This Week's Events In Joliet Area

Joliet IL

02 August, 2021

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JOLIET, IL — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Don't miss what's new on your Joliet Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a barbecue, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Joliet: Featured Event: DAV Service Officer At NL VFW Post 9545 When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: DAV SERVICE OFFICER VFW Post 9545 is pleased to announce that Jim Daugharty, DAV Service Officer will be at our Post on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month WITH THE EXCEPTION OF holidays to help process your VA claims. His hours are from 8:30am-11:30am. If you have quest... Learn More Featured Event: DAV Service Officer At NL VFW Post 9545 (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: NL VFW Tuesday Night Bingo. Over $38,000.00 in Available Prizes When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 5:15 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, andEVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! FOODSERVICE IS BACK!!   The Grill opens at 5:30 and closes after the break. TUESDAY BINGO Night Available Prizes. Mini Dual Dab $24, 004.00 - Tic Tac Prize $10, and 503.00 + 15 Bingo games... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Tuesday Night Bingo. Over $38,000.00 in Available Prizes (Larry Paveza) Workforce Resource Fair When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 2400 Glenwood Ave What: The Workforce Center of Will County provides an array of services and connects customers to work-related training and education. Job seekers are provided with the high-quality career services, education and training, and and supportive services they need to obtain an in-demand occ... Learn More Midewin NTP for Kids: Beaver Tales - Virtual When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie - Virtual What: Discover cool facts about these water mammals. Learn about their unique tails, too! Register: [email protected] or (815) 423-6370 Learn More YMCA Employment Open House When: Wednesday, August 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Galowich Family YMCA What: In preparation for the busy fall season, the Galowich Family YMCA is looking to add talented, qualified, and positive part-time employees to its team. The Y is hiring: • Before and After School Counselors • Fitness Instructors • Lifeguards and Swim Instructors • Maintenance Te... Learn More Featured Event: Will County Back to School Fair When: Thursday, August 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Joliet Catholic Academy What: The 2021 Will County Back to School Fair will provide backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies for children from low-income households in Will County.  The event will be a contact-free drive-thru and registration is mandatory! Learn More Featured Event: Will County Back to School Fair (Maggie Snow) Featured Event: Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series, The Last Generation & Hi Infidelity 8-5-2021 When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 29W310 N Ave What: ​The Last Generation & Hi Infidelity, live at Sonny Acres Farm 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | 29W310 N Ave, West Chicago, IL. 7:00 to 8:00 - The Last Generation is a back-to-roots hard rock band, propelled by driving riffs, gritty vocals, and a sound that pays clear homage to ro... Learn More Featured Event: Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series, The Last Generation & Hi Infidelity 8-5-2021 (Sal Swanton) Cathedral Area Multi-Family Garage Sale When: Thursday, August 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 819 Buell Ave What: Thursday Aug. 5th thru Saturday Aug. 7th  9am to 5pm Lawnmowers, new school supplies, toys, clothing in many sizes, books, housewares and much more all at GREAT PRICES! Stop by and shop! Learn More Midewin NTP for Kids: The Skinny on Mammals - Virtual When: Thursday, August 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie - Virtual What: Learn about the mammals of Illinois that live at Midewin NTP. Register: [email protected] or (815) 423-6370USDA FS Photo: Rick Short Learn More Featured Event: Solstice Senior Living Open House When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 901 Essington Rd What: Solstice Senior Living (formerly Essington Place) is a vibrant 55+ community. Join us on August 6th and 7th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a tour of our community and refreshments. Call 815-744-4488 or email jolietdsm@solsticeseniorliving for more details. Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4406 Willowbend Dr What: The MARY EVE THORSON MUSEUM FOR TEACHERS is sharing exhibits from July through August in order to make people smile! Countless persons have come over and taken photos, some have driven by and honked in approval, others have returned with friends! The lovely displays are FREE t... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Multi- Family Garage Sale 819 Buell Ave When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 819 Buell Ave. What: Off Raynor near Western   Friday Aug. 6th and Saturday Aug. 7th  9am to 5pm Lawnmowers, new school supplies, books, toys, clothing, housewares, and much more all at GREAT PRICES! Learn More YMCA Employment Open House When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Galowich Family YMCA What: In preparation for the busy fall season, the Galowich Family YMCA is looking to add talented, qualified, and positive part-time employees to its team. The Y is hiring: • Before and After School Counselors • Fitness Instructors • Lifeguards and Swim Instructors • Maintenance Te... Learn More Featured Event: Kidzfest When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Downtown Joliet What: KIDZFEST is back!! Saturday, August 7th from 10am to 3pm!! Enjoy free family fun in Downtown Joliet brought to you by the Joliet City Center Partnership and our event sponsors the University of St. Francis, D'Arcy Automobiles and WRDR. Games, interactive activities, martial a... Learn More Featured Event: Kidzfest (Joliet City Center Partnership) Multi-Family Garage Sale 819 Buell Ave. Joliet Cathedral Area When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 819 Buell Ave What: Saturday August 7th 9am to 4pm On Buell between Raynor and Prairie Lawnmowers, new school supplies, books, tools, clothing, and much more all at GREAT PRICES! Learn More Midewin Prairie 101 (in-person) When: Saturday, August 7th 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 Dirt Oval 66 Presents...All Wheels: Chicagoland's ULTIMATE Car Show When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Dirt Oval 66 What: Dirt Oval 66 is hosting the 1st Annual AllWheels Car Show & Festival – a two-day event featuring cars and automobiles of all kinds, live entertainment, activities, games, and interactive treats for the whole family to enjoy, and so much more. Join us in Joliet for an exci... Learn More SHiNDiG! '60s Dance Party! When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Croatian Cultural Club What: SHiNDiG! A Tribute to the '60s brings their unique, true to the originals style of '60s music to the Croatian Cultural Club on Saturday, Aug. 7th. If you are a fan of '60s music and like to dance, this is THE place to be next Saturday starting at 7:00pm! Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Click This like to Register: https://forms.gle/3FDLgswgymVG... We are giving back. We are offering FREE 16HR in person Illinois Concealed Carry Training "CCL". This class offer Basic fundamental, Illinois Law, and live fire qualification. Renewal's are free as well on Sunday... Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) Dirt Oval 66 Presents...All Wheels: Chicagoland's ULTIMATE Car Show Day 2 When: Sunday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Dirt Oval 66 What: Dirt Oval 66 is hosting the 1st Annual AllWheels Car Show & Festival – a two-day event featuring cars and automobiles of all kinds, live entertainment, activities, games, and interactive treats for the whole family to enjoy, and so much more. Join us in Joliet for an exci... Learn More Check out all the 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.