Events

Huge Garage Sale – inside and outside vendors – Food – Restrooms. Sign-up soon. See www.bureaucountyfair.com or the Fair Facebook page for details. Free admission!  

Join us for our annual open house event. Door prizes each day -FREE Cookies and Lemonade - Open House Sales- Our sale items will be announced on social media and our website on Wednesday, June 11th. Daily Hosta Walk- check out our favorite hostas in our Shade

Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools provided. Ages 18 & up.

Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2025 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live bats and learn about their roles

The Homestead Committee invites you to celebrate as we raise funds at the annual Homestead Lawn Event at Owen Lovejoy Homestead. This year, Jenna & Jacob Smith, Mady & Isaiah Taylor, and Caleb and Ashley Dickens are looking forward to hosting the event! We can't wait to

The 2025 Ottawa Family Pride Festival is featuring a line-up of great family-friendly events! This year's parade will be kicking off at 10am, starting at Jackson Street and heading down LaSalle to the Jordan Block parking lot! This year, we will have our Main Stage down in

Come watch the Illinois State High School Finals! The future plays here!! Games at 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm.

The Black Star Project, in partnership with Absolutely Anything Essential, Chicago Defender Charities, and State Rep. Kam Buckner, is proud to present the 5th Annual Bronzeville Juneteenth Celebration—a vibrant, family-friendly event honoring Black freedom, culture, and community resilience. This year’s celebration will feature: Live performances by local

Join us for an evening of FREE family entertainment at Berkeley Park Gazebo. Starts at 7:30PM: Witness an exciting Gymnastics Demonstration! Be amazed by the skills and talents of young gymnasts. Participate in a FREE Interactive Gymnastics Lesson! Let your kids try out some fun and basic

Join us for our annual open house event. Door prizes each day -FREE Cookies and Lemonade - Open House Sales- Our sale items will be announced on social media and our website on Wednesday, June 11th. Daily Hosta Walk- check out our favorite hostas in our Shade

Visit with banders to learn about this scientific method used to study wild birds.  

Enjoy the sound of the Princeton Community Band! Bring lawn chairs. FREE ADMISSION Food stand.

Keeping the Tradition of Summer Camp Alive. Creating Campers 4 Life. Rustic living, tech free adventures, and lifelong memories. $50 per day and $250 per week.  

Perform or listen to music and poetry at an open-mic night on the grounds at sunset.

Tractors/ Kids Night 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

Join us for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists.  

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen St for this free concert series! Bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6 pm, and music begins at 7 pm. Food and drink will be available on site.

Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!

This beginner's workshop, led by American Canoe Association certified instructors, introduces participants to the sport of kayaking. Basic instruction, introduction to paddle strokes and safety are covered on shore. Then participants will head to the water to try out their new skills. Fee: $35 per person. Age:

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois MAY – SEPTEMBER. Art vendors, music, food, and live events hosted by Open Space Gallery. Enjoy later shopping hours at many downtown retailers and enjoy custom food and drink specials at several of our

Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad Near Lake Michigan In the decades before the Civil War, more than 4500 enslaved people escaping from the South traveled across Illinois, with many coming to and through the Chicago region.  With maps and images, historian and author Larry McClellan, will

Come see the Trailer Park Twisters as they touch down in Willow Springs!  

Z Tour Bike Ride & Bike Fest PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ZEARING CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER IN PRINCETON, ILLINOIS This Z Tour Bike Ride provides you a chance to enjoy some of the best bike roads that northwest Illinois has to offer. The routes will feature loops that incorporate

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even