This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, April 15, to Sunday, July 19. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Contemporary oil painter Elizabeth Schnura will debut a collection of works highlighting the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals found in your backyard
Calling all car, trucks & 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
Bring the family for a day full of fun! Kids will have the chance to explore, climb, and honk horns of all kinds of awesome vehicles! Admission is free!!
Chicago-based disco/funk tribute band, The Disco Circus, creates a NEXT LEVEL nostalgic experience by combining the energy and excitement of a 3-ring circus with the grooviest music from the 1970’s! The Disco Circus takes you directly to Funkytown! Menu: Tuscany Chicken - Italian herb seasoned chicken breast
Did you know there used to be a greenhouse at the Hegeler Carus Mansion? Camilla Hegeler was quite the gardener in her day! Come create your own miniature ecosystem at the Mansion! Join Emilie Overy from Flowers Plus Streator to build a beautiful, low-maintenance terrarium using high-quality
A crafty BYOB night to kick off June at Handmade Happy Hour! Start the month of June with creativity and connection at our Wood Round Door Sign Workshop, part of our Handmade Happy Hour series. This BYOB, adults-only craft night on the farm invites you to create
Pick any two legal commanders, pair them up, and express your Pride in a way that's unique to you! If you're looking for ideas, pair up your favorite couple from the Magic Multiverse! Admission is$25 per person.
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, its a vibrant way to experience downtown while enjoying live entertainment in an intimate, welcoming setting. Whether
Observing songbirds at our backyard feeders, in neighborhood parks, or along wooded trails opens a window into a world full of subtle lessons and unforgettable moments. It naturally leads to the question posed by the teacher, and author Jon Young: So what does the robin know?
Join the Norsk Museum for the Taste of Norway Breakfast. Delicious home-cooked Norwegian Frokost: scrambled eggs with chives, fried kumla, fruit and coffee. After breakfast: Join us at the Museum Rosemaling demonstrations Hardanger Krumkake Lefse Cultural Exhibits Norwegian Food Sales
The Utica Garden Club will have plants, herbs, flowers, etc., from their personal gardens and beds for sale as a fundraiser. The LaSalle County Historical Society will host plant and garden related vendors at the LCHS Canal Market. Quilt raffles, special museum exhibits, and much more!
The Utica Garden Club will have plants, herbs, flowers, etc., from their personal gardens and beds for sale as a fundraiser. The LaSalle County Historical Society will host plant and garden related vendors at the LCHS Canal Market. Quilt raffles, special museum exhibits, and much more!
At the Cavalcade of Planes you will enjoy all kinds of fun. There will be many types of aircraft to see both flying and on the ground. You can experience a great event including, formation flying, helicopter demonstrations, and much more! Event entry will only be possible
At the Cavalcade of Planes you will enjoy all kinds of fun. There will be many types of aircraft to see both flying and on the ground. You can experience a great event including, formation flying, helicopter demonstrations, and much more! Event entry will only be possible
A playful pond-inspired craft for early childhood creators. Froggy Friend Craft is a joyful early childhood art class offered as part of our Sprout & Create series on the farm. In this hands-on experience, little creators will design their very own froggy friend using child-friendly materials, textures,
Exotic Cars & Imports 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
DISNEY’S WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON TAKING ENGLE LANE BY (SNOW)STORM! A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.
Old Canal Days is an annual festival presented with support from the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the legacy of the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the community that grew along its banks. This weekend event brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors from across the state
Join us this summer at North Island Park for live music, food trucks (Chik-Fil-A), games (kickball), and family fun! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a fun night with the community!
Get hooked on helping wildlife and celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day at the forest preserve. Join a naturalist who will guide you through the crochet pattern to crochet small nests that will be used in wildlife rehabilitation centers across the country. These nests provide substitute dens,
This annual 3-day event offers many items with special pricing including a long list of hostas. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and we will have the gardens looking exceptionally beautiful!
Old Canal Days is an annual festival presented with support from the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the legacy of the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the community that grew along its banks. This weekend event brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors from across the state
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
This annual 3-day event offers many items with special pricing including a long list of hostas. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and we will have the gardens looking exceptionally beautiful!
Old Canal Days is an annual festival presented with support from the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the legacy of the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the community that grew along its banks. This weekend event brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors from across the state
Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2026 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and the animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live bats and learn about their
This annual 3-day event offers many items with special pricing including a long list of hostas. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and we will have the gardens looking exceptionally beautiful!
Old Canal Days is an annual festival presented with support from the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the legacy of the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the community that grew along its banks. This weekend event brings together local businesses, residents, and visitors from across the state
DISNEY’S WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON TAKING ENGLE LANE BY (SNOW)STORM! A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.
The Great Race is cruising back into Pontiac for 2026! This year, Pontiac will serve as a special VIP Experience Pre-Race stop as drivers make their way to the official 2026 starting line in Springfield on June 20, 2026. Throughout the weekend, you can expect to see
First Responder Appreciation Night presented by Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP. Food trucks by Tony's Butt Shack, Dog House of LaSalle, and Little O's Frozen Treats. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Burlington Bees. Gates open at 5:35pm. Admission is free.
The Great Race is cruising back into Pontiac for 2026! This year, Pontiac will serve as a special VIP Experience Pre-Race stop as drivers make their way to the official 2026 starting line in Springfield on June 20, 2026. Throughout the weekend, you can expect to see
Winning Wednesday Night presented by Shaw Local Radio. Food: Pizza & Hot Dogs at the Concession Stand. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Burlington Bees. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free.
Come and celebrate Pride Night! Food truck by Tony's Butt Shack. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Johnstown Mill Rats. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free.
Come and enjoy the sounds of Horizon with their brass-infused punk, soul, r&b and rock! Concessions will be available for purchase. Coolers and bags are allowed, but are subject to inspection. No glass bottles, no smoking, and no pets or animals will be permitted. Bring a chair
Fueled by Emo is a premiere pop/punk and emo cover band, performing at venues and events in the Midwest and beyond. This high energy band recreates the energy and vibes of the heyday of pop/punk and emo.
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
Historian Larry McClellan will be taking a broad look at the actions and reactions of Black and White Leadership in their work with the Underground Railroad, with the Civil War, and Juneteenth. In the decades before the Civil War, more than 4500 enslaved people escaping from the
Join the Historic Pullman Empowerment Organization and the Pullman State Historic Site for a leisurely 3-mile bike ride to learn about the African-American workers and families who lived and worked in the North End of Pullman during the 1880s and 1890s. No bike? No problem! Select the
Join the Historic Pullman Empowerment Organization and the Pullman State Historic Site for a leisurely 3-mile bike ride to learn about the African-American workers and families who lived and worked in the North End of Pullman during the 1880s and 1890s. No bike? No problem! Select the
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
The Historic Pullman Garden Club presents Art in the Garden showcasing art in our personal and public landscapes. Artists from Urban Sketchers Chicago will work en plein air throughout the tour in our public gardens. In addition, the work of Pullman artists participating in the Art Institute