Events

Enjoy over 5 acres of sunflowers, zinnias and other flowers to take photos, cut your own flowers to take home and enjoy the other activities on the farm! Admission is $12.  

Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and some food and come and enjoy the sounds of The Disco Circus before summer is over!! Admission is free.

Enjoy over 5 acres of sunflowers, zinnias and other flowers to take photos, cut your own flowers to take home and enjoy the other activities on the farm! Admission is $12.    

Simply Elton is a high voltage celebration of the legendary Sir Elton John - starring the electrifying Brian Harris and the powerhouse Mat Hatters Band. Together, they deliver an experience that captures spot on Elton vocals, rocking piano work, dazzling costumes and theatrical flair and nonstop energy

Sunset Market brings together a curated mix of local vendors, live music, and food in a laid-back, walkable setting. Browse handmade goods, fresh finds, and unique local products while enjoying dinner, drinks, and the energy of a summer evening at the Harbor. Stop by after work, meet

In its second year, Chicago Street Markets continues to collaborate with the Village of New Lenox to expand the New Lenox Farmers Market, offering more variety from local farmers, growers, makers and bakers. Admission is free.  

Grab your family, friends and lawn chairs and come listen to the sounds of The Clients. There will be food trucks, games and family fun. Enjoy a fun night with the community! Admission is free.  

Long before St. Patrick’s Day parades turned rivers green and filled taverns with shamrocks, Irish immigrants arriving in America often encountered a very different welcome. We don’t have to look far to find their story. When construction began on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in the 1830s,

Our markets celebrate local creativity and entrepreneurship while bringing unique, handcrafted goods and fresh, locally sourced products to the heart of our community. Since 2023, Chicago Street Markets has partnered with municipalities, park districts, and private spaces to plan and manage events of all sizes.  

Enjoy over 5 acres of sunflowers, zinnias and other flowers to take photos, cut your own flowers to take home and enjoy the other activities on the farm! Admission is $12.  

Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. We'll be performing at Fox River Park, right near the Riverwalk Boat Ramp. Just look for the most unusual 'boat' on the

Join us for street concerts where the heart of downtown Princeton becomes a vibrant outdoor music venue. This concert is a part of Bureau County Homestead Festival! Enjoy TIGIRLILY GOLD live, a special 9/11 Ceremony, delicious food trucks, refreshing drinks from local vendors, and the unbeatable energy

Keep the farmers market season going a little longer with Gooseberry Acres So Long, Summer Market Morning! Stop in for a morning filled with the last of the seasons harvest from Gooseberry Acres, including heirloom tomatoes, peppers, garlic, raw honey and other late-summer produce. The bakery will

The Trackside Farmers Market is a curated, locally driven market dedicated to supporting farmers, makers, bakers, and growers while elevating small businesses. Through a partnership between Chicago Street Markets and the City of Lockport, the market brings a diverse selection of fresh produce, artisan foods, handcrafted goods,

Enjoy over 5 acres of sunflowers, zinnias and other flowers to take photos, cut your own flowers to take home and enjoy the other activities on the farm! Admission is $12.

For more than sixty years, the Joliet Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade has been a cherished community tradition, celebrating Mexican Independence and honoring the generations of Mexican-American families who helped build and shape the City of Joliet.  

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Native American culture with the Starved Rock Powwow. Hosted by the nonprofit Illinois Valley Intertribal, this event revives the cherished Harvest Ceremonial: an annual event, started in 1962 by the Sine family, that was beloved by the greater Illinois Valley

Watercolor Techniques with  Plant  Based Ink - 1st session: We will make a kit of our own inks derived from plant materials. - 2nd session: Experiment with different additives. blends, techniques & papers.  Q & A -3rd session: Create nature inspired still life or landscape paintings with

No experience needed for this fun twist on our intro to pottery wheel class! Students will mix colorful sprinkles into porcelain clay before learning to throw simple shapes on the pottery wheel. $100 per person. What's Included: 3 hours of instruction 4.5 lbs of porcelain clay Colored grog Firing

Spend a fall afternoon with us at Duncan Manor! Wander the grounds, shop local vendors, grab some Brazito Mini'z from Chef Z, visit the bar inside The Meadows, and enjoy open mic throughout the afternoon. Admission to the grounds and Harvest Party is free, with self-guided tours

Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. We'll be performing at Fox River Park, right near the Riverwalk Boat Ramp. Just look for the most unusual 'boat' on the

Our annual Boots, Brews, & BBQ will take place inside Senica Square. $5 admission will include Beer Tasting Shirt Card for 5 tastings Guest Breweries: Ginger Road Brewing Company, Keg Grove, Vintage Vines, Tangled Roots Brewing Co. NEW THIS YEAR~ Mechanical Bull and Starved Rock Cigars! Featuring

Step back in time at Military History Weekend, a powerful tribute to America's military legacy. This unforgettable weekend features live battle reenactments, pyrotechnics, vintage music, living history demonstrations, camps, vendors, food and beverages, and more. Experience history from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, and Vietnam War through

Start the day off right with yoga and a hike! This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic trails. Ages 14 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required by

Step back in time at Military History Weekend, a powerful tribute to America's military legacy. This unforgettable weekend features live battle reenactments, pyrotechnics, vintage music, living history demonstrations, camps, vendors, food and beverages, and more. Experience history from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, and Vietnam War through