# Zippy Guide: Joliet

> The weekend list for Joliet parents: family events and things to do in Joliet, Illinois with kids.

Zippy Guide is an independent, family-friendly guide for Joliet parents to things to do in Joliet, Illinois — story times, museums, parks, farmers markets, classes and open gym times — sorted by age, day and neighborhood. We gather details from organizers' public websites so parents can plan the weekend in minutes. Times and prices change, so always verify with the organizer before you go.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://joliet.zippy.guide/): Events this weekend and anytime spots for Joliet families, with filters by age, day, price and area.
- [This weekend](https://joliet.zippy.guide/this-weekend): Things to do in Joliet with kids this weekend (Friday–Sunday), with top picks and events by day.
- [Free this weekend](https://joliet.zippy.guide/free-this-weekend): Free family events in Joliet this weekend, plus free anytime spots.
- [Events this month](https://joliet.zippy.guide/events): Monthly roundup of upcoming family events in Joliet (redirects to the current month).
- [Day plans](https://joliet.zippy.guide/plans): Ready-made Joliet day plans for families, with a rainy-day backup.
- [Seasonal guides](https://joliet.zippy.guide/seasonal): Seasonal family guides to what's happening in Joliet.
- [School breaks](https://joliet.zippy.guide/school-breaks): Joliet-area school break dates by district, with ideas and care options.
- [Camps](https://joliet.zippy.guide/camps): Summer, spring break and holiday camps for Joliet kids — ages, dates, prices and registration deadlines.
- [Birthday parties](https://joliet.zippy.guide/birthday-parties): Kids' birthday party places around Joliet — prices, capacity, ages and what's included.
- [Life moments](https://joliet.zippy.guide/life-moments): Guides for big family changes, with first-30-days checklists and local resources.
- [About](https://joliet.zippy.guide/about): What Zippy Guide is and where its information comes from.
- [For businesses](https://joliet.zippy.guide/for-businesses): For organizers — claim a listing or submit an event for review.
- [Sitemap](https://joliet.zippy.guide/sitemap.xml): Every public page on the site.

## Seasonal guides

- [Thanksgiving Break in Joliet with Kids](https://joliet.zippy.guide/seasonal/thanksgiving-break): Family ideas in Joliet for Thanksgiving week.
- [Holiday Lights & Events in Joliet](https://joliet.zippy.guide/seasonal/holiday-lights): Tree lighting, Festival of the Gnomes, Santa and more.

## Articles

- [Articles](https://joliet.zippy.guide/articles): Joliet family guides and themed roundups, newest first.
- [How to Plan Thanksgiving Break in Joliet with Kids (2026)](https://joliet.zippy.guide/articles/how-to-plan-thanksgiving-break-joliet-kids): District 86 and District 204 break dates plus family ideas for Thanksgiving week.
- [Holiday Events with Kids in Joliet (2026)](https://joliet.zippy.guide/articles/joliet-holiday-lights-and-events-with-kids): Joliet holiday events for families, Nov 27–Dec 31, 2026, with official links.
- [Indoor Things to Do with Kids in Joliet This Winter (2026)](https://joliet.zippy.guide/articles/indoor-things-to-do-with-kids-joliet-winter): Indoor picks in Joliet plus two nature centers in nearby Romeoville and Bolingbrook.