Kane County Entertainment
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Daily Herald now accepting submissions for 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways GuideJun 22, 2026 6:08 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 23 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is July 13.
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Community pride through preservation: How the Gifford Park Association protects Elgin’s architectural heritageJun 21, 2026 7:00 am - The Gifford Park Association is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Elgin’s historic neighborhoods. The group, founded in 1979, provides grants for home restoration, hosts monthly meetings, and organizes the annual Historic Elgin House Tour each September, showcasing significant homes to inspire preservation efforts and build community pride.
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Side Street Studio Arts to transform Elgin’s cultural landscape with new riverfront homeJun 20, 2026 7:00 am - Side Street Studio Arts has spent more than 13 years In downtown Elgin creating opportunities for artists, performers, students, and audiences throughout the Fox Valley. One of the most anticipated events is AREA 22: Arts, Crafts & Oddities Fair on Aug. 8.
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St. Charles celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with July 4th concert, displaysJun 20, 2026 12:01 am - St. Charles will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a free patriotic band concert by the Fox Valley Concert Band on July 4 on 1st Street Plaza downtown, with limited seating available.
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For spring and summer fun, head to Fox ValleyJun 19, 2026 8:40 pm - From historic homes and Japanese gardens, to rock concerts and trolley rides, there’s plenty to do in Fox Valley this spring and summer.
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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From street murals to art classes: How St. Charles Arts Council transforms the cityJun 19, 2026 3:32 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council has had a passion for community and art for the past 15 years, and they are just getting started.
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After $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park is ready for concert seasonJun 19, 2026 12:47 pm - After a yearlong, $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park reopens for the summer concert season with expanded capacity, better sound, two new LED screens and improved amenities, including new restrooms.
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Batavia’s River Rhapsody concert series features new food vendors and activitiesJun 17, 2026 11:23 pm - Batavia Park District's free River Rhapsody concert series runs from June 17 to Aug. 5 at the Peg Bond Center, featuring eight Wednesday performances with diverse musical styles including rock, pop, country, soul, R&B, and disco.
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Swedish Days returns to Geneva with music, food, 5K and moreJun 17, 2026 4:50 pm - Traditional events combine with new attractions at the 76th annual Swedish Days festival in Geneva, which opens Wednesday, June 24.