• Pluto Fest

    Streator City Park 301 N. Vermillion St., Streator, United States

    Celebrate Streator's connection to Pluto during Pluto Fest & the Fall Food Truck Festival on Saturday, August 29! Head to Streator City Park for an afternoon filled with food, music, vendors, family activities, and community fun. Enjoy delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks, along with craft beer and wine tasting, vendors,

  • Bureau County History Center: H. W. Immke Exhibit

    Bureau County Historical Museum 109 Park Ave., Princeton, IL, United States

    The H.W. Immke Exhibit features a vast collection of restored glass plate negatives and vintage photography equipment from local Princeton photographer Henry William Immke. Visitors can submit family surnames for researchers to search the Immke database to locate potential ancestors within the 20,000 scanned images.Contact: Private appointments

  • Black Joy Parade Joliet 2026

    Downtown Joliet City Square 91 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United States

    Come one, come all to the Black Joy Parade Joliet! There will be guest appearances , and something for everyone to see.The City Square Celebration begins immediately following the parade. Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, food, and more! Parade start time:

  • DIY Fall Workshop

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

    Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity and fun with On A Whim at Countryside Village in Braidwood! Dive into the spirit of fall by crafting your very own layered wood décor masterpiece! $35 per person.  

  • Music in the Park: Cadillac Grove

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

    Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come and enjoy the sounds of Cadillac Grove before the summer is over!!

  • 171st Annual Bureau County Fair

    Bureau County Fairgrounds 811 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL, United States

    The Bureau County Fair returns bringing five days of entertainment, livestock shows, carnival rides, fair food, and family fun to Princeton. This year's grandstand entertainment features Sawyer Brown & Lonestar on August 27—a concert country music fans won't want to miss! Start making your plans now and

  • Kids Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Event

    Rage Cage Joliet 173 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United States

    This is a special glow paint session designed just for kids. They will enjoy a fun, high-energy paint experience under the glow lights using neon paint, music, and plenty of creativity. $28 per kid.  

  • Kids Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Event

    Rage Cage Joliet 173 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United States

    This is a special glow paint session designed just for kids. They will enjoy a fun, high-energy paint experience under the glow lights using neon paint, music, and plenty of creativity. $28 per kid.    

  • Sunday Lecture Series – The founding Documents

    Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, United States

    Dan Schott will present The Founding Documents. Celebrate the Semiquincentennial and learn about the documents that began the United States during the Revolution, as well as some of the Founders and their tribulations. The suggested donation is $10. Seating maybe limited be limited; call the museum to

  • Woods Walk

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Monday, Nov. 30.Get out on the trail and enjoy the changing of the seasons with the 24th annual Woods Walk challenge! Experience 10 beautiful Will County trails during their fall splendor. Trails range from 0.5 to 4.25 miles

  • McKinley to McKinley Paddle & Hike

    McKinley Woods - Frederick's Grove 27110 S. McKinley Woods Rd., Channahon, IL, United States

    Take a vacation day for this full day of fun. Start the morning with a comfortable 2.5-mile hike along the river to find a fleet of kayaks waiting for you at McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove. After a quick lunch break, forge out on the Des Plaines

  • Tuesday Summer Socials

    Duncan Manor House & Gardens 1002 Towanda-Barnes Rd., Towanda, IL, United States

    Join us for Summer Socials at Duncan Manor — a weekly outdoor gathering designed to bring our community together through local makers, live music, food, and shared experiences on the grounds of our historic estate. Admission $0 to $20.  

  • Lemont Farmers Market

    Lemont Village Green 322 Main Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    Fresh foods and fresh vibes await.  Stop by weekly to pick up fresh produce, flowers, and treats, or grab food from a local vendor and swing along to live music. The Farmers Market is a fan-favorite for all ages. Vendors change weekly so follow the market on Facebook

  • Wednesday Storytime

    Bronkberry Farms 18061 Bronk Rd., Plainfield, IL, United States

    STORYTIME is the best morning on the farm. YAY! Grab the kids and come out to listen to story reading, enjoy an interactive experience, and then visit the farm animals! Want more time on the farm after? We have Storytime themed crafts on the 2nd and 4th

  • Wednesday Night Summer Concerts – Buckshot Bully

    Bolingbrook Festival Grounds & Performing Arts Center 375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Grab your family, friends, some food and a picnic blanket and come and enjoy the country sounds of Buckshot Bully as Bolingbrook celebrates America's 250th!!! Admission is free.

  • Homeschool Day at Four Rivers: Phenology

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Welcome, all homeschool families! Join other middle and high school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove. In Illinois, we have all four seasons, but how and why? Which species rely on seasonal changes and how does the changing climate impact

  • Simmering Potpourri & Herbal Sachet Class

    Hegeler Carus Mansion 1307 7th St., LaSalle, United States

    Enjoy a calming & beautiful experience with Nettle Creek Lavender Farm from Morris, IL and awaken your senses while creating 2 simmering potpourris that provide natural & clean scents to your home. You will also put together 2 delightfully scented sachets to add to drawers, closets, linens,

  • Rockin’ the Ville: Billy Elton

    Deer Crossing Park 1050 W Romeo Rd., Romeoville, IL, United States

    Grab your family, friends and a picnic blanket and come and enjoy the sounds of Billy Elton before summer is over! Concessions will be open. Playground open to general public. Cooler and bags allowed, subject to inspection.  No glass bottles, smoking or  littering.  No pets or animals. Admission is

  • Sights of September Afternoon Paddle

    McKinley Woods - Kerry Sheridan Grove 25055 Walnut Lane, Channahon, IL, United States

    Come on a paddle adventure as we enjoy the sights of September on the confluence of the Des Plaines and DuPage rivers. Youll be guided by certified kayak instructors on this relaxing paddle, and we will hopefully catch a glimpse of some migrating birds! Registration required by

  • Fall Pallet Creation

    Bronkberry Farms 18061 Bronk Rd., Plainfield, IL, United States

    A rustic BYOB craft night at Handmade Happy Hour Get creative with texture, tone, and all things fall at our Fall-Inspired Pallet Wood Creation Class, part of our Handmade Happy Hour series. This BYOB, adults-only workshop on the farm invites you to work with reclaimed pallet wood

  • Roses & Bouquets

    Duncan Manor House & Gardens 1002 Towanda-Barnes Rd., Towanda, IL, United States

    Grab your bestie and come sample rose wine from around the world and pick a bouquet while you relax and stroll the beautiful grounds of Duncan Manor! Tickets include 4 2oz pours of unique rose wines, a bouquet and vintage vase, and a fresh baked treat by

  • Trackside Farmers Market

    Lockport Metra Station 133 W. 13th St., Lockport, IL, United States

    The Trackside Farmers Market is a curated, locally driven market dedicated to supporting farmers, makers, bakers, and growers while elevating small businesses. Through a partnership between Chicago Street Markets and the City of Lockport, the market brings a diverse selection of fresh produce, artisan foods, handcrafted goods,

  • Roamer Cruise Night & Dream Machines Car Club

    Downtown Streator Downtown Streator, Streator, IL, United States

    Dream Machines Car Show: 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 5, Downtown Streator. Event includes cars, cruisers and family fun. Registration: Lipton Tea Lot from 9am - 12 pmAwards: 3 awards in each class - 19 automobile classes, 10 motorcycle classes. Food Trucks on Lipton Tea Lot

  • Adult Reading Retreat

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Ages 16 and older. Have you seen those BookTok read-a-thon challenges but thought, Who has the time?! Well, calling all busy grownup bookworms your next chapter begins here! We know life can easily get in the way of your reading goals, so mark this four-hour program on

  • Heap’s Sunflower Harvest

    Heap's Pumpkin Farm 4853 US 52, Minooka, IL, United States

    Enjoy over 5 acres of sunflowers, zinnias and other flowers to take photos, cut your own flowers to take home and enjoy the other activities on the farm!