Events in the Backyard


Trio of Homes Tour
Call Any Location for times
Tour three unique homes in LaSalle County! Reddick Mansion and Garden - 100 W. Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL. Contact 815-433-6100 or visit http://www.reddickmansion.com/ . Hegeler Carus Mansion - 1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle, IL. Contact 815-224-6543 or visit http://www.hegelercarus.org/ . Weber House and Gardens - 1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL. Contact 815-672-8327 or visit http://www.weberhouseandgarden.com/ Call for prices. Event Type: Entertainment

Ottawa Scouting Museum
Scouting memorabilia and mementoes of W.D. Boyce, founder of the American Scouting movement, fill this museum. The museum also sponsors a variety of activities for youths throughout the year. A series of hiking trails, with maps and directions available at the museum, are available to anyone interested in hiking, nature and history. And now presenting it's newest permanent exhibit, "Lord Robert Baden - Powell Memorabilia". This exhibit relates to the military and scouting career of Baden - Powell. It features many one of a kind items that can only be viewed here at the Scouting Museum! Graciously donated by Ken Kittelberger from Columbia, Maryland.

Celebrate La Salle
June.  visit www.lasalle-il.gov
Is there anything more fun than a home town Summer Festival?
I think not!

Ottawa Two Rivers Wine Fest
It’s one of Illinois’ biggest and best, featuring wines from nearly 25 wineries from across the state in Ottawa. We can’t think of a better way to end your work week - or to start the summer!

Heritage Tractor Adventure
June 8 - June 11

Summer Sunset Concert Series at the Hegeler Carus Mansion
Friday nights all summer long!


Seneca Shipyard Days
June

Band Concert-Peru-Maud Powell Plaza-Every Saturday 7pm
Band Concert-Downtown Spring Valley-Every Friday 7:30 pm
Band Concert-Dickinson House Oglesby-Every Tuesday at 7 pm


Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
August


Illinois State Fair
Springfield, IL
August 9 - August 19
State Fair Grounds
read all about it here:
Deep Fried State Fair
The Butter Cow

Maud Powell Music Festival-Peru

La Salle Farmer's Market-Hegeler Park-Every Tuesday 3pm-5pm
Band Concert-Peru-Maud Powell Plaza-Every Saturday 7pm
Band Concert-Downtown Spring Valley-Every Friday 7:30 pm
Band Concert-Dickinson House Oglesby-Every Tuesday at 7 pm

Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra
LaSalle-Peru High School Auditorium 
“The Symphony goes to the movies”
Liam Teague, Steel pan
    
La Salle Peru Township High School Homecoming Football Game September 21
La Salle Canal Market-Saturday, September 22
La Salle Farmer's Market-Hegeler Park-Every Tuesday 3pm-5pm
Band Concert-Peru-Maud Powell Plaza-Every Saturday 7pm
Band Concert-Downtown Spring Valley-Every Friday 7:30 pm
Band Concert-Dickinson House Oglesby-Every Tuesday at 7 pm

JazzNthe streets-October 6 Downtown La Salle

October
Burgoo Festival-Utica, IL



Twilight Tours at the Hegeler Carus Mansion

November Events
Trio of Homes Tour
Call Any Location for times
Tour three unique homes in LaSalle County! Reddick Mansion and Garden - 100 W. Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL. Contact 815-433-6100 or visit http://www.reddickmansion.com/ . Hegeler Carus Mansion - 1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle, IL. Contact 815-224-6543 or visit http://www.hegelercarus.org/ . Weber House and Gardens - 1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL. Contact 815-672-8327 or visit http://www.weberhouseandgarden.com/ Call for prices. Event Type: Entertainment.


December Events
Trio of Homes Tour
Call Any Location for times
Tour three unique homes in LaSalle County! Reddick Mansion and Garden - 100 W. Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL. Contact 815-433-6100 or visit http://www.reddickmansion.com/ . Hegeler Carus Mansion - 1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle, IL. Contact 815-224-6543 or visit http://www.hegelercarus.org/ . Weber House and Gardens - 1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL. Contact 815-672-8327 or visit http://www.weberhouseandgarden.com/ Call for prices. Event Type: Entertainment


A Hegeler Carus Turn of the Century Christmas Party
December $25/Guest
Reservations required
Call (815) 224-5895

January Events
Trio of Homes Tour
Call Any Location for times
Tour three unique homes in LaSalle County! Reddick Mansion and Garden - 100 W. Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL. Contact 815-433-6100 or visit http://www.reddickmansion.com/ . Hegeler Carus Mansion - 1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle, IL. Contact 815-224-6543 or visit http://www.hegelercarus.org/ . Weber House and Gardens - 1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL. Contact 815-672-8327 or visit http://www.weberhouseandgarden.com/ Call for prices. Event Type: Entertainment

Eagle Watch Weekend

February Events
Trio of Homes Tour
Call Any Location for times
Tour three unique homes in LaSalle County! Reddick Mansion and Garden - 100 W. Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL. Contact 815-433-6100 or visit http://www.reddickmansion.com/ . Hegeler Carus Mansion - 1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle, IL. Contact 815-224-6543 or visit http://www.hegelercarus.org/ . Weber House and Gardens - 1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL. Contact 815-672-8327 or visit http://www.weberhouseandgarden.com/ Call for prices. Event Type: Entertainment

March Events
Trio of Homes Tour
Call Any Location for times
Tour three unique homes in LaSalle County! Reddick Mansion and Garden - 100 W. Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL. Contact 815-433-6100 or visit http://www.reddickmansion.com/ . Hegeler Carus Mansion - 1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle, IL. Contact 815-224-6543 or visit http://www.hegelercarus.org/ . Weber House and Gardens - 1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL. Contact 815-672-8327 or visit http://www.weberhouseandgarden.com/ Call for prices. Event Type: Entertainment
La Salle St. Patrick's Day
Parade

La Salle Irish Celebration
www.lasalle-il.gov
La Salle Parade-1 pm

"Bit O' Blarney"
Tales by Tricia Kelly
The Hegeler Carus Mansion-La Salle
Irish tales for the entire family at 3 pm
Irish tales for an Adult audience at 7 pm

Annual-Cabela's-MWC Tournament
Fishermen from far and near come to this tournament in Spring Valley, IL

April Events





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