Events

We are having a Doggy Easter Egg Hunt Draco Dog Park, on Saturday, April 12th, at 10 AM! The event is free, and we look forward to seeing you and your dogs!  

April is poetry month - come celebrate with us! Poets & singers welcome * Free to attend & participate. Hosted by Joliet's 1st Poet Laureate, Uxmar Torres! Open mic slots are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Every open mic performer can recite 2 poems or 2

Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King’s novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play

With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you'll take home with you, BoDeans continues to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and-true institution. Founded and led by original frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and

Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce a new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour. The brand-new production features musicians playing LIVE on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America

Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month with us! The talented SAM BURNS will be joined by the HERITAGE JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the premier repertory jazz orchestra in Chicago, led by Luke Malewicz. Come enjoy this 27-piece band and Sam Burns as they pay tribute to the big band

Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King’s novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play

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

Exciting News! Join us for our First Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Special Events Committee! Save the Date: April 19, 2025 Location: Allen Park Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PLUS! Enjoy FREE professional photos with the Easter Bunny! Stay tuned for more details—hoppin' good

Our Easter Egg Hunt is April 19th, at 10 AM, at Humiston-Riverside Park! The event is free and there is no registration. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance! Age groups are 0-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  

Join us at Carey Memorial Park for Utica Fire Department's Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Age Groups- *Toddler *Pre-School *Kindergarten *1st *2nd & 3rd *4th, 5th, & 6th  

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert Black Ink Presents, a division of Terrapin Station Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, today announced that due to popular demand, the North American tour of Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert (www.labyrinthinconcert.com) will be extended into 2025 with the addition of more than

Wednesday, April 23  Culture and Identity in Upper Louisiana Defining the "Creole Corridor" Colloquium Lunch included. Hosted by French Connexions at Washington University. Thursday, April 24 Full day conference at Washington University Site Visits in Ste. Genevieve, MO and Private Reception at St. Louis Mercantile Library, 10

Tickets are $5 each and will be available in advance or on the day of the reel at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. Tickets are unavailable online and are now on sale at the box office. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime; a free organ

Wednesday, April 23  Culture and Identity in Upper Louisiana Defining the "Creole Corridor" Colloquium Lunch included. Hosted by French Connexions at Washington University. Thursday, April 24 Full day conference at Washington University Site Visits in Ste. Genevieve, MO and Private Reception at St. Louis Mercantile Library, 10

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

Wednesday, April 23  Culture and Identity in Upper Louisiana Defining the "Creole Corridor" Colloquium Lunch included. Hosted by French Connexions at Washington University. Thursday, April 24 Full day conference at Washington University Site Visits in Ste. Genevieve, MO and Private Reception at St. Louis Mercantile Library, 10

Ten members of WriteOn Joliet will explore various aspects of heroism in original radio-style stories and poems. The first 15 audience members will receive a FREE WriteOn Joliet Anthology!Lobby doors open one hour before performances. Concessions and drinks are available for purchase. WriteOn Joliet books and anthologies

Learn about the resources available in Lockport to help you live a more eco-friendly lifestyle! Local organizations will be on hand to share information about their services, programs, and initiatives designed to support environmentally conscious choices. Plus, bring your plastic bags for collection as we work together

A full day of activities for those with Sensory sensitivities! All ages welcome! –Sensory tables with slime, sand, play dough, and different texture sensations. –Art activities for lots of creative opportunities throughout the day –Foam party!–Music (low volume for audio sensitivities) –Calm rooms for breaks –Headphones if

Wednesday, April 23  Culture and Identity in Upper Louisiana Defining the "Creole Corridor" Colloquium Lunch included. Hosted by French Connexions at Washington University. Thursday, April 24 Full day conference at Washington University Site Visits in Ste. Genevieve, MO and Private Reception at St. Louis Mercantile Library, 10

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Native artistry created by Indigenous artists, authors, and craftsmen, and take home something truly special! Admission is $3.00    

You're Invited to a Spring Fling! � Come join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly Spring Fling party! � We've got something for everyone, from exciting games and creative crafts to a special butterfly piñata! �� Bring your family, your smiles, and your energy as we celebrate the

Join us for the 1st Annual Bloomin' Spring Market at the Eagle Theater on Saturday, April 26th! From 11AM to 3PM, browse a variety of local vendor booths. Tickets are $15 per person and include a pasta bar and mocktail. All proceeds from the event will go