February 12, 2025
Shaw Local
NewsSportsBearseNewspaperObituariesWeekend PlansEvent Calendar

5 Things to do in Grundy County: Shop Lucky, Parade, theatre

By Maribeth M. Wilson
Young and old alike lined Liberty Street Saturday to watch the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Morris

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend in Grundy County? Check out our weekly roundup for March 16-19. (Maribeth Wilson)

1. Shop Lucky: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, downtown Morris.

Downtown shops will have games set up with the opportunity to win prizes, discounts and gifts.

Jane Kerr, owner of Apple Butter and Shugies, a local gift shop in Morris that offers everything from sports memorabilia to squishmallows, was grateful the shopping event was indoors but overall felt it had been “very positive and well-attended.”

Jane Kerr, the owner of Apple Butter and Shugies at last years Shop Lucky event (Maribeth Wilson)

2. St.Patricks Parade: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, downtown Morris.

The second annual St. Patrick’s parade will kick off on Washington St. by Clayton’s Tap and head down Liberty St.

Scottish Highlander pipers at the Morris St. Patrick's Day parade

Scottish Highlander pipers at the Morris St. Patrick's Day parade (Maribeth Wilson)

3. The Clients at Clayton’s Tap: 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Clayton’s Tap, 122 W. Washington St. in Morris.

Enjoy live music, drinks and food. No cover charge.

4. Happy Daisy Art Studio Rose All Day Paint, Sip, and Permanent Jewelry: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Happy Daisy Art Studio, 216 W. Washington St. in Morris.

Learn to paint on a 16- by 20-inch canvas. Bring wine or a drink of your choice. Those younger than 21 may attend. Guest pop-up jewelry shop Welded by Roo will be in the studio.

Tickets cost $45 and seats must be reserved. To purchase tickets, visit jilliannerenee.com/paint---sips.html. Tickets also can be purchased at the art studio or by calling 630-448-2278.

Stephan Byers Jr. as Clad, Elaina Patten, as Anya/ Anastasia, and Derek Carlson s Dimitry.

Stephan Byers Jr. as Clad, Elaina Patten, as Anya/ Anastasia, and Derek Carlson s Dimitry. (Provided by Ann Gill)

5. Coal City Production of ‘Anastasia the Musical’: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 17-18, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at Coal City Performing Arts Center, 655 W. Division St., Coal City.

Tickets are available at showtix4u.com/event-details/67124.

  • Would you like your event featured in this weekly feature? The first step is submitting your events to the Morris Herald-News community calendar at shawlocal.com/morris-herald-news/local-events where they are considered for inclusion in this feature.
Morris

Maribeth M. Wilson

Maribeth M. Wilson has been a reporter with Shaw Media for two years, one of those as news editor at the Morris Herald-News. She became a part of the NewsTribune staff in 2023.