JULY 9
Forest Preserve District Workday. 8 a.m. to noon at Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. Spend some time this spring and summer helping the Forest Preserve District of Will County maintain its natural areas by volunteering for a resource management workday. RSVP for a workday by emailing rgauchat@fpdwc.org or calling 815-722-7364.
Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Featuring: Vocalist Karen Isberg, TT Nelson Swing Band.
JULY 11
Cruisin’ Into Lockport – Concerts, Car Shows, Farmer’s Market. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Square, located at 9th Street and Hamilton in Lockport. Enjoy classic cars, live entertainment, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, a farmer’s market, food vendors and more. This free event is co-sponsored by the Lockport Township Park District, the city of Lockport and the Lockport Township Government. For more information visit, www.lockportpark.org. Featured Car: Corvette; Band: Logical Confusion.
JULY 13
Downtown Joliet Farmers Market. 4-9 p.m. on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet. New vendors, live music, food and drink, handmade crafts and more. For more information, visit www.jolietdowntown.com.
JULY 14
M&R Rush. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and performers take the stage at 7:30 p.m. At Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St. Beverage Bar with Beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase (coffee and snacks are complimentary). $8 for students with valid ID and museum members or $10 for general public.
JJC Summer Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. at the Joliet Junior College Greenhouse Facility, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. Farmers Market season is here, and Joliet Junior College is pleased to bring its annual farmers market for a fourth year.
JULY 16
Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Featuring: Bicentennial Pops Band, Cloggin’ Craze & Kidz Clog.
JULY 18
Cruisin’ Into Lockport – Concerts, Car Shows, Farmer’s Market. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Square, located at 9th Street and Hamilton in Lockport. Enjoy classic cars, live entertainment, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, a farmer’s market, food vendors and more. This free event is co-sponsored by the Lockport Township Park District, the city of Lockport and the Lockport Township Government. For more information visit, www.lockportpark.org. Featured Car: Pontiac; Band: Greg’s Fender Benders.