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November 2019
Bison Day on the I&M Canal
Celebrate National Bison Day, on Saturday November 2nd 2019, at the I&M Canal Boat! The I&M Canal Boat mules, Larry & Moe, will celebrate National Bison day by dressing up as bison! Come take a selfie with Larry & Moe…
Find out more »Lockport Dinner Lecture: Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike
Join us on Thursday November 14th 2019, 6pm - 8:30pm, for an entertaining evening at the beautiful, historic Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport, IL, with National Park Ranger Sue Bennett and her presentation Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike. The local…
Find out more »December 2019
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa is back at the Lock 16 Café & Gift Shop in Downtown LaSalle! Before Santa gets too busy in his workshop, tell him what you would like for Christmas, enjoy a delicious breakfast and receive a special…
Find out more »Christmas Afternoon Tea
Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Christmas themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16's Vintage Room you will spend time relaxing with friends, or meet new friends. The afternoon tea menu features a variety of tasty teas,…
Find out more »August 2020
2020 Mazon Creek Fossil Tour
Join us on Saturday August 29th OR Sunday August 30th 2020 for our annual Mazon Creek Fossil Tour in Morris, IL! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the environment, ecosystems, and climate of Northern Illinois as it…
Find out more »February 2021
Canal Alliance Conversation Series
The Canal Corridor Association invites our partners, friends, and supporters to join us in a series of Zoom discussions where we introduce: new happenings in the IMCNHA enhancements at our natural, historic, and cultural sites programs and topics of interest…
Find out more »April 2021
I&M Canal Clean Up
The Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail is 62 miles from Joliet to LaSalle and is a popular recreational trail utilized by hikers, bikers and joggers. After the long winter, debris and litter have descended on the trail and banks…
Find out more »May 2021
A Walk Thru Time Living History Weekend
Will County Heritage Village Open Air Museum's living history timeline returns for its second year! Visit with the Roman Empire through Vietnam Special Forces, talk with General U.S. Grant and President Lincoln, explore our period furnished 19th century buildings from Will…
Find out more »July 2021
Lemont Bike Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The I&M Canal Bike Share system is expanding with added stations and more bikes at several of its existing stations along the I&M Canal trails. This includes adding a new station in downtown Lemont at 55 Stephen Street! The station…
Find out more »Lincoln in Song
Chris Vallillo uses Lincoln's own words and stories, contemporary folk music, and period songs to shed light on one of history's most beloved figures - not only as a remarkable leader, but as a man - who knew and…
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