Festivals and Fairs
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Riding and sliding at Glendale Heights FestJul 11, 2026 4:56 pm - Glendale Heights Fest, held every year at Camera Park, features carnival rides, games, live music and family-friendly activities. It closes with a fireworks show on Sunday.
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Mongolian community gathers for Naadam 2026 festival in Busse WoodsJul 11, 2026 4:56 pm - The Chicago Mongolian community gathered for Mongol Naadam 2026 in Busse Woods. Naadam is recognized on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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Wienermobile to stop at Kane County Fair
Jul 08, 2026 7:53 pm - The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making a pit stop at the 157th Kane County Fair in St. Charles from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18.
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Some communities rescheduling Fourth of July fireworks, others open to itJul 08, 2026 4:43 pm - Plans for fireworks and drone shows fizzled for several communities over the Fourth of July holiday. Some communities, though, have decided to reschedule, while others are considering alternative plans.
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Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest celebrates 20 years of barbecue, music, communityJul 08, 2026 3:49 pm - This year’s Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest will celebrate 20 years of food, music and bringing the community together.
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Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park this weekJul 07, 2026 1:31 pm - Taste of Chicago has taken over Grant Park this week offering dozens of food vendors, free concerts, cooking demonstrations and more.
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Things to do July 10-16: Windmill City Festival, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and moreJul 07, 2026 6:39 am - Mark your calendar for Windmill City Festival, Windy City Smokeout, Glendale Heights Fest, the Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days, Itasca Fest, McHenry Fiesta Days and more.
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Best Bets: Lizzo makes Ravinia Festival debut SaturdayJul 06, 2026 10:42 am - Singer/songwriter/flutist Lizzo makes her Ravinia Festival debut and comedians Tony Rock headlines The Lighthouse at American Place Casino and Joe Avery laughs it up at Zanies in Rosemont.
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‘Music, laughter and memories’: Windmill City Festival returns this week to Batavia RiverwalkJul 05, 2026 7:38 pm - The Windmill City Festival, Batavia's signature summer celebration, returns July 10-12 with three days of free family entertainment at the Batavia Riverwalk.
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‘Not enough to stop the party’: Socked by storms, Bartlett marches onJul 05, 2026 6:50 pm - Bartlett, which has been pounded by thunderstorms, floods and even tornadoes in recent days, staged a comeback with a triumphant Fourth of July weekend parade Sunday.