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June 1 – 30

La Salle Horse Pulled Canal Boat Ride

I&M Canal Boat Dock
Rt. 351 (Joliet Street) at the Canal, just south of downtown LaSalle
Daily at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM

Step back in time. Experience a horse pulled one hour trip along the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal. Our captain, crew and their pioneer passengers from 1848 will share their adventures as you ride along this route as it was 150 years ago. Minutes from Starved Rock. Adult: $12; Seniors (65+): $10. Special pricing for children, family, schools, charters and groups (20 or more). Call 815.588.1100 for sunset cruise information. For information email cca@canalcor.org.

June 6

Maud Powell "Music Under the Stars"

Baker Lake Park
2700 Airport Road, Peru
Call 815.223.0061 for more information.

Touch-A-Truck/Child Safety Seat Check

Dellwood Park
Rt 171 & Woods Drive, Lockport
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
815.838.1183

June 7

The Secret Gardens of Utica Garden Walk

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday

Come visit the best-kept secrets in Utica. Over 20 beautiful gardens will be open and on display. Huge plant sale downtown Utica. Tickets for self-guided walk are $8.00 can be purchased in advance or on the day of event. Trolley guided tours are $17.00 and should be purchased in advance. Call 800.868.7625 ext. 386 for tickets or information.

Utica Garden Walk at August Hill Winery

August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St., Utica
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday

Stop by the Tasting Room before or after enjoying all of the beautiful gardens. Call 815.667.5211 or email info@augusthillwinery.com

June 8

Second Sunday Lecture Series

Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
4:00 PM

A monthly lecture series on various topics. Donations gratefully accepted. Telephone 815.224.6543 or visit www.hegelercarus.org for information.

June 13 – 15

Founder's Weekend

Ottawa Scouting Museum
1100 Canal St., Ottawa

A variety of activities will be offered, including a "Space Derby"! Register by May 1. Call 815.431.9353

June 14 – 18

7th Annual Heritage Tractor Adventure

Enjoy vintage tractors, entertainment, good food and more. Call 866. 6.TRACTOR or visit www.heritagetractoradventure.com for more information.

June 15 – 21

"Exit Who"

Community Players of Streator
Engle Lane Theater
1012 Columbus Rd, Streator
For information call 815.672.4066 or visit www.englelane.org.

June 20 – 21

August Hill Winery's Annual Summer Celebration

August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St., Utica
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday

Help us celebrate our 3rd anniversary and the release of our new Vintage – Ginocchio III. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday evening. Special savings throughout the store. Call 815.667.5211 or email info@augusthillwinery.com.

June 21

Freedom Run Return to the Wall

Riverside Plaza and downtown Marseilles
10:00 AM

Annual motorcycle run to the Middle Eastern Conflict Memorial Wall by Illinois Freedom Motorcycle Run to the wall for a patriotic ceremony, followed by food, live music and more. Free admission. For more information contact the City of Marseilles at 815.795.2133 or log on to www.ilfreedomrun.org.

Maud Powell Festival

Maud Powell Plaza, Peru
Call 815.223-0061 for more information.

June 22

RC Flyers Fun Fly In

Annual event held in Streator
Call 815.672.1689 for more information.

June 24 - 29

Marseilles Fun Days

City Wide

City Wide celebration with parade, carnival, vendors, entertainment and fireworks. The event begins with a welcome burger. Free admission with vendor booth rentals available. City of Marseilles at 815.795.2133)

June 27

Music at the Mansion

Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
5:45 – 6:30 PM

Monthly concert series featuring local musicians. Donations gratefully accepted. Telephone 815.224.6543 or visit www.hegelercarus.org for information.

June 28 – July 6

Streator's Fourth - America's Best!

Fourth of July celebration. The largest fireworks display in downtown Illinois on Saturday evening with the parade on Sunday. Celebration includes a carnival, contests, food vendors, fireworks and parade. 815/672-2611 for more information.

June 30

Murder Mystery Matinee

"The Killer Wore Red"
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

You may find yourself in the middle of a murder at this interactive theatre production. One lucky guest who follows along closely will win an overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge. $25.95 per person. For information and to purchase tickets call 800.868.7625 ext. 386