Aaron Kelly – Indie/Folk Join us every Friday and select Saturdays for live music on our Veranda. Come enjoy the views, great food, and grooves! 8-11 pm.
Have you ever wondered what's 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 Potawatomi and French
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to the Eagle 1 to enjoy an hour long boat ride where you will get to spy the Waterfowl of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations
Join your friends on the lawn by the fountains at Bicentennial Park as you enjoy an afternoon of wine, jazz, art accompanied by food and beverage vendors. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy sipping on wine from local wineries while listen to live jazz
Join us for an evening of grand slam laughs, where every meme is a home run. From the classics to the latest viral sensations, it's a meme-tastic showdown under the stadium lights. Don't miss out on the funniest inning of the season! There will be a meme
Hummingbird migration is underway, and the birds are fueling up for their journey south. This is a perfect time to hang out in Plum Creek Nature Center's hummingbird courtyard. Bring your chair, enjoy some refreshments and delight as the birds flit back and forth right overhead. Drop
Join us for the return of the Sunday Fun-Day concert series Rock the Block! Held the fourth Sunday of the month throughout the summer. This is a free concert series hosted by the City of Morris. On July 28th, Mike & Traci of Good Clean Fun will
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to the Eagle 1 to enjoy an hour long boat ride where you will get to spy the Waterfowl of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations
Tour begins with lunch in our restaurant followed by a narrated trolley tour. Learn about Starved Rock's history and legends of the area. The trolley takes passengers to the Eagle 1 to see the east end of Starved Rock State Park by water. Restrooms are available throughout
The River City Boys an Americana / Country vocal group out of Nashville feature the songs of the Statler Brothers 2002 Farewell Concert including Flowers on the Wall, Do You Remember These, Do You Know You are My Sunshine and more...The Statler Brothers, during their 47 year
Tour begins with lunch in our restaurant followed by a narrated trolley tour. Learn about Starved Rock's history and legends of the area. The trolley takes passengers to the Eagle 1 to see the east end of Starved Rock State Park by water. Restrooms are available throughout
Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcyles Last Show Light up your engines! The fastest and coolest cars are making their way to Lemont Downtown for our legendary cruise night car shows and block party. Wander the streets of historic Lemont Downtown viewing cars that take you back
Tour begins with lunch in our restaurant followed by a narrated trolley tour. Learn about Starved Rock's history and legends of the area. The trolley takes passengers to the Eagle 1 to see the east end of Starved Rock State Park by water. Restrooms are available throughout
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of our collection at the Old Joliet Prison! View our collection space, the artifacts we have found on-site, and learn about the process of preventing artifacts at an abandoned site. Ticket includes complimentary drinks (wine, beer & soda) and
Enjoy the 50th Season Finale!!! Joliet Township High School Orchestra, Central Band and the American Legion Band will be performing. Come early to get a good spot!
We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more!
Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center.
Post Game Fireworks Halloween – Bats, balls, and boos – oh my! Join us at the ballpark for a Halloween extravaganza filled with thrills, chills, and baseball skills! Fans are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes!
People come from far and wide to revel in the soulful sounds of Trippin' Billies at The Mount at The Forge: Lemont Quarries in Lemont, IL, on Friday, August 30th, as the Trippin' Billies capture the essence of the beloved Dave Matthews Band in their high-energy performance.
Enjoy an evening at Hammel Woods exploring the habitat of our local bat species. Watch the bats emerge from their sleeping quarters to go out on their nightly hunt. Using echolocation technology, listen for bats as we stretch our legs on a short hike. Discover some fascinating
Join a naturalist for the rare opportunity to experience Kankakee Sands at night. As your sharp vision fades away with the sun, your other senses will compensate. Become immersed in the songs of insects and sounds of grasses swishing in the breeze. Discover the fragrance of the
Abbynormal – New & Classic Rock. Join us every Friday and select Saturdays for live music on our Veranda. Come enjoy the views, great food, and grooves!
Rare and mysterious. Exceptionally unique. Wonders of the world. Are these distant lands or fairytales? No, these describe several preserves right here in Will County! On these naturalist-led hikes, discover the plants, animals and land formations that make up some of our most protected sites. Meet the
Old Cars, cruisers, food, muivs and family fun. Registration 9am-noon.
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to the Eagle 1 to enjoy an hour long boat ride where you will get to spy the Waterfowl of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations
