Events

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.  

Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. ​Join us for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in downtown

Enjoy live music, popcorn, Thyme Craft Kitchen, and a 50/50 raffle with our guest emcee Jaimie London from Starved Rock Media. Guests can bring their own chairs and blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansion's West Lawn (the Grove). Admission is $5 per person.

Walk the site after dark at your own pace. Informational signs and lights are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. Admission is $12 to $32.  

In a town known for its quiet surprises, Engle Lane Theatre proves that big talent shines brightly in Streator.  

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.  

The Museum is hosting a three-day sale of duplicate Corn Festival buttons, yearbooks, plat maps and many other items that don't align with our mission.Visit and see some unique treasures.    

Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. ​Join us for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in downtown

This free lively street festival features 40 handmade and homegrown makers, live music, food, and rotating themed experiences each month that keep every event fresh and exciting. Bring the whole family! We offer a free kids play zone and a free craft activity each month, making it

Celebrating its first year with bands, local food vendors and beer garden. Music starts at 5PM. Free admission.  

Walk the site after dark at your own pace. Informational signs and lights are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. Admission is $12 to $32.  

Chicago likes to tell its story as a railroad city, a meatpacking city, an industrial city, and a great inland metropolis. But before any of that could happen, there was the Illinois & Michigan Canal. Clint Cargile explores the history of the I&M Canal and makes the

In a town known for its quiet surprises, Engle Lane Theatre proves that big talent shines brightly in Streator.    

Calling all anglers! Come on out to Hidden Lakes Trout Farm and close out summer while you try your hand at fishing. We invite you to find the best spot along the shore and try your luck at catching fish. We will provide one free container of

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,

Tents full of Artisan, Makers, Creators, Small Businesses, Vintage/Repurposed, Gourmet Foods, Food Trucks, Local Farmers, Live Music, and More.

Calling all anglers! Come on out to Hidden Lakes Trout Farm and close out summer while you try your hand at fishing. We invite you to find the best spot along the shore and try your luck at catching fish. We will provide one free container of

Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. ​Join us for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in downtown

The Museum is hosting a three-day sale of duplicate Corn Festival buttons, yearbooks, plat maps and many other items that don't align with our mission.Visit and see some unique treasures.  

Join us in our beautiful country setting for a day filled with 30+ fine artists, craft beer, delicious home baked treats, live music, wine tasting, local produce, local lunch fare, ice cream and more. Admission is free. We are planning for a fun community art experience where

The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,

Catch a hayride out to our 25-acre pumpkin patch full of 90 different varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash! Pick from traditional jack o' lanterns, to white pumpkins of all sizes, bumpy pumpkins, green, red and multi-colored pumpkins, to name a few. Admission is $9 to $14.

You'll enjoy some amazing music on stage, while literally wine-ing through the event. Shop with local businesses and Canal Market vendors, enjoy food at local restaurants and event food trucks... there's so much to do you'll want to make a weekend out of it. Admission is $5

In a town known for its quiet surprises, Engle Lane Theatre proves that big talent shines brightly in Streator.    

Our Lemont Oktoberfest celebration is back at The Forge Adventure Park and better than ever! Featuring more bus transportation, more food, a full day of live music, and plenty of award-winning Pollyanna beer (and cocktails!), we're proud to be the only brewery celebrating Oktoberfest at The Forge's