Festivals and Fairs
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New location, layout for Hampshire Coon Creek Country DaysAug 10, 2026 11:46 am - As Hampshire’s Coon Creek Country Days festival marks its 43rd year, visitors will notice some changes, including a new location and layout.
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Rolling Meadows Park District hosts free Back-to-School BashAug 10, 2026 11:31 am - Rolling Meadows Park District hosts a free Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Florey Park, featuring live music, face painting, inflatables, and a Kona Ice truck.
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Chicagoland Halal Fest brings globally-inspired food and fun to St. CharlesAug 09, 2026 3:44 pm - The fourth annual Chicagoland Halal Fest brought together food, entertainment, entrepreneurship and family fun Saturday and Sunday at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
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‘Good health makes people happy’: Veggie Fest in Lisle offers food, fun, meditationAug 09, 2026 7:06 am - If health is wealth, then Veggie Fest is ready to help you feel a little richer. The 16th annual event, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, at Danada South Park in Lisle, features an array of wellness programs and speakers offering tips to help you live your best life.
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Mundelein Arts Festival returns for 15th year with over 50 artistsAug 07, 2026 12:46 pm - The 15th annual Mundelein Arts Festival will take place Sept. 19-20 at Courtland Commons, featuring over 50 juried artists selling original works in various media including painting, photography, ceramics, and jewelry.
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Barrington Family Fest aims to bring community togetherAug 07, 2026 11:56 am - Barrington’s upcoming Family Fest will feature a pet parade, magic show, visits with therapy dogs and mini horses and more.
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Historic red, white and blue locomotive to debut during Diesel Days at Illinois Railway MuseumAug 07, 2026 9:44 am - Illinois Railway Museum volunteers have repainted the museum's oldest diesel locomotive, Ingersoll-Rand 91, in the red, white, and blue color scheme it wore for the 1976 bicentennial; it will debut during the museum’s Diesel Days event, Aug. 7-9.
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Celebrate different cultures at Wheeling International FestAug 06, 2026 5:40 am - Wheeling’s annual International Festival offers a chance to explore multiple world cultures right here in the suburbs.
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North Aurora Days celebrates summer with live music, fireworks and family funAug 05, 2026 7:51 pm - North Aurora Days, a two-day community festival, returns to Riverfront Park on Aug. 7-8 with live music from bands like headliners Radio Gaga and Bon Journeyed, family fun, and fireworks.
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Summer Daze bringing live music, food and family fun to WarrenvilleAug 05, 2026 6:22 pm - Warrenville’s Summer Daze will be bringing live music, ranging from country rock from the Badger State to nerdy ’90s jams, to the stage on Aug. 7-8. There also will be the annual car show, food vendors, beer and wine, and free kids' activities.