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• Events - Spring Wetland Ecology

  Explore Busey Woods with INHS Wetland Ecologist Julie Nieset.
  Look for spring wildflowers and visit seasonal ponds to learn about
  their unique plant and animal communities – we may even see...4

• Events - Chachi and The Bandidos

  Honky-tonk & Soul & Rock n roll.
  Dancing, drinking, chilling, listening, good-timing. 
  
  No cover.
  Tips for the band always appreciated.

• Events - Raggedy Ann Rally

  Help us celebrate the beloved characters that put Arcola on the map!
  With visitors coming from near and far to honor Raggedy Ann & Andy,
  it’s a weekend you won’t want to miss.
  Events - V.V. Lightbody

  V.V. Lightbody with special guests
  Big Daddy Pride and The East Side Five 

  V.V. Lightbody is the solo project of Vivian McConnell,
  a se.../div>

• Events - Meet the Pianists: A U of I Jazz Showcase

  In collaboration with the University of Illinois featuring 
  Yingxun Chen
  Shishu Wang
  Shuai Yuan
  Petyton Black
  Santi Vera

   

• Events - Connecting You to Nature Hike

  Nature center staff will lead the hikes through the natural areas, where hikers will discover plant and animal life. Staff will also teach hikers about the history of each natural area.

  These hikes are free, and there is no need to register. Just show up at 5:30 p.m., and be ready....

• Events - Freak on a Leash + Faint

  Get ready for a night of nu-metal nostalgia!
  Freak on a Leash (Chicagoland’s Korn Tribute) and
  Faint (A Tribute to Linkin Park) bring the hits live
  to The Cadillac in Paxton, IL.
  Don’t miss this high-energy tribute show!

• Events - Cuyjet: For All Your Life

  Leslie Cuyjet is a choreographer, dancer, and writer whose performances explore Black embodiment through text, video, and movement. Her solo work has been shown at EMPAC, The Kitchen, The Chocolate Factory, and The Shed. A 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, she has also received two Bessie Awards, a....

• Events - The Hot and Energetic Universe

  The Hot and Energetic Universe presents the achievements of modern astronomy,
  the most advanced terrestrial and orbital observatories,
  the basic principles of electromagnetic radiation and
  the natural phenomena related to high energy astrophysics.

  Admission is $8 f....

• Events - Reindeer Games Maze

  Our Corn Mazes cover a full 10 acres and
  are designed like a large treasure hunt.
  Each year we design a unique challenge with 8 check points.
  Your mission is to locate all 8 hole punches and then find your way out.
  Typically it will take from 1 to 3 hours.
  The ...;