The Bureau County Fair returns bringing five days of entertainment, livestock shows, carnival rides, fair food, and family fun to Princeton. This year's grandstand entertainment features Sawyer Brown & Lonestar on August 27—a concert country music fans won't want to miss! Start making your plans now and
Celebrate Streator's connection to Pluto during Pluto Fest & the Fall Food Truck Festival on Saturday, August 29! Head to Streator City Park for an afternoon filled with food, music, vendors, family activities, and community fun. Enjoy delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks, along with craft beer and wine tasting, vendors,
The H.W. Immke Exhibit features a vast collection of restored glass plate negatives and vintage photography equipment from local Princeton photographer Henry William Immke. Visitors can submit family surnames for researchers to search the Immke database to locate potential ancestors within the 20,000 scanned images.Contact: Private appointments
Come one, come all to the Black Joy Parade Joliet! There will be guest appearances , and something for everyone to see.The City Square Celebration begins immediately following the parade. Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, food, and more! Parade start time:
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity and fun with On A Whim at Countryside Village in Braidwood! Dive into the spirit of fall by crafting your very own layered wood décor masterpiece! $35 per person.
Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come and enjoy the sounds of Cadillac Grove before the summer is over!!
The Bureau County Fair returns bringing five days of entertainment, livestock shows, carnival rides, fair food, and family fun to Princeton. This year's grandstand entertainment features Sawyer Brown & Lonestar on August 27—a concert country music fans won't want to miss! Start making your plans now and
This is a special glow paint session designed just for kids. They will enjoy a fun, high-energy paint experience under the glow lights using neon paint, music, and plenty of creativity. $28 per kid.
This is a special glow paint session designed just for kids. They will enjoy a fun, high-energy paint experience under the glow lights using neon paint, music, and plenty of creativity. $28 per kid.
Dan Schott will present The Founding Documents. Celebrate the Semiquincentennial and learn about the documents that began the United States during the Revolution, as well as some of the Founders and their tribulations. The suggested donation is $10. Seating maybe limited be limited; call the museum to
This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Monday, Nov. 30.Get out on the trail and enjoy the changing of the seasons with the 24th annual Woods Walk challenge! Experience 10 beautiful Will County trails during their fall splendor. Trails range from 0.5 to 4.25 miles
Take a vacation day for this full day of fun. Start the morning with a comfortable 2.5-mile hike along the river to find a fleet of kayaks waiting for you at McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove. After a quick lunch break, forge out on the Des Plaines
Join us for Summer Socials at Duncan Manor — a weekly outdoor gathering designed to bring our community together through local makers, live music, food, and shared experiences on the grounds of our historic estate. Admission $0 to $20.
STORYTIME is the best morning on the farm. YAY! Grab the kids and come out to listen to story reading, enjoy an interactive experience, and then visit the farm animals! Want more time on the farm after? We have Storytime themed crafts on the 2nd and 4th
Grab your family, friends, some food and a picnic blanket and come and enjoy the country sounds of Buckshot Bully as Bolingbrook celebrates America's 250th!!! Admission is free.
Welcome, all homeschool families! Join other middle and high school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove. In Illinois, we have all four seasons, but how and why? Which species rely on seasonal changes and how does the changing climate impact
Enjoy a calming & beautiful experience with Nettle Creek Lavender Farm from Morris, IL and awaken your senses while creating 2 simmering potpourris that provide natural & clean scents to your home. You will also put together 2 delightfully scented sachets to add to drawers, closets, linens,
Grab your family, friends and a picnic blanket and come and enjoy the sounds of Billy Elton before summer is over! Concessions will be open. Playground open to general public. Cooler and bags allowed, subject to inspection. No glass bottles, smoking or littering. No pets or animals. Admission is
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. Admission is free.