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You can now book your trip for a tour along the I&M Canal on our 1840s-Replica, Mule-Powered I&M Canal Boat. In addition to the leisurely 60-to-90-minute ride, the experience includes the opportunity to meet Moe the Mule as part of our "Mule Tending 101" pre-tour introduction, be 
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New for this year, we’re dedicating the 11:30 am ride each day to providing a fun adventure for our younger passengers aged 5-12. Purchase tickets for the 11:30 am I&M Canal Boat Ride, and children and their guardians will discover what it would have been like to 
The Titanic sank in the frigid Atlantic Ocean on the night of April 14-15, 1912. The tragic loss of over 1,400 lives that night, the failures of the great unsinkable ocean liner, the insufficient lifeboats, all would affect legislation of ship building and sea travel in the 
It's summer vacation time, but humans aren't the only animals that travel. Whether a short leap or a long migration, wildlife is also on the go! Hike the shoreline of Snapper Pond to follow Travel Tales, an outdoor exploration trail. Ten resident animals are featured at the |
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Wednesday July 3 All Day Children games All Day Adult Bags All Day Magic Matt, Petting Zoo, Pony/Camel rides 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kids Power Wheel Racing 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kids Power Wheel Racing 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Carnival 5:30 pm - 8:30
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Celebrate with us on July 3rd from 4pm-10pm at Centennial Park. Featuring live music, a food court, beer & drink sales, a kid’s zone with inflatables, face painters, balloonists and end the night with FIREWORKS!
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The annual Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Independence Celebration will be on Wednesday, July 3, at 201 West Jefferson St. There will be food, vendors and alcohol will be sold. People can bring lawn chairs, bag chairs and blankets. No grills or tents. There is free parking
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It's time to break free and cheer for Independence Day with the Channahon Park District Staff at Ronald D. Lehman Community Park! We've got a whole line-up of grub gurus and a heap of good times in store. And wait for it...we're lighting up the sky with |
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Princeton Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the 4th of July holiday with an entertaining fireworks display at Zearing Park. Come early and enjoy other activities happening before the big show. Featuring Bluewater Kings Band!
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One of central Illinois LARGEST and most SPECTACULAR light shows! Our unique venue offers viewing from the high school bleachers all the way to the bluffs along the Illinois & Fox Rivers either on shore or in your boat. |
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Join us for our annual fireworks celebration!! Fireworks start at dusk!! Bring the family out earlier for tons of fun including:Food and Drink (while supplies last)Face PaintingBounce Slides, Obstacle CoursesAnd MORE!! |
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Come to Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market to purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, dog treats, handmade soaps and fresh roasted coffee. With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, your 
Music in the Park Ottawa's free concert series, Music in the Park, kicks off its 2024 season in late June with musical acts delivering a delightful blend of retro rock, country and contemporary that'll carry audiences on a music journey from the '50s to the present. Concerts |
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Princeton Community Band (PCB) is an all volunteer band which performs free summer concerts at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton, IL. In 2005, the band was brought back to life and conducted by Jeremy Lehman. In 2008, James Jones took over the baton and has been |
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Bringing a touch of Taylor to our wrist game! Make bracelets and get ready for Fearless: a Taylor Swift Tribute Band at Catfish Days! Pizza, Bracelet Bar, Music Activated Wristband, Taylor Tattoos & Eras Tour Playlist Dance Party! $25 per person. 
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum's Cars & Guitars on 66 Car Show is now located in the Joliet Junior College City Center Campus downtown Joliet parking lot at 235 N Chicago Street. Join us for all 5 shows starting Tuesday, June 11th, June 25th, July 9th, |
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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 make you dream of the 
Live music at the Performing Art Center! Wings, Pizza, Beer & Wine available for purchase. Free TR Miller Koozie to 1st 100 people at each concert! Hope to see you there!! |
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We are excited to see everyone at the fair this week! July 11th - July 14th There are a lot of fun activities planned throughout the day and then our nighttime entertainment. You can purchase tickets at the gate. *CASH ONLY* •Admission• Ages 10 and older $10.00
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Charles (Chuck) Wright Solo Exhibit in the Gallery Room at Pollyanna Brewing Company curated by Brad Tammaro with the Art and Culture Commission of Lemont CHARLES (CHUCK) WRIGHT is an "Americana Artist". Original Fine Art Paintings will be on display in the Gallery Room (located to the right when you enter 
Free concerts on the hill! June 27 Cloggin' Craze Dancers Stacy Sienko (melodic singer-pianist). |
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We are excited to see everyone at the fair this week! July 11th - July 14th There are a lot of fun activities planned throughout the day and then our nighttime entertainment. You can purchase tickets at the gate. *CASH ONLY* •Admission• Ages 10 and older $10.00
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Celebrate summer nights with the second of this year's Fun & Food Trucks events. Eat eclectic local foods in the preserve while having a blast participating in a variety of activities. This event will offer something for the entire family, including live music, outdoor lawn games and
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Sunset Cruise Featuring: Mike Miz Michael Mizwinski, better known simply as Mike Miz is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from Northeast Pennsylvania known for soulful and energetic live performances. Mike regularly performs over 200 dates a year and has had the privilege to open for Jason Isbell, Jakob Dylan, Blues |
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Our Summer Market Schedule is here! Save the dates and join us for the very best outdoor market around. We can't wait to see you!
Come to Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market to purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, dog treats, handmade soaps and fresh roasted coffee. With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, your
We are excited to see everyone at the fair this week! July 11th - July 14th There are a lot of fun activities planned throughout the day and then our nighttime entertainment. You can purchase tickets at the gate. *CASH ONLY* •Admission• Ages 10 and older $10.00 |
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We are excited to see everyone at the fair this week! July 11th - July 14th There are a lot of fun activities planned throughout the day and then our nighttime entertainment. You can purchase tickets at the gate. *CASH ONLY* •Admission• Ages 10 and older $10.00 
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
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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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 |
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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.
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Friday Lunch at the Tasting Room Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of four different lunch options. $25 per person. ������� ���� ���� |
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Come to Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market to purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, dog treats, handmade soaps and fresh roasted coffee. With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, your
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Rare and mysterious. Exceptionally unique. Wonders of the world. Are these distant lands or fairytales? No, these describe several preserves right here in Will County! On these naturalist-led hikes, discover the plants, animals and land formations that make up some of our most protected sites. Meet the
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Fish aren't just for fishing! Discover the world beneath the water at Four Rivers and meet the wide variety of fish found just beyond the banks. Take a closer look at their scales and bones indoors and then hike to their various habitats in hopes of spotting |
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Princeton Community Band (PCB) is an all volunteer band which performs free summer concerts at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton, IL. In 2005, the band was brought back to life and conducted by Jeremy Lehman. In 2008, James Jones took over the baton and has been |
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The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum's Cars & Guitars on 66 Car Show is now located in the Joliet Junior College City Center Campus downtown Joliet parking lot at 235 N Chicago Street. Join us for all 5 shows starting Tuesday, June 11th, June 25th, July 9th,
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Come enjoy a night out in the park with Lockport Township Park District and Romeoville Recreation Dept. There will be music, inflatables, face painting and much more for all to enjoy!
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H2O, let's go! Make every drop count on Water Conservation Day at the ballpark. Join us as we raise awareness and honor the importance of water conservation with a night filled with fun, education, and baseball! |
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Join us as Shark Week takes a bite out of the ballpark! Join us for Shark Night, a jaw-dropping experience filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of baseball action! 
Experience nature like never before! Join the Four Rivers staff at hands-on exploration stations around the preserve. Discover the plants and animals in the woods, water and prairie. Each station will be unique and fully inclusive of all visitors. This day is designed specifically to introduce all
Experience nature like never before! Join the Four Rivers staff at hands-on exploration stations around the preserve. Discover the plants and animals in the woods, water and prairie. Each station will be unique and fully inclusive of all visitors. This day is designed specifically to introduce all |
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Experience something new and fun when you're a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am
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Dive into the vibrant world of Gelli plate printing in this hands-on workshop! Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class will guide you through the basics and beyond of monoprinting using Gelli plates. You'll learn how to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of
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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. |
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Enjoy a morning paddle with certified instructors at the confluence of the DuPage and Des Plaines rivers. Along the way, interpretive naturalists will highlight some of the wonderful things nature has to offer. Fee: $20 per person. Age: Ages 18 or older. Registration required by Tuesday, July
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We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities, such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more!
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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 |
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Come to Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market to purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, dog treats, handmade soaps and fresh roasted coffee. With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, your
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Leave your Pet at home, but bring your chair. You can bring a cooler but no outside ALCOHOL is allowed. The BEVERAGE Sales pay for the festival. The Festival is free! 12:30 – 1:10 The John MIllard Band 1:25 – 2:45 Women in the Blues Featuring Sonia
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Have you always wanted to go backpacking but were intimidated by the process? Join a naturalist in this three-part series to learn the basics of backpacking. How to select a sleeping bag? What food to pack? How to choose a location? In this first of the series, |
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Embark on a journey through time with our Steeples & Saloons walking tour, a captivating exploration of Ottawa, Illinois' rich history and architectural marvels. This engaging tour is perfect for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant past of a town
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Join us for a wild adventure at The Forge in Lemont, IL, on Sunday, July 28th, as Crosstown Exotics presents an Exotic Reptile Show as part of our Forge Family Fun Sundays series. Get ready to encounter fascinating creatures from around the world as experienced handlers showcase 
Join us for the return of the Sunday Fun-Day concert series Rock the Block! Held the fourth Sunday of the month throughout the summer. This is a free concert series hosted by the City of Morris. On July 28th, Mike & Traci of Good Clean Fun will |
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Take a swing into the future with AI Night at the ballpark! Join us as we discover the incredible possibilities of artificial intelligence as we ponder its impact on baseball and beyond. |
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Get ready for a day of play at Day Camp Day in the ballpark round two! Join us for a day of outdoor fun, games, and baseball excitement as we create memories that will last long after the final pitch!
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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 |
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"Prayers to Mother Nature - In Small Places" is an amalgamation of two concepts. On their own they have little to nothing in common. Art however is great at fusing unrelated ideas. View the work of photographer, Hank Erdmann. |
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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
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Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of four different lunch options. $25 per person. ������� ���� ���� ►Reservations are required at least 72 |
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Come check out this spectacular car show! Open to all cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Music provided. Hosted by LaSalle County Cruisers.
Come to Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market to purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, dog treats, handmade soaps and fresh roasted coffee. With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, your
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Join us a fun-filled day with activities the entire family can enjoy. Demonstrations from a blacksmith, canoeing on the canal, music, tours and so much more. |
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Embark on a journey through time with our Steeples & Saloons walking tour, a captivating exploration of Ottawa, Illinois' rich history and architectural marvels. This engaging tour is perfect for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant past of a town
"Prayers to Mother Nature - In Small Places" is an amalgamation of two concepts. On their own they have little to nothing in common. Art however is great at fusing unrelated ideas. View the work of photographer, Hank Erdmann.
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Get ready to shake it off, Ottawa! 🎶 Mark your calendars and dust off your dancing shoes because the City of Ottawa is thrilled to announce the ultimate summer bash: a TSwift Dance Party to close out our 2024 Friendship Days Festival on August 4th! 🌟 🎤 |
