Events

Join us for live music and cold drinks at the only rooftop venue in downtown Joliet! $18.00 General Public, $16.00 Museum Members. Door open at 6:15.  

Join us at our summer long ROCKIN' THE VILLE Concert Series featuring live bands, food, and adult beverages.  Concessions will be open. Playground open to general public. Cooler and bags allowed, subject to inspection.  No glass bottles. No smoking.  No pets or animals.

DISNEY’S WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON TAKING ENGLE LANE BY (SNOW)STORM! A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

This annual 3-day event offers many items with special pricing including a long list of hostas. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and we will have the gardens looking exceptionally beautiful!  

Old Canal Days is an annual festival presented with support from the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the legacy of the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the community that grew along its banks. This weekend event brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors from across the state

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, it's a vibrant way to experience downtown while enjoying live entertainment in an intimate, welcoming setting. Whether

Chris Vallillo performs songs, stories, and shares the struggles of the Illinois Underground Railroad. This powerful evening highlights historical songs sung by people who were enslaved, to inspire and share knowledge among themselves. Celebrate with us as we welcome the soon-to-roll-out NEW museum documentary called "JOHN HOSSACK:

DISNEY’S WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON TAKING ENGLE LANE BY (SNOW)STORM! A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

This annual 3-day event offers many items with special pricing including a long list of hostas. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and we will have the gardens looking exceptionally beautiful!    

Come to this fascinating workshop where Annie talks about composting for a finished product that you will use and love in your garden and houseplants. Vermicasts are a byproduct of providing food scraps buried in bedding to composting worms. Vermicasts are rich, dark and stable humus, turning

Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2026 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and the animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live bats and learn about their

Visit beautiful Isle a la Cache Preserve and shop a wide selection of native plants perfect for the pollinators in your life! Experts will be on hand to help you select plants and to answer questions. Plus, many other free resources will be available. Plants will be

Old Canal Days is an annual festival presented with support from the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the legacy of the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the community that grew along its banks. This weekend event brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors from across the state

Celebrate 7 Years of Great Beer, Great Music, and Great Memories! Join RT66 Old School Brewing for our 7th Anniversary Celebration as we raise a glass to seven amazing years on Route 66. Enjoy a full day of live music, a special beer release, games, raffles, and

A cozy, hands-on afternoon of creativity, connection, and a little plant magic Step into the calm, grounding world of herbal tea blending and create your own custom infusions using a beautiful selection of dried herbs—many grown right here at Bronkberry Farms. In this guided workshop, you'll learn

DISNEY’S WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON TAKING ENGLE LANE BY (SNOW)STORM! A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

Sample whiskey from 15+ distilleries while enjoying live music at The Forge: Lemont Quarries. Join us for a lively afternoon of whiskey tasting, great food and live Folk and Americana music. Guests will sample spirits from more than 15 distilleries, with 20 (.25 oz) pours included in

Join us for a special Flag Day Concert! The Joliet American Legion Band will be on stage.  Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic music as we come together to honor our nation and celebrate community spirit! Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your red, white, and blue!

This annual 3-day event offers many items with special pricing including a long list of hostas. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and we will have the gardens looking exceptionally beautiful!    

Old Canal Days is an annual festival presented with support from the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the legacy of the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the community that grew along its banks. This weekend event brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors from across the state

DISNEY’S WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON TAKING ENGLE LANE BY (SNOW)STORM! A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

Bishops Hill Winery's Sunday summer music series featuring Ava Suppelsa & Bonner Black on June 14th is back third year of amazing artists and shows! Admission is $25 per person.  

The Great Race is cruising back into Pontiac for 2026! This year, Pontiac will serve as a special VIP Experience Pre-Race stop as drivers make their way to the official 2026 starting line in Springfield on June 20, 2026. Throughout the weekend, you can expect to see

Join the fun and support folks with disabilities!! Food trucks, music by Ray's Rockets, balloon animals, face painting and a petting zoo!!

First Responder Appreciation Night presented by Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP. Food trucks by Tony's Butt Shack, Dog House of LaSalle, and Little O's Frozen Treats. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Burlington Bees. Gates open at 5:35pm. Admission is free.