Festivals and Fairs
-
‘We believe in magic’: Woodstock Willie gives hope for an early spring
Feb 02, 2025 8:01 am - Woodstock Willie predicted an early spring Sunday morning, prompting cheers from thousands who gathered in the Woodstock Square before dawn to see what the furry prognosticator of seasons had to say on Groundhog Day.
-
Downers Grove Ice Festival returns with carving, sculptures, games
-
Illinois Vintage Fair returns to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates this weekendJan 31, 2025 10:56 am - Illinois Vintage Fair returns to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates Feb. 1-2, featuring 100-plus vendors selling vintage fashion, collectibles, art and home goods.
-
Things to do Jan. 31 to Feb. 6: Groundhog Day events, Downers Grove’s Ice Fest, Lunar New Year and moreJan 28, 2025 9:12 am - Mark your calendar for Groundhog Day events in Woodstock, Downers Grove’s Ice Fest, Lunar New Year celebrations, Disney On Ice presents “Let’s Dance!” and more happening this week.
-
Chicagoland Fishing Expo returns with gear, guides, lessonsJan 25, 2025 1:47 pm - The Chicagoland Fishing Expo returned to the Schaumburg Convention Center this weekend with everything fishing under one roof.
-
St. Charles Business Alliance accepting entries for St. Patrick’s ParadeJan 22, 2025 4:47 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance is accepting entries for the 2025 St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade, an annual Irish celebration held on March 15.
-
Things to do Jan. 24-30: Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and moreJan 21, 2025 10:39 am - Mark your calendar for the Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire, Marlon Wayans’ “Wild Child Tour” and more happening this week.
-
Elgin Fringe Festival captures creative spirit with one-day winter celebrationJan 21, 2025 12:42 am - Elgin's Winter Mini Fringe returns for a one-day celebration of art, performance, and community. Enjoy an art exhibition, potluck, future insights panel, provocative immersive theater, and a hilarious mythical adventure comedy.
-
All-Canada Show returns to St. Charles for fishing and hunting adventuresJan 20, 2025 11:11 pm - Hundreds of Canadian fishing, hunting, and wilderness lodges and outfitters will gather at the All-Canada Show in Chicago Jan. 30-Feb. 2. Discounts for veterans and youth under 17.
-
Four days left to share your event in the Daily Herald’s Out on the Town guideJan 20, 2025 11:15 am - Jan. 23 is the deadline to submit your event to the Daily Herald's "Out On the Town" spring guide listing suburban Chicago events like festivals, shows, dining, and family activities occurring March-May. It is free to submit.