Joliet Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Joliet IL

26 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 around the Joliet area. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Have an event you would like 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 throughout Joliet: Youth Leagues Forming When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Channahon Lanes and Mini Golf What: Looking for a way for your kids to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun? Youth Leagues are forming at Channahon Lanes on Fridays @ 4:30pm and Saturdays @ 9:30am. Registration is Thursday, August 26th 4-7pm. Leagues start in September and continue weekly through A... Learn More 2021 August BAH: Joliet Park District When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Thursday, August 26 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMAugust Business After Hours hosted by Joliet Park District Please join the Joliet Chamber for our monthly Business After Hours on Thursday, and August 26th hosted by the Jo... Learn More EXCEL Homeschool Academy Open House When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 1106 Curtis Ave What: EHA is a faith-based Homeschool experience in an Academy setting.  Join us for OPEN HOUSE on August 26 and learn more about our innovative approach to Homeschooling.  Working Parents LOVE EHA!!! Learn More Family-to-Family in Joliet (Week 7 of 8) When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Thursday, August 26 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 Bright Start College Savings - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, August 26 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn about the Bright Start College Savings program.  This program allows families to save tax-free for a loved one's education.  More than 425,000 Illinois residents hold a ... Learn More September Mourning at The Forge When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Forge What: September Mourning3 Years HollowSunflower DeadCo-OpDate: Thursday August 26th, 2021Venue: The Forge22 W Cass St. Joliet, IL 60432Website: www.TheForgeLive.comVenue phone: 815-280-5246Ages: All AgesGA Standing: $15.00Premium Reserved Balcony: $45.00Reserved Balcony: $30.0... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, August 27th 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 Good Time DJ Friday Night No Cover All Welcome 21+ When: Friday, August 27th 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) Polka night with Eddy K When: Friday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 2625 Ingalls Ave What: Join us for our final summer polka night series from 6-9 on as we welcome the polka Prince Himself Eddie K and his band  Learn More Multi-family Yard Sale Thursday Aug. 26th & Friday Aug. 27th When: Friday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 408 W Bevan Dr What: Lots of treasures for sale! Stop by and shop! Open 9am to 4pm Learn More Concerts in The Park - In The Pocket When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Joliet Park District What: Event listing from Joliet Park District: Friday, August 27 at 4:00 PMDetails Concerts in the Park is a FREE concert series brought to you by Busey Bank! In the Pocket will be performing August 27th, 2021 at… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1200724793738652 Learn More Pop Up Mobile Food Pantry When: Friday, August 27th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Word of Life Church What: Free groceries will be given to the first 250 families on Friday August 27 from 5 pm to 630 pm.  Learn More Polka night with Eddie K When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 2625 Ingalls Ave What: Join us for indoor fun with the awesome polka sounds of Eddie K Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Saturday, August 28th 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.  Many persons have inquired about the history of the museum. Please take an opportunity to peruse its website, where you may watch the docu... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Rep. David Welter's Children's Safety Expo & Diaper Drive When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:30 a.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Saturday, August 28 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Learn More 4th (almost annual) Dog Days of Summer! When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMThe Crest Hill Branch is going to the dogs in the largest dog-themed, dog adoption event at a public library in the United States! We'll use our extensive outdoor yard to feat... Learn More LAGHS Meeting: Making a Genealogy Album for Family When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, August 28 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM The Lockport Area Genealogical and Historical Society (LAGHS) invites those interested in local history to attend their monthly meetings. Today's presentation features Candy ... Learn More VFW District 18 Picnic - Cantigny Post 367 VFW When: Saturday, August 28th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Cantigny Post 367 VFW What: Event listing from Cantigny Post 367 VFW: Saturday, August 28 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More P.O.D. at The Forge When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Forge What: PODFrom Ashes To NewAll Good ThingsSleep SignalsDate: Saturday August 28th, 2021Venue: The Forge22 W Cass St., Joliet, IL, 60432Website: www.TheForgeLive.comVenue phone: 815-280-5246Ages: All AgesTicket Link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/pod-from-ashes-to-new-the-forge-tic... Learn More Featured Event: The Facility 16 / 8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry classes - 3 Hour CCL Renewals When: Sunday, August 29th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena is hosting the Illinois 16 or 8 Hour concealed carry license classes for $110  Includes your range fee, Targets and FREE use of our firearms if you don't have a gun. This class is instructed by a retired 30 year police offi... Learn More Featured Event: The Facility 16 / 8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry classes - 3 Hour CCL Renewals (Tony Wasco) Stigma Free Motorcycle Ride - NAMI Will-Grundy When: Sunday, August 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Sunday, August 29 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PMCome out for this beautiful ride to benefit NAMI Will-Grundy. Motorcycles and cars are welcomed!For more information please go to: https://namiwillgrundy.org/stigma-free-ride Learn More Brad Jackson and The Shades of Country When: Sunday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Double J Sports Bar, 1001 Essington Road, Joliet, Illinois, 60435, United States What: For the best is classic country music, Don't miss this event, Brad Jackson and The Shades of County Band Live broadcast with WCCQ and chance to win concert tickets and pro football tickets. Event brought to you by Lori Bonarek Reality and Double J's Sports Bar and Brad Jackso... Learn More Charles & Company - Cantigny Post 367 VFW When: Sunday, August 29th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Cantigny Post 367 VFW What: Event listing from Cantigny Post 367 VFW: Sunday, August 29 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PMBring your chairs Learn More Teen Game Night: Gartic Phone - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, August 30th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, August 30 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMHave you ever played telephone? Join us in a more fun version of the game known as Gartic Phone! Gartic Phone is a game where all players start writing a story. Example The cat g... Learn More PTO Fundraiser Kickoff - Jones Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from Jones Elementary School: Tuesday, August 31 (all day) Learn More Drive-Thru Hiring Event - Cornerstone Services When: Tuesday, August 31st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Cornerstone Services What: Event listing from Cornerstone Services: Tuesday, August 31 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMDetails Learn how you can be part of something truly special with a job helping people! We are looking for candidates who love to share their… More https://www.facebook.com/events/3063524030547... Learn More Sit & Stay Fit Chair Exercises - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, August 31st at 11:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, August 31 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMSit & Stay Fit Chair Exercises is back by popular demand! Improve flexibility, bone strength, circulation, heart health, and stability all while sitting down! We will take... Learn More Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony When: Tuesday, August 31st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Rialto Square Theatre What: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Debuts Annual Hall ofFame Awards Ceremony At Joliet's Rialto Square TheatreIt's going to be a spectacular rock and roll event when the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 hosts its inaugural Hall of Fame induction awards cere... Learn More Joliet Slammers vs. Lake Erie Crushers - $2 Tuesday Presented by 1340 WJOL When: Tuesday, August 31st at 7:05 p.m. Where: Joliet Slammers What: Event listing from Joliet Slammers: Tuesday, August 31 at 7:05 PMDetails Medical Professionals Night! $2 TWOsday, all Reserved Seats are just $2! https://www.facebook.com/events/212655937367174 Learn More King 810 at The Forge When: Tuesday, August 31st at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Forge What: King 810 Johnny Apollo Dream Alazia Suncrusher Ben Zarndt Date: Tuesday August 31st, 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 : $15.00 Premium Reserved Balcony : $45.00 Reserved Balc... Learn More Joliet Central Drama Auditions Info meeting When: Tuesday, August 31st at 8:20 p.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Tuesday, August 31 from 8:20 PM to 9:20 PMCentral Drama will be holding an informational meeting for our Fall Production on Tuesday, August 31 st from 3:20 to 4:20 pm in room 298.  This year's production will be an original, feat... Learn More Early Release Central & West Campus - Joliet Central High School When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Wednesday, September 1 (all day)Early Release Schedule for Open House 9/1 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (omit period 2)   Period 1 7:20 am-8:15 am Period 3 8:20 am-8:45 pm Period 4A ... Learn More Chamber Ambassador meeting - Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry When: Wednesday, September 1st at 7:30 a.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Wednesday, September 1 from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AMMonthly meeting of the Ambassador committee. Ambassadors are the volunteer "wing" of the Chamber.  They assist in member recruitment and retention through personal cont... Learn More Literacy-Building Activities to Share with Children When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Wednesday, September 1 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 365 Literacy-Building Activities to Share with Your Child Each month, print out these bright and colorful activity-packed calendars and share them with your library's fa... Learn More Recorded Tasty Treats with Miss Terri: Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:15 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Wednesday, September 1 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM YouTube Premier! The video described below will go live today at 10:15 am. The video will be on our YouTube channel indefinitely, which means you can watch it at your lei... Learn More See more local events, 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.