Events

Grab your family, friends, lawn chair or favorite picnic blanket and come and enjoy the sounds of Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts before the summer is over!! Admission is free.

The Bureau County Fair returns bringing five days of entertainment, livestock shows, carnival rides, fair food, and family fun to Princeton. This year's grandstand entertainment features Sawyer Brown & Lonestar on August 27—a concert country music fans won't want to miss! Start making your plans now and

Our markets celebrate local creativity and entrepreneurship while bringing unique, handcrafted goods and fresh, locally sourced products to the heart of our community. Since 2023, Chicago Street Markets has partnered with municipalities, park districts, and private spaces to plan and manage events of all sizes.  

The H.W. Immke Exhibit features a vast collection of restored glass plate negatives and vintage photography equipment from local Princeton photographer Henry William Immke. Visitors can submit family surnames for researchers to search the Immke database to locate potential ancestors within the 20,000 scanned images.Contact: Private appointments

This Friday night concert series brings a dynamic mix of musical styles to City Square's inaugural season. Enjoy live performances and community fun, presented in partnership with Chicago Street Pub. Admission is free.  

Held in the heart of downtown, Jammin' at the Clock brings energy and rhythm to one of Streator's most recognizable gathering spaces. With music filling Heritage Park and businesses nearby, it's a vibrant way to experience downtown while enjoying live entertainment in an intimate, welcoming setting. Whether

The Trackside Farmers Market is a curated, locally driven market dedicated to supporting farmers, makers, bakers, and growers while elevating small businesses. Through a partnership between Chicago Street Markets and the City of Lockport, the market brings a diverse selection of fresh produce, artisan foods, handcrafted goods,

Tents full of Artisans, Makers, Creators, Small Businesses, Vintage/Repurposed, Gourmet Foods, Food Trucks, Local Farmers, Live Music, and More. This is a family friendly free event for which folks mark their calendars.

The Bureau County Fair returns bringing five days of entertainment, livestock shows, carnival rides, fair food, and family fun to Princeton. This year's grandstand entertainment features Sawyer Brown & Lonestar on August 27—a concert country music fans won't want to miss! Start making your plans now and

Celebrate Streator's connection to Pluto during Pluto Fest & the Fall Food Truck Festival on Saturday, August 29! Head to Streator City Park for an afternoon filled with food, music, vendors, family activities, and community fun. Enjoy delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks, along with craft beer and wine tasting, vendors,

The H.W. Immke Exhibit features a vast collection of restored glass plate negatives and vintage photography equipment from local Princeton photographer Henry William Immke. Visitors can submit family surnames for researchers to search the Immke database to locate potential ancestors within the 20,000 scanned images.Contact: Private appointments

Come one, come all to the Black Joy Parade Joliet! There will be guest appearances , and something for everyone to see.The City Square Celebration begins immediately following the parade. Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, food, and more! Parade start time:

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity and fun with On A Whim at Countryside Village in Braidwood! Dive into the spirit of fall by crafting your very own layered wood décor masterpiece! $35 per person.  

Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come and enjoy the sounds of Cadillac Grove before the summer is over!!

The Bureau County Fair returns bringing five days of entertainment, livestock shows, carnival rides, fair food, and family fun to Princeton. This year's grandstand entertainment features Sawyer Brown & Lonestar on August 27—a concert country music fans won't want to miss! Start making your plans now and

This is a special glow paint session designed just for kids. They will enjoy a fun, high-energy paint experience under the glow lights using neon paint, music, and plenty of creativity. $28 per kid.  

This is a special glow paint session designed just for kids. They will enjoy a fun, high-energy paint experience under the glow lights using neon paint, music, and plenty of creativity. $28 per kid.    

Dan Schott will present The Founding Documents. Celebrate the Semiquincentennial and learn about the documents that began the United States during the Revolution, as well as some of the Founders and their tribulations. The suggested donation is $10. Seating maybe limited be limited; call the museum to

This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Monday, Nov. 30.Get out on the trail and enjoy the changing of the seasons with the 24th annual Woods Walk challenge! Experience 10 beautiful Will County trails during their fall splendor. Trails range from 0.5 to 4.25 miles

Take a vacation day for this full day of fun. Start the morning with a comfortable 2.5-mile hike along the river to find a fleet of kayaks waiting for you at McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove. After a quick lunch break, forge out on the Des Plaines

Join us for Summer Socials at Duncan Manor — a weekly outdoor gathering designed to bring our community together through local makers, live music, food, and shared experiences on the grounds of our historic estate. Admission $0 to $20.  

Fresh foods and fresh vibes await.  Stop by weekly to pick up fresh produce, flowers, and treats, or grab food from a local vendor and swing along to live music. The Farmers Market is a fan-favorite for all ages. Vendors change weekly so follow the market on Facebook

STORYTIME is the best morning on the farm. YAY! Grab the kids and come out to listen to story reading, enjoy an interactive experience, and then visit the farm animals! Want more time on the farm after? We have Storytime themed crafts on the 2nd and 4th

Grab your family, friends, some food and a picnic blanket and come and enjoy the country sounds of Buckshot Bully as Bolingbrook celebrates America's 250th!!! Admission is free.

Welcome, all homeschool families! Join other middle and high school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove. In Illinois, we have all four seasons, but how and why? Which species rely on seasonal changes and how does the changing climate impact