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5 Things to do in Will County: Treat dad to a picnic at the Croatian Cultural Club on Sunday.

Take the kids to a petting zoo at the Joliet Public Library on Saturday.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland

Lamb prepared in a portable machine. Lamb is one of the items on the menu at the Croatian Cultural Club's annual Father's Day picnic in Joliet. This year's event starts at noon on Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Submitted photo)

1) The Rockin’ the Ville Concert Series at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road in Romeoville, features live music by Fool House, food and adult beverages from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. For information, visit romeoville.org.

2) The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre will present the Queen musical “We Will Rock You” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at its inside theater. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Lobby, concessions and cash bar open one hour before showtime. For tickets and information, visit bicentennialpark.org or call 815-724-3761.

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3) Give the family a break from the heat Friday night. Come out to Family Night Hike from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hammel Woods Preserve – Route 59 Access, Shorewood. Meet at Hidden Shelter. The event is free and for ages 7 or older. Register by Thursday at reconnectwithnature.org or call 815-722-9470.

4) Take the kids to the “Zoo to You Petting Zoo” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Joliet Public Library, 3395 Black Road in Joliet. Pet a mini donkey, a lamb and maybe even a llama. Rain or shine. Optional animal feed is $2 a cup. No registration required. For information, visit jolietlibrary.org.

5) The Croatian Cultural Club will host a Father’s Day picnic Sunday. Beef sandwiches, ćevapčići, boneless legs of lamb, chicken, Croatian potato salad and coleslaw will be available for sale from 1 to 6 p.m. Other highlights include live entertainment by Mladi Majstori from 1 to 5 p.m., a performance by Sloboda Jr. Tammies and Polka Plus from 6 to 10 p.m. and a drawing for $10,000. For information, visit croatianculturalclub.com.

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