Joliet Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Joliet IL

09 September, 2021

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JOLIET, IL — Want for a family outing? Check out what's new on your Joliet Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a comedy night, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and near Joliet: After School Series: Art Club - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Thursday, September 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, September 9 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMDo you have a budding artist at home? Do you have a child who is always drawing or creating? We have just the thing for them! Art Club will give them experience using all dif... Learn More De Familia a Familia (Week 2 of 8) - NAMI Will-Grundy When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Thursday, September 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM De Familia a Familia. Este programa de ocho semanas de educación para familias es gratuito y forja conocimientos, and conciliación y da poder a miembros de familias y amistades íntimas de individuo... Learn More Online Dating Discussion on Zoom - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday and September 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Online Dating for Older Adults - Discussion Join us for an on-going discussion about dating online as we age. Are you age 40 and over? Are you trying to navigate how to d... Learn More Coffee House Club Meeting - Joliet West High School When: Thursday, September 9th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Thursday, September 9 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM​The Coffee House:  Creative Writing Club meets on Thursdays twice per month.   All writers are welcome! Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, September 10th at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: SIT DOWN DINING IS BACK! ALL WELCOME! State of Illinois Covid Protocols call a face mask unless you are eating or drinking. 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... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: One of These Nights at The Forge Lemont Quarries When: Friday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines What: The Forge: Lemont Quarries is excited to welcome One of These Nights - Eagles Tribute to The Mount for the 2021 Music In The Park Series!  DETAILS: BUY TICKETS HERE Friday, September 10th, 6pm-8pm at The Mount The music of the Eagles has become the soundtrack for the 20th cent... Learn More Featured Event: One of These Nights at The Forge Lemont Quarries (Morgen Hare) Featured Event: NL VFW Good Time DJ Friday Night No Cover All Welcome 21+ When: Friday, September 10th 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) PTO "Fun Run/Dance Party" Fundraiser When: Friday, September 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from Jones Elementary School: Friday, September 10 (all day) Learn More Music with Mary When: Friday, September 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 2625 Ingalls Ave What: Join us for our once a month visit from Mary Pfeifer and her amazing band.  Dinner buffet is from 4-730  Learn More Chicago Cubs VS San Francisco Giants When: Friday, September 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Senior Services of Will County What: Event listing from Senior Services of Will County: Friday, September 10 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMDetails SENIORS 55+ 55.00 cost includes round trip motor coach transportation and game ticket. Must ride bus both ways. Meet at Jewel/Osco store… More https://www.facebook.com/event... Learn More Haunted Trails Family Night Out - Grand Prairie Elem School When: Friday, September 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Grand Prairie Elem School What: Event listing from Grand Prairie Elem School: Friday, September 10 from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More White Oak Author Tour Presents: Tiffany Jackson When: Friday, September 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Friday, September 10 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Local author Tiffany Jackson is a veteran of the U.S. Army, a mother, wife, and an advocate of many causes, who calls Chicago home. Tiffany will discuss her book Combat Divas... Learn More SKIP GRIPARIS Meets the Beatles! When: Friday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park What: Show debut! Be the first to see Skip's new show featuring songs of the Fab Four! Special Guest Jim Alberico. SEPT 10, 2021 * FRIDAY 7:00 PM * $10.00Bandshell * Music * Fun * Food * DrinkBring blankets & chairs for hill seating.Incase of inclement weather, the s... Learn More Huge Multi-family Yard Sale Joliet When: Friday, September 10th at 9:00 p.m. Where: 901 N Center St What: Friday Sept.10th and Saturday Sept.11th   9am to 4pm Lawnmowers, huge assortment of clothing, tools, books, toys, housewares and much more all at GREAT PRICES! Learn More Featured Event: CCL 3-Hour Renewals $45/ 1Illinois 16/8 or 4 hour Concealed Carry License Classes $110 When: Saturday, September 11th 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 3 Hour CCL Renewals to continue having a concealed carry license & the Illinois 16 / 8 or 4-Hour concealed carry license classes for $110 Includes your range fee, Targets and FREE use of our firearms if ... Learn More Featured Event: CCL 3-Hour Renewals $45/ 1Illinois 16/8 or 4 hour Concealed Carry License Classes $110 (Tony Wasco) Featured Event: NL VFW Post 9545 hosting 2nd Annual Warriors Walk September 11th. ALL WELCOME. When: Saturday, September 11th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 120 Veterans Pkwy What: NL VFW Post 9545 is once again sponsoring the Warriors Walk for Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Our Inaugural walk in 2020 raised $15,000.00 for Suicide Awareness for Operation Headstrong, and we are trying to surpass that amount with a goal of $20,000.00 this year. With you... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Post 9545 hosting 2nd Annual Warriors Walk September 11th. ALL WELCOME. (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: BYOB Goat Yoga & Goat Fun! When: Saturday, September 11th at 6:30 p.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: BYOB Goat Yoga & Goat Fun! (David Apps) Patriot Day - Cantigny Post 367 VFW When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Cantigny Post 367 VFW What: Event listing from Cantigny Post 367 VFW: Saturday, September 11 (all day) Learn More 5th Annual Homes for the Hounds - Fido Fest When: Saturday, September 11th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Saturday, September 11 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PMHOMES FOR THE HOUNDS is a fun and unique event that brings the community together: fireman, policemen, first responders, bankers, military, schools, families, and more ... Learn More Bring your dog to the farm day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. When: Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse What: Event to help raise funds for needed supplies for Joliet Township Animal Control.  Learn More Huge Multi-family Yard Sale Joliet When: Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 901 N Center St What:  Saturday September 11th 9am to 4pm Lawnmowers, tools, toys, clothing and much more all at GREAT PRICES! Learn More LOW COST Shot Clinic - Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue: Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDetails ! Saturday, September 11th from 10a to 12p, doors will be open for our low cost rabies, microchip & core vaccination… More https://www.facebook.com/... Learn More Village of University Park Resource Fair When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMCome visit us at our NAMI Will-Grundy table. Learn More COVID-19 Vaccine Event When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 309 N Eastern Ave What: Walk-ins welcome! First and second doses available. For anyone 12 years and older. For more information, please call: (779) 939-9236 or (779) 939-9336 Learn More Join the Party: Original Dungeons & Dragons When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, September 11 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Come roleplay! You can join DM Scott as he runs you through the Old School environs of the World of Greyhawk, with just the original 1974-75 Dungeons & Dragons rules o... Learn More Hooks, Needles & More - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Saturday, September 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, September 11 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMBring your needlework or other craft projects, sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other crafters. Please register. Learn More Teen Volunteer Day: Backyard Beautification When: Saturday, September 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, September 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PMAre you a teen wanting volunteer hours? Want to create something while earning those hours? Join us at Romeoville of the White Oak Library District as you assist in make the... Learn More Old Fashioned Pig Roast When: Saturday, September 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church What: Old Fashioned Pig Roast by Double D Pig Roasts September 11, 2021  Demonstration at 4:00 pm Food served at 5:00 pm $20 ticket includes pulled pork and/or grilled chicken breast, pork and beans, coleslaw, bread and butter, ice cream cup, and beverage. Come eat under the tent wi... Learn More 2021 New Orleans North Festival September 11th When: Saturday, September 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Saturday, September 11 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM 10th Annual New Orleans North Join us for a night of fun, food, music and street entertainment! New Orleans North is an outdoor Mardi Gras-style event. It features ... Learn More The Dead Daisies at The Forge When: Saturday, September 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Forge What: The Dead Daises Don Jamieson The Black Moods SIIN Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake/Dio) David Lowy (Red Phoenix/Mink) Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple/Black Country Communion) Tommy Clufetos (Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Rob Zombie) The Band will be playing songs from Deep Purple along with hits fr... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Post 9545 Sunday Roast Pork Dinner When: Sunday, September 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Want to skip making Sunday Dinner? Try our Fresh Homemade Roast Pork Dinner, Homemade mashed potato, and vegetable. Only $12 Deserts available for $3 Dine-in or Carryout! Cash Only!! Thank you for your support of the Post Auxiliary. For your convenience, ATM on site. Phone ahe... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Post 9545 Sunday Roast Pork Dinner (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: NL VFW Sunday Jackpot Raffle $6,170.00. All Welcome When: Sunday, September 12th 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 VFW Sunday Jackpot Raffle $6,170.00. All Welcome (Larry Paveza) Oktoberfest at Bicentennial Park When: Sunday, September 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park What: FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE! Oktoberfest family fun . . . even for little Fido! Brats 'n More * Brews 'n Wines * Music 'n Dancing! RAY KONCAR & THE BOYS Oompa music on the bandshell. Bing blankets & chairs for hill seating. FOOD & DRINK Brats, sauerkraut, big pretz... Learn More MAP Make-Ups - Jones Elementary School When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from Jones Elementary School: Monday, September 13 (all day) Learn More 2021 Yearbook Pick Up - Joliet Central High School When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Monday, September 13 (all day)2021 Yearbooks are available for pickup beginning  September 13.    Students:  Pick up in Room 351 during regular school hours (7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.)    Graduates of 2021 & Community Memb... Learn More West Spirit Week - Joliet West High School When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Monday, September 13 (all day)Mark your calendars for Homecoming Week!  Come to the Spirit Table in the Cafeteria each morning to receive a prize for participating! Monday 9/13 – Jersey Day - Represent your favorite sports team... Learn More Music in Motion - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Let's get our toes tapping and our fingers snapping at this fun program! Join us for singing, dancing, activities, and a story. For children ages 2 to 4 years old with a ca... Learn More Toddler Time - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMToddler Time is for parents/caregivers and their child or children between 3 months and 3 years of age. Children will develop pre literacy skills through songs, stories, and... Learn More Real Reads: Yellowbird - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, September 13th at 1:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 13 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PMThis month's book will be Yellow Bird: Oil, [censored], and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Crane Murdoch. Copies of this book will be available at th... Learn More After School Series: STEAM - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, September 13th at 4:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 13 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMScience, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math: If you like one or more of these things then this program is for you! Join us for some awesome STEAM fun! Each week we will explor... Learn More Board of Fire & Police Commissioners When: Monday, September 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Monday, September 13 at 5:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Family Storytime - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 13 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM Join us for fun and interactive stories, dancing, and songs for children of all ages! Registration is required, and you need to register for each week you'd like to atten... Learn More PTO Meeting - Grand Prairie Elem School When: Monday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Grand Prairie Elem School What: Event listing from Grand Prairie Elem School: Monday, September 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Board of Education regular meeting - Aux Sable Middle Sch When: Monday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Aux Sable Middle Sch What: Event listing from Aux Sable Middle Sch: Monday, September 13 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM6:30 p.m. Closed Session 7:30 p.m. Open Session.  Learn More Connection Support in Joliet (In Person or on Zoom) When: Monday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Monday, September 13 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMNAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. It provides social interaction, and new skills in an atmosphere of respect, understanding, encouragement,... Learn More Teen Trivia: Avatar the Last Airbender Edition When: Monday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 13 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Do you know everything that changed when the Fire Nation attacked? Come show off your Bender knowledge in our trivia game for a chance to win a $10 gift card of your choice! ... Learn More Freshmen Yearbook Pictures - Joliet Central High School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Tuesday, September 14 (all day)Yearbook photos take place on the following dates in the East Gym from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. during PE, Health, ROTC, Driver's Ed. and Band Classes. Learn More Legal Department Adjudication Hearings When: Tuesday, September 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, September 14 at 9:00 AMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Book Club: The Giver of Stars - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 14 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMThis month's book will be The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Please register and pick up your copy of the book at the Reference Desk or by Curbside Pick-up by calling 815-55... Learn More Neighborhood Services Adjudication Hearings When: Tuesday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, September 14 at 1:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Excel Basics: Formatting and Filtering When: Tuesday, September 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 14 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMThis computer class builds on the material taught in The Introduction to Microsoft Excel. Learn more about applying filters, formatting cells, filling cells, editing headers ... Learn More Tween Scene LEGO's with Mr. Max - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, September 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 14 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin Mr. Max for Tween Scene as we create awesome LEGO Structures! Masks required for children ages 2 and up. Learn More Books Not Beer : Black Wave - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 14 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCome to the Romeoville Branch Library on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a book group.   This month's book is ..... Black Wave by John and Jane Silverwood A... Learn More Got Beer? - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMJoin us for a beer tasting with former Professional Brewer and Master Beer Judge Michael Pezan. Must be 21 years or older. IDs will be checked at the door.  We are partner... Learn More Freshman Class Committee - Joliet Central High School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 8:20 p.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What:Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Tuesday, September 14 from 8:20 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Sophomore Yearbook Pictures - Joliet Central High School When: Wednesday, September 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Wednesday, September 15 (all day)Yearbook photos take place on the following dates in the East Gym from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. during PE, Health, ROTC, Driver's Ed. and Band Classes. Learn More YouTube Storytime with Miss Ellen: There Was a Silly Unicorn Who Wanted to Fly When: Wednesday, September 15th at 10:15 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Wednesday, September 15 from 10:15 AM to 10:30 AMTune in to our YouTube channel starting Wednesday, September 15, 2021 to listen and watch Miss Ellen read "There Was a Silly Unicorn Who Wanted to Fly " written by Ken Ge... Learn More 2021 Athena Sept 15th - Honoring Ruth Colby, President/CEO of Silver Cross Hospital When: Wednesday, September 15th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Wednesday, September 15 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMThe Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce, along with the Council for Working Women, cordially invites you to: 2021 ATHENA AWARD PROGRAM honoring: Ruth Colby, President... 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.