A River Thru History

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Rd. & Corcoran Rd., Willow Springs, IL, United States

A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. The goal of this rendezvous is to be the

Illinois Watercolor Society Member Exhibition

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center 9602 W. Creek Rd., Palos Park, IL, United States

The Illinois Watercolor Society was established in 1981, committed to promoting and encouraging the pursuit of excellence in water-based media throughout Illinois. Since that time, IWS has grown from a small group of painters to a nationally-recognized watercolor society with members stretching from Vermont to California. Today,

Regional History Symposium: Place and the Environment on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of The Illinois & Michigan Canal

Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United States

Lewis University and the Gaylord Building Historic Site invite you to a symposium marking the 175th anniversary of The Illinois & Michigan Canal - part of a year-long series of events held along the 96-miles of the nation's first National Heritage Area. 9 - 9:25 am  

175th Anniversary Regional Symposium

Lewis University - Saint Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall 101 Airport Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

Lewis University and the Gaylord Building Historic Site invite you to a symposium marking the 175th anniversary of the Illinois & Michigan Canal - part of a year-long series of events held along the 96 miles of the nation's first National Heritage Area. This event is free

Lemont Township Fall Craft Fair

Lemont Township Community Center 16300 Alba St., Lemont, United States

  Craftors, vendors, raffles and more! All proceeds to benefit the Lemont Township Family Assistant Fund. $2 suggested donation entry fee.

Goose Lake Prairie Day

Goose Lake Prairie Park

  The Annual Prairie Day celebrates the prairie environment at the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. Enjoy the butterfly barn, the picnic areas and play yards. Walk the trails and look into the Cragg Cabin.

Event Series Autumn in the Park

Autumn in the Park

Palos Park Village Green 8901 W. 123rd St., Palos Park, United States

Schedule of Events Friday, September 15, 2023 6:00 pm - Grounds Open 6:00 pm - NAWS Animal Rescue will be onsite  6:00 to 10:30 pm - Food Vendors, Beer, Wine and Spirits $ 6:00 to 10:30 pm - Sports Cave - Gazebo 7:30 to 10:30 pm -

SuperMotocross World Championship

Chicagoland Speedway 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet, United States

MX Sports Pro Racing and Feld Motor Sports, Inc., jointly announced a partnership that will see the formation of the SuperMotocross World Championship. Tickets are now on sale and prices range from 42.00 USD to 276.00 USD, Don't miss your chance, Get your tickets for SuperMotocross World Championship

Architecture Serviette – Reception

Gallery Seven 200 W. 8th St., Lockport, IL, United States

Art and Architecture of Robert Morris - Ink Doodles on Napkins over Wine

“Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs, 1890-1960” Presentation

Lock 16 Cafe 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL, United States

  Hop aboard the I&M Canal Boat for an afternoon of music and history! The Canal Corridor Association is hosting a FREE Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs, 1890-1960” by Bucky Halker. Coal miners in

Prairie Companion

Illinois State Museum - Lockport Gallery 201 W. 10th St., Lockport, IL, United States

Prairie Companion features artwork and specimens from the Illinois State Museum collection that highlight aspects of prairie ecology and how our actions have consequence for prairie survival. Presented in conjunction with Philip Juras’ exhibit celebrating the wide views of prairie preserves, this exhibition considers individual species and details

The Long View – Philip Juras

Illinois State Museum - Lockport Gallery 201 W. 10th St., Lockport, IL, United States

This exhibition features paintings from 23 nature preserves across Illinois by artist and conservationist Philip Juras.  The work celebrates the 60-year legacy of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and offers a window into the past and present ecology of the Prairie State. The prairies featured in Juras’

Seneca Prairie Shipyard Festival

Seneca Shipyards 100 S. William St., Seneca, United States

Celebrate Prairie Shipyard Days in Seneca- "Bringing Us All Together"! Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal!

The Historic Gaylord Building Plein Air Painting

Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United States

Join the Lemont Artist Guild and Gallery Seven for a Plein Air Painting Event. Capture the Lincoln Landing's Fall Colors!!!

Lemont Township Scarecrow Trail

Lemont Heritage & Woodland Sanctuary 16300 Alba St., Lemont, IL, United States

Take a walk through the Lemont Heritage & Woodland Sanctuary to see all the Scarecrow Contestants!!

Museum Campus Exploration Days

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

  If you've never visited Isle a la Cache Museum, take advantage of this opportunity to see what's going on in the 18th century Traders Cabin and peek inside the Native American longhouse.

Joliet PrideFest

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Main Festival 12-6:00PM Finale Performance by Brian Justin Crum begins at 6:00pm Get ready for a day filled with boundless joy, laughter, and unity at the Joliet PrideFest! We're pulling out all the stops to create an unforgettable experience that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and promotes acceptance

Scarecrow Trail & Fest

Lemont Heritage & Woodland Sanctuary 16300 Alba St., Lemont, IL, United States

Join Lemont Township at Scarecrow Fest! DJ, Food Trucks, Horses, Crafts, Storytimes!!  

Channahon Community Potato Festival

Arrowhead Community Center 24856 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL, United States

Save the date for the 2023 Channahon Community Potato Festival! Returning this fall, the Channahon Community Potato Festival is a joint event between the Village of Channahon, Channahon Park District, and the Three Rivers Public Library District. That's right - we will be celebrating the infamous Channahon

History of the I&M Canal

Morris Municipal Building 700 N. Division, Morris, United States

  Join the Grundy County Historical Society & Museum with their first program for the year at the Morris Municipal Building. Jill Jackson with the Department of Natural Resources will be talking about the history of the I&M Canal and will also provide an update on the

ILLIART 2023

Gallery Seven 200 W. 8th St., Lockport, IL, United States

  A juried exhibition of 2D and 3D art for visual artists of Illinois.  Theme: TIME Special thanks to Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio for inspiring this year's theme.  

Evolution of the Modern Zombie

Fountaindale Public Library District 300 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join Scott Kenemore, best-selling author of "Zombie Illinois," on a rollicking tour of the zombie’s origins in Haitian mysticism through its evolutions in pop culture to the ravenous zombies of today.  

Forge On! With the Scouts!

The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, Illinois

Join us for a Scouting Adventure of epic proportions! Announcing Forge On! Scouting Adventure: On September 30, Three Fires Council's main Scouting Adventure will take place with various activities and a Scout show for the ages. Hosted at The Forge: Lemont Quarries, this event will run from

Lemont Quarrymen vs. Chicago Salmon Vintage Base Ball Game

Mt. Assisi Field 13900 Main St, Lemont, IL, United States

The Lemont Quarrymen battle the Chicago Salmon as they play base ball by the rules of the 1860s. Don't miss out on the fun and the historical interpretation! Food and refreshments are offered.