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Flotsam! River Circus
Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way.…
Flotsam River Circus
Join Four Rivers and the Channahon Park District as we host the Flotsam River Circus on the shore of the Des Plaines River. What happens when the world goes…
Lemont Farmers Market
Fresh foods and fresh vibes await. Stop by weekly to pick up fresh produce, flowers, and treats, or grab food from a local vendor and swing along to live…
Tuesday Summer Socials
Join us for Summer Socials at Duncan Manor — a weekly outdoor gathering designed to bring our community together through local makers, live music, food, and…
Journaling Night
Slow down, reflect, and reconnect at our Journaling Night. This relaxed, creative session is designed to help you carve out intentional time for yourself…
Needle Felting Workshop
Artist Jacqueline JoAnn will guide you step by step through the entire process, making this workshop approachable for beginners and enjoyable for experienced…
Fall on the Farm
Fall at Bronkberry Farms is filled with fun, flavor, and festive traditions for the whole family! From scenic hayrides to our annual Fall Fest, there's…
Little Explorers: Chipmunks
Cute chunky chipmunks scramble across the forest and our neighborhoods! Learn about our littlest ground squirrel with a story, a hike, hands-on activities,…
Garden Journaling & Seed Swap
Slow down, get creative, and connect with fellow plant lovers at our Garden Journaling & Seed Swap Night! This cozy, community-focused evening is all about…
Third Thursday Concert – Big Uproar
Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion…
Ottawa’s Third Friday Makers Market
Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa! This free lively street festival features 40 handmade and homegrown makers,…
Third Friday Lecture – The Waterway That Built Chicago: The Illinois & Michigan Canal
Chicago likes to tell its story as a railroad city, a meatpacking city, an industrial city, and a great inland metropolis. But before any of that could happen,…
Route 66 Kite Festival
Experience one of the largest family friendly kite festivals in the Midwest, and on Route 66, where you will find displays of giant show kites; precision stunt…
Monthly Craft & Vendor Fair
Every third Sunday from the months of May through October, Bronkberry Farms hosts vendors from the Chicagoland area and beyond who showcase, share, and sell…
Wild Child
Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! Ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Answer…
Open Mic Poetry Night Hosted by Jamie Neely
Join us for this free event every last Wednesday of the month! All types of writing welcome. Hosted By Jamie Neely. BYOB welcome.
First Friday Hike
Start the New Year off right with a First Friday Hike! Get your heart pumping and enjoy the beauty of the forest on a brisk winter day. Join a naturalist on a…