Events

Hop on over to Soldiers and Sailors Park for the Princeton Rotary Club's Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026!  

 The family-friendly event features egg hunts for various age groups, ranging from toddlers to 6th graders. Age Groups: *Toddler*Pre-School*Kindergarten*1st*2nd & 3rd*4th, 5th, & 6th.  

Al & Jeannie Brown have been making music together for over 30 years. This duo has a wide variety of musical styles, focusing on jazz, but embraces them all. Always a treat before dinner. Doors open at 1:00. No cover charge.  

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception

 Stressed out? Overwhelmed? Anger at the world? Let it out in this rage room! Get ready to rage and learn healthy ways to release anger and alleviate stress. (Grades 6-12).  

Craft Your Own Lunar-Inspired Decor! Join us for a magical, hands-on experience in our Moon Wreath Workshop, where creativity meets celestial beauty! Cost is $45 per person.  

Chris Perondi (aka the Stunt Dog Guy TM) and wife Suhey Perondi, along with their famous stunt dogs are out of this world! The Perondis and their cast of human performers and dogs will delight audiences of all ages. They guarantee high-energy excitement from beginning to end.

Maps shape how we see the world, but how often do we stop to think about how they work? Join us tomorrow evening for our next Think & Drink: MAPS! with Jason King. A former cartographer and now Department Chair of Geography at Moraine Valley Community College, King will

Explore in detail the American Indians relationship with the land. Students will learn about the seasonal preparations and activities of the Potawatomi people. This is an opportunity for homeschooled or remote learning students to experience Isle a la Caches field trip programs that are normally only offered

What was life like for a French fur trader in the 1700s? How much knowledge did these early explorers need to survive their journey in search of furs? Students learn about the challenges, risks and rewards of being a French fur trader and demonstrate the skills necessary

The NCI Artworks will host an opening reception for the Ottawa Art League group in the historic Westclox building in Peru. The work of numerous topnotch local artists will be on exhibit and available for purchase at the NCI ARTworks Gallery beginning Friday, April 10, 2026, and

Its spring trout season at Hidden Lakes! To celebrate, we are opening the gates and concessions building for fishing at 6 a.m. Find your perfect spot along the two stocked lakes. Head to the Tackle Box Bait shop for a free hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Plus,

Join other photographers for a special opportunity to view and photograph the herons, egrets, cormorants and even eagles at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. This is the beginning of nesting season, with hundreds of nesting birds in the preserve. Explore off-trail habitats and share insights into

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, April 11, through Sunday, April 26. Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes(Opens in a new window), an organization that refurbishes and distributes bikes globally to individuals

Come to Bureau County Spring Fling for beautiful items and flea market deals!!

Enjoy an afternoon discovering the wondrous world of weather through hands-on activities and art. Craft your own clouds, construct a rain stick, measure the wind and more in this self-guided program!  

The weather is warming, and the trails are calling! Come out to Prairie Bluff to get your bike ready for the season and learn about basic maintenance and repair from our partners at REI. Staff from the Orland Park Co-op bike shop and Forest Preserve District of

Grab your friends, dress as your favorite '70s sitcom icon, and wine walk your way through Downtown Wilmington. Wine tastings, free bites at stops. Raffles and sales. Big hair, bold prints, and bell-bottoms encouraged! Tickets On Sale at Blue Horse Wine & Martini Bar or The Wine

Prepare yourself for an evening of non-stop entertainment as you engage in thrilling contests, win incredible prizes, and dance the night away on the lively dance floor. The Booze and Bunnies Event boasts a cash bar, mouth-watering food options, and a variety of engaging activities to keep

Enjoy an afternoon discovering the wondrous world of weather through hands-on activities and art. Craft your own clouds, construct a rain stick, measure the wind and more in this self-guided program!  

Join us in welcoming Little Starr Farm! Their mobile petting zoo will include small animals such as bunnies, chickens and a hedgehog! (Animal feed optional, $.50 per cup.)    

Join Marjorie Myers, a local artist who has learned from Dana Jester, Steve Ross and Kevin Hill as she helps you step by step create a beautiful landscape oil painting. All materials provided. We will be painting on a 16x20 canvas. $65.00 per person.  

This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, April 15, to Sunday, July 19. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Contemporary oil painter Elizabeth Schnura will debut a collection of works highlighting the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals found in your backyard

Join us for a relaxing and hands-on Kokedama Workshop at RejuveNate—where plants meet creativity and mindfulness. In this guided class, you'll learn the beautiful Japanese art of kokedama (moss ball planting), where plants are wrapped in soil and moss instead of traditional pots. It's a unique and

Slow down, get creative, and connect with fellow plant lovers at our Garden Journaling & Seed Swap Night! This cozy, community-focused evening is all about capturing the beauty of your garden while sharing inspiration—and seeds—with others. Bring your favorite journal and a selection of seeds from your