Bring your children to Four Rivers to learn about hummingbirds with a story, a hike, hands-on activities, crafts and free play. Ages 3 - 5. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration required by Tuesday, Sept. 16: 815-722-9470. REGISTER ONLINE(Opens in a new window) Please
Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history
Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history
Ages 7-12. Students must be accompanied by a chaperone. Students will learn the importance of oral stories as a means to promote cultural values and traditions as they explore the stories of the French and the American Indians of the Great Lakes region. During this exploration, students
Step back in time to Illinois during the 1750s. Students practice the barter system used by the French and American Indians to exchange goods. By participating in a trade, students learn and see the benefits of this economic process. This is an opportunity for homeschooled or remote-learning
Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring
Our next Think & Drink brings us a story at the very heart of Lockport’s history. In the 1970s, the Old Central School building, a Lockport landmark since its construction in 1896, was threatened with demolition. A determined group of citizens, business leaders, and preservationists, including a
Tickets are $5 each and will be available in advance or on the day of the reel at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. Tickets are unavailable online and are now on sale at the box office. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime; a free organ
Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history
Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history
Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history
Thank goodness its Friday and were set to savor one last summer weekend! Grab some friends or make it a date night and get out on the trail with us for a bike ride to kick off the weekend and squeeze in one last summer ride! Registration
Lucky you! You’ve been invited to the Bolingbrook Chamber Speakeasy for a night of mystery and mayhem! At this roaring ‘20s-themed event, secrets are hidden behind every corner and danger lurks where you least expect it. Someone won’t make it through the night—and it’s up to you
To celebrate the last two months of CMM’s current temporary exhibition, Maritime Midwest Modern, renowned architect Dirk Lohan will be sharing his thoughts on the interplay between architecture and the waterways in Chicago and his own career. As CMM’s chairman, Dirk designed the museum’s interior space, which
Calling all anglers! Come on out to Hidden Lakes Trout Farm and close out summer while you try your hand at fishing. We invite you to find the best spot along the shore and try your luck at catching fish. We will provide one free container of
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
Join us for our Fall Craft Fair! Featuring over 60 vendors, the Craft Fair will offer jewelry, home decor, artwork, candles, cards and stationery, and much more. Free admission! All attendees will receive three free chances to win one of over 50 prizes! In addition, Nothing Bundt
Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history
Experience one of the largest family friendly kite festivals in the Midwest, and on Route 66, where you will find displays of giant show kites; precision stunt teams performing amazing aerial ballets to music with their kites; and spectacular and colorful ground displays! Vendors will be selling
The migrating American white pelicans are coming in for a landing here at Four Rivers! Enjoy seeing a pelican close up at one of the 45-minute live-bird presentations scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meet naturalists at each of the pelican hotspots to observe these huge
We’re celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Vintage Illinois in Utica this September, in partnership with the Village of North Utica and the Canal Street Market. Plan now to attend. We have a great weekend planned! You’ll enjoy some amazing music on stage, while literally wine-ing through the
Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history
Picture it: 1848 Illinois. Prairie covers the state. Overland transportation is slow and treacherous. And only a few small communities exist, including a small port town on Lake Michigan called Chicago. Then the I&M Canal opens, and everything changes. Relive the fateful turning point in our history
Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois MAY – SEPTEMBER. Art vendors, music, food, and live events hosted by Open Space Gallery. Enjoy later shopping hours at many downtown retailers and enjoy custom food and drink specials at several of our
Mark your calendars for the finale of the summer season on Saturday, September 20th! As a farewell to the summer season, join us in Pontiac for live music & entertainment, food, and the final Cruise Night of the year. This event will be held in the Humiston