The Growing Up X exhibition explores the toys, technologies and cultural touchstones surrounding Gen Xers in their childhood. Museum visitors will see items familiar to anyone who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, from telephones with cords, record and cassette players, and an Apple IIe computer
This exhibition allows us to observe each artist's ability to capture doorways from their viewpoint. The viewer is given insight into several interpretations of doorways from a variety of doors, arches, and gateways. This exhibition celebrates the allure of portals and the intrigue of what lies beyond.
Please join Abe Lincoln and the Canal Corridor Association as they celebrate the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. Hear "Abraham Lincoln" extol the virtues of the I&M Canal and tell the stories that led to its creation. Mr. Lincoln (Kevin Woods) was a
Please join Abe Lincoln and the Canal Corridor Association as they celebrate the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. Hear "Abraham Lincoln" extol the virtues of the I&M Canal and tell the stories that led to its creation. Mr. Lincoln (Kevin Woods) was a
Join the Canal Corridor Association in celebrating the closing of the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal. Let's all raise a glass to a job well done! Join the Canal Corridor Association and your colleagues throughout the National Heritage Area in celebrating the closing of the 175th
Mark Lach, creative producer of Titanic, The Exhibition reflects on his exciting and emotional dive to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean and the wreck of the RMS Titanic. Lach will also take you on his creative journey, bringing the real story of Titanic to millions around the world
Visit The Tackle Box bait shop to get a bucket and a picker; receive a gift for participating. Free, all ages.
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
Join us to celebrate the end of the Spring 2024 Season! $25 per person Includes: 2 hours of cosmic bowling, shoe rental, pizza & pop Grab your tickets to the Team Raffle Baskets - 15 tickets for $20!
Annual Spring Clean-Up Claim Your Section Of The Canal Trails! The Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail is 62 miles from Rockdale (Joliet) to LaSalle and is a popular recreational trail utilized by hikers, bikers, and joggers. After the long winter, debris and litter descend upon the
Join the Lemont Fire Protection District at one of their upcoming Minutes Matter Open Houses. Facilitating team members and district leadership will provide station tours, information about emergency response times, station locations, the emergency services they provide and more. Then, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
A fun performance featuring the vast musical library of Brooklyn's 2 favorite singer-songwriters Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow. Tickets can be purchased by check for $45 by calling Janet at 815.893.9202. Tickets purchased by credit card will be $48 per person. Ticket includes lunch, tax, gratuity and
Don’t miss the April Pioneers Meeting on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at Noon. Pioneers is a community event and is open to the public. We have a wonderful guest speaker at the April Pioneers meeting. Ron Marketti will give a presentation on the Civil War. Ron will have
Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners! August Hill Winery, Camp Aramoni and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings. Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley
Join Lotus Vibrations for this healing Sound Journey and Gong Wash Experience as we plant new seeds of health, prosperity, love and forgivness and welcome the renewal of life. Take time for yourself to clear the old mindset, release what no longer serves you, and shift into
An expert historian takes you to 5 unique stops along the I & M Canal from Lockport to Ottawa. Experience the rich history of the canal towns, hear extraordinary stories, discover fun facts and enjoy springtime! $50 per person - Register by April 12 by calling (708)
This ongoing program runs from Wednesday, May 1, to Friday, May 31. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Take part in the inaugural Four Rivers bird photography competition! Submit your picture of a migratory bird at McKinley Woods for a chance to win a gift certificate
This ongoing program runs from Wednesday, May 1, to Friday, May 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Enjoy this monthlong celebration of our migratory birds! Festivities will include ongoing crafts, family-friendly activities and hands-on exploration of
LEARN, HUNT, BUY...MOREL MUSHROOMS during Ottawa's Midwest Morel Fest. We're excited to welcome back this beloved annual, one-day event in Ottawa, IL. This unique festival offers everything mushrooms from the morel enthusiast to the curious observer! Join us at the Jordan Block (100 Main Street) where you
Myth Busting in the Illinois & Michigan Canal Heritage Area - Second Sunday Lecture Series Have you ever heard conflicting stories about how long the I&M Canal was in business and what its impact was? Did anyone die digging the canal and did they really get paid
After spending time looking at the condition of the wall surrounding the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery on the north bluff in Ottawa, both Chuck Sanders, president of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association, and Keith Stehl, Ottawa Masonry, acknowledge it going to be a large and expensive undertaking. “We want
Kites in Flight This 2-day event will feature professional kite flying demonstrations from the Chicago Kite Company, a designated area for kids/family kite flying, live entertainment the whole family will enjoy, a candy drop, balloon artists, face painting, bounce houses & obstacle course, and much more! Kites
After spending time looking at the condition of the wall surrounding the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery on the north bluff in Ottawa, both Chuck Sanders, president of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association, and Keith Stehl, Ottawa Masonry, acknowledge it going to be a large and expensive undertaking. “We want
After spending time looking at the condition of the wall surrounding the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery on the north bluff in Ottawa, both Chuck Sanders, president of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association, and Keith Stehl, Ottawa Masonry, acknowledge it going to be a large and expensive undertaking. “We want