The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, Illinois

As an ambassador for the arts, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra offers an incredible opportunity for family entertainment. The annual Memorial Weekend Military Salute honoring the men and women of our nation’s armed forces has been a perennial source of inspiration  for the past 14 years. Whether it’s

Art in the Park – Channahon

Memorial Tree Walk 24555 S. Navajo Dr., Chiannahon, United States

In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the I&M Canal, the Village of Channahon is hosting its first annual Art in the Park event. The event will be held at the Memorial Tree Walk near Village Hall. Artists will be asked to create works inspired by the I&M

Event Series 2023 Lemont Legends Car Show

2023 Lemont Legends Car Show

Village of Lemont

The 2023 Lemont Legends Cruise Nights are back!  The area's best block party takes place on Wednesday nights during the month's of June, July, and August (no show July 5).  For official news and updates on Lemont Legends, visit the new web page located at LemontLegends.com, or

Free Public Interpretative Tours of the Chicago Portage

Chicago Portage 4800 Harlem Ave, Forest View, IL, United States

The Chicago Portage was an ancient portage that connected the Great Lakes waterway system with the Mississippi River system. Connecting these two great water trails meant comparatively easy access from the mouth of the St Lawrence River on the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, and the

Pullman Labor Day Celebration

Historic Pullman Manufacturing Grounds

Pullman National Park and State Historic Site invite you to celebrate Labor Day September 4, 2023. This free event takes place outdoors at the historic Pullman manufacturing grounds. There will be family friendly activities, guided walking tours, musical performances and speakers. Pullman National Historical Park is holding

2023 Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest

Pullman Labor Day Parade 10800 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, United States

The new location will highlight our city’s history as the “Hometown of the American Labor Movement” and offer new activities at Eddie Fest PARADE: Step-off at noon from 108th St. & Cottage Grove Ave. to 113th St. EDDIE FEST: Immediately following parade from 1-6 p.m. at Arcade Park and

LABOR DAY UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS WRISTBAND AT HAUNTED TRAILS JOLIET

Haunted Trails Amusement Park & Picnic Grove 1423 N. Broadway St., Joliet, United States

Wrap up another spectacular summer with UNLIMITED FUN this Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 4th! Enjoy up to 3 hours of UNLIMITED RIDES & ATTRACTIONS! Experience UNLIMITED Trails Raceway Go-Karts, Jr. Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Monster Hop, Bone Shaker & Tornado Rides for only $33.95 per

The Wise Guys at Jamie’s Outpost

Jamie's Outpost 602 S. Clark St., North Utica, United States

The Wise Guys play a high energy mix of 70s and 80s rock!  

Military History Weekend

Dellwood Park Woods Drive, Lockport, United States

Saturday, September 9th 9:00 am       Park Opens 11:00 am.     WWII Battle 12:00 pm.    Sweet Reminder performing hits of '40s, '50s, 60s 1:00 pm       Civil War Battle 3:00 pm      WWII Battle 4:00 pm      Fortunate Sons

A River Thru History

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Rd. & Corcoran Rd., Willow Springs, IL, United States

A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. The goal of this rendezvous is to be the

Regional History Symposium: Place and the Environment on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of The Illinois & Michigan Canal

Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United States

Lewis University and the Gaylord Building Historic Site invite you to a symposium marking the 175th anniversary of The Illinois & Michigan Canal - part of a year-long series of events held along the 96-miles of the nation's first National Heritage Area. 9 - 9:25 am  

175th Anniversary Regional Symposium

Lewis University - Saint Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall 101 Airport Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

Lewis University and the Gaylord Building Historic Site invite you to a symposium marking the 175th anniversary of the Illinois & Michigan Canal - part of a year-long series of events held along the 96 miles of the nation's first National Heritage Area. This event is free