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Bad Momz of Comedy

Oct 6, 2026 Wheaton

Upcoming

The Bad Momz of Comedy, founded by Orly K.G., will present two performances featuring professional mom comedians in downtown Wheaton on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The shows will take place at Wheaton...

Comedy Live Performance +3

Lumberjack Show

Oct 3, 2026 Rock Falls

Upcoming

The annual Lumberjack Show is scheduled for October 3, 2026, at Selmi’s Family Farm in Rock Falls. This family-friendly event features three professional lumberjack shows, an interactive lumberjack kids’ camp, and a...

Lumberjack Show Competition +5

Manteno Oktoberfest

Sep 24-27, 2026 Manteno

Ongoing

The 28th annual Manteno Oktoberfest is a multi-day community festival held in downtown Manteno, Illinois, from September 24 to 27, 2026. This celebration features a carnival, live music across multiple stages, numerous...

Carnival Live music +7

Polo Farmers Market Fall Family Festival

Oct 10, 2026 Polo

Upcoming

The Polo Farmers Market Fall Family Festival is a seasonal community event held at the Polo Marketplace Pavilion in Polo, Illinois. The festival features family-oriented activities including children’s crafts, games, a reading...

Farmers Market Family friendly +5

Ho-Chunk History

Oct 11, 2026 La Salle County, Illinois

Upcoming

Gerald Savage presents a historical session on the Ho-Chunk tribe at Starved Rock State Park on October 11, 2026. The presentation explores the tribe's origins, historical removal, and contemporary settlements in Illinois.

Heritage History +3

Ghosts of Starved Rock’s Past

Oct 24, 2026 La Salle County, Illinois

Upcoming

Ghosts of Starved Rock’s Past is a guided night hike at Starved Rock State Park where participants encounter historical figures from the park's past.

Guided Hike Historical Reenactment +3

Leaf Peeping Hike with a Naturalist

Oct 17, 2026 La Salle County, Illinois

Upcoming

This educational nature walk at Starved Rock State Park invites visitors to explore autumn trails under the guidance of park naturalists. Participants can learn about local tree species and enjoy the seasonal...

Nature Hiking +6

Brew Your Own Bliss

Oct 3, 2026 La Salle County, Illinois

Upcoming

Brew Your Own Bliss is an educational beverage workshop held at Starved Rock State Park in La Salle, Illinois. The event focuses on local herbal teas, kombucha, and specialty coffee preparation techniques.

Workshop Culinary +6

Vintage Voices

Oct 4-12, 2026 Alton, Madison County

Upcoming

Vintage Voices is a historical walking tour held at the Alton Cemetery in Alton, Illinois. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the event utilizes actors, costumers, and historians to bring the city's past to...

History Reenactment +5

Living History Days

Oct 4-5, 2026 Edwardsville, Madison County

Upcoming

Living History Days is an annual heritage festival organized by the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon, Illinois. Held during the first weekend of October, the event utilizes...

History Festival +5

Here, There: New Perspectives from the Illinois State Museum Collection

Sep 8 - Dec 11, 2026 Aurora

Ongoing

“Here, There: New Perspectives from the Illinois State Museum Collection” is a traveling art exhibition hosted at Aurora University from September 8 to December 11, 2026. The exhibition features work from over...

Art exhibition Illinois Artists +5

Stevie Wonder concert

Nov 21, 2026 Chicago

Upcoming

Stevie Wonder is scheduled to perform at the United Center in Chicago on November 21, 2026. The concert is part of a global tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of his landmark 1976...

Music Concert +4

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