Events

Join us for Jesse Barfield Night as we celebrate a hometown baseball legend with a special pregame plaque unveiling and an evening dedicated to his incredible career! Admission $10 to $22.  

Enjoy an evening at Hammel Woods exploring the habitat of our local bat species. Play bat-themed games and discover fascinating facts about these flying mammals. Watch the bats emerge from their sleeping quarters to go out on their nightly hunt and enjoy a short night hike. Registration

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,

Do you have a bunch of T-shirts that you, a family member, or a friend are keeping for sentimental reasons? Take this class and create a beautiful Memory Quilt. You will learn how to construct your blocks by preparing your T-shirts; deciding on quilt size, color scheme

Kids Fest is a free annual event organized by the Joliet City Center Partnership. Families with children under 12 will enjoy free activities at every turn including bumper cars, pony rides, magic shows, an inflatable slide, and much more! Free entertainment is provided by businesses as well.

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Aug. 1, to Sunday, Aug. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.Students are heading back to the classroom in August, but the school of nature is always in session! Stop by the front desk at Isle a

The Lockport Police Department will once again host our annual Community Celebration, and we hope you'll join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and community connections!  

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. Special Services: Visitors can submit family surnames for researchers to search the Immke database to locate potential ancestors within the 20,000 scanned images.

Taco & Margarita Fiesta takes over The Forge: Lemont Quarries for a full evening of tacos, margaritas and live music. Food trucks will be on-site serving a wide variety of taco styles and flavors, from classic favorites to creative twists. Behind the bar, guests can choose from

Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and come to enjoy the sounds of the Radium City Rebels. Enjoy the summer while it lasts!! 

Season Finale Night presented by The Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti. Saturday Night Stripes presented by Princeton Auto Group. Food trucks by Dog House of LaSalle, Big B BBQ, and Little O's Frozen Treats. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Clinton Lumberkings. Gates open

  Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll the market with you as you shop, sip, and soak in the summer vibes. Expect happy tails, community connection, and plenty of opportunities to support local businesses while celebrating our love for dogs. Admission is free.  

Our markets celebrate local creativity and entrepreneurship while bringing unique, handcrafted goods and fresh, locally sourced products to the heart of our community. Since 2023, Chicago Street Markets has partnered with municipalities, park districts, and private spaces to plan and manage events of all sizes.  

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. Cost $0 - $20.  

Fresh foods and fresh vibes await. The Lemont Farmers Market is a labor of love! 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

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 at 10:00 am every Wednesday of our season! Want more time on the farm after? We have

Celebrate the last days of summer break at Four Rivers! On Day 1, let your curiosity run wild as you participate in various science experiments. Each day of the Summer Finale, held from Aug. 5 to 7, will be entirely unique. Admission is free.  

Mopar & Citgo STEM Night - Kids Night Light up your engines! The fastest and coolest cars are making their way to Lemont Downtown for our legendary cruise night car shows and block party. Wander the streets of historic Lemont Downtown viewing cars that take you back

Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the sounds of Marrakesh Express, a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young experience! Join us as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!

In its second year, Chicago Street Markets continues to collaborate with the Village of New Lenox to expand the New Lenox Farmers Market, offering more variety from local farmers, growers, makers and bakers.  

Join the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 for Cars & Guitars at our new location, the Downtown Joliet City Square. Free Admission. HOT RODS * MUSIC * VENDORS!! First 75 Cars Receive a Cars & Guitars Dash Plaque.  

Don't miss the excitement for the festival offers a variety of entertainment events for the entire family. The events take place primarily in the downtown area, and there is no admission fees or parking fees. There is a fee for the Beer Garden. Free musical entertainment is

The largest festival in North Central Illinois is back!! This year promises even larger national music acts, more vendors, more live music, a beer garden, and over a dozen food vendors daily. Not to mention rides and games from Fantasy Amusements and the largest fireworks display in

Join us for a Steampunk-themed flower arrangement workshop! Led by Emilie Overy from Flowers Plus Streator, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of making a beautiful flower arrangement with a unique flair. Take home your fresh flower arrangement to decorate your space and take

Join special guest and local artist Samantha Thompson as she shares her connection with beadwork and her Potawatomi heritage. Then follow along with step-by-step instructions to make a beaded creation of your own inspired by traditional Potawatomi designs. $5 per person. All supplies are provided. Registration required