Joliet Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Joliet IL

16 September, 2021

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JOLIET, IL — Want to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? 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. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a cooking class, or yoga in the park, 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 around Joliet: PowerPoint Basics: an Introduction - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Thursday, September 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, September 16 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMWhether you need to prepare a serious presentation or just want to make a fun video you can play on your computer, there is a lot you can do with Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn... Learn More Zoning Board of Appeals - City of Joliet When: Thursday, September 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Thursday and September 16 at 2:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Plan Commission Meeting - City of Joliet When: Thursday, September 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Thursday and September 16 at 4:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More WGMC 33rd Annual Celebration Dinner - Will-Grundy Medical Clinic When: Thursday, September 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Will-Grundy Medical Clinic What: Event listing from Will-Grundy Medical Clinic: Thursday, September 16 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails After a hard year with no in person events, we are excited to announce we will be hosting our Annual Celebration on September 16, 2021 from… More https://www.facebook.com/event... Learn More Teen Virtual Dungeons and Dragons - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Thursday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, September 16 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 ca... Learn More De Familia a Familia (Week 3 of 8) - NAMI Will-Grundy When: Thursday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Thursday, September 16 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, conciliación y da poder a miembros de familias y amistades íntimas de individu... Learn More Native Plants for Everyone - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Thursday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, September 16 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMHave you always wanted to know more about native plants beyond milkweed? Experts from Sag Moraine Native Plant Community will guide you through an in-depth discussion of wha... Learn More Introduction to Pranic Healing - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Thursday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, September 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMPlease join Certified Associate Pranic Healer and Twin Hearts Mediation instructor Ron Miner on an experiential talk which will demonstrate how Prana can be applied as a pow... Learn More PTO Meeting - Aux Sable Middle Sch When: Thursday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Aux Sable Middle Sch What: Event listing from Aux Sable Middle Sch: Thursday, September 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Team Human - Joliet Central High School When: Thursday, September 16th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Thursday, September 16 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM Learn More Fearless Females - First Meeting - Joliet Central High School When: Thursday, September 16th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Thursday, September 16 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PMFearless Females is an extra-curricular group just for anyone who identifies as female at Joliet Central. We meet every other week to talk about things that matter specifically to girl... Learn More West Spirit Night - Joliet West High School When: Thursday, September 16th at 11:00 p.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Thursday, September 16 at 11:00 PMCome to our first ever Homecoming Spirit Night! The event will take place Thursday, September 16 at 6 p.m. on the football field. There will be food, games, music, and the announcement of our homecom... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, September 17th 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: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ When: Friday, September 17th at 8:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: TOP LIST KARAOKE in the Canteen Covid Protocols in place. 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... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ (Larry Paveza) Senior Yearbook Pictures - Joliet Central High School When: Friday, September 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Friday, September 17 (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 Teen Take & Make: DIY Message in a Bottle Kit When: Friday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Friday, September 17 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMIf you like pirates, make sure you get your hands on this cool craft kit where you'll make a mini message in a bottle pendant! Pen a secret message to give to a friend, or wr... Learn More Little Artists - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Friday, September 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Friday, September 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMYou don't have to be a "big kid" to be an artist! We will read stories and create a beautiful work of art. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Masks requ... Learn More Islander at The Forge When: Friday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 22 W Cass St What: Islander September Mourning Erabella Bullet to the Heart Tanzen Date: Friday September 17th, 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 Reserve... Learn More Terry Fator - Rialto Square Theatre When: Friday, September 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Rialto Square Theatre What: Event listing from Rialto Square Theatre: Friday, September 17 at 8:00 PMDetails Event has been rescheduled to September 17, 2021 at 8:00pm. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 6 Mar 2020 at 10:00 AM… More https://www.facebook.com/events/2715413071889759 Learn More West Homecoming Parade - Joliet West High School When: Friday, September 17th at 9:15 p.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Friday, September 17 at 9:15 PMFriday, September 17 at 4:15 p.m.  Starts in the Joliet West parking lot and proceeds west on Glenwood Avenue to Springfield; north on Springfield to Arden; Arden to Madison; Madison to Oneida; and then... Learn More Mobile COVID Vaccine Clinics at Central When: Friday, September 17th at 10:00 p.m. Where: Joliet Central High School What: Event listing from Joliet Central High School: Friday, September 17 at 10:00 PM through Saturday, September 18 at 2:30 AMJTHS is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer free COVID Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson vaccines at Central and West.... Learn More West Homecoming Game - Joliet West High School When: Friday, September 17th at 11:30 p.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Friday, September 17 at 11:30 PMThe varsity Homecoming football game v West Aurora takes place after the parade Friday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. Community Members & Non-Students  must purchase tickets online at  bit.ly/West... Learn More Featured Event: "Love of Lincoln-Way" Half Marathon & 10K! When: Saturday, September 18th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Breidert Green Park What: Thank you upfront for your support of the 2021 "Love of Lincoln-Way" Half Marathon & 10K on Saturday, September 18, 2021. It will kick-off at 7a.m. in beautiful downtown Frankfort at the Breidert Green. We plan to have music, refreshments, free parking, exhibitors & mo... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Blood Drive. Saturday Sept 18th. Donors needed. When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Blood is in desperate need at this time with all of the natural disasters and sickness happening.Post 9545 needs your help to fill all of our Reservation slots for Saturday, September 18th.Please contact Ron Bienas @ 312.975.1957. [email protected] or Judy Austin @ 815.545.7071... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Blood Drive. Saturday Sept 18th. Donors needed. (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Free Shredding Event and Food Drive When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: 1st Bank of Manhattan What: Do you have documents that contain sensitive information (social security numbers, account numbers, etc.) that you no longer need? Bring them to 1st Bank of Manhattan, 550 W. North St., Manhattan, from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday, Sept. 18, and we will shred them right in fron... Learn More Featured Event: Village of Orland Park Brewfest When: Saturday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Works Department What: Craft beer enthusiasts and newbies won't want to miss the annual Orland Park Brewfest presented by Mazda of Orland Park!  Talk with brewers, sample beer, enjoy food and live music by Kevin Presbrey Band. Our sampling stations will include 51 selections from these breweries:  ... Learn More Featured Event: Village of Orland Park Brewfest (Allison Cann) Featured Event: NL VFW Presents the "Wind Gypsies: Saturday September 18th No Cover When: Saturday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: "The Wind Gypsies" Nick Laramie on Guitar Neil Holmquist on Drums "Classic Rock" at its best. NO COVER ALL WELCOME MUST BE 21 While you are here, try our Accel Slots and try to win $500 on a single spin. Our slots have [paid out over $8 Million Easy to get to, close to I80 and... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Presents the "Wind Gypsies: Saturday September 18th No Cover (Larry Paveza) Joliet West Homecoming (pending no guideline changes) When: Saturday, September 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Saturday, September 18 (all day)This year's Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. It will be held outdoors. Tickets are $15 cash only and will be on sale through Friday, September 10 before school and during ... Learn More No Board Meeting - NAMI Will-Grundy When: Saturday, September 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Saturday, September 18 (all day)Teena Mackey will email the Zoom link out for the meeting. Learn More One on One Firearm Range Shooting Instruction When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is offering one on one firearm training at a firearms range for people who want to learn how to shoot better and with more confidence. This training is one on one with a 30 year recently retired Police firearm / Tr... Learn More Pirate Virtual Escape Room - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTreasure, Power, or Love? What kind of pirate do you want to be to choose your own path and become the pirate you were always meant to be? This is similar to a choose your... Learn More YA Book Discussion - Dear Martin - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Saturday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join us as we discuss best-selling author Nic Stone's moving first novel Dear Martin. This book is about race and discrimination, but it's also a coming-of-age story. Justy... Learn More 32nd Annual Better Together Dinner Dance & Auction When: Saturday, September 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Saturday, September 18 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Trinity Services' 32nd Annual Better Together Dinner Dance & Auction will feature entertainment, fine dining, dancing, and silent and live auctions for the benefi... Learn More Featured Event: Vintage Garage in Evanston - 75 Vendors When: Sunday, September 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1800 Maple Self Park What: 1800 Maple Self-Park Garage in Evanston. Grab a friend (or two) and come spend a couple hours in nostalgic bliss at the only true vintage market on Chicago's Northshore. We know you will find something you just can't live without! (Remember to keep your parking ticket until ex... Learn More Featured Event: Vintage Garage in Evanston - 75 Vendors (vintagegaragechicago) CASA of River Valley Superhero 5K Fun Run/Walk When: Sunday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: New Lenox Commons What: Join us for a fresh, new family fun event! Our Superhero 5K Fun Run will be held in-person on Sunday, September 19th at 9 a.m. at the New Lenox Village Commons. Register yourself, family, or team to have a SUPER fun time while supporting our work to help abused and neglected c... Learn More Superhero 5K Fun Run 2021 - CASA of River Valley When: Sunday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: CASA of River Valley What: Event listing from CASA of River Valley: Sunday, September 19 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMSuperhero 5k fun run 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun EventSeptember 19, 2021Register HereFamily Fun Event to Help CASA KidsJoin us for a fresh, new family fun event! Our Superhero 5K Fun Run wil... Learn More Bean Bag Tournament When: Sunday, September 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Cantigny Post 367 VFW What: Let's see them skills! Games,  -Sign up begins at 11am and tournament starts at noon. Food, drinks and adult drinks will be available as well as 50/50 raffle, video gaming.  Thank you for supporting your local Veterans of Foreign Wars!  Learn More VFW District 18 Meeting - Cantigny Post 367 VFW When: Sunday, September 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Cantigny Post 367 VFW What: Event listing from Cantigny Post 367 VFW: Sunday, September 19 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Personal Protection Survival For Women, Girls & Boys $35 When: Sunday, September 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: THE FACILITY located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena, Illinois is hosting our 14th Personal Protection survival training for all women, girls & boys 9 years old and up. This class is recommended for everyone from junior high, High School & college including mom's, aun... Learn More SAL 5th Annual Pig Roast - American Legion Post 1080 When: Sunday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 1080 What: Event listing from American Legion Post 1080: Sunday, September 19 at 1:00 PMDetails Come out for an afternoon of food and fun, while supporting a worthy cause. We will be serving smoked and roasted pork with fixings of… More https://www.facebook.com/events/162344919367144 Learn More Featured Event: CCL 3 Hour - CCL 16 / 8 Hour and Other classes at THE FACILITY IN MOKENA When: Monday, September 20th 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 a large variety of Training classes for civilians who are proactive in protecting them selves and there loved ones. The Facility Police instructors are very knowledgeable and experienced in teaching civilians how... Learn More Featured Event: CCL 3 Hour - CCL 16 / 8 Hour and Other classes at THE FACILITY IN MOKENA (Tony Wasco) NL VFW Post 9545 Meatloaf Monday. Dine in or carry-out All Welcome When: Monday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: MEATLOAF MONDAY IS BACK!!! Enjoy Dine in or Carry-outs! CASH ONLY!! Meatloaf Monday at VFW Post 9545. Enjoy Homemade Meatloaf, REAL mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetables, bread with butter. Desert is available for an extra cost. Carry-outs only. All dinners are $10. Dinner s... Learn More NL VFW Post 9545 Meatloaf Monday. Dine in or carry-out All Welcome (Larry Paveza) FREE Concealed Carry Training Sign Up! A $200.00 Value When: Monday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Renewals for Free as well!  Click This like to Register: https://forms.gle/3FDLgswgymVGXCuH7 FREE 16HR in person Illinois Concealed Carry Training "CCL". This class offers Basic fundamentals, Illinois Law, and live fire qualification. NO FOID needed to take class. There is no ... Learn More FREE Concealed Carry Training Sign Up! A $200.00 Value (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) Adult Memoir Writers Club - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, September 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 20 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM The White Oak Library District offers all authors or would-be authors a safe environment to share their writing, for criticism, encouragement, or feedback in any combinations... Learn More Public Service Committee Meetings - City of Joliet When: Monday, September 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Monday, September 20 at 4:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Pre-Council Meeting - City of Joliet When: Monday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Monday, September 20 at 5:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Board Meeting - Jones Elementary School When: Monday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from Jones Elementary School: Monday, September 20 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting When: Monday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 20 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Join the Friends of the White Oak Library District for their monthly meeting. This dynamic group is always looking for interested community members to come and learn what the... Learn More Beyond the Book: A Teen Social Club - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, September 20 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMThis is a virtual safe space on Zoom to talk about all your bookish thoughts and feelings. Share what you are reading, what you want to read, what you didn't like to read, and... Learn More Remembering RT 66 When: Tuesday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Jacob Henry Mansion What: Route 66: The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed lecture, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., explores the history of Route 66, the iconic road that linked Chicago to Los Angeles fro... Learn More Adult Volunteer Orientation Session - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, September 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 21 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Do you want to give back to your Library by joining our new Adult Volunteer Program? Attend this session to find out how you can be a part of a select group of people who ... Learn More Excel Basics: Formulas and Functions When: Tuesday, September 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 21 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMEnhance your Excel skills with this third Microsoft Excel class. This computer class builds on the material taught in the two previous classes.  We will teach you about logic... Learn More Grandparents Raising Children - Joliet Twp HSD 204 When: Tuesday, September 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Joliet Twp HSD 204 What: Event listing from Joliet Twp HSD 204: Tuesday, September 21 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Learn More Tween Scene GAMES with Mr. Max - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 21 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin Mr. Max for Tween Scene as we play some fun and interactive games! Masks required for children ages 2 and up. Learn More After School Series: LEGO - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What:Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 21 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Have fun building your own creations at the Library. We'll supply the LEGO® bricks, you supply the creativity. Masks are required for everyone ages 2 and up. Grades... Learn More Finance Committee Meeting - City of Joliet When: Tuesday, September 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, September 21 at 5:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Council Meeting - City of Joliet When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM White Oak Library District is pleased to partner with WTTW to offer this video program! Watch "Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special" anytime on your own device by clickin... Learn More Black Lives Matter Club - Joliet West High School When: Tuesday, September 21st at 8:30 p.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Tuesday, September 21 from 8:30 PM to 9:20 PM Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Joliet Twp HSD 204 When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Twp HSD 204 What: Event listing from Joliet Twp HSD 204: Wednesday, September 22 at 12:00 AM Learn More Piano Man. A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Jacob Henry Mansion What: Piano Man brings the music of Elton John and Billy Joel to life in a show that pays them the ultimate tribute. With some of the most versatile musicians and the uncanny ability to mimic the voices of these two mega-superstars, Piano Man is one of the most authentic tribute ban... 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.