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Independence Celebration – FREE!
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, Joliet
815/724-3760
www.bicentennialpark.org
Celebrate before the 4th! Gather family and friends and join the crowds north and south of Jefferson Street for live bands, kids’ activities, festive food and awesome fireworks that are sure to get your holiday started. Free admission and parking. 5pm -10:30 pm. Fireworks 9:30pm.
July 7, 10, 14, 17
Games Around the Globe
Joliet Public Library-Black Road Branch
815/740-2662
www.joliet.lib.il.us
(Grades K-3) Hola! Learn how kids around the world “Get in the Game” during this four week program that will feature a different continent each week. Celebrate friendship and fun as we learn about other cultures and the ways they play. Registration is required. 10am, 1pm.
July 8 & 15
Games Around the Globe
Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa Street
815/740-2662
www.joliet.lib.il.us
(Grades K-3) Hola! Learn how kids around the world “Get in the Game” during this four week program that will feature a different continent each week. Celebrate friendship and fun as we learn about other cultures and the ways they play. Registration is required. 1pm.
July 9
Joliet’s Race Fan Rally
Downtown Joliet, Chicago Street
815/774-6066
www.jolietdowntown.com
Come experience the engines, bands, food and excitement of NASCAR with driver appearances, hot give-aways and more! 4pm – 11pm
July 10-12
NASCAR Race Weekend – Under the Lights!
Chicagoland 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race (July 11)
Chicagoland 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race (July 12)
Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet, IL 60433
815-727-RACE
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
This year, two races will be held under Chicagoland Speedway's newly added lights for the first time ever, including both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the NASCAR Nationwide Series events during NASCAR weekend, July 11 and 12. Don’t miss your chance to see the stars of NASCAR race side-by-side under the lights to see who will be victorious at Chicagoland Speedway this year!
July 15
Animals For Awareness
Joliet Public Library, Main Location
815/740-2662
www.joliet.lib.il.us
(All Ages) Wild animals make the library their home, when Kim Schilling, director of the rescue organization Animals for Awareness stops by with several furry friends. The program will focus on choosing the right pet and the adoption process. Patrons will be able to get up close and personal with the animals as they learn the importance of taking care of all creatures’ great and small. 6:30pm
July 17 – 19
27th Annual Waterway Daze – FREE!
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, Joliet
815/724-3760
www.bicentennialpark.org
Wrangle your watercraft and join the fun on water and land from lighted boat parade, live bands, free pony rides and petting zoo, more children’s activities, fireworks, festive food and more. Boaters welcomed with special “boaters only” events starting July 13 and parade incentives. Boaters may register on-line. Public joins the fun on Thursday 6:30pm “Concert On The Hill,” Friday 5– 10:30pm and Saturday 12– 10:30pm. Lighted boat parade/ contest Saturday 9:15pm. Free fest admission and parking.
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July 23
Animals For Awareness
Joliet Public Library, Black Road Branch
815/740-2662
www.joliet.lib.il.us
(All Ages) Wild animals make the library their home, when Kim Schilling, director of the rescue organization Animals for Awareness stops by with several furry friends. The program will focus on choosing the right pet and the adoption process. Patrons will be able to get up close and personal with the animals as they learn the importance of taking care of all creatures’ great and small. 7pm
July 27 – 29
“Once Upon A Mattress” by Joliet Drama Guild
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, Joliet
815/724-3760 (Park)
815/722-1001 (JDG)
www.jolietdramaguild.org
Based on the “The Princess and the Pea,” the young prince must wed before anyone in the cursed kingdom may enter holy matrimony. However, the mother queen reigns holy terror on every applicant. One young princess may have a shot of passing the test, breaking the curse and winning the prince in the bonus round. May order tickets on-line or call JDG for reservations. Tickets $13 adults, $11 students/seniors, group discounts for 15 or more. Friday and Saturday shows 8pm, Sunday 2pm.
Ongoing - September
Joliet JackHammers 2008 Season
Silver Cross field, downtown Joliet
815/726-BALL (2255)
www.jackhammerbaseball.com
The Joliet Jackhammers are a minor league baseball team in the independent Northern League. Experience Jackhammer entertainment…and the baseball ain’t bad either!
Ongoing
Time Travelers Bus Trips
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa St.,Joliet
815/723-5201 ext. 235
www.jolietmuseum.org
Between April and December, the Joliet Area Historical Museum travels to historic sites throughout Illinois on monthly bus trips. We travel by coach bus, and lunch is always included! Visit our website and see what we’re offering
Ongoing
Wednesday & Friday Themed Buffets
JJC Renaissance Center, Joliet
815/280-1404
www.rencen.info
11am-1:30pm
During the academic semesters – students prepare fantastic culinary delights in thematic menus such as Italian, French, Greek, and/or Polish, etc. Buffets include an array of incredible entrée items, salads, delicious just-baked breads, and tempting desserts. Large or small groups and walk-ins welcome! Because theme buffets are totally student-driven, detailed menus are not available in advance.
Ongoing
Friday Night Out Dinner Series
JJC Renaissance Center, Joliet
815/280-1404
www.rencen.info
Serving the Public every Friday 5:30pm-8:30pm during the spring semester. Escape menu malaise with distinct, memorable and affordable dining every Friday evening! A new and extraordinary menu is artistically crafted each week to provide an array for your appetite.
Ongoing thru September
34t h Season of “Concerts on the Hill” – FREE!
Thursdays 6:30 pm
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, Joliet
815/724-3760
www.bicentennialpark.org
Ongoing thru September
Farmers’ Market
Chicago Street, Downtown Joliet
815/774-6066
www.jolietdowntown.com
From 8am – 2pm each Friday |
