# Events & Things To Do In Joliet on 11th April 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Joliet on 11th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Joliet on 11th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Joliet - **Event Name**: 2000s party - **Description**: @itsa2000sparty is coming back on April 11th for the biggest 2000's party at The Forge 🕺Tickets just dropped, get yours before it’s too late 🎉 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/2000s-party/200029772239117 - **Venue**: 22 W Cass St., Joliet, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8xOGJkZjQwMWQxMjJiYzAxODViMzViYzYyMDk1NDA5OTQ2MWQ0MDdlOWQ0ZTdhZTRhMTk4NWNjNjVlOTI3ZTY3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzExMjk1NS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDY5NjM2NA.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: National Poetry Month Open Mic - **Description**: Joliet's Inaugural Poet Laureate Uxmar Torres is hosting the city's 3rd annual National Poetry Month Open Mic in our park's historic theatre. Be sure to grab your free journal and pen! This event has been known to inspire the writer in all of us and this - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 38 - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/national-poetry-month-open-mic/200029857298933 - **Venue**: 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60432 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNGQyZTczZGI3NjM3Yjk5ZjQ3ZTBmNjcwZTJiMzMzYjg5OWI2ODA0MTlmZjk3ZjU4OWZhOGY5Zjc4ZGE1NWU2OS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGNmZmZlZmUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzUyMTIzODE.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, entertainment, music, performances, theatre - **Event Name**: Discover JJC (Open House) - **Description**: Prospective students and their families are invited to our open house event, Discover JJC, to learn more about our high quality, affordable courses. At Discover JJC, you can: • Learn more about student services (such as admissions, financial aid and scho - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/discover-jjc-open-house/200029864310925 - **Venue**: 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60431 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iOGE0NTUxMzllMTEwYjQ1M2I1ZTFkMjkyY2NiZTViZjFkYjI2MzliM2NlZjc3ZTYyNDM0ODVjZTNlMWIyMDYyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzMyMzU0My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDU2OTA4NA.avif - **Event Name**: 🌿 Spring Ornamental Tree Seminar (FREE!) - **Description**: 🌸 Ornamental Tree Seminar at The Fields on Caton Farm 🌸 Join us for a fun and informative morning all about ornamental trees! Whether you're looking to refresh your landscape or add a standout feature to your yard, this FREE seminar is the perfect place - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/spring-ornamental-tree-seminar-free/200029859104154 - **Venue**: 1850 Caton Farm Rd (Location Only), Crest Hill, IL, United States, Illinois 60403 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zZDNjNTJhNzBhNGY4ZDFkMDBmNDEwYTRjNjdhOTNhZmUxOWE2OTFjYjM0YjE2OTVmYmQ0YTc5NzMxOGVkODRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Y0ZjBlYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTIwMzg5NQ.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: The Learning Curve Driving and Autocross School - **Description**: Welcome to our 2 day driving and autocross school for novices! https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2026-learning-curve-2day-autocross-school-rt-66-raceway-scca-chicago-649412 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 57 - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/the-learning-curve-driving-and-autocross-school/200029815204034 - **Venue**: RT 66 NHRA raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83MWE2N2M3NGYyZGRhZWRlZGI0N2M2ZTk0MmI0ZDFlYTM1N2Q4Y2NkYzlkOGE1MjIxNTlkOTg4ODgwZDFiNjhiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDM5MDMzOQ.avif - **Event Name**: Rocket Pro Wrestling presents Spring Break - **Description**: Join us for Spring Break at The Park! Steve Boz makes his debut appearance at RPW. 4 Title matches will highlight youir evening! We feature the best Wrestlers from the Midwest and Beyond. New Arena improvements, Food and Drink Specials, and the Most enter - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 75 - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/rocket-pro-wrestling-presents-spring-break/200029810073603 - **Venue**: St. Joseph Park, Joliet, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGU0ZDNiOTMyMzUyNDM4NWE1NWU2M2E3MWUyYmI4MTBjNzc1MzZlMTU0OTViODgyY2M3ZDZjYzQwODczZWIzOC1yaW1nLXc1MTEtaDY0MC1kYzE3MWEyZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTIwMTg3MA.avif - **Categories**: sports, spring-break - **Event Name**: Yoga & Mimosas Benefit - **Description**: Please join us for a fun all-levels yoga class at 12pm on Saturday, 4/11 at the Croatian Cultural Club! No need to pre-register; please bring a mat. Yoga proceeds will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 66 - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/yoga-and-mimosas-benefit/200029744706406 - **Venue**: Croatian Cultural Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wOGM4ZjBkYTU2ZjM0ZDM2Nzk1NTNlNjA2OWI4YjNlM2E5ODg1ZWNjYTUyZDgyZTE1YjU2YzgzNTY5NDJhYWQ3LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjZmZlZmYyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0NjMwMjEw.avif - **Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, nonprofit, yoga - **Event Name**: Month of the Military Child Family Day - **Description**: Celebrate Month of the Military Child with AllenForce. Play games, make crafts, and eat snacks!About this EventJoin us for a fun and relaxed afternoon celebrating the Month of the Military Child! - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/month-of-the-military-child-family-day/100001985320621422 - **Venue**: 3581 Hennepin Dr - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOTQ1YzdmOWE3OWFjNmE4ZGQ1Y2MzNDlhZTVhNjQwMjE5OTNlOThjNGMwNjNkMmNjMDBhOTdiMDkxNjE0NTdlZC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmOWQ4ZmQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc0MDY4NjY4.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, kids, bingo - **Event Name**: Intro to Free-Flow Journal Writing: Joliet - **Description**: Struggling to journal consistently? You’re not alone—and this workshop is here to help.About this EventJoin us for a free-flow writing session, a one-hour virtual experience in partnershi - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/intro-to-free-flow-journal-writing-joliet/100001985675732569 - **Venue**: Joliet - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xZjAwMzhiZGI5ZTJiODA3ZWEyMDYzNDI1NzZjZTViMTM4NGYzYWI3MTNlMDUzYWQyNWY2ZTdiYmQyNjFkODFiLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNjI3LWRjYzRhYzkyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDY2MDI2NQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Workshops ## Trending Events in Joliet - **Event Name**: 2026 NASCAR Weekend - **Description**: NASCAR is returning to Chicagoland for the first time in years — home to some of the closest finishes in racing history. Be part of the action: place your deposit now or join the waitlist to secure your spot! - **Venue**: 500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60433 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2519674fec3a243f24e370bcb1b320ec9a3385ff4c8403d83d1363178038ceb5-rimg-w1200-h457-dceeeeee-gmir?v=1775052836 - **Event Name**: Parliament Funkadelic ft. George Clinton - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Parliament Funkadelic ft. George Clinton, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Hollywood Casino - IL in the heart of Joliet, - **Venue**: Hollywood Casino - IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d1f76340-2f0c-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcfedfac-gmir.jpg?v=1775186753 - **Event Name**: Hot Rod Power Tour 2026 Day One - **Description**: June 8, 2026 Route 66 Raceway | Joliet, IL The 2026 HOT ROD Power Tour kicks off at Route 66 Raceway as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with the world’s largest rolling car festival. See thousands of hot rods, muscle cars, custom builds, drag racing ac - **Venue**: Route 66 Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2360c7754189195dc88ff9005df92e3f7ab0956c0c32ede52b509990fa3eb7e3-rimg-w1200-h675-dcb12020-gmir?v=1774839377 - **Event Name**: NASCAR Cup Series - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to NASCAR Cup Series, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Chicagoland Speedway in the heart of Joliet, IL for an event that will redefine - **Venue**: Chicagoland Speedway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f4f0ebb0-860a-11f0-b15a-8335623d5df9-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc161ca7-gmir.jpg?v=1756604207 - **Event Name**: Celtic Woman at Rialto Square Theatre - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Celtic Woman at Rialto Square Theatre, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Rialto Square Theatre in dynamic Joliet, - **Venue**: Rialto Square Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/96614f40-d42a-11f0-b5dd-cf8884207a20-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc131428-gmir.jpg?v=1765193982 - **Event Name**: Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton at Hollywood Casino and Hotel Joliet - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton at Hollywood Casino and Hotel Joliet, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Hollywood Casino and Hotel Joliet in vibr - **Venue**: Hollywood Casino and Hotel Joliet - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/066c1ef0-27e1-11f1-82e3-553de9b0bde6-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc0f0311-gmir.jpg?v=1774398285 - **Event Name**: The BuzzBins at Sounds on 66 - Joliet - **Description**: We’re turning up the volume and making history with Sounds on 66 — a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, cars, and culture along the iconic Route 66! ✨ Join us on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4:00–7:30 PM as we officially kick off the Route 66 Red Carpet Cor - **Venue**: City Center, Joliet - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ce04e8a08de33505915e16bf72b6fc2c97d818d320f39ce2028bfd0e505051cc-rimg-w1200-h456-dcffff02-gmir?v=1774838260 - **Event Name**: William Shatner Live After a Screening of Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at William Shatner Live After a Screening of Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet - **Venue**: Rialto Square Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f3acb2f0-2fdf-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2f2d31-gmir.jpg?v=1775277434 - **Event Name**: 04.17.26 - Ambición de Quererte - Azteca de Oro @ Joliet IL - **Description**: Ambición de Quererte. Artistas: Los Humildes Hnos. Ayala, Tam y Tex, Renacimiento 74, Banda La Kebradora de San Agustin Jalisco. Info: 847.226.8114 | 630.417.5912 17 de abril Azteca de Oro | Joliet IL 1013 Collins Street, Joliet, Illinois, EE. UU. - **Venue**: Azteca de Oro - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0f34511907abe670e2c547181a4b59eb0fe39b51be8c79878b0d660706721b26-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc030103-gmir?v=1775148253 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Joliet? - **A:** 2000s party (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:00 pm at 22 W Cass St., Joliet, IL), National Poetry Month Open Mic (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60432), Discover JJC (Open House) (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:00 am at 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60431), 🌿 Spring Ornamental Tree Seminar (FREE!) (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at 1850 Caton Farm Rd (Location Only), Crest Hill, IL, United States, Illinois 60403), The Learning Curve Driving and Autocross School (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 07:00 am at RT 66 NHRA raceway). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Joliet? - **A:** Month of the Military Child Family Day (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm at 3581 Hennepin Dr), Intro to Free-Flow Journal Writing: Joliet (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am at Joliet). - **Q**: What events are happening in Joliet in April 2026? - **A:** 2000s party (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:00 pm at 22 W Cass St., Joliet, IL), National Poetry Month Open Mic (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60432), Discover JJC (Open House) (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:00 am at 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60431), 🌿 Spring Ornamental Tree Seminar (FREE!) (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at 1850 Caton Farm Rd (Location Only), Crest Hill, IL, United States, Illinois 60403), The Learning Curve Driving and Autocross School (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 07:00 am at RT 66 NHRA raceway). - **Q**: How can I find events in Joliet? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Joliet on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Joliet? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Joliet? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Joliet include 22 W Cass St., Joliet, IL, 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60432, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60431. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Joliet? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Joliet include The Forge, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, Joliet Junior College. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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