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
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.
With no phones, apps or computers, how did people keep in touch? Old-fashioned letters! Try your hand at writing 1750-style with feathered quills and walnut ink. Discover ink recipes and how to fletch a quill to take home while supplies last. Dont forget to close your letter
A fully customizable autumn planter experience Celebrate the beauty of the season at our Fall Planter Workshop on the farm, a hands-on, creative class where guests design and build a planter that feels perfectly them. From simple and classic to lush and overflowing, this workshop is all
Enjoy tastings from a curated selection of wineries and wines from around the world! Raise a glass at Uncorked: The Forge Wine Festival, a relaxed afternoon of wine tasting, great food and live music. Tickets include 20 one-ounce pours and a commemorative wine glass to take home.
Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and come and enjoy the country sounds of Caroline Kid and Nicholas Kenton. Admission is $25.
A challenging and rewarding traditional Japanese craft. Use ordinary garden soil, water, and your own hands to create a perfect polished (Hikaru) sphere. Does require patience, respect for the Earth and a sense of humor! Mindfulness at play. Warning; Addictive! $60 per person.
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 William G Stratton Park. We'll be along the river on the east side of the parking lot. Just