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Festivals and Fairs

Moon Festival at Pacifica Square in Aurora seen as ‘bringing the community together’

By David Sharos
Sep 24, 2026 6:39 am - Pacifica Square, an Asian-centric shopping and lifestyle center in Aurora, hosted the sixth annual Moon Festival on Saturday.
Live music, car show, fireworks highlight Huntley Fall Fest

By Chris Gerke
Sep 23, 2026 10:36 am - Huntley Fall Fest celebrates its 21st year Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, with three days of live music featuring multiple bands, carnival rides, kids’ activities, a car show, craft vendors and Saturday night fireworks at Deicke Park.
Prost! Raise a stein at 15 suburban Oktoberfests

By Luke Zurawski
Sep 23, 2026 10:12 am - Fifteen Oktoberfest celebrations featuring traditional German food, beer, live polka music, stein-holding contests and hammerschlagen are coming to the Chicago suburbs starting this weekend. Here’s where to join in on the merrymaking.
Best Bets: Celebración de los Árboles at Morton and New Philharmonic opens its season

By Barbara Vitello
Sep 23, 2026 8:40 am - The Morton Arboretum, Sonny Acres Farms, Cantigny and the Village of Rosemont host family-friendly festivals, and Emily Rohm, who originated the role of Jane Doe in CST’s “Ride the Cyclone,” brings her cabaret show to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, whose “Cyclone” revival runs through Oct. 25.
Step back to the 1840s at Glen Ellyn’s Pioneer Day event

Submitted by Jean Jeske
Sep 22, 2026 7:59 pm - Glen Ellyn Historical Society's 41st Pioneer Day on Sept. 27 features 1840s pioneer life demonstrations including farm activities, like corn shucking, farm animals, classroom activities, and Professor Flim Flam’s entertainment shows.
Fall Fest returns to the Lisle Library District Sept. 25

By Esmeralda Villalpando, Lisle Library District
Sep 22, 2026 2:39 pm - The Lisle Library District will host its annual Fall Fest on Friday, Sept. 25. The free outdoor event features an inflatable obstacle course, farm animal petting zoo, cider donuts, pumpkin decorating contest, fall photo booth, and seasonal reading recommendations from librarians.
Algonquin Kite Festival soars into Spella Park

Submitted by Village of Algonquin
Sep 22, 2026 9:23 am - Algonquin’s annual Kite Festival on Sept. 27 features professional stunt kite demonstrations, giant kite displays, children's activities. The first 250 kids receive free paper kites.
Fall Food Truck Festival brings over 30 food trucks to downtown Aurora

By David Sharos | For the Aurora Beacon-News
Sep 21, 2026 5:06 pm - Aurora's Fall Food Truck Festival returns Friday, Sept. 25, featuring over 30 food trucks, with offerings ranging from burgers and barbecue to vegan options and desserts.
Things to do Sept. 25 to Oct. 1: Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest and more

By Luke Zurawski
Sep 21, 2026 3:37 pm - Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest, Meadows Fest in Rolling Meadows, Cantigny Fall Fest and more.
Elgin Fringe Fest marks 13th year with eclectic mix of local and touring acts

By Annie Alleman tor The (Elgin) Courier-News
Sep 21, 2026 11:59 am - The Elgin Fringe Festival returns for its 13th year Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 23-27, featuring over 80 performances including dance, theater, music, comedy, and magic acts at five downtown venues.

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