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

John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band live in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Auditorium venue on Friday, February 14th at 7pm Doors open 6:15pm John Primer learned the blues at the famous Theresa's Lounge from all the blues legends, joining the bands of Willie

Have you ever wondered what to do with all of those scrap fabrics? We are partnering with Quilting in the Valley on a one-day English Paper Piecing Workshop here in the Family Room of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. What is English Paper Piecing? English Paper Piecing (EPP)

NEW & USED & ANTIQUE TRAINS AND TOYS Space Available for Train Layouts Vendors Wanted with all scales of trains – HO, N, O, G, Thomas, Lionel, Marx plus accessories; Farm Toys & Tractors, Die Cast, Trucks, Hot Wheels, Ertl, NASCAR & Racing Collectibles and other types

Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1

Cozy up around a fire in the Trader’s Cabin to listen to stories from Illinois Country: French folktales, Potawatomi stories and more! Stretch your legs for a short walking break. Can we find any critters featured in the tales? After the storyteller is finished, enjoy the warmth

Join us at RejuveNate for a date night that promises to be more fun than trying to assemble IKEA furniture together! Collaborate on a masterpiece that even your plants will be jealous of, and paint in shifts to create a one-of-a-kind planter for your home—because nothing says

Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1

True North will be serving FREE Bloody Marys to all True North Fan Club members from 1pm-3pm. Not a member? Ask to join.  

Bring yourself and your desire to learn this lost art form, and well supply the rest. What is provided: A lacing kit of a 18x20 foam board, bobbins for the project, pins, pincushion, thread, pattern and a handout. Learn the lost art of Bobbin Lacemaking with Donna,

Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1

Decorate your very own 6-inch round, vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ($5 upcharge) Pretty in Pink cake in the Open Court Editorial Office of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. All supplies included! Just bring yourself, an apron, and your creativity! This event is a partnership between the Hegeler Carus

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

The Dolls bring dance tunes from Alexander's Ragtime Band to big band and jukebox hits, songs of war Over There and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and romantic highs and lows from You Made Me Love You to Why Do Fools Fall in Love. Admission is $25 per

Come meet folk musician Chris Vallillo ahead of his afternoon performance. Hear about his research and the details that inspired his musical pieces for this project and see the Journey to Freedom- Illinois' Underground Railroad while you're at the library. Chris Vallillo is a singer/songwriter, and roots

This exciting show brings you back to the Rock & Roll War and features some iconic tunes of the era. You'll hear songs about hope, love, loss, courage, and of course, togetherness. Admission $25 per person.  

Award winning folk musician and folklorist Chris Vallillo brings the music and the stories of the Underground Railroad in Illinois to life in this engaging and powerful show featuring first person accounts of Freedom Seekers as well as performances and insights into the music that drove this

Have you ever pondered how historic hair care differed from our hair care today? Did they use the same tools? And the $1M question, did they brush their hair every day? Why or why not? This workshop will answer these questions and more. Your hair care experience

Join us for an enchanting bridal event like no other. Discover everything you need to plan your dream wedding in one place. From stunning venues to exquisite dresses, talented photographers to delectable bakeries, our expo is a treasure trove of inspiration and expertise. Indulge in delicious samples

Join us for Plant Bingo the last Wednesday of each month! $30 buy in for 10 games, equaling $3.00 a game. One card per person, per game! 3 FREE games after the initial 10! Win Rare Plants, Hand-painted pots, Gift Certificates, Home Goods, Workshop Gift Certificates, Cool

Please save the date for the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Benefit Reception. The event will feature the art exhibition Purvis Young: Messenger of Salvation and Liberation, showcasing never-before-seen paintings, drawings, and personal artifacts by Purvis Young from the Larry T. Clemons Collection, with select paintings by celebrated Bronzeville artist Raymond A. Thomas.  

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine French wine and exquisite cuisine at our exclusive Taste of France event! Indulge in 5 expertly paired wines and 5 dishes that capture the rich flavors and traditions of France, all in the intimate and elegant setting of Tallgrass.

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

Get your paws and whiskers ready for March Mammal Madness at Four Rivers! This day is a celebration of our furry friends in the fields and forests. The festivities include two 45-minute live animal presentations by Big Run Wolf Ranch featuring a wolf. Throughout the event, enjoy