Events

When the rain falls, creativity shines. Join us for a Rainy Umbrella Acrylic Paint Night filled with moody skies, glowing colors, and artistic vibes. No experience is needed. Cost is $40 per person.

Discover the art of wire wrapping in this hands-on, small-group workshop! With a maximum of just six participants, this class offers a relaxed, intimate setting where you’ll receive plenty of guidance as you learn a semi-intricate wrapping technique. Guests will choose from a variety of stones/crystals and

Did you know the Forest Preserve District of Will County operates six dog parks within the county? Each park is equipped with fenced areas allowing dogs to roam off leash, separate enclosures for small and large dogs, shade structures, waste bags and drinking water. An annual permit

Woah! Whats going on outside? Junior Naturalists will learn about climate, weather and some of the weird and wondrous things we can experience here in Will County. Participants will play some games, get crafty and do some scientific work! Ages 8-12. Children must be accompanied by an

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with Jim!! Admission is free.    

Clayboard Fun Remember scratchboard? Well, clay is the ground (under the ink) and a wonderful painting surface when primed onto Masonite! Using several mediums and approaches, one may create a wide variety of effects. Take home at least one finished piece. $75 per person.  

Stay golden with us at Clayton's Tap for an Adult Only Prom. While the kids celebrate their prom, so will we! Throw on your best gold-inspired glam, grab your date and get ready for a night of dancing, drinks, and unforgettable vibes.

Family Event Searching for the elusive bunny eggs all over the City Park featuring age-grouped, staggered start times for children aged 0–10. The event includes visits from the Easter Bunny, prize opportunities, and is held rain or shine.   

Join us at Blue Eyed Rascal for a class with Co-Op Charcuterie! Each spot is $50 a person and includes a specialty drink of your choice, and all the materials to make your own charcuterie board. The girls from the Co-op will guide you through your creation!

Capture the essence of the butterfly with this unique dip/dye craft. Create dozens of stunningly realistic, fluttering, delicate- yet- durable- dazzling butterflies! Pure colorful magic! These butterflies can be used for crowns, mobiles, curtains, barrettes, pins and so much more! Admission TBD.  

Pullman was designed to be sober, orderly, and respectable. George Pullman believed that eliminating alcohol would help create a productive, morally upright industrial community. But beer, and the culture around it, existed alongside the town from the very beginning. Join us for a 21+ experience that blends

You won't need to sail off through night and day or in and out of weeks. Will County is where the wildflowers are! Trout lily, Dutchmans breeches, cut-leafed toothwort our wildflowers have stories to tell! Journey to Hidden Oaks Preserve, a great spot to seek wildflowers. Join

Explore the creative possibilities of appliqué in this technique-focused class designed for all skill levels! You’ll learn a variety of approaches including hand-stitched, machine-stitched, no-stitch (fusible), and reverse appliqué methods. Whether you try one technique or experiment with all of them, you’ll gain the skills to add

STORYTIME is the best morning on the farm. YAY! Grab the kids and come out to listen to story reading, enjoy an interactive experience, and then visit the farm animals at 10:00 am every Wednesday of our season! Want more time on the farm after? We have

A silly, hands-on growing craft for early childhood creators this class is a playful early childhood art and planting class offered as part of our Sprout & Create series on the farm. In this hands-on experience, little creators will plant grass seeds into egg carton cups, then decorate

It's Earth Day, and the spring wildflowers are here! Come out to OHara Woods to see what is blooming on this special day. The preserve is known for its blanket of bluebells, and well also search for mayapples, toothwort, Jack-in-the-pulpit and more. Learn some tips and tricks

Back to the 80's - The Best of Times! The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is taking you back to the 80's! Wear your best eighties fashion and join us for an evening of music and fun! Featuring: ARRA - Classic Rock. Also appearing,

Create your own beautiful stained glass art. Learn how to cut & break glass as you create your own project using the copper foil method. The session will deal with type & quality of glass, appropriate tools, cutting techniques and assembling. Each person will leave the class

So many beautiful birds, where to begin!? Lets start with the basics and learn to use size, color and shape as tools to identify birds. Test out some new skills in the field as we hike through diverse bird habitats. Ages 12 or older. Participants younger than

Do you like to draw, doodle or document? Do you like to be outside? Join us while we creatively connect to the outdoors! A naturalist will introduce nature journaling, lead guided exercises and answer questions. All skill levels welcome. Each participant will get their own nature journal

Have you ever wondered whats going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the French fur traders

Do you want to repot your houseplants but feel a little intimidated? Have no fear...bring your plant to Internode and have it repotted by our plant experts starting at just $10! You'll get to see each step of the process and have your questions answered, so you

Join the LCHS Canal Market at our 6th Annual Antiquin' Weekend in the quaint Village of North Utica!! LCHS Canal Market will host Vintage and Antique Vendors with their unique treasures. Don't forget to check out Starved Rock Country's other wonderful Antique stores including Clarks Run Antiques!!

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center and Three Rivers Public Library District are collaborating again! Join us to discuss novels inspired by nature while we stroll around Four Rivers. This months book is The Overstory by Richard Powers. Books will be available at Three Rivers Public Library Districts

Step right up and escape into a world of sweets, games, and carnival magic at Utica Sweet Stroll 2026: The Sweet Escape Carnival! For one unforgettable day, downtown Utica transforms into a sweet-themed carnival filled with classic midway games, exciting attractions, delicious tastings, and family-friendly fun. Test