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Event Series La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections,...

Free

Freedom Four 4Mile Run and Walk

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Kick off your 4th of July with this fun, family-friendly event! Run or walk a scenic 4-mile course starting and ending at Lake Ellyn Park. Explore nearby streets and enjoy...

$27 – $40

Riverside July 4th Festivities

Guthrie Park (Riverside) 28 Bloomingbank Road, Riverside

More details to come!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.

Free

Fourth of July Parade, Concert, and Fireworks

Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court, Elgin

The City of Elgin is excited to celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade, pet parade, and concert and fireworks, all occurring on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Fourth of...

Free

Independence Day Celebration

Yorkville Town Square 301 N. Bridge, Yorkville

Grab your chairs and get ready for a fantastic time at the Yorkville Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4! The parade begins at 9am starting at the Yorkville High...

4th of July Celebration

Village Circle (Elmwood Park) 4 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Annual parade starts at 9:00am. Celebration at Elmwood Park High School from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Starlight City perform from 7:15pm - 9:15pm. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.   For information on...

Free

4th of July Parade

Hinsdale South High School 7401 S. Clarendon Hills Road, Darien

We are pleased to invite you to participate in our 53rd annual Independence Day Parade. Come out and join us in this celebration of our nation's independence. Show our appreciation...

Free

4th of July Parade

Westchester Westchester

The Village of Westchester invites you to join our community for this special patriotic event! The parade will start at the corner of Mayfair & Dorchester and end at Community...

Free

Aurora 4th of July Parade

Downtown Aurora Aurora

The City of Aurora's Annual 4th of July Parade will step-off at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Aurora! Route The Parade will begin at the intersection...

Free

Carol Stream 4th of July Parade

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

The Carol Stream Independence Parade has been a village tradition since 1987. Many community groups, organizations and clubs have participated in the parade. Over the years the parade has featured...

Free

North Riverside 4th of July Parade

Veterans Park (North Riverside) 7550 W 26th Street, North Riverside

Celebrate our wonderful country with the annual Independence Day Parade! The parade will start at 10 am, at 9th Avenue and 26th Street, traveling east on 26th Street to Veterans...

4th of July Parade

Barrington High School 616 W Main Street, Barrington

Barrington is home to so many wonderful businesses, neighborhoods, charitable organizations, churches, sports teams, riding clubs, dancers and musicians, so join us as we celebrate down Main Street! The parade...

Free

4th of July Parade and Ice Cream Social

Lisle Junior High School 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle

In commemoration of Independence Day, the 4th of July Parade will begin at Lisle Junior High School, 5207 Center Avenue, at 10:00am and will proceed through downtown Lisle, ending at...

Free

Independence Day Parade

Downtown Des Plaines Lee Street and Miner Street, Des Plaines

The 2024 theme is "Planting the Seeds of Happiness." This Fourth of July, we invite you to showcase joyful memories and your organization’s growth: past and future. The community is...

Free

Independence Day Parade

Villa Park VFW Post 2801 39 E. St. Charles Rd., Villa Park

Hosted by the Villa Park VFW Post 2801, join us for this annual Villa Park event! The parade route is approximately 2 miles long. We step off at 10:00 AM,...

Free

4th of July Parade

Recreation Park (Arlington Heights) 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights

We in Arlington Heights love a parade and take great pride in providing the residents of this community with one of the best parades in the northwest suburbs. Join us...

Free

July 4th Parade

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

The many dimensions of diversity in Oak Park are on display when the annual Independence Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on July 4 from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland...

Free

Fourth of July Parade and Festivities

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale

The parade will commence at Sixth and Garfield Street, travel north on Garfield to First Street, then west on First to Grant Street, and finally south on Grant to Sixth...

Civic Season: Independence Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago

What actions will you take to be a more engaged citizen? How will you stay informed about issues affecting your community? Find inspiration for your civic participation. Connect with community-serving...

Free

Independence Day Program

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago

Join us on Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a day full of indoor and outdoor activities! Enjoy gallery tours, performances, artmaking, family-friendly trivia, games, crafts, a collaborative...

Included in general admission

4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

Brookfield Parade Grand Blvd and Garfield Ave, Brookfield

10:00am Parade Start. Party in the Park 12:30-2:30pm Redmonds, 3:30-5:30pm Whiskeyfist Bring your chairs, and family out to Kiwanis Park to watch these two great bands. Drink and food will...

Free

LibertyFest

Redmond Park 545 John St, Bensenville

The Village of Bensenville presents the July 4th LibertyFest! Come celebrate Independence Day! This celebration of America’s birthday is full of family fun and great times for everyone.   For...

Free
Event Series Frontier Days

Frontier Days

Recreation Park (Arlington Heights) 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights

So many fun things to fill your 4th of July weekend! We look forward to seeing you! FREE Entertainment and no event fee to attend Frontier Days 2024! Join us...

Free

Hamilton’s Artillery Reenactment

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Celebrate Independence Day at Cantigny with our patriotic friends from North West Territory Alliance. The living history actors of NWTA have produced the Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny for over...

Included in general admission

4th of July Picnic

Castaldo Park (Woodridge) 3024 71st Street, Woodridge

Join the Woodridge Special Events Committee at the annual Woodridge 4th of July Picnic at Castaldo Park! This long-standing tradition began on July 4, 1968, as part of the State...

Free
Event Series Brat Tent

Brat Tent

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

The Barrington Lions Club is thrilled to announce the revival of the beloved Barrington 4th of July Brat Tent Festival, slated to take place from July 3rd to July 6th....

Free

4th of July at the Pool

Lions Park Pool 100 Byrd Court, Clarendon Hills

After the parades, head to the pool for family time celebrating the holiday with an afternoon filled with cannonball contests and water balloon toss. Daily admissions apply.   For information...

regular admission

Celebrate the 4th of July at the Pool

Lions Park Pool 100 Byrd Court, Clarendon Hills

After the parades, head to the pool and celebrate the holiday with an afternoon filled with cannonball contests and water balloon tosses. Daily admissions apply. First 100 patrons will receive...

Included in general admission

4th of July Celebration

GH20 Aquatic Center 240 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights

Come celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day at the Aquatic Center! Wear red, white and blue and join us as we parade across the pool deck. Parade will start promptly at...

Included in general admission

Glen Ellyns 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

4TH OF JULY PARADE Everybody loves a parade whether it is for the music, floats, or nostalgia of the red, white and blue. Come and watch your neighbors march with...

Free

4th of July Celebration and Fireworks

Terrace View Park (Oakbrook Terrace) 17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace

Parade starts at 12 p.m. at City Hall. Picnic, Raffle and Entertainment: 3-6 p.m. Oakbrook Terrace residents must pick up wrist bands and raffle tickets for the picnic portion of...

Free
Event Series Northwest Fourth Fest

Northwest Fourth Fest

Sears Centre Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates

Celebrate the 4th at the biggest party in the suburbs! Join the Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District are once again hosting Northwest Fourth-Fest from July...

Free
Event Series 4th of July Festival

4th of July Festival

Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett

The all-volunteer Bartlett Fourth of July Committee invites you to celebrate at Apple Orchard Park, at the corner of Stearns & S. Bartlett roads. The Bartlett 4th of July Festival...

Free
Event Series Preschool in the Park

Preschool in the Park

Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora

Join us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free...

Free

Independence Day Parade

Downers Grove 4th of July Parade Route Main St from Grant to Warren, Downers Grove

The Village of Downers Grove Independence Day Parade will be held on July 4, 2024. The parade steps off from Main St. and Grant St at 1:00 p.m., traveling south...

Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and...

Free

Independence Day Celebration

Veterans Park (Lyons) 4200 Lawndale Avenue, Lyons

Come spend the Fourth of July with us! Join us for a one day celebration filled with our annual parade, live music, jump castles, slides, games, obstacle courses, 20+ food...

Free
Event Series 4th of July Festival

4th of July Festival

Melas Park (Mount Prospect) 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect

85th annual Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival. See link for full details.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations...

Event Series Time To Go Chorin’

Time To Go Chorin’

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago

Help with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission...

$5

4th of July Festivities and Fireworks

Bolingbrook Golf Club 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook

The Village of Bolingbrook will be celebrating Independence Day on July 4th with the annual celebration and fireworks show at the Bolingbrook Golf Club! Access to the Bolingbrook Golf Club...

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Independence Day Celebration

Ty Warner Park Plaza Drive and Blackhawk Drive, Westmont

This annual fireworks display and celebration brings individuals together to celebrate America in fantastic Fourth of July style. COME JOIN THE FUN! FOOD, GAMES, BEER, LIVE MUSIC!   For information...

Free

July 4th Celebration and Fireworks

Langum Park 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue, St. Charles

In response to public safety recommendations from the St. Charles Police Department and in collaboration with the City of St. Charles, the fireworks launch was relocated to Langum Park in...

Free
Event Series Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

Downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June 6th to August 29th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants...

Fourth of July Celebration

Rotary Green (Elk Grove Village) 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village

Celebrate America’s Day in Elk Grove Village, brought to you by the Village of Elk Grove and the Lions Club. Enjoy the Fourth of July with live music, food, drinks,...

Free

North Riverside July 4th Celebration

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside

Celebrate our wonderful country with the annual Independence Day Parade! The parade will start at 10 am, at 9th Avenue and 26th Street, traveling east on 26th Street to Veterans...

Free

Independence Day Concert and Fireworks

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Enjoy free, family friendly entertainment this 4th of July at the Ross Ferraro Town Center. Food concessions open at 6 p.m., and Hillbilly Rockstarz will be performing at 7 p.m....

Free

Sounds Of Summer Concerts

Harmony Park (Arlington Heights) 7 S Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights

Beginning in 2024, the Village of Arlington Heights' Sounds of Summer Concerts will take place on Thursday nights, beginning the first week of June and ending the last week of...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Each summer, the Village hosts a series of concerts for the community. Taking place on Thursday nights, these concerts provide free fun and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy....

Free

Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert

Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove

The annual tradition continues! Come hear the full Symphonic Band perform American, Patriotic, Traditional and Broadway selections in the setting of a good old-fashioned 4th of July concert at Willow...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove

Each night will feature a different local food vendor; and, you can purchase dinner onsite from the food trucks that will be there. For the July 25 concert, you can...

Free
Event Series Rockin’ in the Park

Rockin’ in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

All β€œRockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission to β€œRockin’ in the Park” is free. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is...

Free

July 4 Fireworks Display

Frontier Park 3415 Book Rd, Naperville

The fourth annual Naperville Community Fireworks Show is presented by Woody Buick GMC and co-hosted by Naperville Park District and the City of Naperville. Additionally, the Naperville Municipal Band will...

Free

Fourth of July Fireworks

Madison Meadow Park 550 E. Madison St, Lombard

The Village of Lombard will be hosting a fireworks display on Thursday, July 4th at Madison Meadow Park. The fireworks show will begin at dusk, or when the sky is...

Free

Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks

Hamilton Lakes Park Boulevard and Pierce Road, Itasca

Celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks at Hamilton Partners! Join us on Thurs., July 4th, for a dazzling display starting at dusk. Bring your family & friends for a night...

Free

Independence Day Fireworks

Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego

Oswego's Fourth of July Fireworks display will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Point Park on Thursday July 4, 2024. Rain date is July 5. The Oswego Police Department...

Free

July 4th Fireworks

Downers Grove 4th of July Fireworks 75th Street and Lemont Rd, Downers Grove

This year's Woodridge-Downers Grove Fireworks display will take place at dusk (approximately 9:30 pm) at 75th Street and Lemont Road. The best place to view the show is at the...

Free

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