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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!  ...

Free
Event Series Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Train Station 137 W Wood Street, Palatine

The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4.   The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train...

Free
Event Series Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Farmers Market

Water Street Mall 13 Water St, Aurora

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and...

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

Downtown Lisle IL

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market...

Free
Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...

Free

CAPE Con 2024

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

All ages are invited to come celebrate comics, cosplay, video games, and a variety of fandoms with programs, meetups, free-play arcade cabinets, character meet & greets, face-painting, and more. Welcome...

Free

Bricks and Giggles

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fun with LEGO® bricks! 🔨 Build in Progress: Watch the master builders from Windy City LUG in action as...

Free
Event Series Septemberfest

Septemberfest

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg

Since its inception, Septemberfest has seen a consistent increase in attendance. The Labor Day celebration historically draws over 100,000 patrons with most festival attendees from Schaumburg and the surrounding communities....

Dog Show

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Dogs and their owners are invited to join us and have the best dog gone fun you can imagine at our annual Dog Show for all Buffalo Grove dogs. All...

Free
Event Series Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus

Benedictine University

It’s time to celebrate the arrival of the Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, coming to Lisle. The show will be held at Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd., Lisle, IL,...

$16.95 – $39.95
Event Series Buffalo Grove Days

Buffalo Grove Days

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove (BG) days began in 1961 and is the biggest and longest-standing tradition in the Village. BG days spans five days and ends on Labor Day. The event, held...

Free

Alley Art Festival

Downtown Aurora Aurora

Shop local art. Listen to local music. Enjoy local food. Children of all ages are invited to explore and create at Alley Art Festival. Free! For information on more events...

Free
Event Series Taste of Melrose Park

Taste of Melrose Park

Melrose Park Civic Center 1000 North 25th Avenue, Melrose Park

Celebrating our 42nd year. Continuous Free Entertainment All Weekend Long! Unlimited Carnival Rides. Jesse White Tumbling Team. Fireworks Display.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply...

Included in general admission
Event Series Fall Carnival

Fall Carnival

Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego

Like many great things in life, once is just not enough! So, in 2024 Windy City Amusements is bringing the thrills to Oswegoland TWICE! Over Labor Day Weekend, the midway...

Free
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free....

Free
Event Series Music on Grand

Music on Grand

3700 Block of Grand Boulevard 3700 Block of Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Every last weekend of the month June through September, we close down our downtown business district on Grand Blvd. The bars and restaurants extend their outdoor seating area to allow...

Free
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
Event Series Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live...

Free

Bloomingdale Fireworks

Indian Lakes Open Space 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale

Save the date for Saturday, August 31, 2024, the Village of Bloomingdale is gearing up to host a most spectacular Fireworks Show! Head over to the Village’s open space area...

Free
Event Series Summer Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy Chicago’s beloved sky spectacle show every Wednesday night at 9pm and Saturday night at 10pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Gather your loved ones and head...

Free

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