Joliet Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Joliet IL

08 July, 2021

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JOLIET, IL — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Check out what's new on your Joliet Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and near Joliet: Featured Event: Historical Museum Opens on a Thursday Night When: Thursday, July 8th at 3:00 p.m. Where: 255 S State St What: Come and explore the rooms of new exhibits at the Manhattan Township Historical Society Museum. The 255 S. State Street building has been redecorated and brightened. The 245 S. State Street building contains much research on the one-room rural Manhattan Schools from 1852-19... Learn More Featured Event: Historical Museum Opens on a Thursday Night (Mary Cooper) Jennifer Anton, Author Presentation Plainfield Public Library When: Thursday, July 8th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: July 8th: 6:30pm - Plainfield Public Library. Outdoor author presentation, Q&A, and reading and signing.https://plainfieldpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com/.../aut... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, July 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: SIT DOWN DINING IS BACK!!! ALL WELCOME! Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry's in Chicagoland by "Chicago's Best" Come on out and enjoy the best Year around Friday Fish Fry in the South Suburbs as featured on WGN's "Chicago's Best!" Now serving Baked Icelandic Cod Fillet with choice o... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 5PM When: Friday, July 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Online Webinar (Live Q&A) 5PM CDT What: ==> Click Here to Register Friday 5PM CDT - Online Webinar FREE Estate Planning, Living Trust & Medicaid Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click H... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 5PM (Bill Wilson) Featured Event: NL VFW Good Time DJ Friday Night No Cover All Welcome 21+ When: Friday, July 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Playing in the Canteen! Good Time DJ." Keith & Beth play some great tunes and take your requests all night. Just sit and enjoy a cocktail while enjoying the music, or get up and dance! Try to see what you can win with his trivia questions. 12 beers on tap, and Fireball on ... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Good Time DJ Friday Night No Cover All Welcome 21+ (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: GUYS and DOLLS - Live Theatre Under the Stars When: Friday, July 9th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 375 W Briarcliff Rd What: Theatre-on-the-Hillproudly presents​​​Frank Loesser's GUYS AND DOLLS Tickets: TheatreontheHill.org/now-playing NOTE: Please make Credit Card tickets purchases online. Only cash/check are accepted at the performance. July 9-18Fridays and Saturdays 8pmSundays 7pm The Roger C. Cl... Learn More Featured Event: GUYS and DOLLS - Live Theatre Under the Stars (Theatre-on-the-Hill) Jennifer Anton, Author Q&A and Book Signing Barnes & Noble When: Friday, July 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Barnes & Noble What: July 9th: 6:30pm Barnes and Noble, Joliet, Illinois. Author presentation, Q&A, reading and signing. Learn More $1.00 Shake Day Saturday When: Saturday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 1606 W Jefferson St What: Who doesn't like a dollar deal? Slurp down our delicious milkshakes all Saturday long for just $1. That is right, chocolate or vanilla milkshakes are just ONE DOLLAR! Grab the crew and get on over to Beef Shack for Shake Saturday! Drive Thru / Dine In or Pick Up | beefshack... Learn More Midewin Prairie 101 (in-person) When: Saturday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: What exactly is Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie? Learn about the origins and geography of this very special place. We will view restored wetlands and prairie and observe wildlife. Find out why ecological restoration is so important and experience some of the best examples o... Learn More Author Diana Estell to sign books at Crest Hill's Book Market When: Saturday, July 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Book Market Sales And Trading Center What: Joliet-area author and WriteOn Joliet member Diana Estell will chat and sign her first novel, "Abyss of the Fallen" from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at The Book Market, 2365 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill. The event is free and open to the public. Learn More Featured Event: Italian Beef Meal Special When: Sunday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 1606 West Jefferson Street What: Back by popular demand All day Buy a Full Beef, Mini Fry and a Pop for only $8.10   Cheese and peppers are extra While supplies last Please mention this special when ordering Welcome back!! Offer is not included with any other specials or discounts includin... Learn More Featured Event: Italian Beef Meal Special (Beef Shack) Featured Event: Burger Meal Deal Special When: Sunday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 1606 West Jefferson Street What: Buy single burger, fresh cut mini fry, and a pop for only $7.70 Extra patty(s), bacon are extraWhile supplies lastPlease mention this special when orderingWelcome back!!Size does matter - our burgers are 6.3oz topped with a brioche bun, freshly made-cooked to order, ... Learn More Featured Event: Burger Meal Deal Special (Beef Shack) Featured Event: Illinois Celtics 8U Travel Baseball Tryouts (Multiple Dates) When: Sunday, July 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Manhattan Junior High School What: Tryouts for the 8U 2022 Illinois Celtics will be held at Manhattan Jr High North Field at the following times:  07/09 - 6:00 PM07/11 - 2:00 PM07/16 - 6:00 PM Player's date of birth must be on or after May 1, 2013.  For more information email [email protected] or visit www.ill... Learn More Featured Event: Illinois Celtics 8U Travel Baseball Tryouts (Multiple Dates) (Jon Koziel) Featured Event: NL Sunday Jackpot Raffle Prize $32,910.00 Only 6 Cards Left When: Sunday, July 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: The JACKPOT RAFFLE - Like The Queen of Hearts! The Prize listed is what you could win, minus Taxes! EVERYONE WELCOME!!! Come out and try your luck at the "Jackpot Raffle", a card game. Ticket Donation is $5ea or 5 for $20 and if there is no big winner, the pot increases weekly... Learn More Featured Event: NL Sunday Jackpot Raffle Prize $32,910.00 Only 6 Cards Left (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: FREE CCL Training For All Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, July 11th at 9:00 p.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Kee Firearms & Training is giving away FREE training for Illinois Concealed Carry License "CCL" the month of July 2021. This is a (16 Hr) in person class. Renewal's are free as well on Sunday's Sign up now! Sign up Link https://forms.gle/Jm7tiYfdpD8S... or send you name a... Learn More Featured Event: FREE CCL Training For All Sign Up Now! (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) Aquarium Fish Swap Meet When: Sunday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory What: FREE PARKING! — FREE TO ATTEND! Tropical fish, aquatic plants, aquariums and decorations and much more can be bought in a friendly, farmers market atmosphere open to all hobbyists and fellow aquarists Sunday July 11th — doors open to the public at 10:00am. More than thirty uni... Learn More Midewin NTP for Kids: Prairie Detectives - Virtual When: Tuesday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: Pull out your magnifying glass & sharpen you detective skills. Discover the amazing animals & plants hidden in plain sight on the prairie. What do you think you can find? Register: 815-423-6370 or e-mail [email protected] Photo: Delane Strohmeyer Learn More Free Virtual Program When: Tuesday, July 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Free Online Education Program What: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research Hosted by Shorewood - Troy Public Library District - A Virtual Presentation Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900 For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain ... Learn More Hiring Event When: Wednesday, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1300 E North St What: JOB FAIRWednesday July 14, 202110:00am-5:00pm1300 North Street, Coal City, IL 60416 (No experience required) • Starting rates at $17/hr & Up • Up to 3 weeks of paid time off • Full benefits including 401K, paid time off, health, dental, vision, paid holidays & more!!! ... Learn More Mystery at The Mansion When: Wednesday, July 14th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Jacob Henry Mansion What: LET THE REAL MYSTERY BEGIN… You will arrive at The Jacob Henry Mansion where you will be greeted by your intriguing hosts. Your personalized mystery is filled with suspense, puzzling clues and fun. The best is yet to come…when the killer is actually one of you. Everyone become... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Joliet Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.