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#IMOMSOHARD

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

From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are heading out on a Fall Tour, with a brand new show: LADIES NIGHT! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive into all things womanhood, motherhood, and friendship. There are new things to

Roses and Rose’ for Mother’s Day Workshop

Uptown Grill 601 1st St., LaSalle, IL, United States

Join us as we team up with Petals By Peyton to create a beautiful and unique wine bottle bouquet perfect for Mothers Day gifting or for yourself to enjoy. Includes a bottle of Rose & all materials for your bouquet.  

Seneca Lumberyard Farmers’ Market

The Lumberyard 113 W. William St., Seneca, IL, United States

Join us for The Lumberyard's very first Farmers Market in Seneca! We're bringing together fresh produce, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind finds to create a space where our community can gather, shop, and support local businesses. Don't miss out!  

3 French Hens Market

3 French Hens French Country Market 402 Liberty St., Morris, United States

It's 3 French Hens French Country Market weekend in Morris! Back in its Downtown location, this open-air market runs 8AM-2PM. Boasting nearly 100 vintage, handmade, and culinary vendors, the market is situated among more than 55 locally-owned shops, restaurants, bars and boutiques. We invite you to come

Lockport Historic District – 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Roxy

Lockport Historic District - 50th Anniversary Celebration This year marks 50 years since downtown Lockport was officially designated a historic district and placed on the National Register of Historic Places—and you're invited to celebrate this milestone! Hosted by our friends at Main Street Lockport, this special event

Education Day 1 – Slammers vs. Quebec Capitales

Joliet Slammers Stadium 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, United States

Get your game face on for Education Day at the ballpark! It's where textbooks meet baseballs, and fun facts fly as fast as the pitches. From math in the stands to history on the scoreboard, we're making learning a home run! Grab your glove, it's time to

Education Day 2 – Joliet Slammers vs. Quebec Capitales

Joliet Slammers Stadium 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, United States

Welcome to Education Day – where the only thing more exciting than a grand slam is a learning curve! It's a day filled with trivia, teamwork, and taking a swing at knowledge. School's in session, but the classroom is the ballpark!    

Cody Calkins – Hegeler Carus Mansion Third Thursday Concerts

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

Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring your friends and family

Karaoke Night

The Twisted Pin 15610 Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL, United States

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!  

Peru’s TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans

Illinois Valley Regional Airport 4251 Ed Urban Dr., Peru, IL, United States

Peru's TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans Friday Schedule:  11 AM - Gates Open  1 PM - 4 PM Airshow featuring: -USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon VIPER Demo Team -US Air Force Heritage Flight (F-16/P-51) -TBM Avengers -Illinois Air National Guard C-130H Flyby -Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

Ottawa’s Third Fridays

Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois MAY – SEPTEMBER. Art vendors, music, food, and live events hosted by Open Space Gallery. Enjoy later shopping hours at many downtown retailers and enjoy custom food and drink specials at several of our

Chicago & The Civil War Navy – Chicago Maritime Museum

Chicago Maritime Museum 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL, United States

Joseph Gamble will present his research on a little-known Civil War gunboat fleet from Chicago. With the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, the US Navy realized it would need a fleet of gunboats to control the western rivers from the Great Lakes to the Gulf

Clean Sweep Lockport

City of Lockport

Help Clean, Sweep & Plant Downtown Lockport! Sign up for Clean Sweep! Free t-shirts and lunch for Volunteers! (Grilling hot dogs on the plaza.) Don't forget your hats, gloves & sunscreen. Water will be provided. ACTION PLAN: • Weed, Plant & Mulch Public Gardens  (at South Public

A Walk Thru Time – A Living History Event

Will County Heritage Village Open Air Museum 249 W. 2nd St., Lockport, United States

Take a tour through time from the Roman Empire to the 20th Century. Explore our original 19th Century buildings furnished to the time period. Open to the public. Historical reenacts and activities throughout the weekend. Free admission. Catholic Mass at 4:15. Bring a chair. For more information:

Pullman Railroad Days 2025

Pullman Exhibit Hall 11141 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, United States

Historic Pullman Foundation invites you to step back in time and experience the golden age of rail travel during the Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days May 17–18 at Pullman National Historical Park. A beloved celebration of American railroad history, industrial innovation, and cultural legacy, the weekend promises two unforgettable

Peru’s TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans

Illinois Valley Regional Airport 4251 Ed Urban Dr., Peru, IL, United States

Peru's TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans Saturday Schedule: Gates Opening Time TBA 12 Noon - Opening Ceremonies, Veterans Parade & Honor Walk Veterans Salute 12:20 PM - Missing Man Salute & Salute to Veterans Parade 1 PM - 4:45 PM - Airshow Featuring: -USAF F-16

Looking for Lincoln Wayside Exhibit Dedication Ceremony

Strevell House 401 W. Livingston St., Pontiac, IL, United States

You're invited! The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, City of Pontiac, and the Livingston County Historical Society invite you to the dedication of Pontiac's newest Looking for Lincoln Wayside Exhibit sponsored by the Union Pacific Railroad. The wayside exhibit explores the story of Albert Cashier, a Civil

Pontiac Cruise Nights

Downtown Pontiac Downtown, Pontiac, United States

You're invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season. Pontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month, May through August, located Downtown Pontiac, 2 blocks South of City Hall. PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction in our downtown area, the entrance and location of our

Android Paranoid – A Tribute to Radiohead Concert

Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

The Rooftop Outdoor Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens May 17th featuring ANDROID PARANOID paying tribute to Radiohead! ANDROID PARANOID pay tribute to Radiohead with a theatrical performance recreating their once-in-a-generation music with painstaking detail. They use everything from specially modified guitars, orchestral instruments,

A Walk Thru Time – A Living History Event

Will County Heritage Village 249 West 2nd Street,, Lockport, IL, United States

Take a tour through time from the Roman Empire to the 20th Century. Explore our original 19th Century buildings furnished to the time period. Open to the public. Historical reenacts and activities throughout the weekend. Free admission. For more information: 815.838.5080 or info@willhistory.org    

Pullman Railroad Days 2025

Pullman Exhibit Hall 11141 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, United States

Historic Pullman Foundation invites you to step back in time and experience the golden age of rail travel during the Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days May 17–18 at Pullman National Historical Park. A beloved celebration of American railroad history, industrial innovation, and cultural legacy, the weekend promises two unforgettable

5th Annual Kites in Flight Festival – Ottawa

Peck Park - Ottawa 1498 State St., Ottawa, IL, United States

Get ready to soar at the 5th Annual Kites in Flight Happening on May 18, 2025, at a brand- new location—Peck Park, 1498 State Street, Ottawa, IL 61350! This year, we're partnering with the Ottawa Exploreum Children's Museum Committee to make it bigger, better, and even more

Til Death Do Us Part – A Murder Mystery

Jacob Henry Mansion 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, United States

Join us for a (not so) beautiful wedding day interrupted by the murder of a member of the wedding party! Help the bridezilla and her unenthused fiancée get their wedding back on track by solving the case of this marriage murder mystery. Lunch Entree: Jake's Chicken Cordon

First Responder Night/ Guns & Hoses – Joliet Slammers vs. The Washington Wild Things

Joliet Slammers Stadium 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, United States

Sound the sirens, it's First Responders Night at the ballpark! Join us as we salute the real-life heroes who always rush in when we need them. With special honors, high-fives, and a whole lot of gratitude, this night is all about showing our love for the men

Karaoke Night

The Twisted Pin 15610 Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL, United States

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!