• First Day Walk – Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center

    Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

    We are having a First day hike! Kick of the new year right by joining us for a guided hike to Wildcat Canyon, Eagle Cliff and Lover's Leap. Register by calling 815-220-7386 or online at: https://qrco.de/bef5aT  

  • Hair of the Dog Polka Party – New Year’s Day

    Royalty West Banquet Hall 8675 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs, United States

    14th Annual "Hair of the Dog" Polka Party Monday, January 1, 2024 Royalty West Banquet Hall Doors open 1:30 PM Music 2-6 PM Admission $15.00 Music by Tony Blazonczyk's New Phaze, The EZ-Tones & Chicago's Concertina All Star Band More Info Contact: Tony Blazonczyk 815-530-5917  

  • Experience Pullman Home Tour

    Experience Pullman Home Tour
    Pullman House Project & Pullman Club Coffee Shop 605 E. 111th St., Chicago, United States

      Come with our expert guide and walk in the footsteps of the men and women who lived and worked in the town George Pullman built in 1880. Our tours start at the largest single family home in Pullman, the home of the General Manager. This 4,500

  • Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours – Starved Rock State Park

    Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours
    Grand Hall at Starved Rock Lodge One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors

  • Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours – Starved Rock State Park

    Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours
    Grand Hall at Starved Rock Lodge One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors

  • “Join the Dark Side – How Artificial Light at Night has Transformed Our World”

    Midewin NTP Conference Room 30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington, United States

    Ken Walzak, Senior Manager Adler Planetarium; Board of Directors, DarkSky International In a little more than a century our use of light at night has dramatically altered the natural pattern our world has enjoyed for billions of years. How does this impact flora, fauna and ourselves - as

  • Sunrise Hike – Little Red Schoolhouse

    Little Red Schoolhouse

    Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.

  • Taboos of the Trade

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

    Every field trip season, the interpreters at Isle a la Cache teach students about the fur trade and the people of 18th-century Illinois Country. But there are a lot of adult topics that are taboo — mature relationships, alcohol, rowdy rendezvous, even pipe breaks. Come on out

  • “Ticket to Fun” Family Game Night – Mendota Museum & Historical Society

    Mendota Museum & Historical Society 901 Washington St., Mendota, United States

    The Mendota Museum & Historical Society (MMHS) will sponsor a family game night entitled Ticket to Fun from 4 pm to 7 pm. Held in the conference room of the Hume-Carnegie Museum, family-friendly board games will be available, or participants may bring their own board games to

  • Marseilles Firefighters Cabin Fever Spaghetti Dinner

    Marseilles Lions Club 511 Commercial St., Marseilles, United States

    Do you have Cabin Fever? We have the cure. Come out to our Spaghetti Dinner on Jan. 20th and support us and the Lions Club. Serving a spaghetti dinner from 4 - 7 PM. Tickets available at the door. Adults $12, Kids under 12 $8. Games of

  • Folsom Prison Experience

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

    Prepare to step back in time and immerse yourself in the unforgettable atmosphere of the legendary 1968 Johnny Cash show at Folsom Prison, where the spirit of that historic day springs to life. As the doors swing open, you'll find yourself instantly transformed into an inmate, ready

  • Nature Walk at the Forge – Lemont

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

    Set out for an adventurous hike led by Master Naturalist, Robert Schwaan. He will lead you through some of the many miles of trails here at The Forge discovering what kind of nature and wildlife we have out there. If this is not your first time at

  • Sunday Music Bingo & Brunch

    Sunday Music Bingo & Brunch
    Digs on Canal 316 Canal St., Lemont, IL

    We're switching up our #SundayFunday gig this Spring with our Brunch Menu and Live Music Bingo brought to you by Baig of Tricks Entertainment. It's simple! Listen to music, mark off your Bingo card. Eat. Drink. Win prizes! This is the only place around town you'll find

  • Winter Tree ID – Camp Sagawau, Lemont

    Camp Sagawau

    Join a naturalist as we discover several ways to identify trees in winter. Ages 18 & up. Weather dependent. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Sagawau at 630-257-2045. CONTACT: 630-257-2045 COST: Free

  • Ice & Lights Fest – Historic Downtown Lemont

    Village of Lemont

    The weather outside is frightful, but our ice fest will be delightful! With 20+ magical, one-of-a-kind ice sculptures placed throughout Downtown, you can spend the day in Lemont seeing them all and shopping our local businesses! Help us ring in the new year with our 4th Annual Ice

  • Insights from Search and Rescue – Staying Prepared in Winter

    Midewin NTP Conference Room 30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington, United States

    Allen Matza, Search and Rescue Division Chief, Will County Emergency Management Agency Whether you're part of the search team or the one being searched for it's crucial to stay ready for any weather scenario. In this discussion, we'll delve into the challenges faced during winter searches. We’ll

  • Growing Up “X”

    Illinois State Museum - Lockport Gallery 201 W. 10th St., Lockport, IL, United States

    The Growing Up X exhibition explores the toys, technologies and cultural touchstones surrounding Gen Xers in their childhood. Museum visitors will see items familiar to anyone who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, from telephones with cords, record and cassette players, and an Apple IIe computer

  • Arsenic & Old Lace

    Arsenic & Old Lace
    Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

    Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life: he has a steady job at a prominent New York newspaper, he's just become engaged, and he gets to visit his sweet spinster aunts to announce the engagement. Mortimer always knew that his family had a bit of a mad

  • Heritage Harbor Park Run

    Heritage Harbor Park Run
    Heritage Harbor Park Run 2 Great Loop West, Ottawa, IL, United States

    What is Heritage Harbor parkrun, Ottawa? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Heritage Harbor, 2 Great Loop West,

  • Eagle Watch Weekend at Starved Rock

    Eagle Watch Weekend at Starved Rock
    Starved Rock State Park One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Eagle Watch Weekend is a two-day, family-friendly event (9am to 4pm both days). Open to the public - Free admission. Events take place at several locations in the Starved Rock area. Saturday, January 27th: 9 AM - 4 PM Sunday, January 28th: 9 AM - 4 PM

  • Community Garage Sale – Rt. 66 Old School Brewing Co.

    Rt. 66 Old School Brewing Co. 110 Bridge St., Wilmington, IL, United States

    One man’s junk is another man’s treasure so come on out and find yours (if you only want to shop and not sell) Let’s give this a whirl! We welcome you to come sell your unwanted goods on January 27th!! We have a limited amount of spots.

  • Make a Wish Penguin Plunge

    Skydive Chicago 3215 E. 1969th Rd, Ottawa, United States

    Give JOY today, restore HOPE for tomorrow! Jump in for Wishes at the Make a Wish Illinois Penguin Plunge! This crazy fun winter fundraiser supports wish granting for local children with critical illnesses. Grab a team & pick a theme, or join as an individual plunger. All