• Class: apron, Mitt, Placemat Sewing Class

    Countryside Village Market 1540 N. Division St., Braidwood, IL, United States

    Join us for a fun sewing class. You will make 3 things in this class. 15% Discount on fabric and supplies needed for this class, with a paid registration. Pre-registration required. Call to register 815-458-2191. $50 per person.  

  • Living History Encounter: 18th Century Weaponry & Tools

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Hear history go BOOM! Step back into the 18th century and discover the weaponry, tools and people that shaped everyday life. During this Living History Encounter, experience history in action with live demonstrations, including a blacksmith transforming raw metal into everyday tools. See demonstrations of various weapons

  • Walt Willey at The Roxy

    Roxy Theatre 1017 S. State St., Lockport, United States

    For two shows only, the frontier comes alive right here in Lockport. Walt Willey brings the legend of Illinois native, Wild Bill Hickok, to the stage in a performance that is equal parts history, drama, and pure frontier spirit. And this time he has help from Calamity

  • Celebration of Lights

    Rotary Park 2837 E. 5th Rd., LaSalle, United States

    Join us as we flip the switch on thousands of lights while you drive through nearly 3 miles of lighted displays. Donations are welcomed at the gate.  

  • History of the I & M Canal

    Lock 16 Visitor Center 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL, United States

    The History of the I&M Canal is a new 18-panel exhibit now on display in the historic Vintage Room at the I&M Canal Visitor Center. It features original illustrations by Tom Willcockson, acclaimed artist and author of Passage to Chicago: A Journey on the Illinois & Michigan

  • “The Stick”Traveling Exhibition by Clay Rice

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    This ongoing program runs from Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Sunday, Dec. 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.This traveling exhibition, developed by South Carolina silhouette artist Clay Rice and the South Carolina State Museum, is based on the artists childrens book The Stick,

  • Ottawa Veterans Day Ceremony

    Washington Square Park 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa, Illinois

    On the North side of Washington Square Park, a ceremony for Veterans Day will be held on November 11th 10:15 am. Program will begin at 10:30 am to 11:00 am. The VFW will provide a courtesy brunch for the community afterward.