Festivals and Fairs
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Green and wet at Irish FestSep 19, 2026 4:13 pm -
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Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations
Sep 17, 2026 10:37 am - Summer might be Chicago’s biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area’s strong German heritage means you’ll find plenty of communities hosting huge parties with live music and traditional fun.
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Sonny Acres Farm’s Fall Festival opens Sept. 19Sep 16, 2026 10:19 pm - Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago opens its Fall Festival on Sept. 19, featuring amusement rides, petting zoo, hayrides, seasonal food, full bar, and live music with free admission Tuesday-Thursday.
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Campton Hills church cancels United Fall Fest, set for Sept. 19Sep 16, 2026 5:44 pm - Congregational United Church of Christ in Campton Hills recently announced that the 15th annual United Fall Fest has been canceled due to thunderstorms in the forecast for Saturday, Sept. 19. Each year, the event raises money for a local charity.
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West Dundee Heritage Fest returns for 28th year with music, craft show, new 10K raceSep 16, 2026 10:51 am - West Dundee’s 28th annual Heritage Fest Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20, features a dozen bands, an arts and crafts fair with 100 artisans, a car show and a new 10K race.
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Naperville Irish Fest returns this weekend with food, music and family fun
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St. Charles Scarecrow Contest entry deadline extended to Sept. 22Sep 15, 2026 1:28 pm - St. Charles Business Alliance extends deadline for 2026 Scarecrow Weekend Contest entry to Sept. 22, with prizes up to $500 across multiple categories including businesses, individuals, clubs, and mechanical displays
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Fiestas Patrias event at RiverEdge Park a celebration of Aurora’s Mexican community
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Things to do Sept. 18-24: Naperville Irish Fest, West Dundee Heritage Fest, Mundelein Arts Festival and moreSep 14, 2026 4:12 pm - Mark your calendar for the Naperville Irish Fest, Heritage Fest in West Dundee, the Mundelein Arts Festival and more.
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Second annual Festival of Cultures highlights Palatine's diverse communitySep 13, 2026 4:42 pm - Palatine celebrated all the differences that bring its community together on Sunday at the second annual Festival of Cultures.