Village of Peotone

Old Fall Mill Fall Fest
2023-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Sunday, September 17, 2023
11 AM to 4 PM
427 W. Corning Ave, Peotone, IL 60468
“Everyday life in a Garrison Civil War Camp”
Antiques | Old Time Crafts | Demos | Sales
View the event flyer for more information

National Library Card Month
2023-09-05 08:00 - 17:00
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month.
Sign up at the Peotone Public Library District!
515 N. First Street
708-258-3436
peotonelibrary.org

Kids' Bingo for Books
2023-09-07 16:30 - 17:30
At the Peotone Public Library
Come play to win a free book!

Adult Take & Make Craft
2023-09-11 08:00 - 2023-09-16 17:00
At the Peotone Public Library
Wooden (Relax or Home) sign with paints and paint brush.
No registration required.
Available at the front desk while supplies last.

Annular Solar Eclipse - Free Eclipse Glasses
2023-10-14 10:30 - 13:30
Visit Peotone Library to pick up a pair of free eclipse glasses!
Use them to watch the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse on Saturday, October 14th
Peotone Public Library

515 N. First St
Peotone, IL
708-258-3436

The Great Chicago Fire 1871: A Phoenix from the Ashes Presentation
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:00
Wednesday, October 18th – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This Event Is In Person. Registration Required.
Listen as Terry Lynch discusses the theories surrounding the start of the fire, as well as the aftermath.
The presentation will be held at the Monee Heritage Center
Register by calling Peotone Public Library or visiting our website.

Jack O'Lantern Jamboree
2023-10-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Monee Heritage Center, 5210 W Court St, Monee, IL, 60448, United States
Crafts, stories, and treats
@The Monee Heritage Center
Children and their families welcome!
Registration Required
Call 708-258-3436
Monee Heritage Center
5210 W Court St
Monee, IL 60449

Hidden Gems
2023-10-22 10:00 - 2023-10-23 14:00
Peotone Sunday Markets
for vendor application or event info, contact:
hidengems061@yahoo.com
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10am – 2pm
Downtown Peotone
Main Street between 1st & 2nd streets
July 23
August 27
September 23
October 22
You never know when you will find that one hidden gem…

2nd Annual Golf Cart Parade
2023-10-28 16:30
The PHS Student Council is hosting our 2nd Annual Community Golf Cart Parade on Saturday, October 28th. Line up begins at 4:00 pm and the parade starts at 4:30 pm. The parade will start and end at PHS. Participants are able to decorate their golf cart and throw candy. However, this is not required. There will be a prize for the top three best dressed golf carts!

Trick Or Treating
2023-10-31 16:00 - 19:00

A Taste of Love with Maya-Camille Broussard
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00
Join Maya Camille Broussard for a demo from her kitchen just in time for Thanksgiving.
Registration Requried
Register by calling the Peotone Public Library at 708-258-3436 or online at https://www.peotonelibrary.org/event/a-taste-of-love-with-maya-camille-broussard/

Kids' Book Bingo
2023-11-16 16:30 - 17:30
Peotone Public Library Event
Kids of all ages welcome!
Registration Required

Peotone's Chili Cookoff 10
2023-11-19 13:00
Location: Peotone American Legion
109 East North Street
Winner takes all $100 1st place & trophy.
$5 entry fee. Profits will be donated to the legion’s “Christmas for the Kids” program.
Chili should be ready to serve by 1:00pm, judging at 1:30pm.
Sign up at the Legion by 11/12/23
After judging, 4oz bowls will be available for sale to sample the contestants chili – $3.
Hosted by Carter Bettenhausen

Adult Take & Make Craft
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-09
Peotone Public Library District Event
Mistletoe Beaded Ornament Craft Kit
No registration required. Available at the front desk while supplies last.
Questions? Call 708-258-3436

Wilmington-Peotone Public Information Meeting
2023-12-06 16:00 - 19:00
Help Us Improve Wilmington-Peotone Road
The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) cordially invites you to attend an open house public meeting concerning the Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study for Wilmington-Peotone Road. You may choose which meeting you would like to attend and stay for as long as you like. Exhibits will be on display and project team members will be present to discuss the project and answer questions.
City Hall – Wilmington
December 6th | 4pm – 7pm
1165 S Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481
Peotone High School
December 13th | 4pm – 7pm
605 W North St, Peotone, IL 60468
Purpose of this public meeting:
» Provide an overview of the study process and schedule
» Present the existing data collected
» Obtain public input that will be used to shape this study

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Christina Kupkowski, WCDOT, at 815-727-8476 or via email at ckupkowski@willcountyillinois.com.
All public meeting materials and an electronic survey will be available at www.wilmingtonpeotonestudy.com on December 6 for those unable to attend.
WCDOT
16841 W Laraway Rd,
Joliet, IL 60433
Attn: Christina Kupkowski

Kids' Gingerbread House Making
2023-12-07 16:30 - 17:00
At the Peotone Public Library District – Registration required!
Call to register: 708-258-3436

Christmas in the Village 2023
2023-12-09
9th Annual Christmas in the Village – Facebook Page

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th
4:30 – 6 pm Peotone Tree Lighting
Kick off Peotone Christmas in the Village, free hot chocolate, s’mores, goodies by Archy’s & Cornerstone Coffee House, 5:30 pm tree lighting sponsored by Game On Bar & Grill, 115 N. Second St.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th
7am – 3 pm Corner Café
Enter to win a $20 gift certificate, 102 N. Second St.
8 am – Noon Peotone PTO Pancake Breakfast
Pictures with Santa, Peotone High School, 605 W. North St.
$5.00 per person Children 3 and under FREE
8am –Noon SkillsUSA Craft and Vendor Fair
Peotone High School, 605 W. North St8 am- Noon Immanuel United Church of Christ
Holiday Cookie Walk/Christmas Cottage, 311 W. Corning Ave
9 am – 9:30 am Main Street Dance Academy
Performing at Peotone High School in the Auditorium, 605 W. North St.
9 am – 11 am First Community Bank and Trust
Children can make a Christmas ornament, 650 W. Wilmington Rd.
9 am – Noon Kids Activities for all ages
Sponsored By High School Book Club, Peotone High School Media Center, 605 W. North St
9 am – Noon Letters to Santa
Sponsored by Peotone Chamber of Commerce, Peotone High School, 605 W. North St
9 am – Noon Peotone Historical Society
Mill open for self-guided tours, hot apple cider and cookies, pictures with Santa and merchandise for sale, 433 W. Corning Ave.
10 am-10:20 am Peotone High School Band
performing in the commons area at the Peotone High School, 605 W. North St.
10 am – 1 pm Savvy Hair Gallery & Spa
Children’s craft table, 427 S. Governors Hwy.
10 am – 1 pm Exclusive Realtors
Holiday craft and a bonfire to keep warm, 207 N. Second St.
10 am -1 pm Christ Community Church
Free indoor light up mini golf (6 holes) Last round of golf starts at 12:45 pm, 103 W. Corning Ave.

10 am – 2 pm Gena Rae’s Peace & Wellness
11:30 and 12:30 kids holiday yoga. Enter to win 5 (five) class pass, 110 N. Second St.

10 am – 2 pm Johnson’s Greenhouses
Smores Bar, 447 S. Governors Hwy.
10 am- 2 pm Peotone Public Library
Holiday Story Walk, plus three holes of mini-golf with North Pole theme. Family photo op set up in meeting room. Bring your own camera! Collecting Toys for Tots for Will County, 515 N. First St.
10 am – 2 pm Fedde’s Furniture
Enter to Win a queen size Memory Foam Pillow (adults drawing), Children 12 and under enter to win Mega Blocks ABC Musical Train, Little People Disney Princess Sets, Outer Space Sensory Bin plus more space items, Kid’s Baking Set & Deluxe Cocoa Bomb Set, and Hot Wheels Slot Track Set (5 different drawings, choose one to enter). Plus all in stock furniture on sale, 112 W. Main St
10:30 am – 11 am Main Street Dance Academy
Performing at Peotone High School in the Auditorium, 605 W. North St.
11 am – 1 pm GRINCHmas
Meet the Grinch, participate in activities and have some snacks, Main Park Building, 8 Blue Devils Dr.
11 am – 1 pm Will County Young Farmers Pedal Pull
Registration at 11 am for kiddie tractor pull, pull begins at noon. Lunch available Sponsored by Dralle Chevrolet & Buick, 103 N. Harlem Ave.
11 am – 2 pm H & R Block
Coloring Station to send colored pictures to Color a Smile, a nonprofit organization that send to Senior Citizens, Our Troops Overseas and anyone that needs a smile, 422 S. Governors Hwy. Ste. 15
11 am – 2 pm Archy’s
Plastic cup decorating, 209 N. Second St., #1
11 am – 2 pm Game On Bar & Grill
Grinch goodie bags, 115-117 N. Second St.
11 am – 3 pm Edit The Boutique
Bracelet bar while supplies last and Boutique Bucks for all sale, 113 N. Second St.
11 am – 3 pm 3Sixty Unlimited
Will be giving away Peotone Christmas shirts (while supplies last) one shirt per person, 208 E. Wilson St.
11 am – 3 pm Fire Pit Bar and Grill
Sugar Cookie Decorating, 306 Harlem Ave.
11 am to 3 pm Free Wagon Rides
Take a ride around town, 209 N, Second Street
11 am – 4 pm Hansen’s Dugout/Peotone Bowl
Bowling pin holiday craft, 210 N., Second St.11 am – 4 pm Photo Christmas Booth
Free pictures in photo booth sponsored by Terry’s Ford of Peotone, 104 E. North St.
11 am – 4 pm Second Studio
Enter to win a mini photo session from Jenny and Melissa each, 104 E. North St.
11 am – 4 pm Free Face Painting by Peotone High School Art Dept.
210 N. Second St.
11 am – 4 pm Rosie the Elf
Balloon Creations, 124 W. Main St
11 am – 9 pm Tony’s Pizza
BOGO ½ off Family pizza, 315 S. Harlem Ave
11 am – Close Game On Sports Bar and Grill
Purchase raffle tickets, $5.00 each, for fully decorated Christmas Trees. All proceeds of this raffle benefit several local organizations. Winners will be selected at 8 pm on December 23rd
115-117 N. Second St.
2 pm – 3:30 pm Pearl Chrysler Dodge and Jeep
Children will be able to visit with Santa and the Grinch, Children 12 and under will receive a goodie bag from Santa, 701 S. Governors Highway
3 pm – 4:30 pm Reindeer
Bring your camera to take a picture with the reindeer, Downtown on N. Second Street
3:30 p.m. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arrive downtown by fire truck
Corner of Second St. and North St.
3:30 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus plus special guest the Grinch will be in the downtown area visiting and giving a free handout to everyone, bring your cameras
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm Game On Bar and Grill, Christmas Carols by Peotone High School Choir, 115-117 N. Second St
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm Peotone American Legion Post 392, Christmas Carols by Peotone High School Choir 109 E. North St.
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (or sold out) Peotone American Legion Post 392,
Fish Fry, 109 E. North St.
5 pm Lighted Parade – Lighted Parade Application
This year’s Lighted Parade will begin at the Peotone Junior High School, 1 Blue Devil Drive. It will proceed north on West St., turn east on Main St., turn north on Second St., turn west on Crawford Ave., and will end at the intersection of Crawford Ave. and West St. The Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade is always an awesome finish to a full day of family fun and activities.

Wilmington-Peotone Public Information Meeting
2023-12-13 16:00 - 19:00
Help Us Improve Wilmington-Peotone Road
The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) cordially invites you to attend an open house public meeting concerning the Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study for Wilmington-Peotone Road. You may choose which meeting you would like to attend and stay for as long as you like. Exhibits will be on display and project team members will be present to discuss the project and answer questions.
Peotone High School
December 13th | 4pm – 7pm
605 W North St, Peotone, IL 60468
Purpose of this public meeting:
» Provide an overview of the study process and schedule
» Present the existing data collected
» Obtain public input that will be used to shape this study

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Christina Kupkowski, WCDOT, at 815-727-8476 or via email at ckupkowski@willcountyillinois.com.
All public meeting materials and an electronic survey will be available at www.wilmingtonpeotonestudy.com on December 6 for those unable to attend.
WCDOT
16841 W Laraway Rd,
Joliet, IL 60433
Attn: Christina Kupkowski

Kids Winter Stuffed Animal Workshop
2024-01-13 10:30 - 14:00
Saturday, January 13th
Session 1: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
At Monee Heritage Center – 5210 W. Court St. Monee
Session 2: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
At Peotone Library – 515 N First St. Peotone
Please register each child who is attending for only on session!

Adult Puzzle Swap
2024-01-29 09:30 - 19:30
Monday, January 29th
9:30am – 7:30pm
Bring a 500+ piece puzzle to swap

Kids' DIY Birdfeeders @ PPLD
2024-02-01 16:30 - 17:30
At the Peotone Library
515 N. First St. Peotone
Registration required for each child who is attending!

KDS Coin Show
2024-02-04
Email: kdscollectible@aol.com

Book Bingo @ PPLD
2024-02-05 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the Peotone Library for bingo! Winner gets to take home books, audio cd’s, and movies from our bingo cart!

Peotone FFA Alumni Auction
2024-02-25

Village of Peotone Blood Drive
2024-02-26 13:00 - 18:00
WHERE:
American Legion Post 392
109 E North St
Peotone, IL 60468
You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.
For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Appointments preferred.

18th Annual Kankakee Racers Swap Meet
2024-03-03
Jim Barkus: 815-386-4867
Mon-Fri: 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday & Sunday – Anytime

Tractors for a Cure Fundraiser
2024-03-09
Tractorsforacure@gmail.com
815-478-5182
www.tractorsforacure.org

Candy Sushi Creations
2024-03-09 13:00 - 14:00
Make “sushi” shapes from sweet candy!
Kids of all ages welcome. Registration required for each child attending.

Women of Will County Historical Presentation
2024-03-11 13:00 - 14:00
Registration Required.
This presentation is in person at the Peotone Public Library

Annual Chicagoland Racers Reunion
2024-03-17
Steve Bechtel 708-516-7779
www.chicagolandracersreunion.com
