Events

If you've never visited Isle a la Cache Museum, take advantage of this opportunity to see what's going on in our 18th-Century Traders Cabin and peek inside the Native American longhouse.

The Forge Blues & Brews Fest is coming up! This event is only $5 for admission and includes live blues music all day from renowned artists, including Joanna Connor. Drink tickets will be available for pours from more than 15 featured Illinois breweries. Park food & beverage,

Celebrate the life and times of Deadwood’s most famous gunslinger and the I&M Canal's most famous mule tender—Wild Bill Hickok at Wild Bill Days. See big name artists and your favorite bands perform live concerts on Main Street all weekend long and Outlaw Square will host a

Now on display in the Gaylord Building’s first-floor gallery through July 14th! African Americans called the Joliet region home before its incorporation in 1852. They have built up the community, found jobs, and enjoyed life in the Des Plaines River Valley. In spite of this long history,

Join The Three Rivers Library in reading and discussing Robin Wall Kimmerer's book "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants"  

Blue skies, a warm breeze, music in the air and refreshing beverages will be a great way to kick off the lineup of summer events.  Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine festival is a 3-day event in the heart of downtown, featuring wineries, breweries, and distilleries from across Illinois. 

fForest is a Norwegian word that means to Be, Do & Make under the Trees; so fForest Fest seemed like the perfect name for this one day festival. Don’t miss this fun day filled with live music, shopping, eating, drinking, and creativity. This year it will include booths

There’s a great, big world out there, but what’s underneath? From tiny organisms and mysterious creatures to covert ecosystems, discover the hidden life we usually ignore in this summer series. Join for one program or come to all four, each held at a different visitor center throughout

Let the full moon be your guide as you hike in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.  

You can’t celebrate 150 years of Lemont without acknowledging the locally-owned and operated businesses that makeup Historic Lemont Downtown. Celebrate with us all week-long during Legendary Lemont Week by enjoying deals and special menu items from participating retailers and restaurants. From June 5 -11, we want you

Join us as we celebrate the artists and authors who have been inspired by Lemont. “Plein Air” is the art of painting and drawing in the outdoors. Lemont Artists Guild will make Lemont Downtown their studio. There are no requirements to join this session so feel free

Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity: explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.  

Calling All Cars! The first Cruise Night of the season is dedicated to Lemont’s 150th Anniversary. Join us in Lemont Downtown to view the classic collection of cars and take home giveaways in celebration of the night.  

Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2-5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Tuesday, June 6: 815-722-9301. REGISTER ONLINE(Opens

Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up.  

Join us in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Lemont! Mayor Egofske will proclaim the anniversary date and special speakers will recognize this significant milestone. Plus, there will be a special dedication to the future Village Green park, along with treats and

Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Ages 18 & up or 17 w/adult.        

Please join us in celebrating the Lemont Anniversary! Junior Ranger Day, view Edward Ranney Photos of the I&M Canal, Lincoln and the I&M Canal Exhibit, as well as refreshments, 175th Anniversary literature and merchandise, drawing for Mule Pulled Boat Ride for a family of four!

  Drinks, Food, Entertainment & Fun! Main Stage Entertainment DJ | GAC Entertainment 1:00 p.m. | Lemont High School Band 2:00 p.m. | Lithuanian Folk Dancers 3:00 p.m. | Slovenian Youth Group Marela Dancers 4:00 p.m. | Irish Dancers 5:00 p.m. | Pierogi Eating Contest Children's Entertainment,

Join us at Naper Settlement as the Lemont Quarrymen will battle the Oregon Ganemedes. President Abraham Lincoln will be joining in the fun! Hope to see you there.

How did Lemont spend its first 20 years as an incorporated village? Join us for a guided walking tour through the Lemont of 1873. The tour will focus on the buildings that were present in the first two decades of Lemont’s establishment as a Village–from when the

Enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by nature. Activities include hiking, animal encounters and learning through hands-on art making. Ages 5-6. Registration opens April 1 and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required to complete registration. Cash or check accepted.

Meet local author Pat Camalliere!  Join us at our new space at 315 Illinois Street for a book signing for her new novel: The Miracle at Assisi Hill!  Books will be available for purchase. Amateur historian and writer Cora Tozzi embeds herself in a convent in her