Events

The JAHM Summer Music Series returns! Join us for live music and cold drinks at the only rooftop venue in downtown Joliet! Doors open at 6:15 pm. Admission: General Public $16 Members $14    

The Forest Preserve is hosting its annual Adult Fishing Derby at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm. We invite you to find the best spot along the shore and try your luck at catching fish. Bass Pro gift cards will be awarded for the biggest catch, with first, second and third

The Forest Preserve is hosting its annual Adult Fishing Derby at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm. We invite you to find the best spot along the shore and try your luck at catching fish. Bass Pro gift cards will be awarded for the biggest catch, with first, second and third

Join us for an engaging workshop with Five Points Apiculture exploring the fascinating world of bees and honey. This workshop blends science and storytelling to explain honeybee behavior, pollination, and how honey is made from flower to hive. Participants will gain insight into the care of honeybees,

Welcome Spring with a hands-on container gardening workshop at Hornbaker Gardens! In this session, participants will learn how to design and plant a beautiful container using fresh spring annuals. We'll cover plant selection, color and texture combinations, proper planting techniques, and care tips to keep your container

Enjoy a relaxing yoga flow, a calming meditation, and light refreshments. This is an outdoor event, please bring your own yoga mat. $46 per person.  

Get ready to look to the skies! Kites in Flight returns for its 6th year at Peck Park in Ottawa with two days of high-flying fun and family entertainment. We're excited to welcome Chicago Kite back again this year, bringing their incredible professional kite displays that fill the sky

The Food Trucks are coming back to Streator for our 9th year and we are looking for artisan, antique, garden and other unique vendors to join us on May 16th 12-7pm. Registration cost is $35. Email the Streator Walldogs at streatormarketmanager@gmail.com for a registration form. Looking forward

A family fun day of great food trucks, artisan vendors, and great music. Bring a lawn chair, and a healthy appetite for a full day of good food and fun. The Streator Food Truck Festival was started in 2017 as a fundraiser for the Streator Walldogs Murals.

Join us for Pontiac Cruise Night, hosted by Twisted Machinez Car & Truck Club! This is a welcoming event for car and truck enthusiasts of all kinds, featuring classic vehicles, food, music, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a casual car fan, or just looking

Every third Sunday from the months of May through October, Bronkberry Farms hosts vendors from the Chicagoland area and beyond who showcase, share, and sell their unique products to the community. See what our talented crafters and vendors have to offer this season and mark your calendars

Get ready to look to the skies! Kites in Flight returns for its 6th year at Peck Park in Ottawa with two days of high-flying fun and family entertainment. We're excited to welcome Chicago Kite back again this year, bringing their incredible professional kite displays that fill the sky

Discover the beauty of natural color in this hands-on Natural Dye Tea Towel Workshop. In this class, you'll explore the art of botanical dyeing using plants, flowers, and kitchen scraps to create one-of-a-kind textiles. Guided step by step, you'll learn how to prepare fabric, extract color from

Join us for our annual dinner meeting. Joe Schmitz will be sharing with us the history of Operation St. Nick. $35 per person. Reservations and payment can be made on our website https://grundycountyhs.org/upcoming-events/.

Step into a night of nostalgia, indulgence, and elevated chaos... Welcome to Girl Dinner: 90's Edition at Mauve. We're taking everything you loved about the 90's—snack plates, sleepovers, strawberry everything, pizza nights, and late-night sweets—and transforming it into a luxury 5-course pairing experience designed for the grown-up

Slow down, reflect, and reconnect at our Journaling Night. This relaxed, creative session is designed to help you carve out intentional time for yourself—whether you're new to journaling or already have a well-loved notebook. Journaing supplies provided. Bring your journal. $20 per person. Registration required.   

In its second year, Chicago Street Markets continues to collaborate with the Village of New Lenox to expand the New Lenox Farmers Market, offering more variety from local farmers, growers, makers and bakers.  

Join us for a board game night featuring tradition and modern Mexican table games (Age K+). Ottawa Street Branch.  

Our summer concert series is back! Come see Rox Populi perform on the Grove at the Hegeler Carus Mansion. Tickets are $5 a person. The 7th Street Gate opens at 6:00pm. Enjoy live music, popcorn, Thyme Craft Kitchen, and a 50/50 raffle with our guest emcee Dani

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.  

Come enjoy family fun in our beautiful downtown city park!! Featuring a carnival, craft, flea market, food vendors and free stage entertainment.   

Theres no time like the present to learn a new skill! Learn fishing basics, such as putting tackle on the pole and baiting the hook. Practice casting and gain hands-on experience while fishing along the shoreline with the guidance of an instructor. All materials are provided, including

A Lorcana Pack Rush Tournament Pack rush is very simple format, each player will open packs and just play with those packs as if they were a deck. You ignore the color identity rule and use every card from the packs. It's fun, super casual and you

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,

Join retired USDA Biologist and Pollinator Habitat Advocate Ellen Starr for a special pollinator-focused make-and-take workshop. During this informative and hands-on session, Ellen will talk about native plants and how they support and attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Participants will