Celebrate the last days of summer break at Four Rivers! On Day 2, explore principles of art with inspiration from the natural world at the Four Rivers campus. Discover your inner artist and let your creative juices flow with fun opportunities both indoors and on the trail.
Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District for an in-depth look at the temporary exhibit “Dancing for Our Tribe.” Join photographer Sharon Hoogstraten as she presents her series of Potawatomi portraits in regalia with stories of the interwoven traditional and contemporary culture of
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.
Step back in time to explore the Haskell & Barker Car Company, a key player in railcar manufacturing that helped shape Michigan City, Indiana, and the broader American freight industry. Founded in the mid-1800s, Haskell & Barker quickly became one of the largest producers of wooden freight
Join us for our 50th Season of FREE Concerts on the Hill! Alex Zeich is hosting various artists from the Drunken Donut!! Every Thursday June through August join us outside on our hill to see wonderful local talent share their gifts. Remember to bring your chairs and
Tens of thousands of birds collide with Chicago buildings each year. What happens next? Join us for a special Think & Drink featuring filmmaker Erika Valenciana as she screens and discusses her compelling, award-winning documentary, Broken Flight. This powerful film highlights the tireless efforts of avian advocates,
Led by the University of Illinois Extension, discover something new in nature when the buildings are closed.
Celebrate the last days of summer break at Four Rivers! On Day 3, discover how explorers engage with the natural world around them. Use maps and clues to solve puzzles, explore new places in the preserve and face (family-friendly) challenges just like real explorers. Each day of
Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois MAY – SEPTEMBER. Art vendors, music, food, and live events hosted by Open Space Gallery. Enjoy later shopping hours at many downtown retailers and enjoy custom food and drink specials at several of our
Join us on August 15th as Dr. Wayne Duerkes discusses the far-reaching impact of canals and how they have influenced daily life and helped shape the development of the City of Chicago. Dr. Duerkes is a professional historian and author with over 30 years of experience on
Enjoy an evening at Hammel Woods exploring the habitat of our local bat species. Watch the bats emerge from their sleeping quarters to go out on their nightly hunt. Using echolocation technology, listen for bats and discover some fascinating facts about these flying mammals. Registration required by
Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars! We're bringing the magic of the movies to Berkeley Park on August 15th with a special showing of the heartwarming family film, IF! Join us for a night of fun, imagination, and free popcorn! The festivities kick off
Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even your pets
Let’s go on an exploration to spot some colorful dragonflies! These aerial acrobats aren’t as delicate as they may seem; they are indeed voracious hunters. Learn about their fascinating adaptations and their strange life cycle while we search for them above and below the water’s surface. Registration
Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes. No registration required.
You're invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season. Pontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month, May through August, located Downtown Pontiac, 2 blocks South of City Hall. PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction in our downtown area, the entrance and location of our
Music in the Park - Washington Square Park Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown's historic Washington Park.
Spend time in our garden where our staff will answer your hummingbird questions.
Historic Pullman Labor History Walking Tour This guided experience will take visitors through the very streets where American labor history was made—highlighting the pivotal moments, people, and movements that emerged from this iconic South Side Chicago community. Learn how the Pullman Company, the American Railway Union, and the groundbreaking Brotherhood
Hang out with a naturalist as we chat about all things nature while getting crafty! Create a collage and interpret nature your way while staying cool from that summer heat. All materials provided. This is a drop-in program. All ages
Enjoy the quiet of sunset as we explore the woods on a casual 2-mile hike. Registration Required Ages 13 & up.
This ongoing event will be from Tuesday, Aug. 19, to Sunday, Aug. 24. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Help Hidden Lakes Trout Farm look its best by picking up litter in the preserve.
Join us for the Lemont Downtown Farmers Market at the Village Green, presented by Aster Gardens! These markets will continue on Tuesday evenings through the September 30th from 4-7 pm. Vendors feature vegetables and fruit, flowers, mushrooms, local honey, micro greens, crepes and more! Stay tuned as
Which city carried the nickname City of Stone and Steel? Joliet's once-thriving industrial plant rivaled Pittsburgh's steel power. Explore its stone foundations that are more than 100 years old. A naturalist will share the fascinating stories of the men and machines that worked at the Joliet Iron
Emergency Vehicle Night - Expo 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