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

Plainfield IL

05 August, 2021

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PLAINFIELD, IL — Hoping to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? See what's new on your Plainfield Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a block party, or resume workshop, 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 weekend's events throughout Plainfield: 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: 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: Drive-thru Job Fair When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1101 W Taylor Rd What: Come Join us for our Drive-thru Job Fair! Geodis at 1101 W Taylor Rd, Romeoville, IL, 60446 Friday, August 6th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Current Openings Are:Material Handlers - 1st and 2nd shift, Up to $23.00 hrForklift Operators - 1st and 2nd shift, and Up to $24.00 hrOperations ... 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 has shared exhibits every weekend since JULY, and will continue to do so through SEPTEMBER only. Our sole intent has been to do something in an unexpected place, which would be interesting and hopefully make people smile!. IT'S BEEN W... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A What: ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar <== Discover how to: -Avoid Probate -Make sure you control your life if you become disabled. -Keep estate private -Setup special needs trusts -Use a will vs living trust -Setup a medicaid Trust ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A (David Wilson) 45TH Annual Shorewood Crossroads Fest When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 845th Annual Shorewood Crossroads Fest 45 Acres of non-stop fun, music, food, contests & more over 3 awesome days! CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR OR BE A VENDOR CLICK HERE TO BE I... Learn More Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More Vegetarian Cooking (Virtual Program) When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Open your mind and palate to vegetarian cooking during this virtual program hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. Explore flavors and ingredients for delicious meatless meals with Chef Maddox. To register, please visit the Library's online calendar at www.plainfiel... Learn More YMCA Employment Open House When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: C.W. Avery Family YMCA What: In preparation for the busy fall season, the C.W. Avery 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 ... Learn More Ribbon Cutting & Official Opening of the 45th Annual Shorewood Crossroads Festival When: Friday, August 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PMYou are cordially invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting & Official Opening of the 45th Annual Shorewood Crossroads Festival with the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce... Learn More Card Board Boat Regatta - Plainfield Park District When: Friday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Park District What: Event listing from Plainfield Park District: Friday, August 6 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails On August 6, the Plainfield Park District Cardboard Boat Regatta returns to the Ottawa Street Pool starting at 7p. Park District residents… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1744855... 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) Featured Event: Music and Dancing When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 What: Smith Brothers and Co. will be in the area and performing indoors at the Plainfield American Legion on Saturday, August 7th, from 7:30-10:30 pm. The band plays hit songs from the 1970's.  The event is free, however, a donation jar will be set up and a pay-as-you-go bar will be... Learn More Featured Event: Music and Dancing (Gerald W Smith) Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More Vegetarian Cooking (Virtual Program) When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Open your mind and palate to vegetarian cooking during this virtual program hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. Explore flavors and ingredients for delicious meatless meals with Chef Maddox. To register, please visit the Library's online calendar at www.plainfiel... Learn More Friends of the Library Book Sale Donations When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Have some extra books (or maybe boxes of them) you've been meaning to do something with? Then we've got good news! The Friends of the Plainfield Public Library Book Sale is back and is now accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks from August 7-12. Don... 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) Featured Event: Goat Yoga & Goat Fun! When: Sunday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Nature's Trail Yoga What: Give yourself some happiness & let the stress of your day melt away! This all level event includes a short nature walk with the goats to and from class (weather permitting), Goat Yoga with the goats roaming freely, and Goat Fun when we take pictures with the goats on backs... Learn More Featured Event: Goat Yoga & Goat Fun! (David Apps) Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More Vegetarian Cooking (Virtual Program) When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Open your mind and palate to vegetarian cooking during this virtual program hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. Explore flavors and ingredients for delicious meatless meals with Chef Maddox. To register, please visit the Library's online calendar at www.plainfiel... Learn More Friends of the Library Book Sale Donations When: Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Have some extra books (or maybe boxes of them) you've been meaning to do something with? Then we've got good news! The Friends of the Plainfield Public Library Book Sale is back and is now accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks from August 7-12. Don... Learn More Friends of the Library Book Sale Donations When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Have some extra books (or maybe boxes of them) you've been meaning to do something with? Then we've got good news! The Friends of the Plainfield Public Library Book Sale is back and is now accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks from August 7-12. Don... Learn More Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More Virtual Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73 Class 2 When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Event listing from Plainfield Public Library District: Monday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMInstructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure,... Learn More Virtual Reading Club for English Language Learners When: Monday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Event listing from Plainfield Public Library District: Monday, August 9 from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AMLearn new words, practice your pronunciation and become more fluent in English in a relaxed group.  Improve your English by reading and discussing information from newspapers, maga... Learn More Featured Event: Basic Introduction to handguns both Revolver & Semi Automatic $80 When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 191st St Unit # 29 What: Did you just buy a handgun for personal protection? Are you thinking of buying a handgun for personal protection? Want to Transition from a revolver to a semi-automatic? Want to learn how to shoot correctly and safely? If so, this is the class for you The Facility located at 8... Learn More Featured Event: Basic Introduction to handguns both Revolver & Semi Automatic $80 (Tony Wasco) Featured Event: Thorntons Hiring Event for Soon to Open Bolingbrook, IL Location When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Romeoville, IL What: Thorntons is hosting  two Hiring Events for full and part time Team Members, including Guest Service Representatives, Food Service Managers, and Clean Team Members for our SOON TO OPEN Bolingbrook, IL location! The Hiring Events will take place August 10th and August 11th from... Learn More Featured Event: Thorntons Hiring Event for Soon to Open Bolingbrook, IL Location (Jewel Barrett) Friends of the Library Book Sale Donations When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Have some extra books (or maybe boxes of them) you've been meaning to do something with? Then we've got good news! The Friends of the Plainfield Public Library Book Sale is back and is now accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks from August 7-12. Don... Learn More Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More Home Access Classroom Teachers - Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch What: Event listing from Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PMHome Access will go live at 4 pm to see who your student has for a teacher!!    Learn More Class Placement Posting - Central Elem School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Central Elem School What: Event listing from Central Elem School: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More Cruise Nights - Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PMResidents and visitors are invited to experience live music, see a large collection of classic and custom cars, and enjoy downtown Plainfield's stores and restaurant establishment... Learn More $5.99 Chicken & Waffle Meal at Slim Chickens on Wednesday! When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 (all day)$5.99 gets you our Chicken and Waffle with a medium drink. Tell your friends! Come and see us! Learn More Friends of the Library Book Sale Donations When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Have some extra books (or maybe boxes of them) you've been meaning to do something with? Then we've got good news! The Friends of the Plainfield Public Library Book Sale is back and is now accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks from August 7-12. Don... Learn More Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More Mobile Workforce Center at the Plainfield Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: The Workforce Services Division of Will County Mobile Workforce Center will be in the Route 59 parking lot by the Plainfield Public Library, located at 15025 S. Illinois St. in downtown Plainfield, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday to provide support fo... Learn More Mobile Workforce Center - Plainfield Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Event listing from Plainfield Public Library District: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PMThe Workforce Services Division of Will County Mobile Workforce Center will be in the Route 59 parking lot from 9:30 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM to provide support for peop... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Plainfield 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.