Things to do in Illinois Valley, Illinois

430 events at 71 venues we can name, September 2, 2026 to November 29, 2026.

Listings updated September 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM CDT. Published from a floor check measured September 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM CDT. Dates and times are the event's own local dates and times; the week and month groupings below were fixed at the update time shown.

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What's on this week, September 1, 2026 to September 7, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Shake, Rattle, Read!
  10:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Land and Water Cruise
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Memory Care Support Group Meeting
  2:00 PM · Community
  Peru, IL, 61354
• Historic Trolley Tour
  3:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Arts & Culture
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Mendota Moose Bingo Night
  3:00 PM · Nightlife & Social
  Mendota, IL, 61342
• commander
  4:30 PM · O-Nett Gaming · Games & Hobbies
  215 W. Washington St., Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Sensory Friendly Open Play
  5:15 PM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350

Thursday, September 3, 2026

• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Mendota Tri-County Fair
  10:00 AM · Mendota Tri-County Fairgrounds · Festivals & Fairs
  Mendota, IL, 61342
• Dementia Friendly Dude Ranch Day
  1:00 PM · 2974 Welland Rd · Seniors
  2974 Welland Rd, Earlville, IL 60518, USA, Earlville, IL, 60518
• Sunset Cruise and Dinner
  4:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Food & Drink
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Paper Animal Circuits
  4:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Simmering Potpourri Herbal Sachet Class
  5:30 PM · Hegeler Carus Mansion · Education & Workshops

Friday, September 4, 2026

• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• IT and Central Services Meeting
  9:00 AM · LaSalle County Government Complex - Room 250 707 E Etna Road Ottawa IL 61350 · Community
  LaSalle County Government Complex - Room 250 707 E Etna Road Ottawa IL 61350, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Mendota Chamber Foundation & CEO Program Meeting
  9:30 AM · Microsoft Teams Meeting · Community
  Microsoft Teams Meeting, Mendota, IL, 61342
• Land and Water Cruise
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Commander Night
  3:00 PM · Cowzah Cards · Games & Hobbies
  1801 4th St, Peru, IL, 61354
• Historic Trolley Tour
  3:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Arts & Culture
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Friday Night Magic @ Goblin Gaming!
  5:00 PM · Goblin Gaming · Games & Hobbies
  712 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL, 61350

Saturday, September 5, 2026

• Farmers and Makers Market
  8:00 AM · Jackson St · Food & Drink
  Ottawa, IL, 61350
• 8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K
  All day · Ottawa · Fitness & Wellness
  101 W Main Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Matthiessen State Park Guided Hike
  9:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Roamer Cruise Night Dream Machines Car Club
  9:00 AM · Downtown Streator · Festivals & Fairs
  Downtown Streator, Streator, IL, 61364
• Guided Seasonal Hike
  10:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Visit a Canyon a Boat Ride
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Cave Tasting Experience
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Food & Drink
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Wine on the Hill w/ Vehicle
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Food & Drink
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• River Wildlife Cruise
  1:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• The Loop Group
  1:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Education & Workshops
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Manga Club
  2:00 PM · Reddick Public Library · Games & Hobbies
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Open Bowling at the Elks!
  3:00 PM · Elks Lodge Mendota · Sports & Leagues
  Elks Lodge Mendota, 707 Indiana Ave, Mendota, IL 61342, USA, Mendota, IL, 61342
• Tasting Room Music - James Gedda
  3:30 PM · AHW ISC Tasting Room · Music & Concerts
• Saturday Night MTG
  5:00 PM · Dark Wolf Gaming Company · Games & Hobbies
  117 W Railroad St, Earlville, IL, 60518
• Music in the Park
  6:00 PM · Washington Square Park · Music & Concerts
  100 West Jackson St, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Karaoke Nights with Charles Van Horn!
  7:00 PM · Nightlife & Social
• Karaoke Nights with Charles Van Horn!
  All day · Nightlife & Social
  Mendota, IL, 61342

Sunday, September 6, 2026

• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Matthiessen State Park Guided Hike
  9:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Guided Seasonal Hike
  10:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Visit a Canyon a Boat Ride
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Cave Tasting Experience
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Food & Drink
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp Band
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Music & Concerts
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• River Wildlife Cruise
  1:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• D&D w/ Dungeon Master Lee - The Adventurers Guild
  4:00 PM · Dark Wolf Gaming Company · Games & Hobbies
  117 W Railroad St, Earlville, IL, 60518
• Corporate Prayer
  6:00 PM · Princeton Bible Church · Community
  Princeton Bible Church, 21890 US Hwy 34, Princeton, Illinois, 61356, Princeton, IL, 61356
• Last Night in White
  6:00 PM · Harbor House by Valentino's · Nightlife & Social
  411 Great Loop E Drive, Ottawa, IL, 61350

Monday, September 7, 2026

• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Labor Day at August Hill
  11:00 AM · AHW ISC Tasting Room · Food & Drink
• Land and Water Cruise
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Historic Trolley Tour
  3:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Arts & Culture
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Book Club
  6:30 PM · Ohio Public Library · Arts & Culture
  112 North Main Street, Ohio, IL, 61349

Later this month, September 8, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Ready, Set, Read!
  10:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Volleyball game at Illinois Valley Community College
  6:00 PM · Illinois Valley Community College · Sports & Leagues
  815 North Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Pop-Up Choir Princeton
  7:00 PM · Arts Council of Princeton · Arts & Culture
  Princeton, IL, 61356

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Shake, Rattle, Read!
  10:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Land and Water Cruise
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Community
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Historic Trolley Tour
  3:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Community
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Mendota Moose Bingo Night
  3:00 PM · Nightlife & Social
  Mendota, IL, 61342
• commander
  4:30 PM · O-Nett Gaming · Games & Hobbies
  215 W. Washington St., Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Fall Startup Social
  6:00 PM · Family & Kids
  Peru, IL, 61354
• Fall Startup Social
  6:00 PM · The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company · Nightlife & Social
  The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company, 812 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Softball game at Illinois Valley Community College
  6:00 PM · Illinois Valley Community College · Sports & Leagues
  815 North Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Wednesday Evening Book Group
  6:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Community
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• Charles Evans Scholars Exhibition
  All day · Solley Lobby - Arts Council of Princeton · Arts & Culture
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• 55th Annual Homestead Festival!
  9:00 AM · Princeton · Fitness & Wellness
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Homestead Lawn Event!
  9:00 AM · Princeton · Community
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Sunset Cruise and Dinner
  4:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Food & Drink
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Sunset Market
  4:00 PM · Heritage Harbor · Music & Concerts
  111 Harbor View Drive, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• After Hours Ficek Electri
  5:00 PM · Family & Kids
  Peru, IL, 61354
• Bureau County Homestead Festival: BCHF Lawn Event Fundraiser
  5:00 PM · Owen Lovejoy Homestead · Family & Kids
  Rural Route 3, E Peru St., Princeton, IL, 61356
• Gallery opening: Charles Evans Scholars Exhibition
  5:00 PM · Solley Lobby - Arts Council of Princeton · Arts & Culture
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• FAFSA PRESENTATION
  6:00 PM · Reddick Public Library · Community
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350

Friday, September 11, 2026

• Insider's Wine Club Event
  All day · AHW ISC Tasting Room · Music & Concerts
• Paint the Town: En Plein Aire Art Festival
  All day · Nell's Woodland · Festivals & Fairs
  2000 Alexis Ave., Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• NIU Adventures: Horseback Trail Ride in Cedar Point, IL
  9:00 AM · Outdoors & Nature
• Rat Rod Tour: Route 66 Invasion!
  9:00 AM · Sheffield · Community
  Sheffield, IL, 61361
• Land and Water Cruise
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Community
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Commander Night
  3:00 PM · Cowzah Cards · Games & Hobbies
  1801 4th St, Peru, IL, 61354
• Historic Trolley Tour
  3:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Community
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• DIY Thumbprint Magnets
  4:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Community
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Bureau County Homestead Festival: Down on Main Street Concert (Tigirlily Gold) + 9/11 Ceremony
  5:00 PM · Down on Main Street Concerts · Family & Kids
  2 S. Main St., Princeton, IL, 61356
• Friday Night Magic @ Goblin Gaming!
  5:00 PM · Goblin Gaming · Games & Hobbies
  712 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Down on Main Street presents Tigerlily Gold!
  6:00 PM · Princeton · Music & Concerts
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Down on Main Street Summer Concert Series/Homestead Festival: Tigerlily Gold + 9/11 Ceremony
  6:00 PM · Down on Main Street Concert Site · Music & Concerts
  2 S. Main St., Princeton, IL, 61356
• ACP BYOB: Printed Ceramic Coasters
  6:30 PM · Arts Council of Princeton · Arts & Culture
  Princeton, IL, 61356

Saturday, September 12, 2026

• Bureau County Homestead Festival: Homestead Parade + Blues Fest
  All day · Main Street · Family & Kids
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Underground Railroad 5K Run/Walk!
  7:00 AM · Princeton · Fitness & Wellness
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Dayton Bluffs Preserve Workday
  8:00 AM · Dayton Bluffs Preserve · Outdoors & Nature
  2997 Illinois Route 71, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Farmers and Makers Market
  8:00 AM · Jackson St · Food & Drink
  Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Underground Railroad 5k
  All day · Princeton · Fitness & Wellness
  837 Park Ave west, Princeton, IL, 61356
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Gilmore Girls Fall Event!
  9:00 AM · Main Three Market · Community
  Main Three Market, 710 Main St, Mendota, IL 61342, USA, Mendota, IL, 61342
• Matthiessen State Park Guided Hike
  9:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348

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What Community events are on in Illinois Valley?

100 Community listings in Illinois Valley, September 2, 2026 to November 29, 2026, at 28 venues we can name.

• Memory Care Support Group Meeting
  2:00 PM · Community
  Peru, IL, 61354
• IT and Central Services Meeting
  9:00 AM · LaSalle County Government Complex - Room 250 707 E Etna Road Ottawa IL 61350 · Community
  LaSalle County Government Complex - Room 250 707 E Etna Road Ottawa IL 61350, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Mendota Chamber Foundation & CEO Program Meeting
  9:30 AM · Microsoft Teams Meeting · Community
  Microsoft Teams Meeting, Mendota, IL, 61342
• Corporate Prayer
  6:00 PM · Princeton Bible Church · Community
  Princeton Bible Church, 21890 US Hwy 34, Princeton, Illinois, 61356, Princeton, IL, 61356
• Land and Water Cruise
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Community
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Historic Trolley Tour
  3:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Community
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Wednesday Evening Book Group
  6:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Community
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Homestead Lawn Event!
  9:00 AM · Princeton · Community
  Princeton, IL, 61356

92 more Community listings appear in the dated list.

What Nightlife & Social events are on in Illinois Valley?

55 Nightlife & Social listings in Illinois Valley, September 2, 2026 to November 25, 2026, at 6 venues we can name.

• Mendota Moose Bingo Night
  3:00 PM · Nightlife & Social
  Mendota, IL, 61342
• Karaoke Nights with Charles Van Horn!
  7:00 PM · Nightlife & Social
• Karaoke Nights with Charles Van Horn!
  All day · Nightlife & Social
  Mendota, IL, 61342
• Last Night in White
  6:00 PM · Harbor House by Valentino's · Nightlife & Social
  411 Great Loop E Drive, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Mendota Moose Bingo Night
  3:00 PM · Nightlife & Social
  Mendota, IL, 61342
• Fall Startup Social
  6:00 PM · The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company · Nightlife & Social
  The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company, 812 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Cave Tasting Experience
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Nightlife & Social
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Cave Tasting Experience
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Nightlife & Social
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354

47 more Nightlife & Social listings appear in the dated list.

What Arts & Culture events are on in Illinois Valley?

54 Arts & Culture listings in Illinois Valley, September 2, 2026 to November 14, 2026, at 11 venues we can name.

• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Historic Trolley Tour
  3:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Arts & Culture
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Historic Trolley Tour
  3:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Arts & Culture
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Escape the Study Room Game: History Museum
  9:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Arts & Culture
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350

46 more Arts & Culture listings appear in the dated list.

What Family & Kids events are on in Illinois Valley?

49 Family & Kids listings in Illinois Valley, September 2, 2026 to November 7, 2026, at 11 venues we can name.

• Shake, Rattle, Read!
  10:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Sensory Friendly Open Play
  5:15 PM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Paper Animal Circuits
  4:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Ready, Set, Read!
  10:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Shake, Rattle, Read!
  10:00 AM · Reddick Public Library · Family & Kids
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Fall Startup Social
  6:00 PM · Family & Kids
  Peru, IL, 61354
• After Hours Ficek Electri
  5:00 PM · Family & Kids
  Peru, IL, 61354
• Bureau County Homestead Festival: BCHF Lawn Event Fundraiser
  5:00 PM · Owen Lovejoy Homestead · Family & Kids
  Rural Route 3, E Peru St., Princeton, IL, 61356

41 more Family & Kids listings appear in the dated list.

What Festivals & Fairs events are on in Illinois Valley?

47 Festivals & Fairs listings in Illinois Valley, September 3, 2026 to November 29, 2026, at 10 venues we can name.

• Mendota Tri-County Fair
  10:00 AM · Mendota Tri-County Fairgrounds · Festivals & Fairs
  Mendota, IL, 61342
• Roamer Cruise Night Dream Machines Car Club
  9:00 AM · Downtown Streator · Festivals & Fairs
  Downtown Streator, Streator, IL, 61364
• Paint the Town: En Plein Aire Art Festival
  All day · Nell's Woodland · Festivals & Fairs
  2000 Alexis Ave., Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Bureau County Homestead Festival: Homestead Festival Car Show
  All day · Festivals & Fairs
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Homestead Festival Flea Market
  8:00 AM · Bureau County Fairgrounds · Festivals & Fairs
  811 West Peru Street, Princeton, IL, 61356
• Amigo Fest
  All day · Festivals & Fairs
  Mendota, IL, 61342
• Artisan Festival at Hornbaker Gardens
  9:00 AM · Princeton · Festivals & Fairs
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Amigo Fest! by Reimagine Mendota (3rd Annual)
  3:00 PM · Festivals & Fairs
  Mendota, IL, 61342

39 more Festivals & Fairs listings appear in the dated list.

What Games & Hobbies events are on in Illinois Valley?

26 Games & Hobbies listings in Illinois Valley, September 2, 2026 to October 3, 2026, at 8 venues we can name.

• commander
  4:30 PM · O-Nett Gaming · Games & Hobbies
  215 W. Washington St., Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Commander Night
  3:00 PM · Cowzah Cards · Games & Hobbies
  1801 4th St, Peru, IL, 61354
• Friday Night Magic @ Goblin Gaming!
  5:00 PM · Goblin Gaming · Games & Hobbies
  712 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Manga Club
  2:00 PM · Reddick Public Library · Games & Hobbies
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Saturday Night MTG
  5:00 PM · Dark Wolf Gaming Company · Games & Hobbies
  117 W Railroad St, Earlville, IL, 60518
• D&D w/ Dungeon Master Lee - The Adventurers Guild
  4:00 PM · Dark Wolf Gaming Company · Games & Hobbies
  117 W Railroad St, Earlville, IL, 60518
• commander
  4:30 PM · O-Nett Gaming · Games & Hobbies
  215 W. Washington St., Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Commander Night
  3:00 PM · Cowzah Cards · Games & Hobbies
  1801 4th St, Peru, IL, 61354

18 more Games & Hobbies listings appear in the dated list.

What Music & Concerts events are on in Illinois Valley?

25 Music & Concerts listings in Illinois Valley, September 5, 2026 to November 19, 2026, at 10 venues we can name.

• Tasting Room Music - James Gedda
  3:30 PM · AHW ISC Tasting Room · Music & Concerts
• Music in the Park
  6:00 PM · Washington Square Park · Music & Concerts
  100 West Jackson St, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp Band
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Music & Concerts
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Sunset Market
  4:00 PM · Heritage Harbor · Music & Concerts
  111 Harbor View Drive, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Insider's Wine Club Event
  All day · AHW ISC Tasting Room · Music & Concerts
• Down on Main Street presents Tigerlily Gold!
  6:00 PM · Princeton · Music & Concerts
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Down on Main Street Summer Concert Series/Homestead Festival: Tigerlily Gold + 9/11 Ceremony
  6:00 PM · Down on Main Street Concert Site · Music & Concerts
  2 S. Main St., Princeton, IL, 61356
• Wine on the Hill w/ Jack Whittles Blues Band
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Music & Concerts
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354

17 more Music & Concerts listings appear in the dated list.

What Outdoors & Nature events are on in Illinois Valley?

24 Outdoors & Nature listings in Illinois Valley, September 2, 2026 to November 14, 2026, at 2 venues we can name.

• Land and Water Cruise
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Land and Water Cruise
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Matthiessen State Park Guided Hike
  9:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Guided Seasonal Hike
  10:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Visit a Canyon a Boat Ride
  11:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• River Wildlife Cruise
  1:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Matthiessen State Park Guided Hike
  9:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Guided Seasonal Hike
  10:00 AM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Outdoors & Nature
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348

16 more Outdoors & Nature listings appear in the dated list.

What Food & Drink events are on in Illinois Valley?

19 Food & Drink listings in Illinois Valley, September 3, 2026 to October 26, 2026, at 6 venues we can name.

• Sunset Cruise and Dinner
  4:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Food & Drink
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Farmers and Makers Market
  8:00 AM · Jackson St · Food & Drink
  Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Cave Tasting Experience
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Food & Drink
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Wine on the Hill w/ Vehicle
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Food & Drink
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Cave Tasting Experience
  12:00 PM · August Hill Winery Vineyard · Food & Drink
  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Labor Day at August Hill
  11:00 AM · AHW ISC Tasting Room · Food & Drink
• Sunset Cruise and Dinner
  4:00 PM · Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge · Food & Drink
  One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Farmers and Makers Market
  8:00 AM · Jackson St · Food & Drink
  Ottawa, IL, 61350

11 more Food & Drink listings appear in the dated list.

What Fitness & Wellness events are on in Illinois Valley?

14 Fitness & Wellness listings in Illinois Valley, September 5, 2026 to November 28, 2026, at 10 venues we can name.

• 8RUN5 Turns One: Community 5K
  All day · Ottawa · Fitness & Wellness
  101 W Main Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• 55th Annual Homestead Festival!
  9:00 AM · Princeton · Fitness & Wellness
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Underground Railroad 5K Run/Walk!
  7:00 AM · Princeton · Fitness & Wellness
  Princeton, IL, 61356
• Underground Railroad 5k
  All day · Princeton · Fitness & Wellness
  837 Park Ave west, Princeton, IL, 61356
• MIDWEST OCR
  All day · Marseilles · Fitness & Wellness
  2681 US-6, Marseilles, IL, 61341
• Runway To a Cure
  All day · Ottawa · Fitness & Wellness
  3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Runway to a Cure 5k
  7:00 AM · Skydive Chicago · Fitness & Wellness
  3215 E. 1969th Road, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Run the River for Respect 5K
  All day · Ottawa · Fitness & Wellness
  411 Great Loop E, Ottawa, IL, 61350

6 more Fitness & Wellness listings appear in the dated list.

What Sports & Leagues events are on in Illinois Valley?

9 Sports & Leagues listings in Illinois Valley, September 5, 2026 to October 3, 2026, at 7 venues we can name.

• Open Bowling at the Elks!
  3:00 PM · Elks Lodge Mendota · Sports & Leagues
  Elks Lodge Mendota, 707 Indiana Ave, Mendota, IL 61342, USA, Mendota, IL, 61342
• Volleyball game at Illinois Valley Community College
  6:00 PM · Illinois Valley Community College · Sports & Leagues
  815 North Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Softball game at Illinois Valley Community College
  6:00 PM · Illinois Valley Community College · Sports & Leagues
  815 North Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, IL, 61348
• Harper College Women's Volleyball vs Spoon River - DII - Region 24
  11:00 AM · Oglesby · Sports & Leagues
  Oglesby, IL, IVCC Gymnasium, Oglesby, IL, 61348
• IVAC Foundation Golf Outing
  12:30 PM · Sports & Leagues
  Peru, IL, 61354
• Capt. John Heitmann Memorial Golf Outing
  9:00 AM · Spring Creek Golf Course · Sports & Leagues
  Spring Creek Golf Course, 286 Spring Creek Drive, 80 Exit 70 South I, Spring Valley, IL 61362, USA, Spring Valley, IL, 61362
• Bulls, Barrels & Broncs at Psycho Silo Saloon!
  2:00 PM · Sheffield · Sports & Leagues
  Sheffield, IL, 61361
• Boys Varsity Golf @ Bureau Valley High School
  1:00 PM · 9154 County Rd. 2125N · Sports & Leagues
  9154 County Rd. 2125N, P.O. Box 329, Manlius IL 61338-0329, Manlius, IL, 61338

1 more Sports & Leagues listings appear in the dated list.

What Education & Workshops events are on in Illinois Valley?

7 Education & Workshops listings in Illinois Valley, September 3, 2026 to October 17, 2026, at 4 venues we can name.

• Simmering Potpourri Herbal Sachet Class
  5:30 PM · Hegeler Carus Mansion · Education & Workshops
• The Loop Group
  1:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Education & Workshops
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• The Loop Group
  1:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Education & Workshops
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Artist's Workshop
  5:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Education & Workshops
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• The Loop Group
  1:30 PM · Reddick Public Library · Education & Workshops
  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350
• Boys Sophomore Football @ Saint Bede Academy
  5:30 PM · US Hwy 6 West · Education & Workshops
  US Hwy 6 West, Peru IL 61354, Peru, IL, 61354
• Girls Froshmore Volleyball @ Bureau Valley High School
  8:00 AM · 9154 County Rd. 2125N · Education & Workshops
  9154 County Rd. 2125N, P.O. Box 329, Manlius IL 61338-0329, Manlius, IL, 61338

Where do events happen in Illinois Valley?

71 venues we can name, hosting 387 of these 430 listings.

Our venue records hold 80 separate entries behind those 71 names, so some of them are the same place recorded twice. We show the names.

• Great Hall - Starved Rock Lodge 48 listings
• Reddick Public Library 40 listings
• Bureau County Fairgrounds 38 listings
• August Hill Winery Vineyard 34 listings
• Princeton 27 listings
• Arts Council of Princeton 18 listings
• Prairie Arts Center 17 listings
• Princeton Bible Church 16 listings
• AHW ISC Tasting Room 10 listings
• Hegeler Carus Mansion 10 listings
• Jackson St 7 listings
• Cowzah Cards 6 listings
• Dark Wolf Gaming Company 6 listings
• Goblin Gaming 5 listings
• O-Nett Gaming 5 listings
• 800 Illinois Ave 4 listings
• Dayton Bluffs Preserve 4 listings
• Princeton, Illinois 4 listings
• Rusty Halo 4 listings
• Tiskilwa 4 listings
• City Hall - 301 W. Madison St. Ottawa IL 61350 3 listings
• City Hall - Upstairs Conference Room - Ottawa IL 61350 3 listings
• City-County Park 3 listings
• Illinois Valley Community College 3 listings
• Main Street 3 listings
• Nell's Woodland 3 listings
• Ohio Public Library 3 listings
• Ottawa 3 listings
• Sheffield 3 listings
• Washington Square Park 3 listings
• 9154 County Rd. 2125N 2 listings
• At Ottawa Visitor Center - Ottawa IL 61350 2 listings
• Downtown La Salle 2 listings
• Downtown Utica 2 listings
• Elks Lodge Mendota 2 listings
• Jordan Block 2 listings
• Mendota High School 2 listings
• Oglesby 2 listings
• Walnut 2 listings
• 2974 Welland Rd 1 listing
• Buda 1 listing
• Carey Memorial Park 1 listing
• Central Intermediate School 1 listing
• Down on Main Street Concert Site 1 listing
• Down on Main Street Concerts 1 listing
• Downtown Streator 1 listing
• Emerald Tablet Tattoo Collective 1 listing
• GameStop - 5840 - SWM Plaza Peru 1 listing
• Harbor House by Valentino's 1 listing
• Heritage Harbor 1 listing
• Heritage Harbor Ottawa 1 listing
• Hornbaker's Garden 1 listing
• Jefferson Street 1 listing
• JJ's Resale 1 listing
• LaSalle County Government Complex - Room 250 707 E Etna Road Ottawa IL 61350 1 listing
• Main Three Market 1 listing
• Marseilles 1 listing
• Mc Nabb 1 listing
• Mendota Tri-County Fairgrounds 1 listing
• Microsoft Teams Meeting 1 listing
• Owen Lovejoy Homestead 1 listing
• Resource Bank 1 listing
• Sainte Genevieve Riverboat 1 listing
• Seneca 1 listing
• Skydive Chicago 1 listing
• Spring Creek Golf Course 1 listing
• Spring Valley 1 listing
• The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company 1 listing
• US Hwy 6 West 1 listing
• Veteran's Park 1 listing
• Wyanet 1 listing

43 more listings have no venue we can identify yet, and are not counted above.

A few to start with in Illinois Valley

Chosen by how many sources name the venue, how often the event repeats, and how soon it is. At most 2 per venue.

• 
  Simmering Potpourri Herbal Sachet Class

  Education & Workshops, Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM, at Hegeler Carus Mansion.
• Food & Drink
  Wine on the Hill w/ Vehicle

  Food & Drink, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM, at August Hill Winery Vineyard.

  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Music & Concerts
  Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp Band

  Music & Concerts, Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM, at August Hill Winery Vineyard.

  21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
• Food & Drink
  Labor Day at August Hill

  Food & Drink, Monday, September 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM, at AHW ISC Tasting Room.
• 
  Sensory Friendly Open Play

  Family & Kids, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM, at Reddick Public Library.

  1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350

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