Families can explore equipment used at Morton Arboretum, and get up close to trucks, municipal emergency vehicles and more.

The whole family will love the Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience Thursday, April 9 at Rialto Square Theatre.

Discover Sycamore's Taste of Spring is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 9.

Enjoy a screening of the 1945 film "Captain Kidd" Friday, April 10.

Country music band Parmalee will perform at The Vixen McHenry Thursday, April 9.

The Geneva French Market opens for the 2026 season on Sunday, April 12.

Dreamwave Wrestling—Anniversary XI: “Undeniable” is at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11.

Christian singer Megan Woods will perform Friday, April 10, and rockers Alborn will perform Saturday, April 11, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.

Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Celebrate Easter with egg hunts in Ottawa and Utica this weekend.

The St. Charles Park District's Flashlight Egg Hunt is Friday, April 3 at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center.

Celtic Woman: A New Era will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Saturday, April 4.

Celebrate Easter with eggs hunts in Crystal Lake and Woodstock this weekend.

The Oswegoland Park District will host a flashlight egg hunt at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2.

Several communities in DeKalb County are hosting Easter events this weekend.

"Shen Yun 2026" will be at the Paramount Theatre April 2-4.

Penny Lane – The Ultimate All-Girls Beatles Tribute Band will perform at The Dixon Historic Theatre on Saturday, April 4.

Explore Kankakee's history this weekend at the Kankakee County Museum or B. Harley Bradley House.

The Dixon Municipal Band will perform a free spring concert Saturday, March 28, at The Dixon Historic Theatre.

“Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation” will be at downtown Aurora's Paramount Theatre March 27-29.

That Arena Rock Show will perform the biggest hits of the '80s rock era at the Egyptian Theatre on March 28.

Yorkville's Easter EGG-Stravaganza is Saturday, March 28 with sessions at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Camp Aramoni's Spring Hike & Dine Experience includes food and drink pairings, hiking and live music on March 28.

The Dole Mansion n Crystal Lake will host 4th Fridays Art Show on March 27, which features several art exhibits, live music and more.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers will play the Rialto Square Theatre Sunday, March 29.

The new 'Riverdance 30' production features new choreography, lighting and “The New Generation” of performers.

The Kankakee Valley Park District's Egg Hunt After Dark is Friday, March 27 and Manteno's Easter Egg Dash is Saturday, March 28.

Comedian Jim Breuer, a former cast member on 'Saturday Night Live,' will perform at the Arcada Theatre Thursday, March 19.

Bohemian Queen will tribute the music of the iconic band Queen at Raue Center for the Arts Friday, March 20.

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra's Spring Pops Concert is Friday, March 20 at NIU's Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.

The 1986 movie "Lucas," starring Corey Haim and Charlie Sheen, was filmed in Glen Ellyn, including Glenbard West High School.

Starved Rock Lodge will host their annual Bunny Bash at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21.

Fox Valley Winery in Oswego will host a wine and food pairing on Thursday, March 19.

Wright In Kankakee will host a Floral Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the B. Harley Bradley House.

Comedian Kevin James will perform at Rialto Square Theatre Friday, March 20.

G.I.T improv troupe and Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder will perform at The Dixon Historic Theatre this weekend.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend with a free concert from Classical Blast! In Kilts at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, March 13.

Fatty's Pub & Grille will host the St. Patrick's Day 0.1K Fun Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14.

The Rock River Valley Shamrock Club parade steps off at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, from Dixon High School, and the party follows at 3:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

The DuPage Comic Con is Saturday, March 14 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

La Salle's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

McHenry's annual ShamROCKS the Fox is March 13-15 with plenty of Irish fun and festivities.

The St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

Wear St. Patrick's Day costumes for the SOB 5K Run on Saturday morning to benefit CASA Kendall County.

The Majestic will host a Winter Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14.

Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino will appear at the Woodstock Opera House for an intimate evening of conversation and storytelling on Friday, March 6.

The 28th annual Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade is at noon Saturday, March 7 in downtown Elmhurst.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform Fauré Requiem, among other classical masterpieces, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Hemmes Cultural Art Center in Elgin.

Comedian John Caparulo will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, March 7.

Drew & Ellie Holcomb will perform Americana music Saturday, March 7 at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.