Unwind and get creative at Craft + Chill: Journaling & Collage, a laid-back evening designed for reflection and connection. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this cozy event offers a variety of materials—from magazines and washi tape to stickers and markers—to help your imagination
Greet the Magic Multiverse with open arms in our first set of 2026: Lorwyn Eclipsed! This hotly anticipated return to the twinned plane of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor takes everything you love about our first visit—typal themes, dazzling traditional artwork, and a strangely beautiful setting—and combines it with the brilliance
Come test your decks in a slightly more casual mini tournament. $5 to participate. Some prize support.
The Chicago Maritime Museum, Bridgeport Art Center, and entire neighborhood open up to the public for free for Third Friday. Explore the museum and the rest of the building with docents positioned around our galleries to answer questions.
Embrace winter morning birding from the comfort of Isle a la Cache's library. Chat and birdwatch at the feeders through the large picture windows while enjoying a cup of warm, bird-friendly coffee and early morning treats. Isle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Ages 16
While many species become dormant over the winter, lichens and mosses are thriving! Come enjoy a winter morning learning about these unique and hardy species. This program will begin outside, hiking and searching for species in the wild. Then well head indoors for warm beverages and a
Ages 18 and older. Did you know winter is a good time to learn how to identify migrating ducks? Well, suit up for this half-day program where we will travel to three different locations to see how many ducks we can find! After our duck-viewing adventure, we
Pack a lunch and join us for a free movie!
We are pleased to welcome Pat Camalliere, author of the Cora Tozzi Historical Mystery Series . Pat writes about and lives in Lemont. Learn about the fascinating history of Lemont while enjoying Pat’s award-winning and bestselling novels. Each takes place in a different time period and brings new memorable
The sixth annual Ice & Lights Fest will return to downtown Lemont featuring a day of ice carving displays, eventgoers can enjoy the shops, restaurants and holiday lights downtown. There will be over 20 ice sculptures, sponsored by businesses, on display. The sculptures will remain on display
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. Participant younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required by
S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was only sixteen, choosing to publish under her initials so boys would take her writing seriously. While the story's events are fictional, the emotions, struggles, and relationships reflect real life. The novel (and play) follows Ponyboy Curtis, a sensitive Greaser
Take a moment to appreciate some of the plants and animals that get brushed off as just ordinary. You may think you know those common creatures, but they have their secrets! Just because they are everywhere, doesnt mean theyre basic. Join a naturalist for a cozy morning
What is a habitat? Who calls each habitat home? Learn those answers by creating your own handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats and natural environments and offer tin-spirations for your project.All materials will be provided, but
What is a habitat? Who calls each habitat home? Learn those answers by creating your own handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats and natural environments and offer tin-spirations for your project.All materials will be provided, but
Ava Easter is a 26-year-old folk/indie singer-songwriter from Metamora, IL who has been uplifted by community found in the Peoria music scene and karaoke scenes alike. A firm believer of no subject being too difficult to relive and find catharsis in through music, she has formed a
S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was only sixteen, choosing to publish under her initials so boys would take her writing seriously. While the story's events are fictional, the emotions, struggles, and relationships reflect real life. The novel (and play) follows Ponyboy Curtis, a sensitive Greaser
Will Quam is coming to LAHS! Join us for a fascinating look at Chicago brickits history, craftsmanship, and lasting influence on the city we know today.Will is the creator of Brick of Chicago@brickofchicago, an ongoing effort dedicated to documenting, researching, and preserving Chicagos rich brick heritage. Through
As the moon rises, so do the creatures of the night. Come to Four Rivers to learn about the owls that live in Will County. Learn about their unique adaptations, dissect an owl pellet and hike through the forest preserve after-hours in hopes to hear one of
Explore the wild side of creativity! Children ages 3-6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Erasing the boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop and pop, VSQ performs spellbinding renditions of everything from Billie Eillish to BTS, Taylor Swift to The Weeknd, and Danny Elfman to Daft Punk. Praised
Riding the momentum of an incredible 2019, multi-platinum selling performer Brett Young shared details for his headlining The Chapters Tour. Hitting nearly 30 cities on the trek throughout the U.S. and Canada, Young brings his big stage presence beginning in January 2020 and featuring special guest Matt
A comedian with a stutter is how Drew Lynch describes himself on his popular YouTube channel, and that description is certainly accurate. But it's also misleading, because Lynch is so much more. More than making people laugh (the job description of every comedian ever), Lynch's mission is
Every moon tells a story of tides, time and seasonal changes. Join us across Will County for full moon nights throughout 2026 and discover where science and wonder meet beneath the glow of the moon! Our Full Moon: Family Bonfire at Prairie Bluff will feature panoramic views