Concerts on the Hill

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Concerts on the Hill Free concert on the hill featuring Joliet Drama Guild's preview of the musical Heathers and the Dan Dougherty Band!

Rockin’ at the River Concert Series Presenting Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners

Humiston Riverside Bandshell 612 W. Water St., Pontiac, United States

Rockin' at the River Concert Series Presenting Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners Please join us for the third concert of the 2024 season on Thursday, July 18th, for the City of Pontiac’s Rockin’ at the River concert series! This concert will take place at the Humiston

Sunset Soiree – Timing’s Everything

Sunset Soiree Location Stephen & Talcott, Lemont, United States

Sunset Soiree - Timing's Everything Free concert series! Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen St, bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6pm, music begins at 7pm. Food and drink will be available on site. Thanks to our sponsors at Village

Friday Lunch at the Tasting Room

August Hill Winery Tasting Room 106 Mill St., Utica, IL, United States

Friday Lunch at the Tasting Room Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of four different lunch options. $25 per person. ������� ���� ����

Ottawa’s Third Friday Artisan Market

Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

We’re in the dog days of summer, but that’s OK because even dogs Third Friday! Bring your pup for a night on the town next Friday starting at 5 pm on Madison Street. With temps forecasted in the low 80s, it’s shaping up to be a howling

Twigs & Tomatoes

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

Come see the latest art collection of Amanda Weygand Zehr at Open Space Art Gallery & Studios during the July Ottawa's Third Friday Artisan Market! This is a free event - appetizers and refreshments provided. ARTIST STATEMENT This series of work is an experimentation. A playful combination

Southern Accents – Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, Illinois

Get ready to celebrate the music and legacy of the one and only Tom Petty at The Forge in Lemont, IL, on Friday, July 19th, as Southern Accents brings their heartfelt tribute to the stage. Join us for an evening of unforgettable melodies and timeless classics as

Super Hero Night/Guns & Hoses

Joliet Slammers Stadium 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, United States

Friday, July 19 @ 6:35 PM vs. Windy City Thunderbolts Post Game Fireworks Super Hero Night/Guns n Hoses – Grab your cape and head out to the ballpark for Super Hero and Guns n Hoses Night! Join us for a special evening dedicated to honoring our real-life

Chicago Maritime Museum 3rd Friday Lecture – Writing with Maps: Emily Barton Altman

Chicago Maritime Museum 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join CMM as Emily Barton Altman discusses Lake Michigan bathymetric map poetry. Altman will read her work and then trace the map and score-based practices that inform her writing. Beginning with 20th century avant-garde practices and ending with contemporary work, Altman will show how writers and artists

Sunset & Small Bites Featuring Steve Sharp

Sainte Genevieve Riverboat 231 Albin Stevens Dr., Ottawa, IL, United States

As the sun sets, you'll head west out of Ottawa under the railroad bridge and travel to Buffalo Rock. The breathtaking rock faces that edge the river will offer the perfect backdrop as you wind down your day. Guests will enjoy our cocktail buffet featuring heavy appetizers

Firefly Glow Hike & Campfire

Theodore Marsh Gaylord Rd. at Fox Meadow Dr., Crest Hill, United States

Independence Day may be over, but Mother Nature is bringing her own bright explosions to a preserve near you — fireflies! Become immersed in nature at night and experience the bright magic of these beautiful beetles. Discover the science behind these staples of summer and craft a

Movie in the Park: “Wizard of Oz”

Goold Park 308 Northern Avenue, Morris, United States

The City of Morris and your Morris Area Public Library offer free, family-friendly film screenings at Goold Park for all community members. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a more comfortable experience. Concessions will be available, but you may also bring your own

Wonders of Will County – Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve

Prairie Nature Preserve - Lockport Broadway St., Lockport, United States

Rare and mysterious. Exceptionally unique. Wonders of the world. Are these distant lands or fairytales? No, these describe several preserves right here in Will County! On these naturalist-led hikes, discover the plants, animals and land formations that make up some of our most protected sites. Meet the

Something’s Fishy at Four Rivers

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

Fish aren't just for fishing! Discover the world beneath the water at Four Rivers and meet the wide variety of fish found just beyond the banks. Take a closer look at their scales and bones indoors and then hike to their various habitats in hopes of spotting

Fab Fish Printing

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

Gyotaku is the Japanese art of fishing printing. Learn about this awesome art form and then make your own. No fish will be harmed as we will use replicas to create our art. Fee: Free! Age: Ages 12 or older. (Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied

Fish Hidden Lakes Under the Stars

Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Anglers, you're not dreaming. We are keeping the gates open until dark for nighttime fishing at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm. Fish often become more active at night when the water cools and only the moon lights the sky. Let the kids stay up late and bring the

Firefly Glow Hike & Campfire

Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

Independence Day may be over, but Mother Nature is bringing her own bright explosions to a preserve near you — fireflies! Become immersed in nature at night and experience the bright magic of these beautiful beetles. Discover the science behind these staples of summer and craft a

Block Party – Romeoville

Sunset Park 729 Murphy Dr., Romeoville, IL, United States

Come enjoy a night out in the park with Lockport Township Park District and Romeoville Recreation Dept. There will be music, inflatables, face painting and much more for all to enjoy!  

Joliet Slammers vs. Gateway Grizzlies – Water Conservation Day

Joliet Slammers Stadium 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, United States

H2O, let's go! Make every drop count on Water Conservation Day at the ballpark. Join us as we raise awareness and honor the importance of water conservation with a night filled with fun, education, and baseball!  

Joliet Slammers vs. Gateway Grizzlies – Week of Sharks Night

Joliet Slammers Stadium 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, United States

Join us as Shark Week takes a bite out of the ballpark! Join us for Shark Night, a jaw-dropping experience filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of baseball action!  

Four Rivers for All Abilities

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

Experience nature like never before! Join the Four Rivers staff at hands-on exploration stations around the preserve. Discover the plants and animals in the woods, water and prairie. Each station will be unique and fully inclusive of all visitors. This day is designed specifically to introduce all

Wednesday Night Live Featuring Steve Sharp

Camp Aramoni 809 N. 2199th Rd., Tonica, United States

Camp Aramoni is the place to be on Wednesday nights! At Wednesday Night Live, you can enjoy our fast casual menu of appetizers, salads, pizzas, handhelds and desserts, all paired with live music and drinks from 5 to 8 PM. Our live music schedule features all the

Stamped Copper Cuff Workshop

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

Learn to stamp and form 2 custom copper cuff bracelets. You can choose from a variety of fonts to stamp words or choose from design stamps to make them completely unique. All materials provided 8 seats available Preregistration required BYOB for guests 21+ All sales final

Cruise Nights & Block Party

Cruise Nights & Block Party Location Main Street & Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United States

Farm Tractors - Kids' 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