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Concert in the Park – Luke & Sarah

Aug 26, 2026 Minooka

Concert in the Park – Luke & Sarah is a community music event taking place in Minooka, US. The concert will be held on August 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00...

Concert Music +3

Community Services and Wellness Fair

Aug 23, 2026 Buffalo Grove

The Community Services and Wellness Fair is an inaugural public event organized by the Buffalo Grove Community Foundation. Held at Mike Rylko Community Park, the gathering connects residents with local nonprofit resources,...

Wellness Community +5

Day at the Dickson-Murst Farm

Aug 23, 2026 Montgomery

Day at the Dickson-Murst Farm is a family-friendly heritage event on August 23, 2026, at Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery. Visitors can explore historic farm buildings, take hayrides and barrel train rides, see...

Heritage Event Farm +5

MAC’s 40th Anniversary Festival

Aug 23, 2026 Glen Ellyn

MAC’s 40th Anniversary Festival is a free daylong community celebration held on August 23, 2026, at the Lakeside Pavilion in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Capping off the summer concert series at the McAninch...

Festival Anniversary +6

Assyrian Food Festival

Aug 22-23, 2026 Morton Grove

The Assyrian Food Festival is an annual two-day celebration of Assyrian food, music, and heritage, hosted by the Assyrian Church of the East, Diocese of the Eastern USA. Held at the Morton...

Food Festival Assyrian Culture +5

Elburn Days

Aug 21-23, 2026 Elburn, Kane County

Elburn Days is a community festival held annually in Elburn, Illinois, featuring a carnival, live music, a craft show, and a parade. The event spans three days, offering a variety of entertainment...

Community festival Carnival +5

250th USA Celebration

Aug 20-23, 2026 Norridge

The 250th USA Celebration is a four-day festival and parade hosted jointly by the villages of Norridge and Harwood Heights, Illinois. Scheduled from August 20 to August 23, 2026, the community event...

National Celebration Community festival +8

St. Charles Arts Council’s Third Annual Plein Air Event

Aug 17-23, 2026 St. Charles

The St. Charles Arts Council’s Third Annual Plein Air Event is a week-long celebration of outdoor painting featuring 70 artists from across the United States. Held throughout St. Charles and the Tri-Cities...

Cultural events Painting +4

Ottawa’s Debate Days Festival

Aug 15-23, 2026 Ottawa

Ottawa’s Debate Days Festival is a nine-day heritage celebration in Ottawa, Illinois, that honors the historic 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates. The event features historical reenactments in Washington Square, community parades, live music, and...

Heritage History +7

Illinois State Fair

Aug 13-23, 2026 Illinois

The Illinois State Fair is an annual agricultural and entertainment event held from August 13-23, 2026, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The 2026 fair celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route...

Agricultural Fair State Fair +9

Huntley’s 175th Anniversary Time Capsule Burial

Aug 22, 2026 Huntley, McHenry County

Huntley, Illinois commemorated its 175th anniversary by burying a time capsule at Huntley Village Hall on August 22, 2026. The capsule, containing items like a letter from the Village President and local...

Anniversary Time Capsule +4

Grease Fan Event

Aug 22, 2026 Sterling

The Grease Fan Event is a nostalgic celebration of the 1978 movie musical held at the historic Midway Drive-In Theatre in Sterling. The gathering features appearances by four original cast members, including...

Cinema Movie Screening +5

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