2024 Rooftop Summer Series: Freebyrd Door Open: 6:15pm Music Starts: 7pm Duration: Up to 2 Hours New! You can now reserve highboy or bistro tables for Rooftop Concerts on a first come-first served basis. General concert-style seating available for all guests. Also New! You can pre-order food
Sightseeing Cruise Featuring: Katie Belle & Duffelbag Joe Katie Belle and DuffelBag Joe are a roots-rock duo shaped by earthy tones and riveting tales. From whiskey-soaked tragedies to country-metal ghost stories, their music exhibits a unique display of depth, precision, and showmanship. Acoustic guitar and banjo intertwine
Cheers to brunch! Join us at Camp Aramoni’s second annual Boozy Brunch on Sunday July 14, 2024. Reservations are required and can be made for 9 AM, 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM or 12:45 PM by calling (815) 224-7333 or emailing info@camparamoni.com. Bloody Marys, mimosas and nonalcoholic drinks
Sightseeing Brunch Cruise This Sightseeing Brunch Cruise will take you West out of Ottawa under the railroad bridge. You'll enjoy the breathtaking views of the rock faces as you travel to Buffalo Rock and get a unique view of the industries that are so important to the
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to the Eagle 1 to enjoy an hour long boat ride where you will get to spy the Waterfowl of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations
Light on the narration, heavy on the ambience and views, our guests will enjoy the beautiful sights of the Illinois River Valley and learn a thing or two along the way.
What is green and yellow, has a hard shell and looks awesome? The Blanding's turtles of Isle a la Cache! Meet some of our ambassador turtles up close as a naturalist will bring one or two turtles from the exhibit tank out for closer viewing. Learn the
Tour begins with lunch in our restaurant followed by a narrated trolley tour. Learn about Starved Rock's history and legends of the area. The trolley takes passengers to the Eagle 1 to see the east end of Starved Rock State Park by water. Restrooms are available throughout
Happy Hour is every Wednesday from 4PM to 6PM. Enjoy $6 pours!
Camp Aramoni is the place to be on Wednesday nights! At Wednesday Night Live, you can enjoy our fast casual menu of appetizers, salads, pizzas, handhelds and desserts, all paired with live music and drinks from 5 to 8 PM. Our live music schedule features all the
Come pour with us! Paint pouring is so fun for all ages! All materials provided. Learn the blow out technique on canvas! Additional canvases available for $10 each. All materials Provided. All ages welcome. Preregistration required
Come on out for a night to socialize outdoors and enjoy the beautiful Hickory Creek Preserve and some bingo! Compete for prizes and share some laughs in good company. Feel free to bring dinner or snacks and add some beverages (beer and wine only, please, for alcoholic
Cruise Nights & Block Party Imports: Euro, JDM (Porshe, VW, BMW, Mazda, Etc.) Expo 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
Weekly trivia night at The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Co. in Ottawa. Drink amazing beer and eat delicious food while you and your friends enjoy a night of trivia! Ottawa, IL is home to The Lone Buffalo, our first restaurant and the home of our
Paddles, Play & Popsicles Fee: $20. Age: Ages 13-17. Registration required by Tuesday, July 16, by calling 815-722-9303 or online. Please note: Waivers will be emailed upon registration. Waivers must be signed and returned by a parent or guardian prior to the start of the program. An
Join us for a relaxing evening of cake decorating and make your very own 6-inch vintage heart cake in the Main Hall of the Hegeler Carus Mansion in LaSalle, IL. Attendees can choose, upon registration, between a vanilla or strawberry (up charge) cake. All supplies included! Just
Star Union Spirits Bottled in Bond Bottle Release After aging 5 years in an American toasted oak barrel, Star Union Spirits will finally release their Bottled in Bond Rye and Malted Barley Light Whiskey. This 15-gallon barrel holds only 150 bottles of the 80 percent Rye and
This workshop, led by American Canoe Association certified instructors, introduces participants to the sport of kayaking on flat water. Specific instruction and safety topics are covered on shore. Paddle strokes are demonstrated, and the variety of kayak types are discussed. Wet exits are demonstrated by instructors on
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the world of cyanotype printing in our immersive Cyanotype Workshop! Discover the magic of this historic photographic process that harnesses the power of light to create stunning blue-hued prints. Our knowledgeable instructor will guide you through each step of the process,
Light on the narration, heavy on the ambience and views, our guests will enjoy the beautiful sights of the Illinois River Valley and learn a thing or two along the way.
Concerts on the Hill Free concert on the hill featuring Joliet Drama Guild's preview of the musical Heathers and the Dan Dougherty Band!
Lockport native and acclaimed author Ken Zurski will regale you with captivating stories from his history book series, Unremembered: Tales of the Nearly Famous & the Not Quite Forgotten. Books will be available for purchase.
Rockin' at the River Concert Series Presenting Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners Please join us for the third concert of the 2024 season on Thursday, July 18th, for the City of Pontiac’s Rockin’ at the River concert series! This concert will take place at the Humiston
Sunset Soiree - Timing's Everything Free concert series! Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen St, bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6pm, music begins at 7pm. Food and drink will be available on site. Thanks to our sponsors at Village
Band: Steve & Steve, Classic Rock | Volunteer Appreciation Night Summer Concert Series: Every Friday the Hegeler Carus Foundation presents the Summer Sunset Concert Series (with the exception of the 4th of July weekend) there are 11 performances in total between the months of June and August.