Events

Other stores call it an open house, True North calls it a Party! Shop the freshly restocked booths, with twinkling lights and all decked out for the holidays! Admission is free.  

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.  

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

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

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.  

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

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,

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.  

This year's Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14,

Guests are invited to come to the Opening Reception and enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists and see all the wonderful submissions and stick around for the Think and Drink The Gaylord Building Historic Site and Gallery Seven are collaborating on this special exhibition celebrating the 100th

The Gaylord Building Historic Site and Gallery Seven are collaborating on this special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Timed to coincide with the highway's centennial in November 2026, this exhibition will bring together original artwork and historical interpretation to explore the legacy of Route

This years Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14,

This year's Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14,

The big questions we all ask at some point in our lives Who am I? Why am I here? What does it all mean? are often explored though philosophy, poetry and psychology. This workshop examines how writing memoirs, telling our own stories and recording our lives can

Come out and get a tour of the winery along with tasting several wines from the barrel. See how the wines taste after being in the barrel for several months.  

This year's Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14,

This year's Veterans Day exhibit is now up at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum at 1100 Canal St. in Ottawa. The display showcases book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks. Her dates for book 5 are from February 14,