Join St. James at Sag Cemetery for their second annual candlelit procession. Hear from saints and martyrs who "come to life." Full evening planned with games, food, ceili, and folk dancing! $2 hot dogs, saint costumes, bring a themed dessert or candy!
The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History” by Kim Sigafus. Dressed in her native regalia, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois
Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water, is a one act, one person play written and performed by Jim Healy, in honor of the 350th anniversary of the voyage of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet down the Mississippi River. Their four month voyage began May 17th,
The Utica American Legion Pierce Davis Post #731 Invites you to the 15th Annual Utica Veterans Parade/Air Show Noon Commencement & Introductions 1:00 p.m. Parade Complimentary Brunch for All Veterans at the Downtown Community Hall from 8:00 am to noon. TBM WWII Torpedo Bomber T-6 Marine Trainers
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 Canal Alliance Congress is back at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon, but with a different schedule – half-day planning for the second half of the 175th Anniversary of the Canal, and then time to celebrate all the great events, activities,
Join the folks at Sagawau Learning Center for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Sagawau at 630-257-2045.
Join the folks at the Little Red School for a “scary” folktale recited by a LaGrange Park Library librarian during a walk under the darkest day of the month. Then enjoy a bonfire. Ages 9 & up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
The 28th Annual Festival of Trees officially kicks off Thursday, November 16th. Please stop by the Museum to see all of the auction items and to purchase your raffle tickets. The auction is now live--go to Bid Lucky Auction to start bidding! This is the Museum's primary fund raiser
A fascinating performance looking back at the music of Barry Manilow. One of Brooklyn's most popular singer-songwriters whose songs took the charts by storm in the 1970's. The show includes a few hits that you probably never knew he wrote. Tickets can be purchased by check for
An engaging performance featuring the music of Neil Diamond and the stories that inspired the songs. This is a must for fans , an education to the uninitiated, this is a tribute show made with true respect for the music - and audience Tickets can be purchased
This year The Grundy County Historical Society will be hosting a bake sale the week-end before Thanksgiving--Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th. Stop by to purchase baked goods for your Thanksgiving meal.
Join authors Kevin Barron, Jason Berry, and Pat Camalliere as the Village of Lemont hosts the release of their book at the library to wrap up Lemont's 150th Anniversary Celebration. The open house will feature a book signing, a reading from the book, and refreshments. Books will
Friday, November 24th All Day - Window Walk 10 am to 7 pm - Festival of Trees 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Lantern Making (Free!) 3 pm to 7 pm - Enchanting Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (Free!) 4 pm Coal City High School Madrigals Caroling throughout
Start or continue your Christmas shopping with unique gifts for friends and family. Jewelry, wreaths, custom apparel, hats, candles, Elf on the Shelf apparel, and more will be available. There is no entrance fee for this market. There will also be free hot chocolate sponsored by ARKAS restaurant
Utica invites you to celebrate the start of the holiday season at our annual Christmas in the Village! Saturday, November 25, 11am-5pm SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS – Horse-drawn carriage rides – Strolling barbershop quartet – Free trolley service – Children's activities at the Heritage Center including cookie decorating,
Kick off the holiday season with Santa and all of his friends! Stroll the Central Square grounds and visit food vendors, reindeer, artificial ice rink, ice sculpture demonstration, giant snow globe, kids crafts & Christmas tree lighting. Kid's Crafts, Food Vendors, Carol Singers, The Grinch, Ice Sculpture
Morris stores open 4:00 pm until midnight with holiday specials!! Don't miss out on the fun!!
It's beginning to look a lot like ... Celebration of Lights season! The hours for our drive-through light display will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and Sundays as well as from 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and the week before the Christmas
From 2:30 - 5:30 pm Crafts & Caricatures at That Girl + Co. Letters to Santa w/Mrs. Claus at Folklore Coffee Visit with Elsa & Olaf at Three Stories Books Hingle Bells Dance Party at 223 Main St. Selfie Station at Molly Hebda Photography Storytime & Glug
Take a stroll through Downtown Lemont and enjoy the holiday display. There will be loads of dazzling lights nuzzled against family-owned shops, restaurants, taverns, and breweries. Now is the perfect time to capture photos of this Winter Wonderland. The display will be up unitl January 31st. Stop
The Merry Everything Holiday Home self-guided tour includes five beautiful homes in and around Ottawa festively decorated for the holidays. Be inspired by every kind of Christmas decor in the stunning variety of homes that will be on display! Check-in at Marquette Academy elementary campus (enter on
Over 180 Vendors!! Arts, Handmade Crafts, Jewelry, Holiday Decor, Fashion, Beauty, Candles, Doll & Pet Accessories, Specialty Food and More!
Stop by this Holiday Market on Prospect St in Peru! At least 12 vendors will be at this holiday market so add it to your shopping list!
Featuring former members of The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contoures!