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!
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!
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
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
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
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
Experience something new and fun when you're a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am
Dive into the vibrant world of Gelli plate printing in this hands-on workshop! Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class will guide you through the basics and beyond of monoprinting using Gelli plates. You'll learn how to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of
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.
Who ya gonna call? Come down to the ballpark as the Slammers, with appearances by the Windy City Ghostbusters, Slimer, and maybe even a certain team owner...take on the Gateway Grizzlies on this Thirsty Thursday night.
Free concert series! Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street. Bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6:00 p.m., music begins at 7:00 p.m. Food and drink will be available on site.
Come out to enjoy nature's fireworks — those blinking, twinkling fireflies! As the sun sets, learn what makes fireflies so special. Surprise — it's more than just their glow! Create some glow of your own before heading out for a hike to get up close to the
Enjoy a morning paddle with certified instructors at the confluence of the DuPage and Des Plaines rivers. Along the way, interpretive naturalists will highlight some of the wonderful things nature has to offer. Fee: $20 per person. Age: Ages 18 or older. Registration required by Tuesday, July
We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities, such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more!
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
Join Marjorie Myers, a local artist who has learned from Dana Jester, Steve Ross and Kevin Hill as she helps you step by step create a beautiful landscape oil painting. All materials provided. We will be painting on a 16x20 canvas. Ages: All ages welcome | Instructor:
Although the lazy days of summer are almost over and it will soon be back to you know where, there is still so much to do outside! Need a little inspiration on how to continue to make the most of the outdoors as your routine changes? We
Adapted from the legendary Robert Louis Stevenson novel, we invite you to come to set sail for a hidden island and take part in this tale of piracy, mutiny, treasure and adventure. Performed over 2 weeks, this will be one of the grandest shows in Limestone's history
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
Leave your Pet at home, but bring your chair. You can bring a cooler but no outside ALCOHOL is allowed. The BEVERAGE Sales pay for the festival. The Festival is free! 12:30 – 1:10 The John MIllard Band 1:25 – 2:45 Women in the Blues Featuring Sonia
Have you always wanted to go backpacking but were intimidated by the process? Join a naturalist in this three-part series to learn the basics of backpacking. How to select a sleeping bag? What food to pack? How to choose a location? In this first of the series,
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
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
Acoustic Singer/Songwriter performing Alternative, Rock, and Classic Rock Covers.
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.