Friday, November 24th All Day - Window Walk 10 am to 7 pm - Festival of Trees 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Lantern Making (Free!) 3 pm to 7 pm - Enchanting Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (Free!) 4 pm Coal City High School Madrigals Caroling throughout
A concert under the stars featuring "Flatbed Fords"! We are setting up right out there on the lawn. It'll be a concert under the stars featuring "Flatbed Fords". Be sure you are here to join us and get in on the fun. Bring a lawn chair, a
Join Grundy County to enjoy the best fireworks around!!
The City of Morris and your Morris Area Public Library offer free, family-friendly film screenings at Goold Park for all community members. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a more comfortable experience. Concessions will be available, but you may also bring your own
Bring your lawn chairs…set them up on the courthouse lawn…do some shopping at your favorite downtown shop, enjoy the food trucks and maybe dance a dance or three! As always…come early—stay late! In case of inclement weather, concert will move indoors to the MCHS Auditorium 1000 Union
This family-friendly event brings neighbors together, creating positive interactions with law enforcement and making connections to services that improve the quality of life for all. Our local businesses make this event entirely free for everyone, giving us all the ability to participate in fun activities!
Bring your lawn chairs…set them up on the courthouse lawn…do some shopping at your favorite downtown shop, enjoy the food trucks and maybe dance a dance or three! As always…come early—stay late!
The City of Morris and your Morris Area Public Library offer free, family-friendly film screenings at Goold Park for all community members. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a more comfortable experience. Concessions will be available, but you may also bring your own
The AnyBODY 5K welcomes all participants. This community event focuses on overall health and resiliency. Come walk, run, stroll with us!
Whether you’re a budding artist or veteran virtuoso, you’re invited to Downtown Morris for the 2024 Liberty Arts Festival. The event returns with an Art Stroll on the Grundy County Courthouse Lawn, Creator’s Village for children, live music and dance performances, food trucks, and the popular Sip
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
This year’s festival is open to public ticketholders over the age of 21 and is projected to bring approximately 50 breweries, live musical acts and food vendors to Goold Park. Attendees who are at least 21 years of age and who have pre-purchased a festival pass will
We actively contribute to the community by supporting local charities through generous donations. Every year, we carefully select five charitable organizations to participate in Morris Cruise Night. These organizations are given the opportunity to sell 50/50 raffle tickets and operate concessions during the event. The selection process
Lighted Holiday Parade, Friday, November 29th at 5:30PM. House Walk for Charity, Downtown Window Walk, Carriage Rides, Santa and His Reindeer, Festival of Trees!! More favorite holiday traditions!!!
Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas celebration in the heart of Morris- Goold Park. Surrounded by the lights of the community ice rink, this event will feature sweet treats from Downtown establishments, including Alpine Coffee Bar, Morris Chop Shop, and more. Montage Wine Bar will be serving up holiday
The Rough Road 100 Spring Classic returns to the region April 5th. The ride draws hundreds of cycling enthusiasts to Morris, where the race will start and finish Downtown. Morris Retail Association member stores and restaurants are ready to welcome participants with special discounts. The race benefits
Superhero Fun Run 10K, 5K and Kids & Everyone 1K All levels of runners are welcome to this family friendly event where you can walk, run, or stroll(er) on a beautiful certified 5K route. The Kids & EveryONE 1K is great for all fitness levels and abilities;
The Wayne Messmer Combo singing the Great American Songbook - Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and more!!
A Music Festival, Vendor Market & Food Truck Rally - New in 2025, TWO stages! The new Acoustic Stage will feature folk and singer/songwriters. The Main Stage will feature Punk and Ska music. Dance to a variety of music all day!
The 4th annual Morris Beer Festival is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm in lower Goold Park in Morris, IL, Early VIP Pass holders will be let in at 1pm. This year’s festival is open to public ticketholders over