BBQ-N-Blues LaSalle

LaSalle IL, United States

The 10th Annual BBQ-n-Blues is on September 13, 2024. And we’ll be celebrating with Bands, BBQ & a Rib Cook-Off Contest. Held on First Street between Marquette & Gooding in historic downtown La Salle, bands will begin at 4:00 pm with the Rib Cook-Off turn in at

Event Series Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market

Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market

Washington Square Park 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa, Illinois

Come to Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market to purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, dog treats, handmade soaps and fresh roasted coffee. With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, your

Event Series A River thru History

A River thru History

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

A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers along the banks of the Des Plaines River. Mission Statement: A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life,

Sweets & Savory Crawl

City of Lockport

Take a culinary tour of Lockport's eateries on Sunday, September 15th. Visit Lockport restaurants and as many landmarks as you can!  Use your Restaurant Route Map & punch card to keep track of all the stops along the way. The Sweets & Savory Crawl Ticket includes: Reserved

Event Series Kindling

Kindling

True North 539 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL, United States

A fun new to Morris event, featuring live Midwest music, unique vintage finds and local makers. Kindling's goal is to bring a good time to the community, every 3rd Friday night from 3p-9p starting this May through October.    

26th Annual Prairie Day

Goose Lake Prairie Park

Spend the day with the Goose Lake Prairie Partners! Bring lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray, sun hats and enjoy the day!! Falcon Show & Tell Illinois Conservation Police Wildlife Mobile Exhibit Animal Rescue & Rehab American Indian Traveling Exhibit Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Staff IDNR Fisheries Dave

Historical Walk-a-Thon Along the I&M Canal Towpath

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

Join the Grundy County Historical Society for a Walk-a-Thon! Historical Anecdotes Beautiful Historic Site Photo Ops Photo Contest $30 registration fee (includes shirt). Register at (815) 942-4880, [email protected], or at The Grundy County Historical Society. You must register prior to September 19 for a shirt.  

Tully Monster Festival

Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL, United States

The Tully Monster is the State Fossil for Illinois. It was found in the Mazon Creek and only exists in Grundy County. Learn about the Tully Monster. See Tully Monster fossils. Participate in a Scavenger Hun and play games.