Festivals and Fairs
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Wheaton celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Field of Honor, Independence Day events, and community eventsJun 18, 2026 5:27 pm - Wheaton Park District’s celebration of America's 250th anniversary includes the Field of Honor with 2,000 flags at Seven Gables Park (June 29-July 4), a fireworks and drone show on July 3, and the traditional Independence Day Parade July 4, along with summer activities including mini golf tournaments, museum exhibits, and family fun nights.
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A ‘quintessential American town’: New Glen Ellyn volunteer organization plans July 4th celebration, new drone showJun 17, 2026 6:32 pm - Glen Ellyn is one of those towns that does Fourth of July right. A new, entirely volunteer group is organizing an amped-up celebration for America’s 250th year.
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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.
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Arlington Heights to host first drone show July 2Jun 17, 2026 10:08 am - Arlington Heights will host a 400-drone synchronized light show on July 2, serving as a replacement of sorts for the traditional fireworks show that had long been held at the Arlington Park racetrack before its closure in 2021.
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Things to do June 19-25: Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Blues on the Fox and moreJun 16, 2026 10:21 am - Mark your calendar for Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Blues on the Fox, Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest and more.
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Huntley American Legion hosts 10th annual Vet Fest to support veterans programsJun 16, 2026 12:33 am - Huntley American Legion hosts its 10th annual Vet Fest on June 20, featuring live music from The Blooze Brothers, Bucket Number 6, and LP Vinyl, with proceeds supporting veteran organizations.
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Food, music, and summer vibes: Taste of Des Plaines returns June 19-20Jun 15, 2026 2:45 pm - The Taste of Des Plaines returns to downtown as a two-day summer street festival from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, June 19; and from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, along Ellinwood Street between the Des Plaines Metra Station and the Public Library.
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116th annual Swedish Midsummer Festival returns to Geneva June 21Jun 15, 2026 12:29 pm - Geneva's Swedish Midsummer Festival on June 21 combines Father's Day with traditional Scandinavian culture, offering Swedish meatballs, folk dancing, Viking reenactors, a historic Viking ship replica tour, and the iconic noon maypole raising ceremony at Good Templar Park.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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Juneteenth celebration in Bloomingdale to honor freedom, culture and communityJun 15, 2026 12:09 am - State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock invites residents, families, and community leaders to attend a special Juneteenth Celebration commemorating freedom, resilience, and the enduring contributions of Black Americans to our communities and nation.
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