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June 08, 2025
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5 Things to Do: Kick off summer festival season, support your local library in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Kick off summer festival season, support your local library in the Illinois Valley

With everything from duck derbies to tractor treks, there is plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
June 05, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Celebrate local food, wine and baseball in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Celebrate local food, wine and baseball in the Illinois Valley

Enjoy trolley rides, baseball, and more this weekend across the Illinois Valley.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
May 29, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Fishing expo, marathon, markets highlight Mother’s Day weekend in Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Fishing expo, marathon, markets highlight Mother’s Day weekend in Illinois Valley

A free kids fishing expo in Peru, vendors market in Sheffield, the Starved Rock Country marathon, a folk artist in Princeton and an art exhibit in Peru are among the activities this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
May 07, 2025 at 11:40 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Market on Mill to open, Morel Fest to return in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Market on Mill to open, Morel Fest to return in the Illinois Valley

Market on Mill will open in Utica, Morel Fest returns to Ottawa, the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season, the MOMsemble will perform in Princeton and an Earth Day celebration will commence in an event-packed weekend in the Illinois Valley.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
April 30, 2025 at 2:04 pm CDT

5 Things to Do: Earth Day, Healthy Kids Day provide activities for all ages in Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Earth Day, Healthy Kids Day provide activities for all ages in Illinois Valley

A radio play adaptation of "My Favorite Wife," Healthy Kids Day, Earth Day, a Doors cover band and a car show are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
April 23, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Easter-themed activities for adults, kids alike in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Easter-themed activities for adults, kids alike in the Illinois Valley

A skydiving Easter bunny, Easter centerpiece workshop, adult egg hunt, bunny run and underwater egg hunt are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
April 16, 2025 at 11:30 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Sci-Fest, naturescapes, flutes, among other activities in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Sci-Fest, naturescapes, flutes, among other activities in the Illinois Valley

Sci-Fest, Naturescapes art exhibition, Route "Flute" 66 and Easter egg hunts are among the events in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
April 10, 2025 at 3:39 am CDT

5 Things to Do: ‘The Miracle Worker,’ ‘Hello Dolly!’ take the stage in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: ‘The Miracle Worker,’ ‘Hello Dolly!’ take the stage in the Illinois Valley

"The Miracle Worker" will be performed at Stage 212 in La Salle and "Hello Dolly!" at IVCC. There also will be shows put on by Poco a Poco in Streator, the Starved Rock Pop Singers in Ottawa and a chance to see Amanda Mammana in Princeton.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
April 03, 2025 at 2:24 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Win $2,000, meet a former pro ballplayer, play trivia in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Win $2,000, meet a former pro ballplayer, play trivia in the Illinois Valley

A Roaring 20s themed drawdown, an Illinois Valley baseball exhibit, a presentation of "Catch Me If You Can," a trivia night and spring craft show are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
March 27, 2025 at 2:20 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Acoustic session, Civil War style ball, princess tea in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Acoustic session, Civil War style ball, princess tea in the Illinois Valley

The Storytellers Studio Session, the Shadows of the Blue and Gray Ball, Woodland's spring carnival, a princess tea party and migratory bird discovery hike are five things to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
March 20, 2025 at 1:12 am CDT
5 Things to Do: St. Patrick’s Day themed activities set in Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: St. Patrick’s Day themed activities set in Illinois Valley

Illinois Valley residents will have opportunities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day across the region with a number of events, including parades in La Salle, Utica and Marseilles.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
March 13, 2025 at 1:10 am CDT
5 Things to Do: Banjos and orchestras to make music in the Illinois Valley

5 Things to Do: Banjos and orchestras to make music in the Illinois Valley

5 things to do in the Illinois Valley includes a dixieland banjo band, a symphony orchestra, day trivia, a sports card and collectibles show and Mad Hatter's Tea.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●
March 06, 2025 at 1:03 am CST

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