August 1
ET Bracket Series pres. by Rockett Brand Race Fuels #7 (“King of the Track” award); Also features Midwest Top Sportsman
Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet
815/727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
August 1 - 31
Hometown Heroes (working title)
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Temporary exhibit featuring the Joliet Police and Fire Department on display through Jan. 16. 2011. 10am – 5pm daily.
August 2
Route 66 Experience: special hours
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Even though the Museum's galleries are closed on Mondays, you may still visit the Route 66 Experience and the Museum's Gift Shop. 10am -1pm.
August 3
Sweet Senior Tuesday
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street. Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Seniors 55+ receive free admission. Tour the galleries, meet new people, receive a 10% discount on items in the gift shop (certain restrictions apply). Downtown restaurants offer special menu discounts, too. 10am – N.
August 6
Moonlight Golf
Joliet Park District
815/741-7265
Enjoy refreshments, dinner, and raffles-then hit the links for nighttime golf! Glow in the dark balls and lighted flags help you navigate the course. Registration is available for golf and inner or dinner only. All proceeds benefit the Joliet Park Foundation. 6:30pm
August 7
Kidzfest
Downtown Joliet
815/774-6066
www.jolietdowntown.com
Come experience a children’s museum on the streets of Downtown Joliet! Sponsored by Lewis University, children will be able to make and take crafts, get their KidzFest Campus diploma and more!
August 7
Book Sale – Sponsored by Friends of the Joliet Public Library
Joliet Public Library
150 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/740-2660
www.joliet.lib.il.us
August 7
NHRA Junior Drag Racing League #4 (NHRA Junior Drag Racing Challenge); Test and Tune #8 (Open to all vehicles that pass tech inspection)
Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet
815/727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
August 8
ET Bracket Series pres. by Rockett Brand Race Fuels #8
Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet
815/727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
August 9
Route 66 Experience: special hours
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Even though the Museum's galleries are closed on Mondays, you may still visit the Route 66 Experience and the Museum's Gift Shop. 10am – 1pm.
August 12
Five Bridges Folk Series
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Museum opens at 7 PM, performance begins at 8PM. Coffee, wine, beer and appetizers will be available. For full details, contact the Museum. 7pm.
August 13
Back to School Splash Bash
Joliet Park District
815/741-PARK
11am-6pm As summer is winding down Splash Station is planning one more day of splashtastic fun, filled with games, prizes, and much more. Bring in a school supply to donate and receive discounted admission.
August 13-15
Super Chevy Show
Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet
815/727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
August 16
Route 66 Experience: special hours
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Even though the Museum's galleries are closed on Mondays, you may still visit the Route 66 Experience and the Museum's Gift Shop. 10am – 1pm.
August 20
Test and Tune #9 (Open to all vehicles that pass tech inspection)
Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet
815/727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
August 21
NHRA Junior Drag Racing League #5; Demo Derby (Dirt Oval)
Route 66 Raceway
500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet
815/727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
August 23
Route 66 Experience: special hours
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Even though the Museum's galleries are closed on Mondays, you may still visit the Route 66 Experience and the Museum's Gift Shop. 10am – 1pm.
August 27-28
NASCAR Camping World Trucks Series and Izod IndyCar Series events at Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet
815/727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
August 28
Nine, Dine and a Movie
Joliet Park District
Enjoy golf, dinner and a “drive-in” movie. Start with 9 holes of golf, followed by a catered dinner and a special viewing of “Bagger Vance” on the driving range.
August 30
Route 66 Experience: special hours
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Even though the Museum's galleries are closed on Mondays, you may still visit the Route 66 Experience and the Museum's Gift Shop. 10am – 1pm.
Ongoing – September 6
Joliet JackHammers 2010 Season
Silver Cross Field
One Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet
815/726-BALL (2255)
www.jackhammerbaseball.com
Ongoing - September 3
36TH Season of "Concerts On The Hill"
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet
815/724-3760
www.bicentennialpark.org
FREE concerts every Thursday 6:30 pm
Ongoing – October 1
Farmers’ Market
Downtown Joliet
Chicago Street from Jefferson to Van Buren Street & Van Buren Plaza
815/774-6066
www.jolietdowntown.com
