Events

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

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Everyone is welcome to join Floret at Trick or Treat on Court Street! There will be a dunk tank, magician, train rides, axe throwing, bounce house, and so much more! Costumes are encouraged.  

The annual Family Fall Fest, held by the Pontiac Parks & Rec Department, is the perfect family-friendly event featuring a trunk-or-treat, balloon artist, live DJ, hayrack rides, inflatables, and more - all in celebration of the fall season! This free event will take place at the Oaks

Explore the most haunted place in Lockport with two thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror and the Curse of the Bayou! Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM – 10 PM | In October (October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) Last 2 Sundays (October 20 & 27) |

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

What is a curiosity cabinet? How did these natural collections morph into the museums we have today? Let's unlock the mystery together! An interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation followed by a group activity. Guests have the option of bringing in their own natural curiosity (a

Explore the most haunted place in Lockport with two thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror and the Curse of the Bayou! Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM – 10 PM | In October (October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) Last 2 Sundays (October 20 & 27) |

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Dec. 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and

Create your own beautiful stained glass art. Learn how to cut & break glass as you create your own project using the copper foil method. The session will deal with type & quality of glass, appropriate tools, cutting techniques and assembling. Each person leave the class with

Tickets are $5 each, and will be available day-of at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. All seating will be General Admission—first come, first serve. Cash and credit will be accepted for payment. Bar and concessions will be available for purchase. PG| 1 hour 36 minutes A

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Plan your spooky night out in Downtown Joliet. Walk to any or all of our participating businesses for some spirited entertainment and some themed food and spirits (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages). Local ghost stories, psychics, mini haunted houses, ghost hunters, aura readings, live music, and haunted tours

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Returning for our third year, The Forge Trail Run Festival embraces the adventure of trail running with short, mid, and long distance events that will be run on Sunday, November 3rd. Can you run 4.167 miles in ONE hour? And do it again and again and again....

Participating in Woods Walk and looking for company on our longest leg? We've got you covered! Let's team up to conquer the 4.4-mile trip on the Spring Creek Greenway Trail as we travel through Hadley Valley as a group and take in the sights and sounds of

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Come smash and bash and save the earth! Choose how your jack-o'-lantern will meet its demise —pounded to a pulp, rolled into a heap or dropped over a railing. It's going to be a smashing good time! Work up an appetite smashing your pumpkin then enjoy roasting

What do Día de los Muertos, monarch butterflies and milkweed have in common? Everything! Monarchs flock back to their overwintering sites in Mexico at the beginning of November, just in time for the Mesoamerican holiday. Legend has it that the butterflies are the returning souls of loved

Returning for our third year, The Forge Trail Run Festival embraces the adventure of trail running with short, mid, and long distance events that will be run on Sunday, November 3rd. Can you run 4.167 miles in ONE hour? And do it again and again and again....