“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.  

Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL, United States

Paranormal Access Events returns to Illinois's Most Haunted Pr*son!! Hosted by Chris Fleming, international paranormal investigator and medium from TV's HELP! My house is haunted, the Telly Award Winning The Curse of Lizzie Borden, and the international hit series for Discovery+, Haunted Scotland with Gail Porter, and

Camping without Limits

Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 S. Wolf Rd., Willow Springs, IL, United States

In partnership with Adaptive Adventures, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Register at https://adaptiveadventures.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/adaptiveadventures/event.jsp?event=77383. COST: Free CONTACT: (708)771-1573or [email protected]  

Roxy Movie Night

Roxy Theatre 1017 S. State St., Lockport, United States

LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES AT THE HISTORIC ROXY LOCKPORT THEATER! "Spirit: Stallion of Cimmaron" Doors open 45 minutes prior to the movie start time. Come early and enjoy a beverage from the full-service bar and a light snack available for purchase in the lounge. No outside

Little Red Schoolhouse Arts and Craft Fair

Little Red Schoolhouse

  At the 58th Annual Arts and Craft Fair, art, of all styles, will be sold by artists inspired by nature! Don't miss it!

Arts & Craft Fair at the Little Red Schoolhouse

Little Red Schoolhouse

Join The Little Red Schoolhouse for their Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by nature. Entrance by shuttle bus only. Shuttle busses will be at Pioneer Woods which is a little east of Willow Springs Road on 107th

Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path through Water

Brown County Library 515 Pine St., Green Bay, United States

Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water, is a one act, one person play written and performed by Jim Healy, in honor of the 350th anniversary of the voyage of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet down the Mississippi River. Their four month voyage began  May 17th,

Volunteer Workday at the Santa Fe Prairie

Santa Fe Prairie 7300 River Road, Hodgkins, IL

Volunteers wanted for restoration of this very rare prairie. Help with invasive species plant removal, brush clearing & grounds beautification. Volunteers are needed to join us for a morning of fun, learning and a little elbow grease! No experience necessary! Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, a light

Free Public Interpretative Tours of the Chicago Portage

Chicago Portage 4800 Harlem Ave, Forest View, IL, United States

The Chicago Portage was an ancient portage that connected the Great Lakes waterway system with the Mississippi River system. Connecting these two great water trails meant comparatively easy access from the mouth of the St Lawrence River on the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, and the