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Forge Fest

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

🎉 Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration at the 4th Annual Forge Fest, happening at The Mount at The Forge: Lemont Quarries in Lemont, IL, on Saturday, July 13th! 🎉 Experience the magic of summer as we bring together everything you love about festivals in one incredible event. From a bustling vendor village offering...

Free

Bastille Day

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

The Committee of French Speaking Societies invite the French Community and all the friends of France to celebrate the French national holiday of Bastille Day in Polk Bros Park on July 13. Join us for an evening of free family friendly entertainment, live music, and some tasty French treats.

Free

Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Come out and enjoy this unique experience, which brings classic and custom cars, live music, and Lombard’s local businesses together for family-friendly summer events in Downtown Lombard! These FREE summer events take place on Saturdays between June 15th - August 24th, from 6...

Free
Event Series Windmill City Festival

Windmill City Festival

Batavia Riverwalk 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Join Us July 12-14 at Your Hometown Festival! Big on Family Fun and Traditions Live Bands A Darling Pet Competition Windmill Whirl 5K Food Galore Carnival & Family Activities All Weekend   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free
Event Series Peach Festival

Peach Festival

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva, IL, United States

Our Festival opens at 10am-6pm with a large attractions area, delicious grilled concessions and beer garden to enjoy. Music and other fun activities are scheduled throughout each day! Make sure to stop by the bakery for our home made Peaches & Cream Shortcake and Peach Cobbler!   For information on more events like this, check...

$16
Event Series Southport Art Festival

Southport Art Festival

Wrigleyville 3550 N. Seminary Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago’s iconic Southport Corridor will bloom to life when Southport Art Fest takes over in July of 2024. Featured in TimeOut Chicago as one of the “Best Festivals in Town,” the event will feature an assorted mix of artistic styles and mediums in a picture-perfect Chicago neighborhood. The best artists from all over the country...

Free
Event Series Summerfest

Summerfest

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

Check out the stellar lineup of artists gracing our parking lot in DTLG! We're set to rock La Grange like never before. Plus, we'll have a face painter and balloon artist on-site on Saturday and Sunday for the little ones. Stay cool with a variety of beverages including beer, wine, and seltzers, along with a...

Play, Picnic and Party

Village Green (Elk Grove Village) 901 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

The annual Play, Picnic, and Party event is a special community event offering various free activities and a picnic lunch at family-friendly prices. Live music and water inflatables can be found by the Park District, the Library provides many arts and crafts opportunities, and the Village holds a K9 demonstration, petting zoo/animal show, Pot-a-Plant, and...

Free

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