Events

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

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

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

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

Independence Celebration at Billie Limacher Park LIVE MUSIC ON TWO STAGES!!! 1) PAVILION STAGE (main park, north of Jefferson St) 6:30 - 8:00 pm SELECTONES (reggae fusion) 8:30 - 10:00 pm BAND OF LINCOLN (hits of IL musicians) 2) RIVER STAGE (parking lot, south of Jefferson St)

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

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 Birdchild!  

July 4th Unlimited Attraction Wristband at Haunted Trails Joliet This July 4th enjoy UNLIMITED Fun on Trails Raceway Go-Karts, Jr. Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Monster Hop, Bone Shaker & Tornado Rides ALL DAY until 6 pm for $36.95/guest. Plus Enjoy Half-Price Games ALL DAY LONG! *In

Fireworks, freedom, and fun! Celebrate America's birthday with a night of baseball, patriotic spirit, and a dazzling firework show to light up the sky!  

See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this

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

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 dance

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

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

Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District(Opens in a new window) for a book club on the go! Join us to discuss books about the environment while we stroll the trails around Four Rivers. This months book is By the Fire We Carry

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. Chevy/Corvette Wander the streets of historic Lemont Downtown viewing cars that take you back in time and make you dream of

Check out what’s living in the water at Isle a la Cache. Use dip nets and scopes to get an up-close look at the creatures that live in the water. This is a drop-in program; come any time between 1 and 3 p.m. No registration required. Wear

Want to take a stab at a new craft? Then join us for our first Needle Punch Workshop in the Open Court Editorial Office of the Hegeler Carus Mansion! Local artist Aubrey Sipula of Toil & Thyme will teach the class how to needle punch and assist

 "Just Us" takes the stage at 6:30pm and the JALB follows at approximately 7:30pm. It is also "Veteran's Night" at the Park. We would love to see the hill filled with veterans! In addition to a special tribute to our nation's heroes, veterans who may be interested

Summer has arrived in all its glory, and its the perfect time for a night in the woods! Our Fun & Food Truck series is heading south for an evening at Forked Creek Preserve Forsythe Woods off Kahler Road in Wilmington. Come for the bites from Smokin

See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this

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,

Come play in the woods for Unplug Illinois Day! This statewide initiative encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship, adventure and family. Grab some neighbors, friends and family to get outside with us for field day games and activities you

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

Meet us at Children's Memorial Park for an entertaining reptile show by Crosstown Exotics! Ice Ice Baby food truck will also be at the event!  

Come on out for a night to socialize outdoors and enjoy the beautiful Prairie Bluff 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, including beer or wine, to enjoy while

Imports/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 dream

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

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street for this free concert series! Put your dancing shoes on! The Annual Concert Series presented by the Lemont Park District and Village of Lemont is a crowd favorite with live music, dancing, and tons of family-friendly fun in Lemont

Enjoy the music of Tamara Martinez and poetry of  poet laureate Uxmar Torres! During his undergraduate years, Uxmar pursued his love for poetry and language, culminating in a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing with a specialization in Poetry. Today, he takes pride in his roles as a

Enjoy your evening at the 2025 Rooftop Summer Music Series! Doors Open: 6:15pm Music Starts: 7pm Duration: Up to 2 Hours 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,

Maritime Architecture of the Upper Peninsula is a visual tour of the region's architecture, with a focus on its legacy of mining, shipping, and maritime trade. The visual lecture and slideshow will feature original photos as well as archival images, using architecture to explore the history of

Unleash your superpowers or your royal charm for a night of fun, fantasy, and baseball excitement! Dress as your favorite hero or princess and join the adventure under the lights! FIREWORKS!!  

See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this

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

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 fellow Hosta enthusiasts for a day with Hosta expert and hybridizer Bob Solberg. The garden center will be open from 9 am to 2 pm, with a Meet & Greet opportunity starting at 9:30 am. At 11:00 am in The Barn, Bob Solberg will present  "Living with

Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer musical takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. With a Broadway run, several US tours, and

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

Campers, it's time to hit a home run of fun! Enjoy a day packed with baseball, team spirit, and all the excitement of the ballpark—perfect for making memories with your camp crew!  

Ford Mustangs - 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

Family Night!! 9AM Medallion Hunt Clue (Facebook:  Catfish Days) 6PM-11PM Carnival Open, $25 Wristband Night! (Wilmington's North Island) 6PM St Rose's Dunk Tank- Free! (Wilmington's North Island) 6PM St Rose + Wilmington Coalition's Fear Factor (Wilmington's North Island) 6PM-8PM Live MC: Roy Gregory (Wilmington's North Island, Main

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street for this free concert series! Put your dancing shoes on! The Annual Concert Series presented by the Lemont Park District and Village of Lemont is a crowd favorite with live music, dancing, and tons of family-friendly fun in Lemont

Enjoy your evening at the 2025 Rooftop Summer Music Series! Door Opens: 6:15pm Music Starts: 7pm 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 &

Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District for a special temporary exhibit, “Dancing for Our Tribe.”  From the artist Sharon Hoogstraten: “This legacy Potawatomi portrait collection is for our future seven generations and for the artful education of those who presume Great Lakes

Even with summer temperatures soaring, Streator will be in the Christmas spirit this week as over 20 local businesses will participate in the Streator Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Christmas in July event at Heritage Park. Food trucks will be present on both days, along with family activities

Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District for a special temporary exhibit, “Dancing for Our Tribe.” At this drop-in event, meet the artist, Sharon Hoogstraten, and view the portraits that highlight the rich lives of the Potawatomi. The artist will be available 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 your

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the 2,000-gallon aquarium at Four Rivers. Join a naturalist to learn about the native fish species in the tank. Follow a professional aquarist downstairs to see the equipment and preparation that goes into keeping our aquarium healthy and the fish happy. Registration

Please bring non-perishable items such as: Canned Chicken Toilet Paper Paper Towels Pop Tarts Canned Soup Spam Rice Skillet Dinners Condiments Canned Fruit Cooking Oil Noodles Juice Boxes Granola Bars  

The Finale!! 8AM-Noon Wilmington's VFW Breakfast Buffet (Wilmington VFW)10AM-4PM Rusty Nutz Car Show (Wilmington's North Island)11AM Wilmington Park District's Color Fun Run, Registration Required at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Wilmington/CatfishDaysColorFunRunAndWalk  (Run begins at Wilmington Park District)Noon-1PM Sensory Hour at the Carnival-Please register on our Sensory Page(Wilmington's North Island)Noon-6PM Beer Garden Open1PM-6PM Carnival Open, $25 Wristbands

Free family fun brought to you by the Illinois Valley Contractor's Association and the Illinois Valley Building Trades. Activities Snacks Free Lunch

Gather up your princesses, superheroes and even those tiny villains for a magical day in downtown Lemont. Eight characters will be found inside downtown businesses for your kids to meet, greet, get photographs with and best of all…autographs! The first 150 families to register will get a free

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm. Bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Admission is free. At this time, no indoor venue is available, so if bad weather postpones a performance, it

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

Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiacs 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

Join us for Plant Bingo - Summer Edition the last Wednesday of each month! With the exception of August! August PLANT BINGO will be on August 20th - the following week your Plant Bingo host will be out of town and unable to Bingo it up! $30

What insects do we have crawling or flying around at Isle a la Cache? Come out to get a closer look by using sweep nets and bug boxes, observe pinned specimens and learn the difference between insects, bugs and arachnids. All equipment is provided, and all insects

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street for this free concert series! Put your dancing shoes on! The Annual Concert Series presented by the Lemont Park District and Village of Lemont is a crowd favorite with live music, dancing, and tons of family-friendly fun in Lemont

Join us for our 50th Season of FREE Concerts on the Hill! Every Thursday June through August join us outside on our hill to see wonderful local talent share their gifts. Remember to bring your chairs and blankets! We hope to see you there!  

See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this

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

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Admission is free. At this time, no indoor venue is available, so if bad weather postpones a performance, it

We’re back for our third year inside the historic Old Joliet Prison! Enjoy classics, imports, motorcycles, and more at the only vehicle showcase inside a 19th century prison! Over 200 vehicles will be on site as well as vendors and food trucks. The Prison itself will have

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Pullman, a town that has shaped the fabric of American history. Discover how this unique community played a pivotal role in revolutionizing industry, advancing railroad innovation, pioneering urban design, and igniting the labor movement. Each month, our expert guides share