• Bingo and Craft

    Join us every Saturday for an easy, family-friendly tradition: Bingo and Craft. Come play a few rounds of bingo for a chance to win prizes, then stick around to make […]

  • Wild Bill Days

    One of Utica’s big community weekends, Wild Bill Days is known for local celebration energy and a festive atmosphere. A great weekend to experience Utica’s character beyond the parks.

  • LaSalle Music and Art Festival

    Pulaski Park, 1000 5th St, La Salle, IL 61301-2599.

    A two-day La Salle festival with live music, local art, and a community-festival atmosphere. This is a strong event to promote to couples, groups, and campers looking for live entertainment […]

  • Ottawa Food and Wine Festival

    Old Central School Lot, 400 clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350

    Time(s): Live music listed from 11:00 AM–12:45 PM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM; festivalruns during the dayDescription: A food-and-wine event in downtown Ottawa featuring tastings, small bites,live music, chef demos, and […]

  • Wild Bill Days

    LaSalle County Historical Society, 101 Canal St, Utica, IL 61373

    Multiple activities; weekend scheduleA family-friendly historical celebration honoring Wild Bill Hickok withreenactments, live performances, exhibits, and community programming across LaSalleCounty. This is one of the better heritage-style events to promote […]

  • Ottawa Food and Wine Festival

    Old Central School Lot, 400 clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350

    Time(s): Live music listed from 11:00 AM–12:45 PM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM; festivalruns during the dayDescription: A food-and-wine event in downtown Ottawa featuring tastings, small bites,live music, chef demos, and […]

  • Bingo and Craft

    Join us every Saturday for an easy, family-friendly tradition: Bingo and Craft. Come play a few rounds of bingo for a chance to win prizes, then stick around to make […]

  • Utica’s 4th of July Celebration

    Utica’s local July celebration—community-focused, festive, and a great way to experience small-town summer energy during your trip.

  • Utica Garden Faire & Plant Sale

    A seasonal favorite for gardeners and plant lovers. Expect a mix of vendors and plants, plus the kind of relaxed browsing that makes for a perfect morning or midday outing.

  • Utica Garden Club Garden Faire & Plant Sale

    LCHS Canal Market, 210 Clark St, Utica, IL 61373.

    A garden-themed weekend in Utica with plants, herbs, flowers, vendors,raffles, exhibits, and Canal Market shopping. This is a strong seasonal event for guestswho enjoy garden shopping, small-town browsing, and slower-paced […]