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Ongoing Events
June 5
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.
June 6
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
Watch and Wager
The Belmont Stakes
Bookie Magee's
Hideaway & OTB
2450 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
Spend an exciting day at the OTB! Watch the last leg of the Triple Crown. Pre-bet Friday June 6th. For more information call
815.744.6500
Pet Extravaganza
Tri-County Stockdale
25520 Black Rd., Joliet
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy pony rides while being entertained by whimsical clowns. Be sure to bring your favorite pet for a special portrait. You'll find special savings on a variety of Purina products and pet supplies. Call 815.436.8600 for more information.June 7 – 8
June 8
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; Downers Grove (IL) Plowboys, and Somonauk (IL) Blue Stockings; a children's activity area included; admission FREE! Call 815.588.1100 or visit www.canalcor.org/gaylord for information. mharmon@canalcor.org (Mark S. Harmon, Site Director)
June 12
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)
June 13 – 15
Naper Days
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St., Naperville
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Friday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sunday
Experience the best Naperville has to offer from its past, present and future at Naper Days, a family-friendly festival held over Father's Day weekend. The Taste of Naperville, bed races, musical entertainment, children's activities and a petting zoo are part of the fun. Admission is $5, children ages 8 and under are free. For more information, visit www.naperdays.org .
June 14 – 15
15th Annual Joliet Car Show
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson at Bluff St., Joliet
Fireworks Saturday, 9:45 PM. Demos, music, food. Call 815.724.3760 or visit www.bicentennialpark.org for more information.
Island Rendezvous
Isle a la Cache Museum
501 E 135th St., Romeoville
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This free, two-day, family program sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County celebrates the 18th-century fur trade with re-enactors, demonstrations, and live music. Isle a la Cache Museum, completely renovated in 2007, is open during the program. Call 815.727.8700 or visit www.fpdwc.org.
June 15
Father's Day at the Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet - free parking at Ottawa & Webster
Noon to 5:00 PM
Bring your dad to the Museum on Father's Day and his admission is FREE! Don't forget the Gift Shop for great gift ideas. A Museum membership is the gift that gives all year long! The Gift Shop also carries a great selection of EJ&E trains and Route 66 and Lincoln Highway Items.
June 15 – 21
Mestas Musicals/God Bless America
White Fence Farm/Dinner Theatre
1376 Joliet Rd., Romeoville
Seating begins at Noon.
*Additional Friday evening shows. Seating begins at 6:30 PM
Watch history unfold before your eyes in this musical tribute to our country. Robert, Lori & Elliot Mestas sing a variety of patriotic songs while portraying historical figures from our nation. This dynamic, multi-media presentation
honoring our country and those who served will make you more proud to be an American! Call 815.723.8093 or visit www.mestasmusicals.com for reservations & more information.
June 18 – 22
Old Canal Days
Lockport
June 19
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.
June 20
Canal Days Parade & Beer Garden
State Street & 3rd to 14th, Lockport
6:00 PM
815.838.3357
June 21
Old Canal Days 5K Race/Pig Roast
Dellwood Park
Rt 171 & Woods Drive, Lockport
8:00 AM
815.838.1183
June 24-27
Mestas Musicals/God Bless America
White Fence Farm/Dinner Theatre
1376 Joliet Rd., Romeoville
Seating begins at Noon.
*Additional Friday evening shows. Seating begins at 6:30 PM.
Watch history unfold before your eyes in this musical tribute to our country. Robert, Lori & Elliot Mestas sing a variety of patriotic songs while portraying historical figures from our nation. This dynamic, multi-media presentation honoring our country and those who served will make you more proud to be an American! Call 815.723.8093 or visit www.mestasmusicals.com for reservations & more information.
June 27
Movie in the Park
Richard A. Rock Amphitheater
Settlers' Park, Plainfield
8:00 PM
Calling all movie lovers! Bring some popcorn and enjoy The Great Outdoors. This movie runs 90 minutes and is rated PG. Call 815.609.6124 or visit www.plainfield-il.org for information
June 28
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.
June 29
Embellishing the home with Popular Prints
Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery
201 W. 10th Street, Lockport
2:00 PM
A presentation by Jennifer Jaskowiak, Curator of Art. This free program is
offered in conjunction with the exhibition "The Urge to Embellish." Limited seating is available. Admission is free. Call 815.838.7400 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/lockport for more information.
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