New Lenox Public Library District

Ages 4-6 with a caregiver. &nbsp;Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall? &nbsp;Help them feel confident and excited with Ready, Set, Kindergarten!-- a fun, welcoming program designed for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers. &nbsp;This interactive program supports early learning and social skills through stories, songs &amp; hands-on-activities.&nbsp;
Library staff will also share simple tips and tools families can use at home to support school success. &nbsp;Whether your child has been in preschool or this is their first structured group experience, Ready, Set, Kindergarten! is a safe, joyful way to help them grow!TWO time slots available! 12:30-1:30 PM OR 2-3 PM

Local Event: Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Will County

New Lenox

Illinois

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Ages 4-6 with a caregiver.  Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall?  Help them feel confident and excited with Ready,...

120 Veterans Parkway

Worried about shady emails or suspicious messages? Learn how to spot common scams like phishing, tech support fraud, and too-good-to-be-true offers — and what to do when you see them. You’ll also get easy tips to reduce spam and protect your info online.<a href="https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/event/spam-scams-54991" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/event/spam-scams-54991</a>

Local Event: Spams & Scams with Wright to Learn

Spams & Scams with Wright to Learn

Worried about shady emails or suspicious messages? Learn how to spot common scams like phishing, tech support fraud, and...

Celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren at the library! Join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and memory-making as we honor the grandparents and grandparent figures in our lives. Enjoy a few rounds of BINGO with chances to win prizes, share tasty snacks, strike a pose together in our photo booth, and create special keepsake crafts to take home. This all-ages event is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together and make lasting memories. Registration is not required, but priority will be given to those on the registration list in the event our rooms reach capacity.

Local Event: Grandparents Day Celebration

Grandparents Day Celebration

Celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren at the library! Join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter,...

Nicole Wright

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Mokena

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Manhattan

Frankfort

John Ferak

Joliet

Cook County

Orland Park

Tinley Park

Romeoville

Lemont

Shorewood

Yunker Park

Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with live music, a car show, and an extensive Italian food court featuring everything from Italian sausages, eggplant, spaghetti to cannolis. With over 10 food court vendors there will be a lot to choose from. Music all day in the band shell with 5 groups including BottemZ Band closing things out. This family-friendly festival offers a full day of entertainment including a kids' zone with a splash pad, face painting, and various contests including the Enricos Spaghetti Eating contest and the kids cannoli stuffing contest, All for just $5.00 admission, while children 12 and under attend for free.Drink prices are a reasonable $5 including Limoncello poured thru a Leaning Tower of Pisa ice sculpture.

Local Event: 14th Annual Festa Italiana in Mokena 

14th Annual Festa Italiana in Mokena 

Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with live music, a car show, and an extensive Italian food court featuring...

Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Halloween in the summer? YES, PLEASE!
Summerween returns to Soundgrowler Brewing on Saturday, July 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an afternoon of spooky shopping, craft beer, tacos, and incredible local artists.
Browse a curated lineup of more than 50 artists, makers, authors, and creators offering original artwork, handmade goods, horror-inspired creations, sweet treats, home décor, jewelry, collectibles, gifts, and so much more. Every vendor is an independent small business bringing their own creativity, craftsmanship, and passion to the event.
Cosplayers are welcome, so don't be surprised if a few of your favorite characters make an appearance while you explore the market.
Where: Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St., Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487 When: Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Admission is free, the event is family friendly, and parking is available on site and nearby. Grab a craft beer, enjoy tacos from the brewery, and spend the afternoon discovering unique finds you won't see in big box stores.
For event updates, artist features, and additional information, visit the Facebook event page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1998670764370921/?active_tab=discussion](https://www.facebook.com/events/1998670764370921/?active_tab=discussion)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/1998670764370921/?active_tab=discussion</a>
Artists booked for this event: Adara Selene Creations, Art of Alex Kujawa, Avijo Design, Boozy Treats, Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking, Crafted Laserworks, Crow &amp; Moon Enchantments, Cryptid Craft Studio, D'Mood Kreationz, Dead Girl Decor, DK Custom Woodwork, Dye The Day Away, Fossil Creek Art, FrankenWerks Studios, Gigawatt Coffee, Gunderstorm Art, Hex &amp; Crust, Jack Lasater, Jen Watson Art, Jessie Rose Author, KP's Candy Factory, Kraftasaurous Kreations, Larosa Escobedo, Libby McArthur Art, Lost &amp; Found, Luna's Loops, Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods, Metta Clay, Mixtape Your Life, Morbid and Mortified, My Big Monster Life, Nethercrafts, Part-Time Comix, Primtentions, Rantana Creations, Raven Feathers &amp; Bat Wings, Rouge Relics, Saucy Makes, Scruppet's Cavern of Curiosities, Secondhand Nightmares, Serpent &amp; Flame Candle Co., SharonAble Crafts, Slow Poke Sculpts, Stink Co., Storytellers Forge Studios, Sweet Ghoul, Ten Cups Tarot, Terri's Forgotten Forest, The Art of Archangelo, The Art of Joel Robinson, The Crooked Workbench, Thicknickglass, Wanna Pickle, and Where Arts Collide.
Come sip, shop, and celebrate Summerween with us!

Local Event: Summerween Market

Summerween Market

Halloween in the summer? YES, PLEASE!
Summerween returns to Soundgrowler Brewing on Saturday, July 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM...

New Covenant Worship Center

Learn Chicago Footwork 👟and the newest Line Dances🤠 to help a food pantry at the 5th annual WILL WERK FOR FOOD!&nbsp;

🗓️July 25 ⏰2pm-4pm 📍New Covenant Worship Center 2423 Glenwood Ave Joliet, IL 60435
🏡It’s an indoor family friendly event open to all ages. Children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 📢JUST ADDED: 🎭Mime dance performance by Dave DeLoach
To register go to the Werks Of Heart Instagram page and click the Linktree link in the profile then click on the Will Werk For Food date link that you would like to attend.
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Local Event: Will Werk For Food

Will Werk For Food

Learn Chicago Footwork 👟and the newest Line Dances🤠 to help a food pantry at the 5th annual WILL WERK FOR FOOD! 

🗓️July 25...

VFW Post 9545

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Playing great Rock ‘n Roll from the ’60s and ’70s.
Playing the way you remember it
The band starts at 7 pm on the Patio, Weather permitting. If not, thenm in the bar!!
NO COVER – PUBLIC WELCOME 21+
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The music is Hot, and the cocktails and beer are cold—12 beers on tap. Domestic bottles are $3, and a 5-domestic beer bucket is $12. You can take a break anytime and try your luck with our new Video Slots and Poker. Maybe you could win $500 on a single spin!
The video slots and machines are ready and waiting. They are closer than the Boats and avoid all of that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Try your luck.
OUR SLOT MACHINES HAVE PAID OUT OVER $52 MILLION!
There is plenty of parking available and handicapped accessible.
You must be 21 to attend. ATM, Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted
Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and also I-355.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451 Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 –ht<a href="https://www.facebook.com/vfwpo..." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tps://www.facebook.com/vfwpo…</a>

Local Event: NL VFW Post 9545 Saturday “AMBIDEXTROUS” Playing in the Bar! No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

NL VFW Post 9545 Saturday “AMBIDEXTROUS”...


  Playing your favorites
Playing great Rock ‘n Roll from the ’60s and ’70s.
Playing the way you remember it
The band starts at...

NL VFW Post 9545 Saturday “AMBIDEXTROUS” Playing in the Bar! No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

Rosati's Pizza

🏈⚾ Sports Bingo is coming to Rosati's New Lenox! 🏀⚽
Join us Wednesday, July 29 from 6-8 PM for six rounds of classic bingo, game-day fun, and exciting prizes - including a Caleb Williams jersey, Cubs vs. Sox tickets, team flags, and a Bears glass-and-coaster set!
📍 Rosati's Pizza 
108 W. Illinois Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
📞 Seating is limited! Call 815-485-1000 to make your reservation.
Must be 21+ to play. Valid ID required.

Local Event: Sports Bingo @ Rosati's 

Sports Bingo @ Rosati's 

🏈⚾ Sports Bingo is coming to Rosati's New Lenox! 🏀⚽
Join us Wednesday, July 29 from 6-8 PM for six rounds of classic bingo,...

Kiddie Academy of New Lenox will host Hero Play Day on Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are invited to attend this free community event designed to help children recognize and celebrate their personal heroes.
The new hands-on event will be an opportunity for children to dress up as their favorite superhero and participate in “training” stations set up around the Academy, including obstacle courses, strength tests and kindness missions.

Refreshments will be provided. To register, visit <a href="https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; WHAT: Kiddie Academy Hero Play Day WHEN: Friday, July 31&nbsp; from 5 - 7 p.m. WHERE: 674 Cedar Crossings Drive, New Lenox, IL 60451

Local Event: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of New Lenox

Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of New Lenox

Kiddie Academy of New Lenox will host Hero Play Day on Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are...

1212 Taylor Street Joliet. July 25 26. 9-3pm. MASSIVE a BARNBURNER of a sale with multiple participants. &nbsp;Specials on Saturday 1/2 off Golf clubs and 1/2 off Adult clothing and $1 Great courses on tape. &nbsp;Tools,tool boxes, many small do-dads and thing-a -ma-bobs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Golf clubs(1/2 price)and golf balls. Children&rsquo;s golf sets, including bag.Vintage items including Pyrex. Queen and king bedding. Towels. Baskets. American girl dolls. Barbies and toys. Halloween/fall and Christmas decor. Jogging stroller. Step 2 wagon. Coolers, sleeping bags, camp chairs. Laundry baskets, and drawer storage galore. Men&rsquo;s clothing, small and medium and 2xl. All clothing is 1/2 price!!Mens leather and leather tooled belts. Cowboy boots. Children&rsquo;s Halloween costumes. Vintage wooden toy chest, some furniture pieces. Kitchen and decor items. Farberware pot and pan set. Great courses on tape $1 each! &nbsp;Designer purses, including Coach,Dooney, Bourke, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Michael Kors. Free books for kids. Electronic payments accepted.

Garage Sale 

1212 Taylor Street Joliet. July 25 26. 9-3pm. MASSIVE a BARNBURNER of a sale with multiple participants.  Specials on Saturday 1/2 off Golf clubs...

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We Pick up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive(all car related parts), Furnaces,Nuts, Bolts, Nails, Screws&hellip;if it&rsquo;s Metal we&rsquo;ll take it away for you. If you&rsquo;re wondering if we can take a particular item just give us a call and ask. For Free Pickup please call Brian @ 815-210-8819

Free Scrap Metal Pickup

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We Pick up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive(all car related parts), Furnaces,Nuts...

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