Ribbon Cutting & Opening Ceremony for the Dora Schoonmaker Exhibit

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

Dora grew up in Wilmington and Channahon and taught school in Morris, IL in the  1870s. She became the first female Methodist missionary to go to Japan. She started the first girls school and the school has evolved to an educational institution from kindergarden through graduate school.

Lemont Food Truck Festival

The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, Illinois

Join us for the 3rd Annual Lemont Food Truck Festival, back by popular demand on Saturday, June 29th, hosted in partnership with Brew Avenue Events. Indulge in a culinary adventure as 12+ food trucks converge for a day of delicious bites, accompanied by live music, a vibrant

Event Series Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

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. Adults: $18, Seniors: $15, Children 10 & under: $13, Children 3 and under: Free REGISTER NOW

Event Series Liberty Fest

Liberty Fest

Streator City Park 301 N. Vermillion St., Streator, United States

Liberty Fest (6/29/24-6/30/24) Tentative Schedule Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 8am - Run for Glory 5K race 10am to 5pm - Vendors open in Park 10am to 1pm - Kid's corner 11am to 5pm - Cookout 12pm to 5pm - World of Bounce 2pm - Crowning of

Grundy County Fair

Grundy County Fairgrounds 8890 N. Rooute 47, Morris, IL, United States

Wednesday July 3 All Day Children games All Day Adult Bags All Day Magic Matt, Petting Zoo, Pony/Camel rides 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kids Power Wheel Racing 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kids Power Wheel Racing 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Carnival 5:30 pm - 8:30

July 3rd Celebration – Lemont

Centenniel Park - Lemont 16028 W, 127th St., Lemont, IL, United States

Celebrate with us on July 3rd from 4pm-10pm at Centennial Park. Featuring live music, a food court, beer & drink sales, a kid’s zone with inflatables, face painters, balloonists and end the night with FIREWORKS!  

Channahon’s Independence Day Celebration

Ronald D. Lehman Community Park 24856 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL, United States

It's time to break free and cheer for Independence Day with the Channahon Park District Staff at Ronald D. Lehman Community Park! We've got a whole line-up of grub gurus and a heap of good times in store. And wait for it...we're lighting up the sky with

Independence Day Celebration – Joliet

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

  The annual Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Independence Celebration will be on Wednesday, July 3, at 201 West Jefferson St. There will be food, vendors and alcohol will be sold. People can bring lawn chairs, bag chairs and blankets. No grills or tents. There is free parking

Live Music at Performing Arts Center

Caneva Performing Arts Center 199 E. Woods Dr., Lockport, United States

Live music at the Caneva Performing Arts Center in Dellwood Park.

Peru Rock the River Fireworks Celebration

Water Street between Calhoun & Putnam Water Street, Peru, IL, United States

Fireworks, food and family fun!! Food vendors, alcohol free fun zone for kids!!  Fireworks at dusk synchronized with a music broadcast on FM 103.9 WLPO!! Trolley will run continuously from 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm at 4th & Calhoun and 4th & Putnam.  

Fireworks Extravaganza!!

Grundy County Fairgrounds 8890 N. Rooute 47, Morris, IL, United States

Join Grundy County to enjoy the best fireworks around!!

City of Lockport Fireworks

Dellwood Park Woods Drive, Lockport, United States

The City of Lockport will host the annual fireworks show on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Dellwood Park, starting at dusk, to commemorate Independence Day. In the event of a cancellation due to adverse weather conditions, a new date will be announced. The Lockport Township Park District

4th of July at Zearing Park

Zearing Park S. Euclid & E. Thompson, Princeton, IL, United States

Princeton Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the 4th of July holiday with an entertaining fireworks display at Zearing Park. Come early and enjoy other activities happening before the big show. Featuring Bluewater Kings Band!

4th of July Fireworks – Ottawa

Ottawa High School 211 E. Main St., Ottawa, IL, United States

One of central Illinois LARGEST and most SPECTACULAR light shows! Our unique venue offers viewing from the high school bleachers all the way to the bluffs along the Illinois & Fox Rivers either on shore or in your boat.  

Utica’s Fireworks Celebration

Carey Memorial Park 315 W. Church St., Utica, IL, United States

Join us for our annual fireworks celebration!! Fireworks start at dusk!! Bring the family out earlier for tons of fun including:Food and Drink (while supplies last)Face PaintingBounce Slides, Obstacle CoursesAnd MORE!!  

Taylor Swift Bracelet Party

Wilmington Park District 315 N. Water St., Wilmington, IL, United States

Bringing a touch of Taylor to our wrist game! Make bracelets and get ready for Fearless: a Taylor Swift Tribute Band at Catfish Days! Pizza, Bracelet Bar, Music Activated Wristband, Taylor Tattoos & Eras Tour Playlist Dance Party! $25 per person.

Cruise Nights & Block Party

Cruise Nights & Block Party Location Main Street & Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United States

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 in time and make you dream of the

Charles (Chuck) Wright Solo Exhibit

Pollyanna Brewing Co. 431 Talcott, Lemont, IL, United States

Charles (Chuck) Wright Solo Exhibit in the Gallery Room at Pollyanna Brewing Company curated by Brad Tammaro with the Art and Culture Commission of Lemont CHARLES (CHUCK) WRIGHT is an "Americana Artist". Original Fine Art Paintings will be on display in the Gallery Room (located to the right when you enter

Birding on the Fly

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

You're on the move, and out of the corner of your eye you spot ... something. Was it a vulture or a hawk? A mourning dove or a kestrel? Using size, shape, habitat and flight patterns, this introductory indoor class can help you up your birding game.

Sunset Soiree – Strung Out Chicago

Historic Downtown Lemont Canal & Stephen St, Lemont, IL, United States

Bring your lawn chairs, friends & neighbors for a relaxing & fun night in the streets of beautiful & historic downtown Lemont! Pack a cooler or purchase food from onsite local vendors. It's gonna be groovy! For more info about future concerts: Sunset Soiree      

Fun & Food Trucks

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

Celebrate summer nights with the second of this year's Fun & Food Trucks events. Eat eclectic local foods in the preserve while having a blast participating in a variety of activities. This event will offer something for the entire family, including live music, outdoor lawn games and

Sunset Cruise Featuring: Mike Miz

Sainte Genevieve Riverboat 231 Albin Stevens Dr., Ottawa, IL, United States

Sunset Cruise Featuring: Mike Miz Michael Mizwinski, better known simply as Mike Miz is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from Northeast Pennsylvania known for soulful and energetic live performances. Mike regularly performs over 200 dates a year and has had the privilege to open for Jason Isbell, Jakob Dylan, Blues

Music on the Veranda

Starved Rock Lodge & Convention Center 2680 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, United States

Barley Priest – Acoustic Covers. Come enjoy the views, great food, and grooves!