• Kids Spring Break Art Camp – Exploring Collage

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception

  • The Landing Pad Re-Opening

    The Landing Pad 110 S. Park St., Suite C, Wilmington, IL, United States

    Mark your calendars! The Landing Pad re-opens on April 2nd, 2026 open Thurs-Mon, 10am-4pm! Start your centennial trip off with a blast, and stop by the Gemini Giant and The Landing Pad. There's something out-of-this-world for everyone inside!  

  • Easter Egg Cookie Class

    Hegeler Carus Mansion 1307 7th St., LaSalle, United States

    Need a dessert for Easter? Why not make one yourself! Decorate your very own chocolate chip cookie cake inside the Hegeler Carus Mansion. All supplies included! Just bring yourself, an apron, and your creativity! This event is a partnership between the Hegeler Carus Mansion and Blue Eyed

  • Kids Spring Break Art Camp – Textile Art Techniques

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception

  • Joey Figgiani Plays The Tasting Room

    Star Union Spirits 300 5th St., Peru, IL, United States

    Joey Figgiani (born 1970) is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist originally from Staten Island, New York, now based in Illinois. Joey mainly performs solo with an acoustic guitar & harmonica. He also plays bass, piano & drums. With a repertoire spanning several hundred cover songs, Joeys performances bridge

  • The Forge Celebrates Easter

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

    The Forge has gone a bit Topsy-Turvy and we need clever explorers to help make sense of it all! In this unusual scavenger hunt, participants are given six egg halves and must scout the area to find their perfect matches. Along the way, you'll encounter the Mad

  • Easter Egg Hunt with Princeton Rotary Club

    Soldiers & Sailors Park 14 Park Ave. E, Princeton, United States

    Hop on over to Soldiers and Sailors Park for the Princeton Rotary Club's Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026!  

  • Utica Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt

    Carey Memorial Park 315 W. Church St., Utica, IL, United States

     The family-friendly event features egg hunts for various age groups, ranging from toddlers to 6th graders. Age Groups: *Toddler*Pre-School*Kindergarten*1st*2nd & 3rd*4th, 5th, & 6th.  

  • Al & Jeannie Brown Matinee Show in the Tasting Room

    Star Union Spirits 300 5th St., Peru, IL, United States

    Al & Jeannie Brown have been making music together for over 30 years. This duo has a wide variety of musical styles, focusing on jazz, but embraces them all. Always a treat before dinner. Doors open at 1:00. No cover charge.  

  • Kids Spring Break Art Camp – Opening Exhibition

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception

  • Teen Rage Room

    Joliet Public Library 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

     Stressed out? Overwhelmed? Anger at the world? Let it out in this rage room! Get ready to rage and learn healthy ways to release anger and alleviate stress. (Grades 6-12).  

  • Moon Wreath Workshop

    Rejuvenate - Plants & Wellness 2212 Plainfield Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United States

    Craft Your Own Lunar-Inspired Decor! Join us for a magical, hands-on experience in our Moon Wreath Workshop, where creativity meets celestial beauty! Cost is $45 per person.  

  • The Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    Chris Perondi (aka the Stunt Dog Guy TM) and wife Suhey Perondi, along with their famous stunt dogs are out of this world! The Perondis and their cast of human performers and dogs will delight audiences of all ages. They guarantee high-energy excitement from beginning to end.

  • Think & Drink: Maps with Jason King

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

    Maps shape how we see the world, but how often do we stop to think about how they work? Join us tomorrow evening for our next Think & Drink: MAPS! with Jason King. A former cartographer and now Department Chair of Geography at Moraine Valley Community College, King will

  • Living on the Land Field Trip for Homeschool & Remote Learners

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Explore in detail the American Indians relationship with the land. Students will learn about the seasonal preparations and activities of the Potawatomi people. This is an opportunity for homeschooled or remote learning students to experience Isle a la Caches field trip programs that are normally only offered

  • A Voyageur’s Life Field Trip for Homeschool & Remote Learners

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    What was life like for a French fur trader in the 1700s? How much knowledge did these early explorers need to survive their journey in search of furs? Students learn about the challenges, risks and rewards of being a French fur trader and demonstrate the skills necessary

  • Ottawa Art League Opening Reception

    NCI ARTworks Gallery 400 5th St., Peru, IL, United States

    The NCI Artworks will host an opening reception for the Ottawa Art League group in the historic Westclox building in Peru. The work of numerous topnotch local artists will be on exhibit and available for purchase at the NCI ARTworks Gallery beginning Friday, April 10, 2026, and

  • Trout Season Celebration

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Its spring trout season at Hidden Lakes! To celebrate, we are opening the gates and concessions building for fishing at 6 a.m. Find your perfect spot along the two stocked lakes. Head to the Tackle Box Bait shop for a free hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Plus,

  • Lake Renwick Photography Bird Hike

    Lake Renwick Preserve 23113 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL, United States

    Join other photographers for a special opportunity to view and photograph the herons, egrets, cormorants and even eagles at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. This is the beginning of nesting season, with hundreds of nesting birds in the preserve. Explore off-trail habitats and share insights into

  • Wondrous Weather Weekend

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon discovering the wondrous world of weather through hands-on activities and art. Craft your own clouds, construct a rain stick, measure the wind and more in this self-guided program!  

  • Tune Ups & Treats Bike Social

    Prairie Bluff Preserve 2025 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill, United States

    The weather is warming, and the trails are calling! Come out to Prairie Bluff to get your bike ready for the season and learn about basic maintenance and repair from our partners at REI. Staff from the Orland Park Co-op bike shop and Forest Preserve District of

  • Spring Wine Walk

    Downtown Wilmington N. Water St., Wilmington, IL, United States

    Grab your friends, dress as your favorite '70s sitcom icon, and wine walk your way through Downtown Wilmington. Wine tastings, free bites at stops. Raffles and sales. Big hair, bold prints, and bell-bottoms encouraged! Tickets On Sale at Blue Horse Wine & Martini Bar or The Wine

  • Booze & Bunnies

    Siegel's Cottonwood Farm 17250 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, United States

    Prepare yourself for an evening of non-stop entertainment as you engage in thrilling contests, win incredible prizes, and dance the night away on the lively dance floor. The Booze and Bunnies Event boasts a cash bar, mouth-watering food options, and a variety of engaging activities to keep

  • Wondrous Weather Weekend

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon discovering the wondrous world of weather through hands-on activities and art. Craft your own clouds, construct a rain stick, measure the wind and more in this self-guided program!