Festivals and Fairs
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Great Scot: The Highland Games are moving to WheatonMay 01, 2024 12:20 pm - The Highland Games — convening this June at a new arena in Wheaton — celebrates cherished strands of Scottish culture: clan tartans, song, dance, food and brawn.
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Things to do May 3-9: The Guess Who, Herman’s Hermits, art shows and moreApr 29, 2024 4:35 pm - Mark your calendars for performances by The Guess Who, Herman’s Hermits and Jim Messina; art shows in Bartlett, Elmhurst, Aurora and Lisle; and more happening this week.
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Big wheels: Wheaton gears up for Touch-A-Truck eventApr 26, 2024 12:00 pm - A fleet of municipal vehicles will go on display for the Downtown Wheaton Association’s kid-friendly Touch-A-Truck event Saturday, April 27. Youngsters will get a chance ...
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Rockin’ in the Park: Rosemont releases summer concert lineupApr 25, 2024 6:50 am - Rosemont has released the lineup for its Rockin’ in the Park summer concert series, which features classic cover bands across 18 nights, with a fireworks show closing many of the performances.
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Bonjour, spring: Wheaton French Market returns with pastries, coffee and Joni Mitchell musicApr 25, 2024 6:00 am - Wheaton’s French market is in full swing. Here are the sights and sounds of market season.
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Things to do April 26-May 2: Tulip fests, Long Grove Craft Beer Fest, Natasha Leggero, Arbor Day events and moreApr 23, 2024 3:02 pm - Mark your calendars for the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival, performances by Natasha Leggero and Victor Manuelle, Arbor Day events in Arlington Heights and Lisle and more happening this week.
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Taco Crawl returns to downtown Aurora for fifth seasonApr 19, 2024 7:37 pm - Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry hosts fundraiser to support nutrition for children The annual “Taco Crawl” fundraiser held by Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry will take place...
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Elgin’s Fourth of July celebration to include a pet parade this yearApr 18, 2024 11:43 pm - Plans are underway for Elgin's Fourth of July Parade. The parade will be held Thursday, July 4, near downtown Elgin. The route runs on Douglas Avenue from Slade Avenue to...
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Schaumburg Plein Air competition takes art outdoorsApr 17, 2024 11:39 am - Schaumburg’s 35th annual Prairie Arts Festival returns Memorial Day weekend, May 25 and 26, outdoors on the village’s municipal grounds, but artists who want to take part in the accompanying plein air competition need to get started soon.
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Things to do April 19-25: BoDeans, Fear No Art, Earth Day events and moreApr 16, 2024 12:27 pm - Mark your calendars for appearances by the BoDeans, Cary Elwes and the Impractical Jokers, the College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, Earth Day events and more happening this week.