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Ongoing Events
August 1 – 3
Once Upon a Mattress
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson at Bluff St., Joliet
8:00 PM/Friday & Saturday
2:00 PM/Sunday
Presented by the Joliet Drama Guild. Tickets $13/adults & $11/students, seniors. Call 815.722.1001 for more information.
August 2
Kidzfest
Downtown Joliet
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Designed for kids up to age 12, KidzFest is an exciting adventure for kids and parents alike. Highlights included 'activity zones' that invite kids to interact, hands on, including Science & Technology, Art and Imagination. Add the live entertainment on the stage throughout the day, and you can safely keep the kids engaged all day. At Kidzfest, the Joliet Area Historical Museum will offer a "Time Machine" interactive area. For information about this FREE event, phone 815-723-5201 ext. 226, or visit our website: www.jolietmuseum.org.
August 7
Concert in the Park
Richard A. Rock Amphitheater
Settlers' Park, Plainfield
7:30 PM
Join the Village for an evening of music in the park. Call 815.609.6124 or visit www.plainfield-il.org for information.
August 8
Movie in the Park
Richard A. Rock Amphitheater
Settlers' Park, Plainfield
8:00 PM
Calling all movie lovers! Bring some popcorn and enjoy Charlotte's Web. This movie runs 97 minutes and is rated PG. Call 815.609.6124 or visit www.plainfield-il.org for information
August 8 – 10
Once Upon a Mattress
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson at Bluff St., Joliet
8:00 PM/Friday & Saturday
2:00 PM/Sunday
Presented by the Joliet Drama Guild. Tickets $13/adults & $11/students, seniors. Call 815.722.1001 for more information.
August 10
Victorian Fanciwork and Household Elegancies
Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery
201 W. 10th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
2:00 PM
A presentation by Jim Zimmer, Director. This free program is offered in
conjunction with the exhibition "The Urge to Embellish."
Admission is free. Call 815.838.7400 or visit www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/lockport for information.
Lockport Sleepers Vintage Base Ball Club – HOME GAMES
Sleepers Field at Dellwood Park
Dell Park Avenue and Lois Avenue
Noon
The national pastime as it was played before the Civil War, including 1858 rules, period uniforms, and replica equipment (NO GLOVES!); round-robin matches between the Lockport Sleepers, Chicago Salmon and Westmont (IL) Brickmakers; a children's activity area included; admission FREE! Call 815.588.1100 or visit www.canalcor.org/gaylord for information.
Email: mharmon@canalcor.org
(Mark S. Harmon, Site Director)
August 11
Family Roots & Branches
Gaylord Building Historic Site
200 W 8th St., Lockport
7:00 PM
Topic and speaker to be announced; reservations required and admission charged. Call 815.588.1100 or visit www.canalcor.org/gaylord for information. Email: mharmon@canalcor.org (Mark S. Harmon, Site Director)
August 12 – 15
Tom Dreesen Celebrity Invitational
Bolingbrook Golf Club
2001 Rodeo Rodeo Dr., Bolingbrook
August 12 – Celebrity Community Clinics. Open to Public
August 13 – Celeb-AM. AM & PM shotgun. Harrah's Casino kickoff party.
August 14 – Celeb-AM AM & PM shotgun. Gala Dinner
August 15 – Celebrity Competition Round. Open to public. $10/person.
Call 630.771.9400 for more information.
August 14
Dinner & A Lecture
Gaylord Building Historic Site
200 W. 8th St., Lockport
6:00 PM cash-bar reception
6:30 PM dinner
7:30 PM lecture
Topic and speaker to be announced; reservations required and admission fee charged, which includes dinner. Call 815.588.1100 or visit www.canalcor.org/gaylord for information. Email: mharmon@canalcor.org (Mark S. Harmon, Site Director)
August 15 – 16
6th Annual BBQ Blues Bash
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson at Bluff St., Joliet
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM/Friday
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM/Saturday
Enjoy good music and food. Call 815.693.1166 for more information.
August 16 – 17
Quilt Show
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St., Naperville
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Sunday
See a variety of quilts and textiles displayed throughout the historic village. Admission is $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+ and $5.50 youth 4-17. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 630.420.6010.
August 21
Concert in the Park
Richard A. Rock Amphitheater
Settlers' Park, Plainfield
7:30 PM
Join the Village for an evening of music in the park. Call 815.609.6124 or visit www.plainfield-il.org for information.
August 22
Movie in the Park
Richard A. Rock Amphitheater
Settlers' Park, Plainfield
8:00 PM
Calling all movie lovers! Bring some popcorn and enjoy Little Giants. This movie runs 106 minutes and is rated PG. Call 815.609.6124 or visit www.plainfield-il.org for information
August 24
Polka Fest in the Park
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson at Bluff St., Joliet
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dancing, hearty food and drink. Call 815.724.3760 or visit www.bicentennialpark.org for more information.
August 30
Hawg Night
Downtown Plainfield
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come to historic downtown Plainfield to see motorcycles of every make and model. This event happens rain or shine. Call 815.436.5510 or visit www.mainstreetplainfield.org for information.
August 30 -31
Last Fling Craft and Antique Auto Show
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St., Naperville
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
A variety of crafters will display their wares. On Sundaysee the cars you've always dreamed of owning during the Last Fling Antique Auto Show, which has been a favorite activity during the end-of-summer festival known as the Last Fling. Admission is free.
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