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Music on the Farm

Jul 12 - Aug 9, 2026 Naperville

Music on the Farm is a two-date outdoor concert series at McDonald Farm in Naperville, with performances on July 12 and August 9, 2026. Each Sunday event features live music, food trucks,...

Outdoor Concerts Live music +5

The 97th Bud Billiken Parade is a historic back-to-school tradition and celebration of African American life and Black culture held in Chicago. On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the parade will proceed through...

Parade Community festival +7

House on the River Music Festival

Aug 8, 2026 Joliet

The House on the River Music Festival is an inaugural electronic dance music event held at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet. Taking place on August 8, 2026, the festival celebrates house...

Music festival House Music +4

Venetian Night

Aug 8, 2026 Dixon

Venetian Night is a long-standing summer tradition in Dixon, Illinois, featuring a variety of family-friendly entertainment along the riverfront. The festival is free to the public and centers on a signature evening...

Summer Festival Drone Show +4

Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase

Aug 7, 2026 Illinois

The Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase is a roots music concert taking place on August 7, 2026, at Raue Center for the Arts in Illinois. The event features Americana, folk...

Music Americana +3

Summer Sounds 2026 Concert Series Finale

Aug 6, 2026 Dixon

The Summer Sounds 2026 Concert Series Finale is a free concert by the Dixon Municipal Band held on August 6, 2026, at the Page Park Band Shell in Dixon. The performance features...

Concert Band Music +2

Lakeside Series

Jul 8 - Aug 6, 2026 Glen Ellyn

The Lakeside Series is a free outdoor summer concert program held at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, featuring a diverse lineup of music including classical, jazz, and tribute acts.

Music Free +6

National Night Out

Aug 4, 2026 Batavia, Kane County

Batavia's National Night Out is an annual free, family-friendly event hosted by the Batavia Police Department. Held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Peg Bond Center,...

Community Event Police +4

Turkish Festival

Aug 1-2, 2026 Tinley Park

The third annual Turkish Festival is a cultural gathering held at the Tinley Park Convention Center near Chicago. The event focuses on introducing Turkish culture, history, and values to the public while...

Turkish Culture Cultural Festival +3

Military & American History Weekend

Aug 1-2, 2026 South Elgin

The Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin, Illinois, will host the Military & American History Weekend on August 1-2, 2026. This new event replaces the former World War II reenactment weekend,...

History Reenactment +5

Shakespeare in the Square: A Bit O’ The Bard: Fair And Foul

Jul 18 - Aug 1, 2026 Woodstock

Shakespeare in the Square: A Bit O’ The Bard: Fair And Foul is a free, family-friendly outdoor production presented in Woodstock Square on July 18, July 26 and August 1, 2026. The...

Outdoor Theatre Shakespeare +6

Geneva Arts Fair

Jul 25-26, 2026 Geneva

The Geneva Arts Fair is an annual juried fine arts festival held in downtown Geneva on July 25 and 26, 2026. Located along scenic Third Street, the open-air event showcases a diverse...

Fine Arts Painting +6

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