Events

Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come enjoy the baby booming sounds of Claremont Drive!! Enjoy summer while it lasts!!

We are pleased to welcome Pat Camalliere, author of the Cora Tozzi Historical Mystery Series. Pat writes about and lives in Lemont. Learn about the fascinating history of Lemont while enjoying Pat’s award-winning and best-selling novels. Each takes place in a different time period and brings new memorable characters

Join us for a one-of-a-kind community event benefiting Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue!    

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

In a town known for its quiet surprises, Engle Lane Theatre proves that big talent shines brightly in Streator. Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of

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. Admission is $0 to $20.    

Fresh foods and fresh vibes await. Stop by weekly to pick up fresh produce, flowers, and treats, or grab food from a local vendor and swing along to live music. Located in the heart of Lemont Downtown, the Farmers Market is a fan-favorite for all ages.

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

A colorful creative class for early childhood artists Fluttering Friend: Handmade Butterfly is a joyful early childhood craft class offered as part of our Sprout & Create series on the farm. In this hands-on experience, little creators will design their own butterfly friend using bright colors, textures,

Emergency Vehicle & 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 Downtown viewing cars that take you back in time and

It’s summer! Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and a bite to eat, and come enjoy the country sounds of Annie Vander as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA!!

Have you ever seen a shooting star? Up your odds during the Perseids meteor shower. This is considered one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. Forked Creek Preserve was selected as the location because of lower levels of light pollution. The darker the sky, the

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.  

It's summer!! Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs & blanket and come and enjoy the sounds of St. Jupiter!!

Our next Think & Drink continues our special America at 250 series with a presentation by Dr. Dorene Wiese, a lifelong educator, cultural advocate, and enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe–White Earth. As the nation reflects on 250 years of American history, this program invites us

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 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.Contact:

Held in the heart of downtown, Jammin' at the Clock brings energy and rhythm to one of Streator's most recognizable gathering spaces. With music filling Heritage Park and businesses nearby, it's a vibrant way to experience downtown while enjoying live entertainment in an intimate, welcoming setting. Whether

Join us for street concerts where the heart of downtown Princeton becomes a vibrant outdoor music venue. Enjoy Twelve Against Nature: Steely Dan Tribute live, delicious food trucks, refreshing drinks from local vendors, and the unbeatable energy of music filling the streets. Bring your friends, grab a

Enjoy an evening at Hammel Woods exploring the habitat of our local bat species. Watch the bats emerge from their sleeping quarters to go out on their nightly hunt. Using echolocation technology, listen for bats and discover some fascinating facts about these flying mammals. Dont forget a

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,