Utica Illinois Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Cruise Night
  Located in downtown Ottawa
  815-434-2737
  This annual car show, hosted by LaSalle County Cruisers, Inc. & the City of Ottawa offers music, food and fun. Contact the Visitor's Bureau for the date and times. more...

• Saturday Kids Programs
  Rt 178 and Rt 71 • Oglesby, IL 61348
  Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center
  815-667-4726
  Each Saturday, kids are treated to a special program just for them! The activities are fun and educational and each Saturday holds new excitement. The only cost is a smile!

Cinema

• Peru Mall Cinemas
  Route 51 • LaSalle, IL 61301
  815-223-1902
  This movie theatre offers great new releases and a full concession area. more...

• The Internet Movie Database
  Features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules. more...

• Fandango
  Find theaters in your area, view showtimes of current releases and see upcoming trailer at Fandango. more...

Plays & Productions

• Stage 212
  700 First Street • LaSalle, IL 61301
  815-224-3025
  This community theatre presents four live productions a year. Join them for their fall, winter, spring, and summer musicals.

• Old Town Commons
  616 Court Street • Ottawa, IL 61350
  815-433-6618
  Stop by their theater and enjoy a night on the town experiencing one of their theater performances by Court Street Cabaret, a comedy act, or a musical concert by one of thier local artists or one of the many artists visiting this area. They carry a full bar with many martini specials and desserts that will make your mouth water.  more...

• Engle Lane Theatre
  Illinois Route 18 • Utica, IL 61364
  Streator, IL
  815-672-3584
  This theatre seats nearly 250 people and produces a variety of shows throughout the year. more...

Festivals & Fairs

• Riverfest
  301 West Madison Street • Ottawa, IL 61350
  815-433-0161
  Riverfest is a 10-day summer festival located in Historic Ottawa, Illinois with music, food, and many fun events. July 25th through August 5th. more...

• Oktoberfest
  Route 178 • Utica, IL 61373
  Starved Rock State Park Lodge Veranda
  The beauty of fall will be mixed with the flavor of Oktoberfest beers at this annual event. There will be an authentic German buffet and a live German band.

• DiscoverOurFestival
  The ultimate U.S. festivals, tourism & annual events guide. more...

Sporting Events

• LaSalle Speedway
  578 East US Route 6 • Utica, IL 61301
  Located in LaSalle, IL
  815-223-6900
  Watch exciting side by side stock car racing at mid-America's most exciting 1/4 high ranked clay oval race track.