“Ticket to Fun” Family Game Night – Mendota Museum & Historical Society

Mendota Museum & Historical Society 901 Washington St., Mendota, United States

The Mendota Museum & Historical Society (MMHS) will sponsor a family game night entitled Ticket to Fun from 4 pm to 7 pm. Held in the conference room of the Hume-Carnegie Museum, family-friendly board games will be available, or participants may bring their own board games to

Marseilles Firefighters Cabin Fever Spaghetti Dinner

Marseilles Lions Club 511 Commercial St., Marseilles, United States

Do you have Cabin Fever? We have the cure. Come out to our Spaghetti Dinner on Jan. 20th and support us and the Lions Club. Serving a spaghetti dinner from 4 - 7 PM. Tickets available at the door. Adults $12, Kids under 12 $8. Games of

Folsom Prison Experience

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

Prepare to step back in time and immerse yourself in the unforgettable atmosphere of the legendary 1968 Johnny Cash show at Folsom Prison, where the spirit of that historic day springs to life. As the doors swing open, you'll find yourself instantly transformed into an inmate, ready

Nature Walk at the Forge – Lemont

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

Set out for an adventurous hike led by Master Naturalist, Robert Schwaan. He will lead you through some of the many miles of trails here at The Forge discovering what kind of nature and wildlife we have out there. If this is not your first time at

Winter Tree ID – Camp Sagawau, Lemont

Camp Sagawau

Join a naturalist as we discover several ways to identify trees in winter. Ages 18 & up. Weather dependent. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Sagawau at 630-257-2045. CONTACT: 630-257-2045 COST: Free

Ice & Lights Fest – Historic Downtown Lemont

Village of Lemont

The weather outside is frightful, but our ice fest will be delightful! With 20+ magical, one-of-a-kind ice sculptures placed throughout Downtown, you can spend the day in Lemont seeing them all and shopping our local businesses! Help us ring in the new year with our 4th Annual Ice

Insights from Search and Rescue – Staying Prepared in Winter

Midewin NTP Conference Room 30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington, United States

Allen Matza, Search and Rescue Division Chief, Will County Emergency Management Agency Whether you're part of the search team or the one being searched for it's crucial to stay ready for any weather scenario. In this discussion, we'll delve into the challenges faced during winter searches. We’ll

Community Garage Sale – Rt. 66 Old School Brewing Co.

Rt. 66 Old School Brewing Co. 110 Bridge St., Wilmington, IL, United States

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure so come on out and find yours (if you only want to shop and not sell) Let’s give this a whirl! We welcome you to come sell your unwanted goods on January 27th!! We have a limited amount of spots.

Make a Wish Penguin Plunge

Skydive Chicago 3215 E. 1969th Rd, Ottawa, United States

Give JOY today, restore HOPE for tomorrow! Jump in for Wishes at the Make a Wish Illinois Penguin Plunge! This crazy fun winter fundraiser supports wish granting for local children with critical illnesses. Grab a team & pick a theme, or join as an individual plunger. All

Limestone Legacies Bus Tour of Chicago

Village of Lemont

Join us for a guided bus tour through Chicago, where Lemont limestone (otherwise known as Athen's Marble) has left its mark on architectural treasures. Local historians and authors of Lemont: Images of America Jason Berry and Kevin Barron will be your guides for this bus tour, which

International Port Wine Day

Wine & Cheese Co. 24104 Lockport St., Plainfield, IL, United States

Celebrate International Port Wine Day with a Port Tasting and an additional 15% off!  

Hike & Dine Experience at Camp Aramoni

Camp Aramoni 809 N. 2199th Rd., Tonica, United States

Hike, dine and drink your way through Camp Aramoni’s historic 96-acre property at our upcoming Hike and Dine Experience! This enhanced culinary tour is the culmination of many wonderful things including delicious food, upscale drink pairings, gorgeous hiking trails and live music. Celebrate the winter season in

Event Series Sunday Music Bingo & Brunch

Sunday Music Bingo & Brunch

Digs on Canal 316 Canal St., Lemont, IL

We're switching up our #SundayFunday gig this Spring with our Brunch Menu and Live Music Bingo brought to you by Baig of Tricks Entertainment. It's simple! Listen to music, mark off your Bingo card. Eat. Drink. Win prizes! This is the only place around town you'll find

Galentine’s Day Succulent Workshop

Camp Aramoni 809 N. 2199th Rd., Tonica, United States

Celebrate Galentine's Day with Petals by Peyton and Camp Aramoni! Join us on Friday February 2, 2024 for a cozy evening filled with charcuterie, wine, crafts and laughs. Tickets are $45 per person and include charcuterie, a drink ticket, and all of the materials needed for your

Lemont Wine Walk

Village of Lemont

Sip and Shop your way through Downtown Lemont during the Lemont Wine Walk! This self-guided tour features different wine samples thoughtfully curated by BTB Wines.   

Nature from Inside

Sugar Creek Administration Center 17540 W. Laraway Rd., Joliet, United States

  Winter weather got you feeling a bit gloomy? Looking to connect with nature and people, but wanting to stay warm and comfortable? Come on out to Sugar Creek for an afternoon of nature connection with indoor recreational activities sure to sweep away the chills. Participants will

Morning Bird Hike

Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

The trails may be snowy and cold, but the birds will be out. Join other birders as we learn, explore and search for winter residents in the preserve. This hike will highlight birds that spend their winters in Hickory Creek Preserve. Winter is a great time for

History at Home: Soup (via Zoom)

Zoom Meeting 000, (000) 000-0000, IL, United States

Today is National Soup Day! Let's celebrate by learning all about this delicious, slurpy meal. Join us in this short virtual program where we will briefly discuss soup — from its origins to becoming a household staple in everyone's pantry. Open a can of Campbell's and curl

Living History Presentation: Lincoln and the I&M Canal

Starved Rock Visitor Center 2678 E. 873 Rd., Oglesby, IL, United States

February isn't only the month of Abraham Lincoln's birthday but the 4th happens to be a great day to venture to the park and take in a living history performance and presentation of Lincoln and his involvement with the Illinois and Michigan Canal which happens to flow

Event Series Arsenic & Old Lace

Arsenic & Old Lace

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

Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life: he has a steady job at a prominent New York newspaper, he's just become engaged, and he gets to visit his sweet spinster aunts to announce the engagement. Mortimer always knew that his family had a bit of a mad

Dinosaur World Live

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

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive

2024 Best of the Best

DuPage Art League & Gallery 218 Front St., Wheaton, IL, United States

We are excited to bring back “Best of the Best,” the renowned gallery exhibition, featuring the works of more than 50 award-winning artists from 12 suburban art organizations. The exhibit allows artists and art lovers an opportunity to view the work of artists who have been recognized

The Prairie Glacial Plains Project: 2,000 Acres of Prairie and Wetland Restoration Over Seven Years: Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned

Midewin NTP Conference Room 30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington, United States

  Gary Sullivan, Ph.D., Senior Ecologist, The Wetlands Initiative Jason Pettit, Prairie Glacial Plains Project Manager, The Wetlands Initiative In 2016, we embarked on a journey in partnership with U.S. Forest Service at Midewin and the National Forest Foundation to restore nearly 2,000 acres of highly altered and degraded