Experience the exhibits and trails of Four Rivers on your own terms. This independent program is for guests with sensory-processing needs, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and those who would benefit from a small-group experience. Buddy bags with sensory gadgets and a limited supply of noise-canceling headphones
Learn all about bats and other amazing animals!! Times: 11:30 to 12:30 1 PM to 2Pm
Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art of beekeeping. Ask questions, chat and troubleshoot. Rusnak has more than 18 years of beekeeping experience. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of bees. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required.
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to the Eagle 1 to enjoy an hour long boat ride where you will get to spy the Waterfowl of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations
Tour begins with lunch at 11am in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, The Eagle I where you will see the beautiful
It 's back! The Lemont Farmers Market takes place in Village Green Park in #LemontDowntown. Enjoy local vendors serving up fresh produce, baked goods, and special treats along with live music. Find the market every Tuesday from August - October 18 with new vendors each week. Thank you
Join us for this monthly nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds. The flowers may be fading, but something else is popping up on the forest floor – mushrooms! Let's look for fungi in all different shapes and sizes while finding out the important jobs they do. Fee:
Fiber Artist- Jacqueline JoAnn will be showing you how fun and interesting needle felting is. Needle felting is the process of taking raw fibers with a special barbed needle to sculpt into any desired form. Flat or 3 dimensional. In this class we will be making needle
Join us for this monthly nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy together! The flowers may be fading, but something else is popping up on the forest floor – mushrooms! Let's look for fungi in all different shapes and sizes while finding out
Tour begins with lunch at 11am in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, The Eagle I where you will see the beautiful
Like a fairy garden but spookier! Get ready to blend whimsy with a touch of Halloween magic in our Graveyard Garden Workshop! This enchanting class is perfect for those who adore the charm of fairy gardens and the thrill of Halloween. Join us as we guide you
Tickets are almost sold out for this fun history presentation that pairs the story of Oktoberfest with samples of delicious, seasonal beers. Host Michael Pezan explores the history behind the German festival and the many refreshing and robust beers this annual event provides. Michael is a professionally certified
This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live
Tour begins with lunch at 11am in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, The Eagle I where you will see the beautiful
Relax and enjoy one of our various trolley tours! Trolley transportation is included with every tour. It’s the perfect way to learn about the rich history of the Starved Rock area. Reservations are required. Book online or call our Activities Office at (815) 220-7386. *Online bookings subject
Spooky season is upon us with the popular Witches Night Out shopping event.
Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program
Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather for … “A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED” A Miss Marble Mystery by Agatha Christie Directed by Elana Carmine OCTOBER 11, 12 & 13, 2024 Friday & Saturday – 7:00 pm Sunday – 2:00 pm Indoor theatre performance.
Explore the most haunted place in Lockport with two thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror and the Curse of the Bayou! � Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM - 10 PM | In October (October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) � Last 2 Sundays (October
This fall, true-crime fanatics and web sleuths will have their chance to be in the detective’s shoes with COLD CASE LIVE (www.coldcaselive.com), a brand-new live show that will take audiences on a fascinating journey to unlock the mysteries of – and potentially help solve – America’s most
Visit beautiful City-County park in Princeton, IL as Shadows of the Blue and Gray presents our 28th year of family friendly Civil War Living History. This event is open to the public for a nominal fee of $5 per person with those 3 years old and under,
Our Summer Market Schedule is here! Save the dates and join us for the very best outdoor market around. We can't wait to see you!
Join us on Saturday, October 12th as Princeton Tourism, Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Bureau County Fair reimagine Scarecrow Festival. We are ecstatic to announce that the hot air balloons are making a grand return to be part of Princeton’s first-ever…. • MONSTER MASH BALLOON
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day in the fall! Join other birders, beginners and experts alike, for a hike into the woods to see some of Will County's favorite migratory birds. Birds migrating in the fall may not sing so loudly or be so brightly colored, but that
Story time for young children!!
