Festival news
The summer begins in La Grange with the annual carnival
The family-friendly Margaritas En Mayo event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in downtown Yorkville and at Riverfront Park, 131 E Hydraulic Ave.
Morris’ busiest season is about to kick off, as fForest Fest kicks off Saturday, June 1 with more live music, vendors, and food than ever before.
Plainfield residents were treated to a picnic in the park this Saturday, courtesy of the park district inviting nearly a dozen food trucks to showcase their menus from around the world at the Prairie Activity and Recreation Center.
The Star Wars doll exhibit is at the library’s branch in downtown until June 2. Artist will make presentation on Star Wars Day.
Lake in the Hills officials said they are reviewing their procedures after a carnival that was shut down because of fights did not have a security plan as part of its village permit.
A plant sale starts at 9 a.m. Saturday with a wide selection of more than 2,000 natives, annuals, perennials, vegetables and hanging baskets. It’s the main event of a downtown spring festival celebrating the start of the growing season.
This free event showcases the original, juried work of over 95 fine artists in a variety of mediums including ceramics, painting, sculpture, photography and more.
Star Wars Day is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 1 in downtown Joliet.
The 78th annual La Grange Pet Parade will step off June 1
Cantigny Spring Fest will be held May 18
Sugar Ray will headline the Sound Stage at DeKalb’s 47th annual Corn Fest on Saturday, Aug. 24.
The event will feature Corvettes in varying vintages and styles, representing all facets of the model’s 70-year history.
Twelve retail locations will serve wine samples from Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa wineries to patrons as they shop.
The St. Charles Arts Council has a full slate of fun events for kids and adults in the coming months. Paint the Riverside kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11.