2022 Kids Friendly Events
Saturday
Sep 24
Sep 24
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Art/Photo Show – Entries Accepted – The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery 315 Bedford Rd.
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
Sunday
Sep 25
Sep 25
7:00 am
Fishing Tournament – Sponsored by Happy Hookers Bass Club
Located at Stratton Park
Located at Stratton Park
Tuesday
Sep 27
Sep 27
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Steak Sandwiches – Benefits Grundy County Justice Assistance Board
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Steak Sandwiches – Benefits Grundy County Justice Assistance Board
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
Wednesday
Sep 28
Sep 28
All Day
Baby Photo Contest Winners- Displayed in The Design House Window Sponsored by Clayton’s Tap
Located at The Design House
Located at The Design House
All Day
Scarecrow Stroll – Sponsored by Financial Plus Credit Union
Located at Chapin Park
Located at Chapin Park
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Petting Zoo – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pony Rides – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Art/Photo Show –Hosted by The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery 315 Bedford Rd. Sponsored by Greenway Auto
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Train Rides – Depart Grundy County Courthouse, Minooka Bible Church
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Train Rides – depart Grundy County Courthouse
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Root Beer Garden – First United Methodist Church
Located at First United Methodist Church
Located at First United Methodist Church
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Skinners’ Amusements Carnival – Wristbands $25
Located at Carnival
Located at Carnival
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
5:30 pm
“Jason Kollum” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
6:00 pm
Water Fights – 100 Block W. Washington Street
Located at 100 Block West Washington
Located at 100 Block West Washington
6:30 pm
Talent Show – sponsored by WCSJ/WJDK
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
7:30 pm
“Jason Kollum” Free entertainment for all ages –Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Thursday
Sep 29
Sep 29
All Day
Baby Photo Contest Winners- Displayed in The Design House Window Sponsored by Clayton’s Tap
Located at The Design House
Located at The Design House
All Day
Scarecrow Stroll – Sponsored by Financial Plus Credit Union
Located at Chapin Park
Located at Chapin Park
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Petting Zoo – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pony Rides – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Art/Photo Show –Hosted by The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery 315 Bedford Rd. Sponsored by Greenway Auto
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Skinners’ Amusements Carnival – Wristbands $25
Located at Carnival
Located at Carnival
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
5:00 pm
Spotlight on Grundy County Dancers – Sponsored by Culver’s
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
5:30 pm
“Jason Kollum” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
6:30 pm
Cards Sales for Musical Bingo (12 yrs old thru Adult) – Event Tent 100 block Wauponsee St.
Located at 100 block Wauponsee St.
Located at 100 block Wauponsee St.
7:00 pm
Musical Bingo (12yrs old thru Adult) – Sponsored by Chicago Title
Located at 100 block Wauponsee St.
Located at 100 block Wauponsee St.
7:00 pm
Frankfort Brass Band performs
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
7:00 pm
High School Band perform
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
7:30 pm
“Jason Kollum” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Friday
Sep 30
Sep 30
All Day
Scarecrow Stroll – Sponsored by Financial Plus Credit Union
Located at Chapin Park
Located at Chapin Park
All Day
Baby Photo Contest Winners- Displayed in The Design House Window Sponsored by Clayton’s Tap
Located at The Design House
Located at The Design House
10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Train Rides – depart Grundy County Courthouse, Minooka Bible Church
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Log Cabin Festival
Located at Log Home Festival
Located at Log Home Festival
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Petting Zoo – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Pony Rides – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Art/Photo Show –Hosted by The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery 315 Bedford Rd. Sponsored by Greenway Auto
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Axe Throwing – Sponsored by Whitmore Ace Hardware, Sublime Wear and Narvick Brothers
Located at Liberty & Benton St. Parking Lot
Located at Liberty & Benton St. Parking Lot
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ham & Bean Dinner – First United Methodist Church
Located at First United Methodist Church
Located at First United Methodist Church
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Corn Grain and Flower Show – Grain Entries Accepted – First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Skinners’ Amusements Carnival
Located at Carnival
Located at Carnival
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hobby and Handicraft Show Entries Accepted – First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
5:00 pm
Free Popcorn Giveaway – Sponsored by Forte Arts Center and Century 21 COLEMAN-HORNSBY
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
5:00 pm
Registration for Kids Pedal Pull – Sponsored by Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau
Located at Old National Bank
Located at Old National Bank
5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Event Tent open – Wauponsee St. & Illinois Ave.
Located at Wauponsee St. & Illinois Ave.
Located at Wauponsee St. & Illinois Ave.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pumpkin Decorating Contest entries accepted at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
6:00 pm
Queen Coronation Parade with Coronation immediately following
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
6:00 pm
Kids Pedal Pull – Sponsored by Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau
Located at Old National Bank
Located at Old National Bank
7:00 pm
“Andru Jamison” – Sponsored by RLM Underground, D Construction and Sunbelt Rentals
Located at South Stage
Located at South Stage
7:00 pm
“Toast Ghost/Neon Lights” – Sponsored by Old National, Lyondell and Justice Law Firm
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
8:00 pm
Doug’s Dancers
Located at 200 Block of Liberty St.
Located at 200 Block of Liberty St.
9:00 pm
“Whiskey Fist” – Jackson St. Stage – Sponsored by Old National, Lyondell and Justice Law Firm
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
9:30 pm
“Vinyl Goldmine” – Sponsored by RLM Underground, D Construction and Sunbelt Rentals
Located at South Stage
Located at South Stage
Saturday
Oct 1
Oct 1
All Day
Baby Photo Contest Winners- Displayed in The Design House Window Sponsored by Clayton’s Tap
Located at The Design House
Located at The Design House
All Day
Scarecrow Stroll – Sponsored by Financial Plus Credit Union
Located at Chapin Park
Located at Chapin Park
8:00 am
Pickleball Tournament – Sponsored by ProLogistix – Costco
Located at Shabbona School
Located at Shabbona School
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Craft Show and Flea Market – Sponsored by Spaceco
Located at Grundy County Fairgrounds
Located at Grundy County Fairgrounds
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Log Cabin Festival
Located at Log Home Festival
Located at Log Home Festival
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Corn Grain and Flower Show – Flower Arrangement entries accepted – First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
8:00 am
Grundy County Sheriff’s K9 Demonstration – CANCELLED
Located at Wauponsee St. & Illinois Ave.
Located at Wauponsee St. & Illinois Ave.
9:00 am
Registration for Kiddie Water Fights – Morris Fire Station #1, Wauponsee and Main Streets
Located at Morris Fire Station #1
Located at Morris Fire Station #1
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show – Sponsored by D Construction
Located at Chapin Park
Located at Chapin Park
9:00 am
Morris Hospital 5k Run – Start/Finish at White Oak Grade School
Located at White Oak Grade School
Located at White Oak Grade School
9:00 am
Crackerbox Derby – Sponsored by Anita Brase – Advantage Realty
Located at Goold Park
Located at Goold Park
10:00 am
Kiddie Water Fights, – Morris Fire Station #1 – Wauponsee and Main Streets
Located at Morris Fire Station #1
Located at Morris Fire Station #1
10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Train Rides – depart Grundy County Courthouse, Minooka Bible Church
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
Located at Grundy County Courthouse
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration for Cornhole Bags Tournament
Located at
Located at
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Petting Zoo – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Pony Rides – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Art/Photo Show – Hosted byThe Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery 315 Bedford Rd. Sponsored by Greenway Auto
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hobby and Handicraft Exhibit- First Presbyterian Church Sponsored by Busey Bank
Located at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cornhole Bags Tournament – Sponsored by KJs
Located at 100 block Wauponsee St.
Located at 100 block Wauponsee St.
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Corn Grain and Flower Show – First Presbyterian Church Sponsored by Busey Bank
Located at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
12:30 pm
Lineup and Judging for Kiddie Parade – Sponsored by Morris Hospital
Located at Chapin Park
Located at Chapin Park
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Skinners’ Amusements Carnival – Wristbands $25 from 1 pm – 4:30 pm ONLY
Located at Carnival
Located at Carnival
1:00 pm
Kiddie Parade -awards announced at Grundy Bank Drive-up Sponsored by Morris Hospital
Located at Grundy Bank Drive-up
Located at Grundy Bank Drive-up
2:00 pm
Grundy County Sheriff K9 Demonstration
Located at 100 block Wauponsee St.
Located at 100 block Wauponsee St.
2:45 pm
Pie Eating Contest – Sponsored by Chamlin & Associates
Located at Chapin Park
Located at Chapin Park
3:00 pm
“Tim, that’s AMAZING!” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Axe Throwing – Whitmore Ace Hardware, Sublime Wear and Narvick Brothers
Located at Liberty & Benton St. Parking Lot
Located at Liberty & Benton St. Parking Lot
5:00 pm
“The Throwbacks” – Sponsored by RLM Underground, D Construction and Sunbelt Rentals
Located at South Stage
Located at South Stage
5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Beer Tent open
Located at Wauponsee St. & Illinois Ave.
Located at Wauponsee St. & Illinois Ave.
5:00 pm
“Tim, that’s AMAZING!” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
5:30 pm
Chang Lee’s TaeKwanDo Demonstration
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
7:00 pm
“Ambidextrous” – Sponsored by RLM Underground, D Construction and Sunbelt Rentals
Located at South Stage
Located at South Stage
7:00 pm
Mariachi Perla de Mexico – Sponsored by Old National, Lyondell and Justice Law Firm
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
7:30 pm
“Tim, that’s AMAZING!” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
8:30 pm
Fireworks – Stratton Park – Sponsored by City of Morris and D’Arcy Chevrolet
Located at Stratton Park
Located at Stratton Park
9:30 pm
“Five Guys Named Moe” – Sponsored by Old National, Lyondell and Justice Law Firm
Located at Jackson Street Stage
Located at Jackson Street Stage
9:30 pm
“Poison’d Crue” – Sponsored by RLM Underground, D Construction and Sunbelt Rentals
Located at South Stage
Located at South Stage
Sunday
Oct 2
Oct 2
All Day
Baby Photo Contest Winners- Displayed in The Design House Window Sponsored by Clayton’s Tap
Located at The Design House
Located at The Design House
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show – 1st Midwest Bank-Main St. Sponsored by D Construction
Located at 1st Midwest Bank-Main St
Located at 1st Midwest Bank-Main St
11:00 am
“Tim, that’s AMAZING!” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
11:00 am
Dance Schools perform
Located at 300 Block of Liberty St.
Located at 300 Block of Liberty St.
11:00 am
Pork Burgers – First United Methodist Church
Located at First United Methodist Church
Located at First United Methodist Church
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Petting Zoo – Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pony Rides -Sponsored by Simple Communications
Located at Franklin & Main Street
Located at Franklin & Main Street
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Eagle Auxiliary Fudge Sale
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
Located at Liberty St. & Washington St.
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Art/Photo Show – Entries can be picked up – The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery 315 Bedford Rd.
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
Located at The Exibit Fine Art Center & Gallery
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Corn Grain and Flower Show – First Presbyterian Church Sponsored by Busey Bank
Located at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hobby and Handicraft Exhibit- First Presbyterian Church Sponsored by Busey Bank
Located at First Presbyterian Church
Located at First Presbyterian Church
12:00 pm
Kiwanis Big Wheel Race
Located at 200 Block of Liberty St.
Located at 200 Block of Liberty St.
12:30 pm
On Broadway Dancers & Jesse White Tumblers
Located at 400 Block of Liberty St.
Located at 400 Block of Liberty St.
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Skinners’ Amusements Carnival
Located at Carnival
Located at Carnival
1:00 pm
“Tim, that’s AMAZING!” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
2:00 pm
Grundy County Corn Festival parade
Located at
Located at
5:00 pm
“Tim, that’s AMAZING!” Free entertainment for all ages – Sponsored by Grundy Bank
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
Located at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
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