Joliet: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Joliet IL

19 August, 2021

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JOLIET, IL — Looking for things to do in the Joliet area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Joliet. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a board game night, or an auction, 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 Joliet: Zoning Board of Appeals - City of Joliet When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Plan Commission Meeting - City of Joliet When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Thursday and August 19 at 4:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Community clothes give-away When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hope United Methodist Church What: Many good condition clothes available. Men's, Women's and children's clothing and shoes in all sizes. Thursday August 19, Friday August 20, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, and Saturday August 21, 9am- noon All are welcome, and CDC guidelines are followed Learn More Teen Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (Roll 20) When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMTeen Dungeons and Dragons is back! We are starting an all new campaign! We will be using roll 20 so be sure to get your account ready. We are going to start at level. You can c... Learn More Family-to-Family in Joliet (Week 6 of 8) When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows tha... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Friday, August 20th 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. ARE YOU A SELENA QUINTANILLA FAN? DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO LOVES HER? THEN COME ON OVER TO OUR GARAGE WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE A SPECIAL VIE... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, August 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: SIT DOWN DINING IS BACK!!! ALL WELCOME! Menu link:  https://drive.google.com/file/... Winner of "Best Fish Fry"  in Best of Lincolnway Readers Choice Awards 2021. Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry's in Chicagoland by "Chicago's Best", and "Best Fish Fry" by "Best of Lincolnway 2021... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ When: Friday, August 20th at 8:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: TOP LIST KARAOKE in the Canteen After the Fish Fry, come into the Canteen and enjoy Top List Karaoke with Cheryl. Tune-up your pipes and take a turn at the Mic. Do your best Elvis, Janis Joplin, Doobie Brothers or whomever you want. The Music is Hot, the cocktails are cold ... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) Huge Garage Sale When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 2909 Douglas St What: Vintage radios, kitchen items, antiques and collectibles, men's and women's clothing, purses, scarves, wall art, wreaths, silk flowers, baskets, household items, dog bowls and accessories; fall, Halloween and Christmas decor - and so much more! 2909 Douglas Street, Joliet, I... Learn More Cleaning Out The House/Garage!!! When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 3908 Jonathan Simpson Dr What: Clothing, Purses, Jewelry, Small Appliances, Home Decor, Glassware, Bedding, Books and Cookbooks, Craft Supplies, Puzzles, Baby Crib, Vintage Pedal Car, Sports Items, Tent, Fishing Poles, Auto Ramps, Tires, Van Seats……So Much More!! FOLLOW THE SIGNS!!! Rain or shine!! 3908 Jon... Learn More White Oak Author Tour Presents: Richard Lindberg When: Friday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Friday, August 20 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Local Chicago author Richard Lindberg, journalist and research historian, discusses his latest book, Tales of Forgotten Chicago (2020).  This entertaining collection of twenty-o... Learn More Featured Event: Very Large eBay Amazon Liquidation Garage Sale - Plainfield Saturday 21st When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 15938 S Arbor Dr What: Only 2 more sales remaining this year!!! Don't miss out on the best deals in town. Everything is $1 - $3.00 (only a few select items are listed at $5 or $10 Cash only! Location: 15938 S. Arbor Dr, Plainfield, IL 60586 Time: 9am - 2pm Saturday the 21st  Brand New Items... Learn More Featured Event: Very Large eBay Amazon Liquidation Garage Sale - Plainfield Saturday 21st (Josh Haun) Featured Event: Including You Inc., Family Fun Festival When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Joliet, "City Center" What: The recipients for this year's 2021 donation is our Big Brothers and Sisters of Joliet, and the Male Performing Artist of the National Hook-up of Black Women. Contact us at: Including you Inc. PO Box 3162 Joliet IL 60434-3162 Phone: 779-227-1239 or 815-272-0782 Email: ... Learn More Featured Event: Including You Inc., Family Fun Festival (Earley Coleman) 2021 Alianza Business Feria August 21,2021 When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMFeria de Negocios/Business Fair Alianza de Negocios invites all to attend the Feria de Negocios to share cultures and businesses while strengthening your professional net... Learn More Midewin Prairie 101 (in-person) When: Saturday, August 21st 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 Dog Days of Summer Event Volunteer Orientation When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, August 21 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMBe a part of our Pack for the biggest event White Oak Library District is holding this year! We're looking for volunteers for Crest Hill Branch's Dog Days of Summer event on ... Learn More Including You Inc., Family Fun Festival When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Saturday, August 21 from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PMIncluding You, Inc., third Family Fun Festival.   Kid's zone; Live music; Food; Product Vendors & more! Including You, Inc is a 501(c)3 NFP Organization . Partial pro... Learn More Dirt Oval 66 Presents...Dirty O Rodeo When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Dirt Oval 66 What: The rodeo comes to Dirt Oval 66 for the first time and it's an event you don't want to miss. The Dirty O Rodeo will feature traditional rodeo excitement like bull and bronc riding as well as competitions throughout the evening. Cheer on your favorites a they compete in barrel ... Learn More Featured Event: Forest Preserve's 'Where's Willy? Scavenger Hunt' When: Sunday, August 22nd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Will County What: Where's Willy? Can you find the Forest Preserve District of Will County's furry woodchuck mascot? He is out hiking the trails and exploring the preserves. This scavenger hunt program runs through Tuesday, August 31. Once Willy finds some favorite spots, he is going to hang ou... Learn More Featured Event: Forest Preserve's 'Where's Willy? Scavenger Hunt' (Forest Preserve District of Will County) Featured Event: Religious School and New Member Open House When: Sunday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: 250 N Midland Ave What: Our congregation serves all and accepts mixed faith families. Open from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Meet the teachers, Rabbi Jenny, and Cantor Jessica. We'll offer tours, singing, and dancing. Learn about the school program, adult education, Bar/Bat Mitzvah training, Hebrew education... Learn More Featured Event: Religious School and New Member Open House (Mark Turk) Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, August 22nd at 8:00 p.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) Baked Potatoes - Cantigny Post 367 VFW When: Sunday, August 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Cantigny Post 367 VFW What: Event listing from Cantigny Post 367 VFW: Sunday, August 22 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More RA at The Forge When: Sunday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Forge What: RA Awake At Last Reddstar Transgressions Frontline Date: Sunday, August 22nd 2021 Venue: The Forge 22 W Cass St. Joliet, IL 60432 Website: www.TheForgeLive.com Venue phone: 815-280-5246 Ages: All Ages GA Standing: $16.00 Premium Reserved Balcony: $46.00 Reserved Balcony: $32.0... Learn More Featured Event: 3- Hour Basic Pistol Draw and Shoot from the Holster $120 When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 8519 191st St Unit # 29 What: 3-Hour Basic Pistol Draw from your Holster Shooting Class The Facility in Mokena will be providing 3 Training courses in August for civilians at our outside range in Crete Illinois. These classes are for civilians who want to improve their shooting skills, learn the proper way... Learn More Featured Event: 3- Hour Basic Pistol Draw and Shoot from the Holster $120 (Tony Wasco) Featured Event: Monday Night Swing - Live Big Band! When: Monday, August 23rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: ROXY Event Venue What: Have you heard about the monthly Monday Night Big Band swing shows at Lockport's Roxy Theater? If you haven't, Monday, Aug 23rd would be the perfect opportunity to catch one of the best kept secrets in town. The Outcast Jazz Band is an 18 piece Swing Band and a long-time fixtu... Learn More Featured Event: Monday Night Swing - Live Big Band! (Vince Clark) Teen Make & Take Craft Kit: Eevee Evolution Pin When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, August 23 (all day)Are you a Eevee fan? Do you have a favorite Eevee evolution? Make wearable pins of all the Eevee Evolutions in this all inclusive craft kit! Make just your favorite or all eight Eevee evolutio... Learn More Joliet West School Pictures (All Grades) When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Monday, August 23 (all day)School photos will be taken by VIP Photography on campus Aug. 23 & 24 for ALL students during PE/Health/ROTC/Band/Drivers Ed. If you do not have any of those classes then ask your teacher for a pass to ... Learn More Music in Motion with Miss Jane & Miss Jaci When: Monday, August 23rd at 11:15 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, August 23 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM YouTube Video Premiere!     Let's get our toes tapping and our fingers snapping at this fun program! Tune in to our Youtube channel starting Monday, August 23, 2021 to li... Learn More Kids' Crafts: DIY Dog Toy - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, August 23 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PMIn a pre-Dog Days of Summer celebration, we are making a DIY dog toy for you to take home to your pup.  In order to participate in this craft, each participant is required to ... Learn More Building Wealth: You Need to Know - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, August 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMJoin Dr. Amanda E. Lewis to learn what you need to know to build wealth in Chicago based on the researched conducted by Dr. Lewis and her team at the IRRPP (Institute for Researc... Learn More Board of Education Special Meeting - Joliet Twp HSD 204 When: Monday, August 23rd at 8:45 p.m. Where: Joliet Twp HSD 204 What: Event listing from Joliet Twp HSD 204: Monday, August 23 at 8:45 PMNotice of  Special Board Meeting August 23, 2021 Learn More Picture Day - Troy Craughwell School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Troy Craughwell School What: Event listing from Troy Craughwell School: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Legal Department Adjudication Hearings When: Tuesday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, August 24 at 9:00 AMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic (2nd Dose) - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, August 24 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM White Oak Library District is partnering with the State of Illinois to provide a free Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine clinic to persons ages 12 and older. First doses will be availabl... Learn More Neighborhood Services Adjudication Hearings When: Tuesday, August 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, August 24 at 1:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Curriculum Night - Grand Prairie Elem School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Grand Prairie Elem School What: Event listing from Grand Prairie Elem School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMSession 1 - 5:00 to 5:45 p.m.Session 2 - 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Learn More White Oak Library District Board Meeting When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMJoin us for the White Oak Library District's Monthly Board Meeting. We will be meeting at the Crest Hill Branch.   Learn More A Celebration of The Beatles' Abbey Road When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM After the turmoil of The White Album and Let It Be, The Beatles put their differences aside and recorded their last album that still sounds fresh and vital today.  Each member ... Learn More Featured Event: FREE nutritious food give away Wed. 8/25 New Life Church 11am-1pm When: Wednesday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 500 Gougar Rd What: FREE nutritious food give away- New Life Church 500 Gougar Rd. New Lenox Wednesday Aug. 25th from 11am-1pm. ALL are welcome to receive fresh meat,... Learn More Featured Event: FREE nutritious food give away Wed. 8/25 New Life Church 11am-1pm (ShareFest New Lenox) 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.