Karaoke Night
2025-05-29 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-06-05 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | The Twisted Pin, 15610 Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son!
Start your weekend on a high note – Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!

Rooftop Summer Music Series - Featuring Toronzo Cannon
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Joliet Area History Museum, 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Enjoy your evening at the 2025 Rooftop Summer Music Series!
Doors Open: 6:15pm Music Starts: 7pm Duration: Up to 2 Hours
You can now reserve highboy or bistro tables for Rooftop Concerts on a first come-first served basis. General concert-style seating available for all guests.
Live Music, Full Beverage Bar, Snack Vendor & More! In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to indoor Auditorium Theater.
Admission: General Public – $16, Museum Members – $14

Chicago Street Farmers Market
2025-05-31 08:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Joliet, Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Join us for the Joliet Farmers Market!
This year, we’re excited to welcome a vibrant mix of new vendors alongside our longtime favorites. Enjoy a wide array of fresh, seasonal produce, artisan baked goods, local honey, handcrafted items, and much more. We can’t wait to see you there!

Wild Bill Days
2025-05-31 08:00 - 18:00 | North Utica, 101 E. Canal, North Utica, 61373, United States
The LaSalle County Historical Society invites you to join us for a weekend filled with family fun and entertainment celebrating LaSalle County’s most famous native, Wild Bill Hickok. The weekend will include an 8 scene re-enactment of the life and times of James Butler Hickok (one performance each day). Also included on this wild west weekend will be the Buffalo Bill’s Best of the Wild West Show, an 80-minute live arena performance on Saturday &Sunday featuring numerous horse acts, rolling stock, trick shooters, as well as the legendary performers that made the Wild West THE extravaganza to see around the world. More information coming soon!

City of Stone & Steel: The Joliet Limestone Architectural Tour
2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00 | Joliet Area History Museum, 204 Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Joliet, Illinois is a city where the past is carved in stone and the future is grounded in its heritage.
Throughout the 19th Century, “Joliet Limestone” characterized grand public buildings and sacred spaces not only in Joliet, but throughout the State of Illinois and the greater Midwest.
Back by popular demand, the Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM) in partnership with the City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission is once again celebrating historic preservation month by offering a special thematic motorcoach tour on Saturday, May 31 entitled “Stone & Steeples” that showcases four historic Joliet limestone buildings. These structures not only highlight Joliet’s legacy of craftsmanship, community, and enduring design, but further define the City’s heritage as characterized by strong traditions of faith and worship.
• All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
• Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church
• University of St. Francis “Motherhouse”
• Bishop Hill Winery (Frederick Sehring Mansion)
Museum opens at 8:30 AM
Motorcoach will arrive/depart from JAHM
(Ticket Price includes JAHM admission for duration of the day)
• Cost: $30 General Public/$20 JAHM Members
• Parking: Joliet Area Historical Museum Surface Lot, Benton & Ottawa Sts.
Motorcoach will arrive/depart from JAHM
(Ticket Price includes JAHM admission for duration of the day)
• Tickets: Purchase online at jolietmuseum.org

Food & Wine Festival - Ottawa
2025-05-31 10:00 - 22:00 | Ottawa’s Old Central School Lot, 400 Clinton St., Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate at Ottawa’s Inaugural Food and Wine Festival!
This unforgettable weekend kicks off with a Friday night Long-Table Community Dinner under the stars in the scenic Jordan Block. Enjoy a beautifully curated meal featuring dishes from Ottawa’s beloved local restaurants, shared with friends, neighbors, and fellow food enthusiasts.
The festivities continue on Saturday with the Wine Festival in the Old Central School Lot. Experience an afternoon of fine wine tastings paired with delectable small bites crafted to complement every pour. Indulge in wine tastings from some of the country’s best, award-winning wineries, enjoy live music throughout the day, watch chef demonstrations, and savor delicious small bites. Explore the 2025 season launch of the Farmer and Makers Market, shop artisanal goods, and enjoy live music that sets the perfect backdrop to this celebration of food and wine.
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual sipper, this festival promises something for everyone. Come for the food, stay for the wine, and celebrate the vibrant community spirit that makes Ottawa unique.
Tickets: $40 each – includes multiple wine tastings, access to live entertainment, chef demos, and more!
Gather your friends and raise a glass to an extraordinary day of food, wine, and fun in the heart of historic downtown Ottawa.
Don’t wait – get your tickets now before they sell out.

Vintage Base Ball Match - Lemont Quarrymen vs. The Oregon Ganymedes & Chicago Salmon
2025-06-01 12:00 - 16:30 | Mt. Assisi Field, 13900 Main St, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States
This club showcases the way base ball was played in 1858. At matches, the Quarrymen tend their bases and scout the outfield without mitts, always hoping that the “onion” is knocked their way. While at bat, the ballists strike with their willows to knock the “apple out of the orchard” or “cut some daisies” in order to tally more aces than their opponents. For these Quarrymen winning is nice, but its pursuit never dims their gentlemanly characters.
So grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and watch the Lemont Quarrymen battle the Oregon Ganymedes and the Chicago Salmon!
12:00 pm Quarrymen vs. Salmon
1:30 pm Ganymedes vs. Salmon
3:00 pm Quarrymen vs. Ganyamedes
Food will be offered for purchase.

Downtown Lemont Cruise Nights & Block Party
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Cruise Nights & Block Party Location, Main Street & Canal Street, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States
Calling all cars, trucks and motorcycles!
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 future.

WonderKids: Butterflies
2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, 60446, United States
Calling all families with preschoolers!
Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one.
This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult (815) 722- 9301.
FREE!!

Old Canal Days - Lockport
2025-06-05 17:00 - 23:30 | City of Lockport
Event

Time

Carnival
5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Friends with Disabilities Day
MUST BE REGISTERED
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Food Court
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Main Street Wine Tent
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Sister Cities Asiago Tent
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Beer Garden
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

DJ Jon Wise – JPW Productions
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Other Information:

The 1st 200 kids (under 21) will receive FREE glow wands and necklaces
The 1st 100 adults (over 21) will receive a FREE souvenir mug

Sunset Soiree Summer Concert Series - Serendipity Band
2025-06-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Soiree Location, Stephen & Talcott, Lemont, 60439, United States
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.

Old Canal Days - Lockport
2025-06-06 17:00 - 23:30 | City of Lockport
Event

Time

Carnival
5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Food Court
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Parade
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Beer Garden
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Main Street Wine Tent
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Sister Cities Asiago Tent
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Bands:

Buckle Band
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Time Gleason & the Whiskey Disco Band
9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Jammin' at the Clock - Streator
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Park – Streator, 222 E. Main Street, Streator, 61364, United States
Free live music on Fridays in Streator.
Food trucks occasionally appear!
Check Facebook for news on weekly performers.

Princess Night - Joliet Slammers vs. Gateway Grizzlies
2025-06-06 18:30 - 22:00 | Joliet Slammers Stadium, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Get ready for a royal celebration at Princess Night at the Ballpark!
Put on your crown and join us for a magical evening filled with princesses, fairytales, and fun.
Cheer for your team like royalty and enjoy a night of sparkling excitement fit for a princess.

Ottawa's Farmers Market - Jackson Street
2025-06-07 08:00 - 12:30 | Ottawa Visitor Center, 1028 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience from 8am to 12:30pm.
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 your pets for a day of fun and community spirit. Let’s celebrate and support our local farmers and makers together. See you there!

Utica's Garden Club Garden Faire & Plant Sale
2025-06-07 09:00 - 16:00 | LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum, 101 E. Canal St., North Utica, 61373, United States
The Utica Garden Club will be hosting the Garden Faire and Plant Sale the LaSalle County Historical Society Canal Market.
UGC members will have a variety of plants, flowers and herbs for sale. A variety of vendors, including garden and plant vendors, will be located at the Canal Market. More details coming soon!

The Princeton Mile
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Apollo Theatre, 455 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
The Princeton Mile is from the Apollo Theater to Rotary Park.
The elite division is at 10:00 am, followed by age classifications race at 10:15 AM. More details to come.

2025 Calvalcade of Planes
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Clow International Airport, 130 Clow International Parkway C, Bolingbrook, IL, 60490, United States
Great family event at Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport showing Static display of aircraft, various aircraft rides offered, Warbirds on display, Military fly-bys, vendors on display, food and drink, WWll beer canteen, The Illinois Aviation Museum is open. This is the premier family event.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
SIGN UP HERE https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4BACA72AA6FD0-55919566-iamcavalcade.
NO PETS allowed at event for safety reasons. Event entry will only be possible with advance tickets. All of our loyal food vendors will be joining us again this year. Warbirds will be on display and flying! General Aviation aircraft will be on display and flying. Discounted airplane and helicopter rides will be available. ATM on site for your convenience. Most vendors are cash only.

Old Canal Days - Lockport
2025-06-07 10:00 - 23:30 | City of Lockport
Event

Time

Carnival
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Food Court
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Beer Garden
12 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Main Street Wine Tent
12 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Sister Cities Asiago Tent
12 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Bands:

School of Rock Mokena
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Funk’d Up
2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Sparks Fly – Taylor Swift Tribute
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The Boy Band
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Journey Recaptured
9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Artisan Market
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Heritage Village
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

White Sox: Speed Pitch & Prize Wheel
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo – A Zoo to You
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Face Painting
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Caricature Artist
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cemetery Tours – Two tours per day
10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Duck Races
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

LAGHS Historic Trolley Tours – Trolleys will depart from Heritage Village every 1/2 hour. The last trolley will depart at 4:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Junior Naturalists: River Critters
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, 60446, United States
Junior naturalists will take a deep dive into rivers — what a river is, which rivers flow through Will County and just what critters are living in and around them!
Participants will play some games and do some scientific work.
Registration required by Thursday, June 5: 815-722-9301.
Please note this is not a drop-off program; adults or chaperones do not need to register but must be present for the program.
This program includes dip-netting in the river; please wear shoes that can get wet.
The museum is an accessible facility. The program may include hiking less than 0.5 mile on preserve trails over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online(Opens in a new window) no later than 48 hours before the program.

Star Wars Day
2025-06-07 11:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Joliet, Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Calling all Star Wars fans and Jedi enthusiasts!
Join us for an Epic Star Wars Day event at the Joliet Slammers, Saturday, June 7, at 11AM!
The one day of the year where Downtown Joliet is transformed into a galaxy full of fun!
Live music, exhibits, Star Wars costume characters, and much much more!

4th Annual Shrimpfest & Brew Hullabaloo
2025-06-07 11:00 - 21:00 | Rotary Park – Princeton, 13593 Bicentennial Dr., Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
4th Annual Shrimpfest & Brew Hullabaloo
Music Lineup: 12-1:30 pm- Al Brown Trio, 2 pm-6 pm – Brass from the Past, 7 pm-9 pm – American English Beatles Tribute Band

Fforest Fest
2025-06-07 12:00 - 20:00 | Goold Park, 308 Northern Avenue, Morris, 60450, United States
A Music Festival, Vendor Market & Food Truck Rally –
New in 2025, TWO stages! The new Acoustic Stage will feature folk and singer/songwriters.
The Main Stage will feature Punk and Ska music. Dance to a variety of music all day!

Sounds of the Slough
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Little Red Schoolhouse
Learn about common animals heard and seen around the water on a 1-mile hike.

Star Wars Night - Joliet Slammers vs. Gateway Grizzlies
2025-06-07 18:00 - 21:30 | Joliet Slammers Stadium, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL, 60432, United States

Sunrise Hike
2025-06-08 05:00 - 06:30 | Little Red Schoolhouse
Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.

Utica Garden. Club Garden Faire & Plant Sale
2025-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 | LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum, 101 E. Canal St., North Utica, 61373, United States

Old Canal Days - Lockport
2025-06-08 09:00 - 22:00 | City of Lockport
Event

Time

Worship Service: Cross Point Church
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Carnival
10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Artisan Market
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Heritage Village
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Cemetery Tours – Two tours per day
11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Food Court
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

LAGHS Historic Trolley Tours – Trolleys will depart from Heritage Village every 1/2 hour. The last trolley will depart at 2:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo – A Zoo to You
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Beer Garden
12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Main Street Wine Tent
12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Sister Cities Asiago Tent
12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Tribute to Veterans – American Legion Band
Lockport Swing Thing
JJC Steel Drum Band
Mariachi De Joliet
Ballet Folklorico BFQuetzaloatl
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

White Sox: Speed Pitch & Prize Wheel
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Face Painting
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Caricature Artist
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bands:

Strung Out
3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Class of ’68
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Hairbangers Ball
7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks Show
9:30 p.m.
