As you travel through the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor, one thing becomes clear, there is always something going on somewhere! Consider this is your personal invitation to hometown celebrations, wine and corn festivals, one-of-a-kind music and theater festivals, historic reenactments, world-class sporting events, concerts and outdoor exploration weekends. Don't miss signature events like Ottawa's Two Rivers Wine Festival, Starved Rock's Flock to the Rock and NASCAR. Whether you are searching for low-key entertainment or high octane adventure, search the Calendar of Events to find exactly your speed.
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Rock Star 2020
Feb. 27, 2020 , 7:00PM-10:00PM
Who will be Starved Rock's ROCK STAR in 2020? Join us on February 20, February 27, March 5 and March 12 and see who wins this annual singing contest! Enter if you want a chance at the title of 2020 Rock Star.
Show starts on Thursday, February 20 at 7pm in the Main Dining Room at Starved Rock Lodge. Come early and j...More Info
Event Type: Performing Arts
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Starved Rock Lodge
2668 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-737
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Sushi Candy Making
Feb. 27, 2020 , 4:30PM-5:30PM
Grades 5-7
Come make some gummy fish, sashimi and gummy eel sushi....More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Arts/Crafts
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Joliet Public Library Ottawa Street Branch
150 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-740-2660
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Saccharin and Merthiolate by Joseph Turner at JJC
Now - Feb. 28, 2020 , 8:00AM-8:00PM
Enjoy the latest installation at Joliet Junior College. "Saccharin and Merthiolate" by Joseph Turner.
An artist talk and reception will be on February 26, from 3:00PM-6:30PM.
If the college is closed, the gallery is closed....More Info
Event Type: Performing Arts Arts/Crafts
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Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
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Great Moments in Vinyl - Tribute to The Who
Feb. 28, 2020 , 7:30PM ...More Info
Cost: $10 Members/Students | $12 Non-members Event Type: Performing Arts
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Joliet Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-723-5201
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Tolton From Slave to Priest
Feb. 28, 2020 , 7:00PM-9:00PM
Tolton: From Slave to Priest – Friday
Join us on Friday, February 28, 2020 for this live production of Tolton: From Slave to Priest, performed by Jim Coleman of St Luke Productions. Free tickets at: eventbrite.com or by email at: ToltonJoliet@gmail.com. You will need a ticket to attend. Suitable for Ages 10 ...More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Performing Arts
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Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-724-3761
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Buddy Guy
Feb. 29, 2020 , 8:00PM
An American blue guitarist and singer. He is an exponent of Chicago blues and has influenced eminent guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Steve Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark, Jr. and John Mayer. In the 1960s, Guy played with Muddy Waters as a house guitarist at Chess Records...More Info
Cost: Starts at $45 Event Type: Performing Arts
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Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-726-6600
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Country Unplugged
Feb. 29, 2020 , 8:00PM
Country music icons, Joe Diffie, Mark Chestnutt and David Lee Murphy are taking the stage together for one unforgettable night of classic 90's country hits. All three will take the stage together and play their hits, tell stories and more....More Info
Cost: Starts at $29.50 Event Type: Performing Arts
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Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-726-6600
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Do Good Day
Feb. 29, 2020 , 9:00AM-5:00PM
All ages.
Stop by the Youth Services Department any time to work on projects to spread kindness and compassion in our community....More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Arts/Crafts
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Joliet Public Library Black Road & Ottawa Street Branches
Joliet, IL 60435
815-740-2660
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Frogs of Midewin
Feb. 29, 2020 , 10:00AM-12:00PM
Celebrate "Leap" Year learning about frogs! The Wetlands Initiative's Trevor Edmonson will talk about the frogs found at Midewin - chorus frogs, leopard frogs and more! To register for this family-friendly event please call 815-423-6370 or e-mail SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov...More Info
Cost: free Event Type: Nature
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
30239 South State Route 53
Wilmington, Il 60481
815-423-6370
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Midnight at the Masquerade
Feb. 29, 2020 , 6:00PM-9:00PM
Which masked guest is the murderer?
Prairie Fox Books and the Chicago Murder Mystery Company present Midnight at the Masquerade.
Even YOU could be the killer...
Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits and tuxes are what to wear to this class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evenin...More Info
Cost: $60.00 Event Type: Story Telling
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Prairie Fox Books
719 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-7323
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Starved Rock Lodge Sunday Brunch
Mar. 1, 2020 , 10:30AM-3:30PM
Reservations are recommended. Enjoy Starved Rock Lodge's special Sunday Brunch includes, omelet and waffle station, salads, assorted breakfast and lunch items. ...More Info
Cost: $16.95 per person | 10 and under half off Event Type: Dining
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Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
2688 E. 873rd Road
Oglesby, IL
815-220-7321
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Shake, Rattle & Roll Tribute
Mar. 2, 2020 , 11:30AM
Get rowdy, snap those fingers and clap your hands for this unique show that will get you rockin' and ready to dance! Take a seat and hold on, as this exciting young man takes you on a roller coaster ride of great music and a high-energy stage show. This rock and roll show will include your favorites from Bobby Darin, J...More Info
Cost: $38+ Event Type: Performing Arts Lodging Packages
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Starved Rock Lodge
2688 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-7386
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Shake, Rattle & Roll Tribute
Mar. 3, 2020 , 11:30AM
Get rowdy, snap those fingers and clap your hands for this unique show that will get you rockin' and ready to dance! Take a seat and hold on, as this exciting young man takes you on a roller coaster ride of great music and a high-energy stage show. This rock and roll show will include your favorites from Bobby Darin, J...More Info
Cost: $38+ Event Type: Performing Arts Lodging Packages
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Starved Rock Lodge
2688 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-7386
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Shake, Rattle & Roll Tribute
Mar. 4, 2020 , 11:30AM
Get rowdy, snap those fingers and clap your hands for this unique show that will get you rockin' and ready to dance! Take a seat and hold on, as this exciting young man takes you on a roller coaster ride of great music and a high-energy stage show. This rock and roll show will include your favorites from Bobby Darin, J...More Info
Cost: $38+ Event Type: Performing Arts Lodging Packages
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Starved Rock Lodge
2688 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-7386
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Rock Star 2020
Mar. 5, 2020 , 7:00PM-10:00PM
Who will be Starved Rock's ROCK STAR in 2020? Join us on February 20, February 27, March 5 and March 12 and see who wins this annual singing contest! Enter if you want a chance at the title of 2020 Rock Star.
Show starts on Thursday, February 20 at 7pm in the Main Dining Room at Starved Rock Lodge. Come early and j...More Info
Event Type: Performing Arts
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Starved Rock Lodge
2668 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-737
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Hairball
Mar. 6, 2020 , 7:30PM
A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event!
Hairball is a Rock & Roll Experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs and screaming hordes of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction! Vocalists Joe, Kris and Bobby lead the b...More Info
Cost: Start at $27.50 Event Type: Performing Arts
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Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-726-6600
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Utica Fire Department Annual Smoker
Mar. 6, 2020 , 6:00PM-12:00AM
Food, Black Jack, Dice Games, Tip Boards, etc. ...More Info
Cost: $10.00 Event Type: Dining
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Utica Business Association
P.O. Box 413
Utica, Il 61373
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Family Fun Hike at Lake Renwick
Mar. 7, 2020 , 1:00PM-2:00PM
Bring your family outside to hike through the woods along the water at the preserve with a naturalist. Try some fun wintertime activities at designated stops along the way. Registration is required by calling 815-886-1467....More Info
Event Type: Nature
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Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
Renwick Road, east of Route 30/Lincoln Highway
Plainfield, IL
815-886-1467
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Starved Rock Lodge Sunday Brunch
Mar. 8, 2020 , 10:30AM-3:30PM
Reservations are recommended. Enjoy Starved Rock Lodge's special Sunday Brunch includes, omelet and waffle station, salads, assorted breakfast and lunch items. ...More Info
Cost: $16.95 per person | 10 and under half off Event Type: Dining
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Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
2688 E. 873rd Road
Oglesby, IL
815-220-7321
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Tap a Tree for Maple Sap
Mar. 8, 2020 , 1:30PM
Tap a Tree for Maple Sap, by Natural Resource Coordinator, Lisa Sons. Discover the history of maple syrup from Native Americans to our country's Pioneers, through the Industrial Revolution and into today during an indoor presentation. End the 1 hour program with a trip outside to locate, identify and tap a real maple t...More Info
Event Type: Nature
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Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center
2678 E 873rd Rd
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 667-4726
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Simply Patsy Cline Tribute
Mar. 9, 2020 , 11:30AM
Since 2010, Mary Pfeifer has delivered the sounds of the late and great Patsy Cline in her "Simply Patsy" tribute. Mary has performed throughout Illinois and neighboring states and was recently an invited guest to perform Patsy songs onstage in Nashville, TN. From Patsy's first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963, s...More Info
Cost: $38+ Event Type: Performing Arts Lodging Packages
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Starved Rock Lodge
2688 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-7386
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Simply Patsy Cline Tribute
Mar. 10, 2020 , 11:30AM
Since 2010, Mary Pfeifer has delivered the sounds of the late and great Patsy Cline in her "Simply Patsy" tribute. Mary has performed throughout Illinois and neighboring states and was recently an invited guest to perform Patsy songs onstage in Nashville, TN. From Patsy's first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963, s...More Info
Cost: $38+ Event Type: Performing Arts Lodging Packages
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Starved Rock Lodge
2688 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-7386
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Winter Lecture Series - Voices Out of the Past: Midewin Oral History
Mar. 10, 2020 , 7:00PM
Winter Lecture Series, Speaker - Dr. Pam Hunte, Anthropologist, Vice President - Midewin Heritage Association
Midewin lands were once farms, and later, an arsenal. The Midewin Heritage Association has conducted interviews with people who lived and worked here. Come hear the memories of local farm families, arsenal w...More Info
Cost: Free Event Type: Education/History
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
30239 South State Route 53
Wilmington, Il 60481
815-423-6370
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Trolley Tour Progressive Dinner
Mar. 11, 2020 , 5:00PM
Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners! Star Union Spirits, Cajun Connection and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings. Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley will take you into Peru to ...More Info
Cost: $75.00 per person Event Type: Dining
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Starved Rock Lodge
2688 E. 873rd. Road
Oglesby, IL
815-220-7386
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Rock Star 2020
Mar. 12, 2020 , 7:00PM-10:00PM
Who will be Starved Rock's ROCK STAR in 2020? Join us on February 20, February 27, March 5 and March 12 and see who wins this annual singing contest! Enter if you want a chance at the title of 2020 Rock Star.
Show starts on Thursday, February 20 at 7pm in the Main Dining Room at Starved Rock Lodge. Come early and j...More Info
Event Type: Performing Arts
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Starved Rock Lodge
2668 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-737
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Mamma Mia by Joliet Catholic Academy
Mar. 12, 2020 - Mar. 14, 2020 , Thursday, Friday 7:00PM | Saturday 1:00PM & 7:00PM ...More Info
Cost: TBA Event Type: Performing Arts
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Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-741-0500
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Escanaba in da Moonlight
Mar. 6, 2020 - Mar. 15, 2020 , 2:30PM | 7:30PM
Tickets on sale now! Matinee and Evening Performances available, please check website to buy tickets and for more information.
When the Soady clan reunites for the opening day of deer season at the family's Upper Peninsula camp, thirty-five-year-old Reuben Soady brings with him the infamous reputation of being the ol...More Info
Cost: $10+ Event Type: Performing Arts
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Morris Theatre Guild
516 W. Illinois Ave.
Morris, Il 60450
(815) 942-1966
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Mix and Mingle
Mar. 19, 2020 , 5:00PM-7:00PM
Mix & Mingle....March Madness of conversations, connections and creating new opportunities!
Join PurePoint Financial in their ultra cool space to create new connections, solidify old ones for a fun evening of out of the box networking!...More Info
Event Type: Other
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PurePoint Financial
1 N. LaGrange Rd.
LaGrange, IL
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Improv Uncorked Featuring "We've Said Worse"
Mar. 20, 2020 , 7:00PM-9:00PM
Free Admission!
Get your laughs on! A fun night of theatre improv by adults and teens. Some mature content. Concessions and cash bar available....More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Performing Arts
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Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-724-3761
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SOLD OUT! Starved Rock March Sunset Equinox Hike
Mar. 20, 2020 , 7:05PM
SOLD OUT!!!
Sunset Equinox guided hike to Ottawa and Kaskaskia Canyons from the Canyon parking lots off of Route 71.
Pre-Registration Only.
By Park Interpreter Lisa Sons ...More Info
Event Type: Nature
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Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center
2678 E 873rd Rd
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 667-4726
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"Light the Fire" Women's Empowerment Conference
Mar. 21, 2020 , 9:00AM-5:00Pm
Learn from women professionals in the fields of finance, media and politics. Interact and network with professionals in local and regional businesses during our cocktail house. Lunch is provided. Call to reserve....More Info
Event Type: Education/History
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Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-724-3761
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Michele Sullivan Book Signing
Mar. 21, 2020 , 1:00PM
Join Prairie Fox Books in welcoming US delegate to the United Nations, TED speaker and retired President of the Caterpillar Foundation, Michele Sullivan.
Michele has changed millions of lives on a global scale and now she is ready to change yours. Michele as named one of the 50 most powerful women in philanthropy by...More Info
Cost: Pre-order $35 | after February 25th $50 Event Type: Story Telling
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Prairie Fox Books
719 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-7323
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Musicaviva
Mar. 22, 2020 , 3:00PM
Musicviva presented by the JJC Fine Arts Department
Spring 2020 Concert Series, Faculty Artist Adam Cowger, percussion...More Info
Event Type: Performing Arts
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Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL
815-280-2223
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St. Baldrick's Event
Mar. 22, 2020 , Doors open at 12:00PM, Head shaving starts at 1:15PM ...More Info
Event Type: Other
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Senica's Oak Ridge
658 US Route 6
LaSalle, Il 61301
815-667-4613
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Lionel Richie Tribute
Mar. 23, 2020 , 11:30AM
Recreating all the hit songs of a living music legend "Lionel Richie" is Gregory James. Greg has opened shows for the O'Jays, Bobby Womack, The Temptations and also accompanied the legendary Drifters on stage. Prepare yourself to fall in love all over again and dance All Night Long with this unforgettable Lionel Richie...More Info
Cost: $38+ Event Type: Performing Arts Lodging Packages
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Starved Rock Lodge
2688 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-7386
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Lionel Richie Tribute
Mar. 24, 2020 , 11:30AM
Recreating all the hit songs of a living music legend "Lionel Richie" is Gregory James. Greg has opened shows for the O'Jays, Bobby Womack, The Temptations and also accompanied the legendary Drifters on stage. Prepare yourself to fall in love all over again and dance All Night Long with this unforgettable Lionel Richie...More Info
Cost: $38+ Event Type: Performing Arts Lodging Packages
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Starved Rock Lodge
2688 E. 875th Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-220-7386
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Winter Lecture Series - Uncovering the Unknown, Unique, and (sometimes) Unclear Past: A Report on the Summer 2019 Archaeological Excavations at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Mar. 24, 2020 , 7:00PM
Winter Lecture Series, Speakers - Dr. Dr. Madeleine McLeester and Professor Mark Schurr - University of Notre Dame
Dr. Terrance Martin - Illinois State Museum
Learn about the recent finds, archaeology of the region, and artifact analyses currently underway from the 2019 Passport in Time excavations at Midewin. Stic...More Info
Cost: Free Event Type: Education/History
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
30239 South State Route 53
Wilmington, Il 60481
815-423-6370
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5k Wine Run/Walk
Mar. 28, 2020 , 9:00AM-12:00PM
Enjoy wine and running or walking? This is a must do event for you, brought to you by The Wine Run 5k and August Hill Winery!
Race Swag: All participants will receive a race t-shirt, souvenir wine glass, finisher wine medal and a free glass of wine (or soda for our under 21 runners) after the race!
Join us on...More Info
Cost: $15-$25 Event Type: Sports/Recreation Wine Tasting
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August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co.
106 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
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Lincoln the Great Communicator
Mar. 28, 2020 , 6:00PM
Please contact the Ottawa Visitors Center for details 815-434-2737
This free theatrical style program is presented as a casual conversation between President Lincoln, portrayed by Lincoln Impersonator George Buss, and folklorist Chris Vallillo. Combining live period music by Vallillo with conversation and narrative by...More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Performing Arts
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807 Building
807 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL
815-434-2737
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Prairie Fox Book Pop-Up Fair!
Mar. 28, 2020
Prairie Fox Books will be at the Westclox Building during the NCIArtworks Town and Country Youth Art Show. One day only!...More Info
Cost: FREE Event Type: Performing Arts Story Telling
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Westclox Building
320 5th St Ste 265
Peru, IL
815-433-7323
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Harvey: A Vermillion Players Dinner Theater at The Eagle
Mar. 27, 2020 - Mar. 29, 2020 , 6:00 doors Fridays and Saturdays, 12:30 doors Sundays
Vermillion Players presents the classic comedy "Harvey" as the final show of their Dinner Theater Season at the Eagle. The ticket price includes the show and a delicious buffet from Bernardi's II in Pontiac.
When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a-half-foot rabbit, to guest...More Info
Cost: $37 Event Type: Performing Arts
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The Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center
319 N Plum St
Pontiac, Il 61764
815-844-1187
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Mushrooms by Illinois
Mar. 29, 2020 , 1:30PM
Sometime tiny, other times large, brightly colored or muted neutrals, mushrooms fascinate us all. Join a local mycologist, Moira O'Keefe, for a further investigation into the fantastic world of fungi in Illinois....More Info
Event Type: Nature
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Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center
2678 E 873rd Rd
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 667-4726
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Paddling in Will County
Apr. 1, 2020 , 6:00PM-7:00PM
Join a certified canoe and kayak instructor for an informational presentation that will discuss safe padding in Will County. This presentation will also share information on local places to paddle for different skill levels. Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is fully accessible.
Ages 14 or older.
Registrati...More Info
Cost: Free Event Type: Sports/Recreation
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Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
25055 W. Walnut Lane
Channahon, Il 60410
(815) 722-9470
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Spring Break UNLIMITED Attractions Wristband
Mar. 23, 2020 - Apr. 3, 2020 , Open daily at 10:00AM during Spring Break
Raise your "spirits" this Spring Break with an UNLIMITED Rides & Attractions Wristband! Enjoy UNLIMITED FUN on Eagle Speedway & Trails Raceway Go-Karts, Jr. Go-Karts, "Phantom's Fury" Laser Tag, Miniature Golf and all Amusement Rides for only $25.95/person, daily.
Available Monday thru Friday - March 23-27 & March 30-...More Info
Cost: Free to enter park; $25.95/person, daily for Spring Break UNLIMITED Attractions Wristband Event Type: Holiday - Spring/Summer
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Haunted Trails Entertainment Park & Picnic Groves
1423 N. Broadway Street, (Rt. 53)
Joliet, Il 60435
815-722-7800
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JJC Art Students Juried Exhibition
Mar. 30, 2020 - May. 7, 2020 , 8:00AM-8:00PM
Enjoy the latest installation at Joliet Junior College. JJC Art Students Juried Exhibitions
A reception and awards presentation will be May 7 from 4:00PM-7:00PM
If the college is closed, the gallery is closed....More Info
Event Type: Performing Arts Arts/Crafts
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Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
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Pollinators: Little Helpers, Big Results
Apr. 1, 2020 - May. 31, 2020 , 10:00AM-4:00PM closed Mondays
There's a lot of buzz around the importance of bees and their decline in population. Wondering how something so small can affect so much of our world? Visit this special exhibition to learn about small pollinators and what to do to help save them. Discover the diversity of pollinators and how they contribute to our qua...More Info
Cost: Free Event Type: Nature
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Isle a la Cache Museum
501 E 135th Street
(815) 886-1467
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Plant by Numbers: Simple Plans, Beautiful Spaces for Pollinators
Apr. 1, 2020 - Jun. 30, 2020 , 10:00AM-4:00PM closed Mondays
If you've ever wanted to put an attractive, pollinator-friendly garden or landscape in your yard, this is the year, and now is the time to get planting! "Plant by Numbers" is an initiative inspired by those fun (and easy) paint-by-numbers activities we enjoyed as kids. Pick up some ideas on how to create a beautiful ga...More Info
Cost: Free Event Type: Nature
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Isle a la Cache Museum
501 E 135th Street
Romeoville, Il 60446
(815) 886-1467
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PureFest 2020 Submissions NOW OPEN!
Mar. 1, 2020 - Sep. 6, 2020 , All Day
Seeking Christian improvisers, improv troupes, sketch teams, and drama ministries to submit to perform at PureFest 2020.
If you have a Christian group that performs, we'd love to see you!
If you don't have a team that can come to PureFest, we've got slots for individuals, too!
Email info@PureFest.org for de...More Info
Cost: $30/teams, $10/individuals Event Type: Festivals
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Cross Point Church
17530 W. Fox Hollow Dr.
Lockport, Il 60441
(304) 952-3475
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