Jan. 12 – Feb. 16	Children's Drama Classes * 6 Saturdays * 1st-5th grade 9:00am - 10:15pm ($40) * 6th-12th grade 10:30 am - 12:00 noon ($45) * All levels of interest welcome * Learn creative dramatics * Call to register (815-724-3760) registration form online
Feb. 8-10 & Feb. 15-17	"The Nerd" comedy presented by JDG. Fridays & Saturdays 8:00pm * Sundays 2:00pm * Tickets $10 adults & $9 students/seniors. Tickets through JDG: www.jolietdramaguild.org (815-722-1001)
March 7-9	"Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” presented by Joliet Catholic Academy Friday & Saturday 7:00pm * Sunday 2:00pm * Tickets through JCA. (815-741-0500)
April 4-6 & April 11-13	"Barefoot In The Park" comedy presented by JDG. Fridays & Saturdays 8:00pm * Sundays 2:00pm * Tickets $9 adults & $8 students/seniors. Tickets available through JDG: www.jolietdramaguild.org (815-722-1001)
May 2 - 4	"The Neighborhood" variety show presented by Kiwanis of Joliet and the Park * Friday and Saturday shows 7:30pm * Sunday show 2:00pm * Tickets $15 all ages. Tickets through the Park (815-724-3760) and Kiwanis
May 17	“Jammin’ with JMS” Joliet Montessori School’s outdoor kids festival. Live entertainment and activities for children begin at noon. Special concert by “Tisa Plays” from Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music & “Kids for Karen.” Free admission to fest. Concert tickets $10, available through JMS events. (815-302-5272)
May 18	American Legion Band concert 2:30 pm on the Park’s indoor theatre stage. All proceeds benefit the band. $10 ticket donation. Tickets through ALB members and the Park. (815-724-3760)
June 5 – August 28	The free "Concert on the Hill" series now celebrating its 34^th season!!!!! Join us every Thursday starting at 6:30pm for two to three acts of quality outdoor entertainment on the band shell. Gather your family and friends for an enjoyable evening of rousing big bands, high-stepping dancers to favorite soloists. Concert-goers invited to bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Treat your taste buds (and pocketbook) to great $1 hot dogs and 50¢ popcorn and lemonade. We also have nachos, rootbeer floats, frozen fruit bars and more. Entertainment line-up available soon. FREE admission and parking. May rent Park chairs for $1. (815-724-3760) 2008 Concert Schedule
June 14 & 15	Joliet’s 15^th Car Show has a new name: “Joliet’s Rt 66 Car Festival!” You’ll find the same great revved-up fun fills the park with antique to muscle hot rods, displays, pro and amateur burnout contests, Joliet Mud Turtles, junior dragsters, drag boat exhibitions, music and food. Fireworks Saturday 9:30pm. Awards Sunday. Event hours: Saturday 11am - 11pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Check back for registration forms and schedule. FREE admission and parking. (815-724-3760)
June 16 - July 13	Children's "Summertime On Stage" Drama Classes will present “Cinderella” this year! The classes are held in the Park's indoor theatre, where students meet to learn theatre techniques, creative dramatics, stage directions, script work, projection & much more in preparing a production. (Final production July 12 & 13.) Classes meet Monday -Thursday for 4 weeks: 1st-5th grade 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm ($125), 6th-8th grade 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm ($125) and 8th-12th grade 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ($195). Times may change slightly, call Park for update. (815-724-3760)      Drama Registration Form
July 3	Kick off our Country’s birthday a day early at the Park’s “Independence Celebration!” 5:00 pm -10:30 pm * Live music on 2 stages! * Food * Giant Titanic slide * Fireworks 9:30 pm. FREE admission and parking, where available. (815-724-3760)
July 17 - 19	27th Waterway Daze begins Thursday with "Concert on the Hill" 6:30 pm * Fireworks Friday 9:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 pm * Lighted Boat Parade Saturday 9:15 pm * Live entertainment & food throughout * FREE petting zoo & pony rides for the kids along with many more activities * All boaters welcomed to join the parade (prizes, too!) and special “boaters-only-activities” beginning July 13. Boaters may soon register online * Call the Park for schedules once available. Free admission (815-724-3760)
July 27-29 & Aug. 3-5	"Once Upon A Mattress” summer musical presented by the Joliet Drama Guild * Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm * Sundays 2:00 pm * Tickets $13 adults & $11 students/seniors * Tickets available through JDG: www.jolietdramaguild.org (815-722-1001)
August 15 & 16	6th Annual BBQ Blues Bash presented by Housing Authority of Joliet * What’s hotter, the music or the ribs? Hard to tell when they’re both smokin’ like wild! Check out the jammin’ live music and food throughout weekend * Friday 5:30 pm-9:30 pm * Saturday 2:00 pm-10:30 pm. (815-727-0611x158)
August 24	Polka Fest in the Park * 2:00 - 6:00 pm * Dancing and grilling all afternoon* Live music features Eddie Korosa, Jr & His Boys From Illinois and special guests…stay tuned! * Free admission and parking (815-724-3760)
September 12 - 14	13th Annual Spanish Community Center's "Latin Music Festival" * Live music, fantastic ethnic food and many displays throughout weekend * Visit www.spanishcenter.org (815-727-3683)
October 3-5	14th Annual Pumpkin Fest * Haunted House * Hay rack rides * Decorated pumpkins * “All Hollow’s Eve” live theatre * Corn maze * Free pony rides & petting zoo * Decorate your-own pumpkin *Many “spooktacular” displays * Music & food throughout weekend * Fireworks Sat.9 pm (815-724-760)
Oct. 11 – Nov. 15	Children's Drama Classes * 6 Saturdays * 1st-5th grade 9:00am - 10:15pm ($40) * 6th-12th grade 10:30 am - 12:00 noon ($45) * All levels of interest welcome * Learn creative dramatics * registration form online (724-3760)
Oct. 31-Nov. 2 & Nov. 7-9	JDG begins their 76^th season on Halloween with a classic murder mystery ….or will they? Maybe it’ll be another musical. We’re not saying just yet. But, if you want to play detective: www.jolietdramaguild.org (722-1001)
December 2 & 3	Christmas Carol" is presented by Crosslight Productions, whose hilarious version is based on audience participation: making sound effects, singing, using goofy props, saying bit parts, filling in key words, etc. Great exercise of imagination for preschool through junior high. All seats $3. Discount for groups of 10 or more. Shows each day at: 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:00pm. Show is about one hour. Advance reservations required. Please call for availability and form. (815-724-3760)
December 6	31^st Festival of the Gnomes celebrates the lore of the "wee folk," who do good works for man and nature. Live theatre and action! Shows 1:00pm and 3:30pm. All seats still only $3 for all ages! Homemade crafts, music and more! All indoors. Reservations recommended. (815-724-3760)
	Thank you for a wonderful year…in advance!