illinois Day! This statewide initiative encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship, adventure and family. Grab some neighbors, friends and family to get outside with us for field day games and activities you

Join us for a feast for the senses as we welcome food vendors from across the Midwest to satisfy every taste. From finger foods to the finer foods, the Infinity Food and Arts Festival will have something for everyone. Infinity Food and Arts Festival will take place

We invite you to our “Southland Salutes BBQ 4 Vets” BBQ Competition & Benefit July 12th at Konows Farm in Homer Glen. If you make the best BBQ Ribs and Chicken Wings, then join us as a competitor, spots are still available for us backyard BBQ enthusiasts.

iFest Bolingbrook: International Festival of Cultures Rated as the second most diverse suburb of Chicago, Bolingbrook prides itself in its door-to-door diversity, providing a place to live, work, and play for all. iFest Bolingbrook: International Festival of Cultures is a one-day event celebrating our residents and cultures

Join Illinois’ most pre-eminent bird man as he recalls the history of the Audubon Society and the evolution of bird watching as it grew from a hobby to a scientific discipline. Hear stories that illuminate our legacies as bird watchers, namely creating a cadre of community scientists,

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

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: 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. At this time, no indoor

Enjoy the sounds of two great bands -  the Third City Brass Band & The Big Lagniappe at the 2025 Rooftop Summer Music Series! You can now reserve highboy or bistro tables for Rooftop Concerts on a first come-first served basis. General concert-style seating available for all

Join us for the Lemont Downtown Farmers Market at the Village Green, presented by Aster Gardens! These markets will continue on Tuesday evenings through the September 30th from 4-7pm. Vendors feature vegetables and fruit, flowers, mushrooms, local honey, micro greens, crepes and more! Stay tuned as we

Meet us at Children's Memorial Park for an entertaining reptile show by Crosstown Exotics! Ice Ice Baby food truck will also be at the event!  

Come on out for a night to socialize outdoors and enjoy the beautiful Prairie Bluff Preserve and some bingo! Compete for prizes and share some laughs in good company. Feel free to bring dinner or snacks and add some beverages, including beer or wine, to enjoy while

Imports/Expo Night 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

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 in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street for this free concert series! Put your dancing shoes on! The Annual Concert Series presented by the Lemont Park District and Village of Lemont is a crowd favorite with live music, dancing, and tons of family-friendly fun in Lemont

Enjoy the music of Tamara Martinez and poetry of  poet laureate Uxmar Torres! During his undergraduate years, Uxmar pursued his love for poetry and language, culminating in a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing with a specialization in Poetry. Today, he takes pride in his roles as a

Ready to level up your pop culture nostalgia? Our next Think & Drink is blasting into the golden era of arcade gaming— an exclusive prelude to Comicopolis 2025! Join Brian Colin—legendary game designer behind classics like Rampage, Spy Hunter, Xenophobe, Discs of Tron, and more—as he takes

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