Events

Visit Hidden Oaks in search of wintertime sounds. This ongoing program will be offered from Wednesday, Dec. 3, through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Can you identify the symphony of sounds the season brings? Explore the nature center and

Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Tuesday, Dec. 2: 815-722-9301.

Hike 2 miles under the glow of the rising Cold Moon within the tranquil expanse of the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. Subject to trail conditions. Ages 13 & up.  

Hike by the light of the full moon.  

In this fun, hands-on art class you will learn the basics of palette knife painting while creating holiday trees. Using thick, textured paint and palette knives, students will explore a new way of painting - no brushes required! We'll focus on techniques like layering, scraping, and blending

The Rialto Square Theatre Foundation is excited to once again host our young adult event, Jingle Mingle! The night will also consist of multiple appetizer samplings from local vendors, a cash bar, and a signature drink! PLUS: This year’s event will be even bigger and better with

Nature is constantly changing, but nothing has changed the environment and impacted wildlife more than human trade, travel, settlement and later preservation acts. Join a naturalist on a journey from before the fur trade to the roots of conservation movement to today from the comfort of your

Presented by the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce.Kick off the holiday season in true small-town style with Princetons Night of Lights, an evening overflowing with Christmas magic!The celebration features our Christmas Tree Lighting (6PM), Living Windows downtown (6-8PM), a Lighted Holiday Parade (6:30PM), and a festive Candy

In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of

This event includes more than 200 vendors offering a wide variety of arts, handmade crafts, jewelry, holiday decor, fashion, beauty products, candles, doll and pet accessories, specialty foods, and more! Admission is $5 each day, with vendors available in both the Gymnasium and Field House.  Attendees should

The holiday season is here, and its the perfect time to get creative with decorations starting with something you can find right outside: milkweed pods! Join us at Isle a la Cache Museum to discover fun and fascinating facts about milkweed and its vital role in the

Enjoy the wintery landscape and crisp fresh air while challenging yourself with a fun winter-themed scavenger hunt. Head to our Grand Hall to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and craft your heart out! All materials and supplies will be provided, as well as a

Last Call at Smokey Row, a standalone novel about a young woman who sets out to recreate her life with the help of a group of odd characters in a Lemont bar reminiscent of Lemont's Smokey Row Days. Pat is the author of the award-winning Cora Tozzi Historical

Get into the holiday spirit with your favorite hometown celebration. Join us in Lemont Downtown on Saturday, December 6 from 2-5PM for the annual tree lighting, shopping, visits from Santa and more!  

Sankt Nikolaus himself has confirmed he will make two special visits to the Mansion — don't miss the opportunity to take a photo with him! Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa during each visit to the Mansion — if you've been good all year! Allow 10-20 minutes for

Do you hear those bells jingling and ring ting tingling too? Come on, it's lovely weather for a cozy campfire with you! Bring the family for a night of spreading cheer by singing loudly for all to hear in addition to other winter festivities. Come adorned in

Come help us celebrate 7 years at Open Space! This years' exhibition will be a group show inspired by prompts. Free to attend. Refreshments and appetizers provided.  

Old Crow Medicine Show is bringing a holiday tour to the stage!  Join the GRAMMY-winning band for a festive night of foot-stompin’ Christmas classics, fan-favorite Old Crow hits, and songs from the brand-new holiday album. The band will be joined by special guest Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, adding fiddle

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. With the cold weather, yoga will take place in the Grand Hall. Registration required by Saturday, Dec.

This event includes more than 200 vendors offering a wide variety of arts, handmade crafts, jewelry, holiday decor, fashion, beauty products, candles, doll and pet accessories, specialty foods, and more! Admission is $5 each day, with vendors available in both the Gymnasium and Field House.  Attendees should

Deck the halls with nature-inspired trim. For one day only, our upstairs Quercus room will be transformed into a holiday workshop. Drop in any time during business hours to enjoy holiday tunes and quality family time while creating personalized woodland decorations. This is a self-guided crafting session.

Ring in the holidays with The Four C Notes and their rockin' holiday show! The Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons PLUS Rock and Roll Holiday Classics! This show features the biggest hits from those iconic "boys from Jersey", PLUS your favorite holiday chart toppers

Enjoy the wintery landscape and crisp fresh air while challenging yourself with a fun winter-themed scavenger hunt. Head to our Grand Hall to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and craft your heart out! All materials and supplies will be provided, as well as a

It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing a big family celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark’s perennial bad luck is aggravated by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas