Festivals and Fairs
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Things to do June 27 to July 3: Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Frontier Days, Fourth of July events and moreJun 23, 2025 5:45 pm - Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Wauconda Fest, Arlington Heights’ Frontier Days, Stars ‘N Stripes Fest, Fourth of July events and more happening this week.
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Enjoy sweet treats at Long Grove Strawberry Fest June 27-29Jun 23, 2025 3:08 pm - Long Grove’s beloved Strawberry Fest returns Friday through Sunday, June 27-29, inviting families, foodies and festivalgoers to experience three days of sweet nostalgia, vibrant music, and small-town charm.
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Wauconda Fest returns this week with rides, food, musicJun 23, 2025 12:11 pm - Enjoy rides, food, music and more at Wauconda Fest Thursday through Sunday, June 26-29, in Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda.
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Lombard’s Fourth of July fireworks returns to Madison Meadow ParkJun 19, 2025 4:24 pm - Lombard's annual July 4th fireworks display will be held at Madison Meadow Park. Temporary parking restrictions and closures will be in effect so attendees should plan transportation accordingly.
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Batavia museum celebrates 50th anniversary with Depot Day June 21Jun 18, 2025 11:20 am - Enjoy 1970s tunes, explore Batavia history, and bring the kids for crafts and games at Batavia Depot Museum's 50th anniversary Depot Day on Saturday, June 21.
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St. Nectarios Greek Fest returns with food, music, gamesJun 18, 2025 11:18 am - Described as a Greek party in the Northwest suburbs, St. Nectarios’ annual Greek Fest returns Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, at the church, 133 S. Roselle Road in Palatine.
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Addison Uncorked offers wine, craft beer and live musicJun 17, 2025 5:22 pm - On June 24, join in “Addison Uncorked 2025,” a 21-or-older beverage tasting fundraiser with wine, craft beer, food, raffles, and live music.
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Music lineup announced for Last Fling in NapervilleJun 17, 2025 4:58 pm - Sixteen Candles, Too Hype Crew, 7th heaven and Mike and Joe headline the Naperville Jaycees’ 60th Last Fling over Labor Day weekend.
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Free Hokusai Japan Fest features traditional arts and cuisineJun 17, 2025 3:16 pm - A family-friendly "Hokusai Japan Fest" celebrating Japanese culture will be held on Saturday, June 21. Hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center, it will feature performances, demos, vendors, and more.
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Best Bets: Swingin’ at Cantigny, ‘Wicked’ sing-along at Paramount, The Wiggles at Rosemont TheatreJun 17, 2025 12:36 pm - Cantigny debuts musical swings, Wheaton welcomes craft beer lovers, The Wiggles return to Rosemont and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art hosts the Hokusai Japan Fest.