Events

This club showcases the way base ball was played in 1858. At matches, the Quarrymen tend their bases and scout the outfield without mitts, always hoping that the “onion” is knocked their way. While at bat, the ballists strike with their willows to knock the “apple out

Calling all cars, trucks and motorcycles! 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

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 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a registered

  Event Time Carnival 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Friends with Disabilities Day MUST BE REGISTERED 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Food Court 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Main Street Wine Tent 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sister Cities Asiago Tent 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Beer

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!

  Event Time Carnival 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Food Court 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Parade 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Beer Garden 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Main Street Wine Tent 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sister Cities Asiago Tent 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Free live music on Fridays in Streator. Food trucks occasionally appear! Check Facebook for news on weekly performers.  

Get ready for a royal celebration at Princess Night at the Ballpark! Put on your crown and join us for a magical evening filled with princesses, fairytales, and fun. Cheer for your team like royalty and enjoy a night of sparkling excitement fit for a princess.  

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience from 8am to 12:30pm. Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends,

The Utica Garden Club will be hosting the Garden Faire and Plant Sale the LaSalle County Historical Society Canal Market. UGC members will have a variety of plants, flowers and herbs for sale. A variety of vendors, including garden and plant vendors, will be located at the

  Event Time Carnival 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Food Court 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Beer Garden 12 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Main Street Wine Tent 12 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sister Cities Asiago Tent 12 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Bands: School of Rock Mokena 12

Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.  

  Event Time Worship Service: Cross Point Church 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  Carnival 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Artisan Market 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Heritage Village  10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Cemetery Tours - Two tours per day 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Food Court 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Utica Garden Club will be hosting the Garden Faire and Plant Sale the LaSalle County Historical Society Canal Market. UGC members will have a variety of plants, flowers and herbs for sale. A variety of vendors, including garden and plant vendors, will be located at the

Join us at the estate of Sir Warren Peace for a refined party, but you better watch your back. A murderer is killing guests, and you could be next! Bribe suspects for clues and gather information to uncover the guest who is whacking all the invitees. Lunch

Exotic Cars/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 make you

Let the evening sky set the mood for Qigong, a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths and soothing sounds.  

Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature with different programs every month. Ages 55 & up.  

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen St for this free concert series! Bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6 pm, and music begins at 7 pm. Food and drink will be available on site.  

Step back in time to 1883, when one of the earliest documented Association Football (or "soccer," as we call it in the USA) matches in Chicago was played between the city’s Wanderers and a team from Pullman. Soccer flourished in the Pullman community, with its men’s team

Huge Garage Sale – inside and outside vendors – Food – Restrooms. Sign-up soon. See www.bureaucountyfair.com or the Fair Facebook page for details. Free admission!  

Join us for our annual open house event. Door prizes each day -FREE Cookies and Lemonade - Open House Sales- Our sale items will be announced on social media and our website on Wednesday, June 11th. Daily Hosta Walk- check out our favorite hostas in our Shade

Come watch the Illinois State High School Finals! The future plays here!! Games at 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm.

The ship needs your help! Come out and run a 5k to support the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team! Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am Race start time @ 9:00am Course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.  Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even your

Huge Garage Sale – inside and outside vendors – Food – Restrooms. Sign-up soon. See www.bureaucountyfair.com or the Fair Facebook page for details. Free admission!  

Join us for our annual open house event. Door prizes each day -FREE Cookies and Lemonade - Open House Sales- Our sale items will be announced on social media and our website on Wednesday, June 11th. Daily Hosta Walk- check out our favorite hostas in our Shade

Visit with banders to learn about this scientific method used to study wild birds.  

Enjoy the sound of the Princeton Community Band! Bring lawn chairs. FREE ADMISSION Food stand.

Perform or listen to music and poetry at an open-mic night on the grounds at sunset.

Tractors/ Kids 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 make you

Join us for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists.  

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen St for this free concert series! Bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6 pm, and music begins at 7 pm. Food and drink will be available on site.

Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring

This beginner's workshop, led by American Canoe Association certified instructors, introduces participants to the sport of kayaking. Basic instruction, introduction to paddle strokes and safety are covered on shore. Then participants will head to the water to try out their new skills. Fee: $35 per person. Age:

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois MAY – SEPTEMBER. Art vendors, music, food, and live events hosted by Open Space Gallery. Enjoy later shopping hours at many downtown retailers and enjoy custom food and drink specials at several of our

Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad Near Lake Michigan In the decades before the Civil War, more than 4500 enslaved people escaping from the South traveled across Illinois, with many coming to and through the Chicago region.  With maps and images, historian and author Larry McClellan, will

Z Tour Bike Ride & Bike Fest PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ZEARING CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER IN PRINCETON, ILLINOIS This Z Tour Bike Ride provides you a chance to enjoy some of the best bike roads that northwest Illinois has to offer. The routes will feature loops that incorporate

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even

Join us for our 7th Annual Countryside Village Outdoor Market. Featuring over 70+ creative handmade artisans, creators, gourmet foods, farmers, vintage and boutiques items. Several Food Trucks are available for a yummy lunch, along with live acoustic music. Event is held rain or shine, our storefront is

Join a naturalist as we see what mother nature has on display.  

It's a paw-ty at the park! Bring your pups for a day full of wagging tails, tasty treats, and all the baseball excitement they can handle!  

The Great Race 2025 is coming to Pontiac! On Monday, June 23rd, a hosted lunch stop will be held in Downtown Pontiac for the famous vintage car rally. Each stop on the Great Race is free to the public and spectators will be able to visit with

Join us for the Lemont Downtown Farmers Market at the Village Green, presented by Aster Gardens! These markets will continue on Tuesday evenings through the September 30th from 4-7pm. Vendors feature vegetables and fruit, flowers, mushrooms, local honey, micro greens, crepes and more! Stay tuned as we

Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop focuses on Illinois butterflies and moths. CDPUs available.

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

Discovery Isle: Animal Architects How do bird nests not fall apart? What exactly do dens look like inside? How strong are beaver dams? Come out to Isle a la Cache and discover just how some of our local wildlife build and use their homes. This is a

Sip, shop, and stroll through charming downtown Princeton! Join us for an evening of local sips, fabulous finds, and small-town vibes you’ll love.  

This beginner’s workshop, led by American Canoe Association certified instructors, introduces participants to the sport of kayaking. Basic instruction, introduction to paddle strokes and safety are covered on shore. Then participants will head to the water to try out their new skills. Fee: $35 per person. Age:

Last Friday each month, learn about a highlighted insect.  

Enjoy your evening at the 2025 Rooftop Summer Music Series! 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. Live Music, Full Beverage Bar, Snack Vendor & More! In case of inclement

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray Winner of eight Tony awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire-to

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even

Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area is hosting the Fourth Annual Ida B. Wells Festival in Bronzeville on June 28. The event honors the legacy and achievements of journalist, suffragette, and Civil Rights leader, Ida B. Wells. The event is an all-day family and community event featuring reflective

Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools available for loan.  

Homer Fest 2025 is almost here! Bring your family and friends and have some fun in the sun!! Noon to 1    Veterans Salute Music Line Up: 1 - 2:30              Schtillrokken 3 - 5              

Riverfest 2025 The RiverFest is a family event that offers a restful summer picnic (bring your lawn chairs & a blanket!) with great live bands featuring the "American English" a Beatles tribute band. There will be food trucks, a children’s play area, and Maker’s Mart. Tickets can