Ottawa Brew Fest – Drinkin’ with Lincoln

Washington Square Park 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa, Illinois

Join us for the inaugural Ottawa's Brew Fest Drinkin' With Lincoln as part of Friendship Days at Washington Square Park! The festivities kick off on Saturday, July 27 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Sunday, July 28 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Enjoy

Wine & Dye

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

Join Katie of Goetz Creative for a fun and unique tie dye workshop! Katie will teach you a variety of designs to choose from as you sip on wine, or whatever your preferred drink of choice may be! BYOW (Bring Your Own Wine) - this event is

Leo Fron at the Cat’s Eye

Cat's Eye 724 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL, United States

Acoustic Singer/Songwriter performing Alternative, Rock, and Classic Rock Covers.  

Light Up the Night Moth Hike

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

Celebrate National Moth Week with a glowing night hike. Moths make up 90% of the butterfly family, yet most of us can only identify one or two of them. Join a naturalist to discover what makes moths special and why we should celebrate this group of insects.

Comedy Night with Rocky Laporte

Clarion Hotel & Convention Center 411 S. Larkin, Joliet, IL, United States

Ready for a night of laughter? Join Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet for back-to-back comedy shows on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27! Doors open at 7 PM, and the show kicks off at 8 PM. Get your tickets now with promo code VIP to

Exotic Reptile Show

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

Join us for a wild adventure at The Forge in Lemont, IL, on Sunday, July 28th, as Crosstown Exotics presents an Exotic Reptile Show as part of our Forge Family Fun Sundays series. Get ready to encounter fascinating creatures from around the world as experienced handlers showcase

Visit a Canyon & A Boat Ride

Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

Board a trolley with a guide and head to the entrance of one of Starved Rock's most scenic canyons. The walk is less than a mile and takes about 45 minutes. Following the hike, relax with a boat ride on the picturesque Illinois River. A snack, bottle

Cave Tasting Experience

August Hill in Peru 21 N 255 1st Rd., Peru, IL, United States

  Experience where the magic begins at our winery location in Peru, illinois! Step into our Winery Caves where your favorite August Hill & ISC wines are produced and stored. Enjoy a unique wine journey presented to a small group of up to 20 people (approximately 45

Event Series Waterfowl Cruise

Waterfowl Cruise

Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to the Eagle 1 to enjoy an hour long boat ride where you will get to spy the Waterfowl of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations

Event Series Princeton Community Band

Princeton Community Band

Soldiers & Sailors Park 14 Park Ave. E, Princeton, United States

Princeton Community Band (PCB) is an all volunteer band which performs free summer concerts at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton, IL. In 2005, the band was brought back to life and conducted by Jeremy Lehman. In 2008, James Jones took over the baton and has been

Joliet Slammers vs. Washington Wild Things: AI Takes Over the Park

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

Take a swing into the future with AI Night at the ballpark! Join us as we discover the incredible possibilities of artificial intelligence as we ponder its impact on baseball and beyond.  

Joliet Slammers vs. Evansville Otters – Day Camp Day

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

Get ready for a day of play at Day Camp Day in the ballpark round two! Join us for a day of outdoor fun, games, and baseball excitement as we create memories that will last long after the final pitch!  

Land & Water Cruise – Starved Rock

Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

Tour begins with lunch in our restaurant followed by a narrated trolley tour. Learn about Starved Rock's history and legends of the area. The trolley takes passengers to the Eagle 1 to see the east end of Starved Rock State Park by water. Restrooms are available throughout

Happy Hour

Wine & Cheese Co. 24104 Lockport St., Plainfield, IL, United States

Happy Hour is every Wednesday from 4PM to 6PM. Enjoy $6 pours!  

Wednesday Night Live Featuring Dan Blanchette

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

Cruise Nights & Block Party

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

Mopars 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 Downtown Lemont  viewing cars that take you back in time and make you dream of

Animal Olympics

Monee Reservoir 27341 S. Ridgeland, Monee, United States

Have you ever watched wildlife and been amazed at their adaptations? Join a naturalist and test your abilities against a variety of animal adaptations as we compete in our Animal Olympics. Can you run as fast as a coyote or hold your breath as long as a

Kid’s Fishing Rodeo-Cancelled! Will post once rescheduled.

Fishing Rodeo Site Fox & Illinois Rivers, Ottawa, IL, United States

It's time to get your lures and line ready for the Kid's Fishing Rodeo as part of the Ottawa Friendship Days. Bring a fishing pole and your patience! Prizes & Fun!  

Junior Naturalist: Bugs

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

There is a big, beautiful world of bugs, and we are going to learn all about it! Junior naturalists will learn the difference between insects, bugs, arachnids and arthropods and their roles as local pollinators, decomposers, flyers and crawlers. Participants will make a craft, play a game,

Sightseeing Cruise with Narration

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

Light on the narration, heavy on the ambience and views, our guests will enjoy the beautiful sights of the Illinois River Valley and learn a thing or two along the way.  

Concert on the Courthouse Lawn

Grundy County Courthouse Lawn 111 E. Washington St. Ste. 12, Morris, IL, United States

Bring your lawn chairs…set them up on the courthouse lawn…do some shopping at your favorite downtown shop, enjoy the food trucks and maybe dance a dance or three! As always…come early—stay late! In case of inclement weather, concert will move indoors to the MCHS Auditorium 1000 Union

Friday Lunch at the Tasting Room

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

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. ������� ���� ���� ►Reservations are required at least 72

Land & Water Cruise

Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

Tour begins with lunch in our restaurant followed by a narrated trolley tour. Learn about Starved Rock's history and legends of the area. The trolley takes passengers to the Eagle 1 to see the east end of Starved Rock State Park by water. Restrooms are available throughout

Mindful Paddle

Lake Chaminwood Preserve 24251 W. Shepley Rd., Minooka, IL, United States

Enjoy a guided reflective experience as you glide on the waters of Lake Chaminwood. Connect to nature through all your senses in an immersive and regenerative way. This isn't just a journey on the water but a time to reflect, recharge and let your stress melt away.