Come hang out for a cozy, low-pressure craft night where you'll design and print your own tote bag using pre-carved linocut stamps! We'll have a collection of shapes and patterns ready for you to mix, match, and arrange into granny-square-inspired designs or create something completely your own.
Radioactive Halloween Night. Visitors' Weekend. Radioactive Shrimp Alternate Identity Jersey. Food trucks by Tony's Butt Shack, Philly Factory, and Little O's Frozen Treats. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Quincy Doggy Paddlers. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free.
Join us on the Outdoor ROOFTOP with Great Moments in Vinyl as they chart the rise of INXS from Australian bar band to international superstars. GMIV will share tales about how INXS got to the top and play plenty of the songs that got them there! Just
The Historic Pullman Garden Club presents Art in the Garden showcasing art in our personal and public landscapes. Artists from Urban Sketchers Chicago will work en plein air throughout the tour in our public gardens. In addition, the work of Pullman artists participating in the Art Institute
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
Enjoy a tasty meal, check out some classic cars all while jamming out to some music with DJ Tony! Admission is free.
Join the City of Joliet celebrate the grand opening of City Square with live music, local artists, family activities, food, entertainment, and a Route 66-inspired Drone Show. Bring your family and friends and experience Joliet's newest gathering place!! 11 am - 12:30 pm
Break out the caftans, bold prints, and your best Mrs. Roper attitude — the Romp is back! ✨ Join us for the 2nd Annual Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Utica. No tickets, no fuss — just a fabulous evening of fun, friendship, and music. Live Music: Joe
Celebrate Independence Day in Pontiac with a variety of family-friendly activities, including inflatables, balloon creations, face painting by The Zoo Lady, Touch-A-Truck, lawn games, and more. Enjoy live music throughout the evening, along with food and drinks available for purchase. Wrap up the night with the fireworks
Enjoy the sounds of Mary & The Troublemakers! Bring your friends, your family, and your picnic blankets – let's make this summer unforgettable in Ottawa!
We're excited to announce Stars, Stripes & Country Nights a brand new patriotic outdoor concert coming to Siegel's Cottonwood Farm! Celebrate 250 years of America with an unforgettable summer night filled with iconic country hits, red-white-and-blue vibes, and live tribute performances honoring Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson, and Kenny
Bring A Friend Night. Saturday Night Stripes presented by Princeton Auto Group. Visitors' Weekend. Food trucks by Dog House of LaSalle, Camp Aramoni, and Tropical Sno Two Rivers. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Quincy Doggy Paddlers. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free.
Step into a world of imagination and creativity at our Fairy Garden Creation Class on the farm. During this enchanting workshop, guests will design and build their own miniature fairy garden using natural elements, tiny accessories, and a sprinkle of magic. $15 per person. Alll ages welcome.
By the 1930s there were many neighborhood grocery stores in Ottawa. In fact, in 1937 Ottawa had 69 such stores. This presentation by Mollie Perrot will highlight some of the well known provision providers. Admission is $10.
Food trucks by Dog House of LaSalle and Salina's Tacos. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. Gates open at 3:35 pm.
Join us under the luminous glow of June's Strawberry Moon for an evening of movement, breath, and gentle renewal. This full yoga practice with Nancy invites you to open into the energy of early summer — a time of ripening abundance, heart-opening, and vibrant possibility. Through fluid
Enjoy a specialty Meet & Greet and have your ice cream scooped by Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp Players at Bruce & Ollie's.
Salute to the Military Night presented by James Hardie. Specialty Camo Jersey. Food trucks by Philly Factory and Diddouugh's Pretzels. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Burlington Bees. Gates open at 5:35 pm, Admission is free.
Winning Wednesday presented by Shaw Local Radio. Food: Pizza and Hot Dogs at the Concession Stand. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Burlington Bees. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free.
The Race Fan Rally returns to downtown Joliet with race cars, driver meet-and-greets, live entertainment, and interactive fun for all ages. Free admission.
Join the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 for Cars & Guitars at our new location, the Downtown Joliet City Square. HOT RODS * MUSIC * VENDORS!! First 75 Cars Receive a Cars & Guitars Dash Plaque. Free admission.
Rockin' at the River Concerts are family-friendly, free, and open to the public. Food vendors will have items for sale, or you can bring your own picnic! Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on; a small number of chairs will be available if you
Game Night. Food trucks by Tony's Butt Shack.. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Normal Cornbelters. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free.
Experience the words that helped shape a nation. Join us for a casual, interactive public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Tuesday, July 8. Rather than listening to a single speaker, participants will have the opportunity to read a portion of the Declaration aloud. We'll distribute