Events

The 11th Annual BBQ-n-Blues Kicks off Friday, September 12 with great tunes and the BBQ and a Rib Cook-Off Contest! Held on First Street between Marquette & Gooding in historic downtown La Salle, bands will being at 4 p.m., with the Rib Cook-Off turn in at 6

 Enjoy a sunset paddle with certified instructors at Lake Chaminwood Preserve. Along the way, interpretive naturalists will highlight some of the wonderful things nature has to offer. Registration required by Thursday, Sept. 11: 815-722-4121. $20 per person.  Ages 18 and older.  

Join NCI ARTworks for the opening reception of Edge Studios Art A month-long exhibit featuring work by the multi-talented artist Douglas Dalrymple on Friday, Sept. 12 from 6-8 p.m.  

Enjoy your evening at the 2025 Rooftop Summer Music Series! Doors Open: 6:15pm Music Starts: 7pm. You can now reserve highboy or bistro tables for Rooftop Concerts on a first come-first served basis. General concert-style seating available for all guests. Live Music, Full Beverage Bar, Snack Vendor

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

Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 28.  The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes(Opens in a new window), an organization that refurbishes and distributes bikes globally to individuals

Mini Artsian Print & Iron Orchid Designs Embellished Frame CLASS  - Choose a Mini Artsian Print and embellish a frame for it! Paint it or leave it bare wood. Choose among a range of our paints types and colors and use our extensive library of IOD moulds

Here we go with the first announcement! Up for entertainment on the stage, Pluto Fest will kick things off with Rays Rockets from 11am - 3pm. Known for their wide rage of songs from the 50's to the 80's including classic rock, pop, rhythm and blues, and

Join us for a day filled with music, food, tradition, and unity! The Joliet City Center Partnership is excited to announce that we will be working alongside many of our incredible local community organizations and businesses within the Special Service Area to proudly continue a tradition that

Mini Artsian Print & Iron Orchid Designs Embellished Frame CLASS  - Choose a Mini Artsian Print and embellish a frame for it! Paint it or leave it bare wood. Choose among a range of our paints types and colors and use our extensive library of IOD moulds

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

Ages 14 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Start the day off right with some self-care, beautiful nature and quiet reflection. This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic

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 14 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a lovely morning by taking time for yourself and discovering the wonders of the natural world. This program includes a 30- to 35-minute all-levels seated yoga session and 25- to 30-minute natural

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

Mini Artsian Print & Iron Orchid Designs Embellished Frame CLASS  - Choose a Mini Artsian Print and embellish a frame for it! Paint it or leave it bare wood. Choose among a range of our paints types and colors and use our extensive library of IOD moulds

The Prairie State’s tremendous contribution to the world of music will be center stage during the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum’s annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, September 14th at 5:00pm at the historic Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. “The museum’s Charter Members have cast

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

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

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