Events

Plant lovers of Grundy County where you can ask questions, swap, and give tips! (No selling.) trade cuttings start a seedling buy a plant crafts learn something new  

Drinkin’ with Lincoln Brewfest is almost here — and you won’t want to miss this lineup! Raise a glass with these amazing breweries, wineries, and distilleries: 🍺 Tangled Roots Brewing Company 🍺 Nik & Ivy 🍷 Unpossible Mead 🍷 August Hill 🥃 Whiskey Acres 🥃 Star Union

The 13th Annual Giving Back to Lemont Concert is back! This free, five-hour concert takes place on the grass lot directly west of Next Mex. ✶ Please bring non-perishable food or monetary donations to be collected and distributed between Lemont's two open-food pantries. ✶ Raffles, prizes and

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown's historic Washington Park. Admission is free. At this time, no indoor

The Finale!! 8AM-Noon Wilmington's VFW Breakfast Buffet (Wilmington VFW)10AM-4PM Rusty Nutz Car Show (Wilmington's North Island)11AM Wilmington Park District's Color Fun Run, Registration Required at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Wilmington/CatfishDaysColorFunRunAndWalk  (Run begins at Wilmington Park District)Noon-1PM Sensory Hour at the Carnival-Please register on our Sensory Page(Wilmington's North Island)Noon-6PM Beer Garden Open1PM-6PM Carnival Open, $25 Wristbands

Free family fun brought to you by the Illinois Valley Contractor's Association and the Illinois Valley Building Trades. Activities Snacks Free Lunch

Gather up your princesses, superheroes and even those tiny villains for a magical day in downtown Lemont. Eight characters will be found inside downtown businesses for your kids to meet, greet, get photographs with and best of all…autographs! The first 150 families to register will get a free

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm. Bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Admission is free. At this time, no indoor venue is available, so if bad weather postpones a performance, it

Join us for the Lemont Downtown Farmers Market at the Village Green, presented by Aster Gardens! These markets will continue on Tuesday evenings through the September 30th from 4-7pm. Vendors feature vegetables and fruit, flowers, mushrooms, local honey, micro greens, crepes and more! Stay tuned as we

Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiacs Light up your engines! The fastest and coolest cars are making their way to Lemont Downtown for our legendary cruise night car shows and block party. Wander the streets of historic Lemont Downtown viewing cars that take you back in time and make

Join us for Plant Bingo - Summer Edition the last Wednesday of each month! With the exception of August! August PLANT BINGO will be on August 20th - the following week your Plant Bingo host will be out of town and unable to Bingo it up! $30

What insects do we have crawling or flying around at Isle a la Cache? Come out to get a closer look by using sweep nets and bug boxes, observe pinned specimens and learn the difference between insects, bugs and arachnids. All equipment is provided, and all insects

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street for this free concert series! Put your dancing shoes on! The Annual Concert Series presented by the Lemont Park District and Village of Lemont is a crowd favorite with live music, dancing, and tons of family-friendly fun in Lemont

Join us for our 50th Season of FREE Concerts on the Hill! Every Thursday June through August join us outside on our hill to see wonderful local talent share their gifts. Remember to bring your chairs and blankets! We hope to see you there!  

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

This ongoing event will be held from Friday, Aug. 1, to Sunday, Aug. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Centers green roof anytime during business hours to get a vantage point youve never experienced before. You'll find hummingbird

See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even your

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Admission is free. At this time, no indoor venue is available, so if bad weather postpones a performance, it

$18.00 Includes: Infield Reserved Seat Ticket Scout Patch Popcorn & Drink Breakfast in the Morning   Rules & Guidelines: You will keep your sleepover gear in your vehicle during the game and exit the stadium after the game to retrieve your things for the sleepover. You will

Get swept away to the vibrant streets of Havana—right here on the water at Knots Landing. Join us for Havana Nights, an evening filled with tropical rhythms, Latin flair, and waterfront energy at the beautiful Floating Pavilion. As the sun sets over Heritage Harbor, you’ll sip, sway, and

We’re back for our third year inside the historic Old Joliet Prison! Enjoy classics, imports, motorcycles, and more at the only vehicle showcase inside a 19th century prison! Over 200 vehicles will be on site as well as vendors and food trucks. The Prison itself will have

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Pullman, a town that has shaped the fabric of American history. Discover how this unique community played a pivotal role in revolutionizing industry, advancing railroad innovation, pioneering urban design, and igniting the labor movement. Each month, our expert guides share

Join us for the Lemont Downtown Farmers Market at the Village Green, presented by Aster Gardens! These markets will continue on Tuesday evenings through the September 30th from 4-7pm. Vendors feature vegetables and fruit, flowers, mushrooms, local honey, micro greens, crepes and more! Stay tuned as we

Mopars Light up your engines! The fastest and coolest cars are making their way to Lemont Downtown for our legendary cruise night car shows and block party. Wander the streets of historic Lemont Downtown viewing cars that take you back in time and make you dream of