Step into the past at Isle a la Cache and experience life in 1750! A costumed interpreter will lead participants in character creation, games, chores and more. How were girls' experiences back then similar to today? How were they different? Experience it for yourself. This program meets
Come on down to Illini State Park on Saturday, September 7 and enjoy a day full of original music made by songwriters and musicians from the Illinois Valley and beyond! All ages, $20 suggested donation to support the artists and benefit Illini State Park's projects. A donation
This year’s festival is open to public ticketholders over the age of 21 and is projected to bring approximately 50 breweries, live musical acts and food vendors to Goold Park. Attendees who are at least 21 years of age and who have pre-purchased a festival pass will
FOOD, MUSIC, FAMILY FUN The Taste of Lemont is a fun, family friendly event. The event will feature some of the best food and beverages the Lemont community can offer, a substantial split the pot raffle, and an 8 p.m. concert from one of Chicagoland’s top cover
Have you ever wanted to hike all the canyons in the park? Well now you can do it in one day. Hikes leave the Lodge at 9am and expected time for lunch is 1:30pm. Return to the Lodge at 4:30pm. Board a trolley with a pair of
Join the fun and join the Goosechase! The Take It Outside challenge took Will County by storm in 2023, and all our favorite Goosechasers are welcome back along with new friends for our 2024 challenges! Come out for a seasonal hike for each of this year's campaigns
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
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
This new show is a great mix of songs from Country, Rock & Roll and Bluegrass! All songs are very recognizable! Sing along with many of the songs as they bring back great memories and fun times! Audience participation to Shake their Tailfeathers as well as other
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
Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center.
Warbird planes flying across the skies. Come see what model planes can do in Streator.
The truth about Old Joliet Prison is scarier than fiction! Learn about the dark history of Old Joliet Prison. Guided night tours take place at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through the end of September.
Historian, Larry McClellan, author of Onward to Chicago: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois (Southern Illinois University Press, 2023), shares untold stories of enslaved people escaping north to Illinois and the Chicago area. McClellan's research explores multiple escape routes, including the pivotal role of
Flashlight Tour of Old Joliet Prison!
Flashlight tours are BACK! Starting at 7pm, you can explore the site on your own! Each guest will receive a flashlight to guide their way through the prison. Informational signs are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. Last entrance 9pm. Book your tickets at
A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous is a "living history" re-enactment of an event that would have occurred along the Des Plaines River prior to 1848. The Rendezvous participants are in historically accurate clothing and shelters. We expect to have over ninety encampments
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
The 10th Annual BBQ-n-Blues is on September 13, 2024. And we’ll be celebrating with Bands, BBQ & a Rib Cook-Off Contest. Held on First Street between Marquette & Gooding in historic downtown La Salle, bands will begin at 4:00 pm with the Rib Cook-Off turn in at
A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers along the banks of the Des Plaines River. Mission Statement: A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life,
Take a culinary tour of Lockport's eateries on Sunday, September 15th. Visit Lockport restaurants and as many landmarks as you can! Use your Restaurant Route Map & punch card to keep track of all the stops along the way. The Sweets & Savory Crawl Ticket includes: Reserved
Spend the day with the Goose Lake Prairie Partners! Bring lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray, sun hats and enjoy the day!! Falcon Show & Tell Illinois Conservation Police Wildlife Mobile Exhibit Animal Rescue & Rehab American Indian Traveling Exhibit Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Staff IDNR Fisheries Dave
Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes, an organization that refurbishes and distributes bikes locally and globally as tools of empowerment. No bike is too old or rusty! Fee: Free! Age: All ages.
Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here? It is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences
Racing historian Stan Kalwasinski will give a presentation on the history of automobile racing in the Grundy County area on Tuesday evening, September 24, beginning at 7:00 pm. Included in his presentation will be tracks at the old Grundy County Fairgrounds, the Mazon Speed Bowl and the