Events

Country Music & BBQ Gates Open at 5:35 PM | Presented By: 96.5 The WOLF | Featuring Dirt Road Reckoning | Food Trucks: Tony's Butt Shack & Dog House LaSalle. Admission is free.

The JAHM Summer Music Series returns! Join us for live music and cold drinks at the only rooftop venue in downtown Joliet! Doors open at 6:15 pm. Admission: General Public $16 Members $14  

Chartered bus tour of French heritage sites in the Twin Cities Region, including a French-Canadian lunch hosted by the Little Canada Historical Society.  

Leaf sculptures can add beauty to any garden or indoor environment. Completed samples will be shown for inspiration. You may bring your own leaves, but all materials will be provided. Your leaf castings can be used as ornaments, birdbaths, wall hangings, etc. Information will be given about

The LaSalle County Historical Society, Mendota Museum & Historical Society and the Village of Troy Grove invite the community to commemorate its native son, the renowned Wild Bill Hickok, during the Wild Bill Days Celebration. A variety of family-friendly activities are scheduled for the weekend, including historical

Kick off festival weekend in style at the La Salle Music & Arts Festival! FREE Entry | FREE Parking! Live Music: 4:00 - 5:30 PM Radium City Rebels 6:00 - 7:30 PM Strangerz 8:00 - 10:00 PM Harmonix Artist Pavilion Opens at 4 PM. Our Artist Pavilion

Dinner, live music and dancing at the Historic Fort Snelling Museum! 

The LaSalle County Historical Society, Mendota Museum & Historical Society and the Village of Troy Grove invite the community to commemorate its native son, the renowned Wild Bill Hickok, during the Wild Bill Days Celebration. A variety of family-friendly activities are scheduled for the weekend, including historical

Little League Night Gates Open at 5:35 PM | Food Trucks: Big B BBQ & Dog House LaSalle. Admission is free. 

Winning Wednesday Gates Open at 5:35 PM | Food: Pizza & Hot Dogs at the Concession Stand. Admission is free.  

  Calling all car, trucks & motorcycles!! 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

Bring the family for a day full of fun! Kids will have the chance to explore, climb, and honk horns of all kinds of awesome vehicles! Admission is free!!  

Chicago-based disco/funk tribute band, The Disco Circus, creates a NEXT LEVEL nostalgic experience by combining the energy and excitement of a 3-ring circus with the grooviest music from the 1970’s! The Disco Circus takes you directly to Funkytown! Menu: Tuscany Chicken - Italian herb seasoned chicken breast

Did you know there used to be a greenhouse at the Hegeler Carus Mansion? Camilla Hegeler was quite the gardener in her day! Come create your own miniature ecosystem at the Mansion! Join Emilie Overy from Flowers Plus Streator to build a beautiful, low-maintenance terrarium using high-quality

Unwind, reset, and reconnect at our Bring Your Own Book Yin Yoga Class! Join us for a calming evening of gentle yin yoga surrounded by plants, peaceful energy, and quiet reflection. During longer restorative poses, you'll have time to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy moments with

Game of Tones is music bingo with a few twists and turns. Use your music knowledge across several creative themed setlists to mark your digital bingo card and a little bit of luck to be the fastest! Use your phone or tablet, making this an eco-friendly event.

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 Downtown. Seating opens at 6, music starts at 7.  

A crafty BYOB night to kick off June at Handmade Happy Hour! Start the month of June with creativity and connection at our Wood Round Door Sign Workshop, part of our Handmade Happy Hour series. This BYOB, adults-only craft night on the farm invites you to create

Held in the heart of downtown, Jammin'  at the Clock brings energy and rhythm to one of Streator's most recognizable gathering spaces. With music filling Heritage Park and businesses nearby, its a vibrant way to experience downtown while enjoying live entertainment in an intimate, welcoming setting. Whether

Pick any two legal commanders, pair them up, and express your Pride in a way that's unique to you! If you're looking for ideas, pair up your favorite couple from the Magic Multiverse! Admission is$25 per person.  

Observing songbirds at our backyard feeders, in neighborhood parks, or along wooded trails opens a window into a world full of subtle lessons and unforgettable moments. It naturally leads to the question posed by the teacher, and author Jon Young: So what does the robin know?  

Join the Norsk Museum for the Taste of Norway Breakfast. Delicious home-cooked Norwegian Frokost: scrambled eggs with chives, fried kumla, fruit and coffee. After breakfast: Join us at the Museum Rosemaling demonstrations  Hardanger Krumkake Lefse Cultural Exhibits Norwegian Food Sales      

The Utica Garden Club will have plants, herbs, flowers, etc., from their personal gardens and beds for sale as a fundraiser. The LaSalle County Historical Society will host plant and garden related vendors at the LCHS Canal Market. Quilt raffles, special museum exhibits, and much more!  

  Race through the heart of Wilmington, home to the world-famous Gemini Giant.This summer leg of the series celebrates the whimsical spirit of the Mother Road, passing by the iconic 30-foot-tall spaceman and the vintage charm of a classic Route 66 town. Entry fee is $55.  

Join us for Star Wars fun for all ages. Returning this year will be our parade of costumed characters, games, food vendors, Artist and Author Alley and merch vendors. No tickets are required for Star Wars Day and the event is free!