• Beginner Stained Glass Workshop

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    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 will leave the class

  • Craft Beer & Beverage Tasting at the Museum

    Joliet Area History Museum 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, United States

    Join us at the Museum's Indoor Auditorium on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-9pm and sample over 35 hand crafted beers, ciders, seltzers & more!There will be local and regional craft brewers on hand to share their products and knowledge. Attending brewers and brews will be posted soon

  • Let’s Talk Turkey!

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    It's the holiday season! Chances are good that you'll feast on turkey sometime soon. This program will provide you with turkey talking points so you can get through those celebratory meals without having to resort to talking about the weather. You'll learn natural history, fun facts and

  • Wrap Pants Workshop

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Wrapped Pants Workshop with Jacqueline JoAnn. All Materials ProvidedCome join us for a fun and creative sewing class where you'll make your very own reversible wrapped pants! These stylish and comfortable pants are perfect for lounging, layering, or showing off your unique flairand the best part? They're

  • Yoga & a Hike

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Start the day off right with yoga and a hike! This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic trails. Ages 14 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required by

  • Deer Tail & Trails

    Hammel Woods Black Rd. east of Rte 59, Shorewood, IL, United States

    How much do you know about Illinois' state mammal, the white-tailed deer? Join a naturalist to examine different parts of deer and their current and historical uses. We will then hit the trails to look for sights and signs of deer. Registration required by Friday, Nov. 14:

  • Introduction to Digital Art

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    *Please note- you will need to bring your own iPad with the Procreate app downloaded for this class. Having an Apple Pencil will make the activities easier but is not 100% necessary. Please make sure all devices are charged before class.*Have you downloaded the Procreate app excited

  • Breakfast with the Birds

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Start your morning with an unparalleled view of the Four Rivers bird feeders! View the resident birds and new winter arrivals indoors from the exhibit room and the Grand Hall. Enjoy provided warm beverages and muffins. Need more than a muffin? Bring your breakfast. A naturalist will

  • Craft + Chill

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Settle in for a relaxing evening of creativity at Craft + Chill: Painting & Drawing, a laid-back night designed for anyone who loves to make art in good company.Well have a variety of materials ready for you canvases, tote bags, wood pieces, and more to paint on

  • Brad Williams “The Growth Spurt Tour”

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now, and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over

  • Wild Child

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Answer the call of your wild child by getting outside with this monthly nature-themed program geared toward children ages 3 to 5. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will have something new

  • Christmas Walk Weekend Presented by the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

    Downtown Princeton 2 Main St., Princeton, IL, United States

    Let Princeton be your destination of choice to help find those perfect Christmas gifts this holiday season! Our fabulous retailers will be open late until 7:00 pm or later on Friday evening, 4:00 pm or later on Saturday, and open Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm to

  • Gallery Reception for the Ottawa Art League

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Meet the artists! This is a free event open to everyone, come see the work from artists of the Ottawa Art League. Free to attend. Refreshments and appetizers provided.

  • Moon Celebration

    The Rock & Soul 229 S. Clark St., North Utica, IL, United States

    On November 5th, the sky gifted us with a shimmering spectacle. The full “Beaver Moon” rises, shining a little brighter and closer than usual. This November full moon is also a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter than typical! There’s something deeply magical about this lunar energy right

  • It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Event with Chris Young

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    A professed fan of all things Christmas, Chris Young is excited to announce his first-ever holiday tour – “It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young.”   Praised as “one of the genre’s most beloved performers”, Young will be sharing the spirit of the

  • Christmas Walk Weekend Presented by the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

    Downtown Princeton 2 Main St., Princeton, IL, United States

    Shopping, Heartland Bank sponsored Carriage Rides, Hot Cocoa & Cookies provided by New Hope Church, Extended Shopping Hours and Special Events: Christkindlmarkt November 22nd | Open Prairie Church | 9:30AM-2PM Handmade for the Holidays November 22nd 10AM-4PM & 23rd 12PM-4PM Artisan Market at Prairie Arts Center Gallery

  • Celebrate Water Weekend

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    This program will be offered Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23. Program hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The State of Water: Our Most Valuable Resource is here at Four Rivers! Come check out this fantastic exhibit and then with a renewed appreciation for water

  • Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience!

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo—known worldwide as the Long Island Medium—has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Now, Joliet fans will get their chance at healing when the acclaimed medium and beloved personality appears live at the

  • Celebrate Water Weekend

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    This program will be offered Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23. Program hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The State of Water: Our Most Valuable Resource is here at Four Rivers! Come check out this fantastic exhibit and then with a renewed appreciation for water

  • Christmas Walk Weekend Presented by the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

    Downtown Princeton 2 Main St., Princeton, IL, United States

    Shopping, Heartland Bank sponsored Carriage Rides, Hot Cocoa & Cookies provided by New Hope Church, Extended Shopping Hours and Special Events: Christkindlmarkt November 22nd | Open Prairie Church | 9:30AM-2PM Handmade for the Holidays November 22nd 10AM-4PM & 23rd 12PM-4PM Artisan Market at Prairie Arts Center Gallery

  • Hot Wax Batik & Paper Bead Making Workshop

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Beeswax batik with canting pens and natural dyes on both paper and fabric. We will make paper/wax (porcelain looking) beads while our dyed fabrics dry. Take home a gift worthy necklace, at least one batik bookmark, two or more greeting cards with envelopes and/or one cube shaped

  • Home Free: Let Me Come Home Tour

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    This winter, all-vocal country sensation Home Free invites you to celebrate the season with their heartwarming holiday tour, Let Me Come Home – named after their touching original track from their 2024 holiday album, Any Kind of Christmas. Known for their jaw-dropping harmonies, signature country charm, and

  • Thanksgiving Break Unlimited Indoor Attractions Wristband

    Haunted Trails Amusement Park & Picnic Grove 1423 N. Broadway St., Joliet, United States

    Enjoy 3 hours of UNLIMITED Indoor Fun on Laser Tag, Monster Hop and Bone Shaker rides for only $25/guest! Available 11/24/25 through 11/28/25. (Closed Thanksgiving Day). Certain restrictions apply. See website for details!  

  • Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    TCG Entertainment, the leading producer of live entertainment, announces its all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland tour to more than 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada. A must-see holiday event and beloved tradition for families everywhere, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland launches with two tours on Nov. 19