Our community in Romeoville as well as our neighboring communities have a variety of fun activities and events available to make the best out of summer! Here’s a couple of them worth mentioning:
Plainfield Fest
PLAINFIELD FEST IS BACK IN 2021! From Fri, Jul 16, 5 PM – Sun, Jul 18, 6 PM at Lockport Street and, Des Plaines St, Plainfield. Visit Plainfield Fest for the best in Music, Drink & Fare, along with the famous Midwest Bags Tournament! Visit www.theplainfieldfest.com for more info.
Movie Under the Stars – The Croods 2
On July 19 bring your family and friends to watch The Croods 2: A New Age! The pre-movie activities will begin at 7:30PM – MOVIE BEGINS AT DUSK. This is a FREE event and no registration/ticket sales are required. A balloon artist sponsored by Abri Credit Union will also make a special appearance during the event! Concessions will be open for food and drinks along with the playground area.
Rockin’ the Ville – Dick Diamond & the Dusters
On July 22 from 7:00PM-9:00PM at Deer Crossing Park don’t miss your chance to enjoy live bands, food, and adult beverages! To learn more visit: http://www.romeoville.org/798/Rockin-the-Ville-Concert-Series
Isle a la Cache Museum presents Island Showcase & Food Truck Friday
On July 30 from 4:00PM-8:00PM at Isle a la Cache Museum come and celebrate the completion of the new, outdoor Native American lifeways exhibit and see all the recent improvements around the preserve! Tour the American Indian longhouse and exhibits that explore the lifeways of the Potawatomi during the 18th century. Visit the museum that interprets the Fur Trade Era of the 1700s, and stop by the Traders Cabin to take a step back in time. The new exhibit was made possible through a Public Museum Capital Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The fun will continue with a special Food Truck Friday at the beautiful new Island picnic shelter, overlooking the Des Plaines River. Here’s the food truck lineup: Rogue Curbside Kitchen, Grumpy Gaucho, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Metal Monkey Brewing. Exhibits will be open for viewing from 4 to 7 p.m., and food trucks and Metal Monkey Brewing will be serving from 4 to 8 p.m. No registration required!
Shorewood Crossroads Festival
From Fri, Aug 6, 2021 – Sun, Aug 8, 2021 stop by Shorewoods Crossroads Festival to enjoy a fun, light hearted event for the whole family to enjoy. This festival takes over the Shorewood Area for three days of music, food, contests, and much more. Also be sure to watch for the parade walking by!