5 Things to Do weekly in Illinois
Yorkville's Hometown Days Festival open Friday and runs through Sunday at Beecher Park.
The McHenry Outdoor Theater will have double feature screenings of "Jaws" and "Tremors" over Labor Day Weekend.
The Dixon Historic Theatre presents Billy Joel tribute act "Billy the Kid" on Saturday, Aug. 30.
The Warehouse on Park in Genoa presents "Brass from the Past" on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Check out the Team Demolition Derby "Tournament of Destruction" at Dirt Oval Route 66 in Joliet.
Cantigny Park in Wheaton will host live music in its beer garden Aug. 28-29, and The Last Fling is Aug. 29-Sept. 1 in downtown Naperville.
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with Wine on the Hill in Peru, Music in the Park in Ottawa or at Court Street Pub's Block Party in Ottawa.
The DuPage County Fairgrounds will also host the ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Aug. 23.
The highly anticipated Amboy Depot Days event is Aug. 21-24.
The Will County Fair runs Aug. 20-24 at the fairgrounds in Peotone.
Corn Fest is this weekend in downtown DeKalb, while Sycamore will host the Ribs, Rhythm & Brews festival Saturday, Aug. 23.
The Woodstock Truck'N Food Show is Saturday, Aug. 23, while the McHenry Outdoor Theater is hosting "Bring Your Dog" weekend.
Country star Trace Adkins performs at the Bureau County Fair in Princeton Thursday, Aug. 21.
Check out live music at The Law Office & Pub in Yorkville, see a tribute concert at Venue 1012 in Oswego and more this weekend in Kendall County.
Taste of Glen Ellyn is Aug. 14-17, while the Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Wine & Art Walk this weekend.
Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake has three great shows happening this weekend!
Plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend, from the Princeton Farmers' Market to Ottawa's Third Friday event and more.
Joliet's New Orleans North Festival and the Will County Car Show on tap this weekend in Will County.
Blumen Gardens in Sycamore will host an artist and makers market Sunday, or visit Hopkins Park in DeKalb for a celebration of all things ukuleles.
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Fest happens in Rochelle Aug. 15-17.
Enjoy a beer & cheese pairing workshop at Fox Republic Brewing, live music in Oswego and Yorkville this weekend!
The Rochelle Municipal Airport will host an air and car show this weekend, while the Mendota Sweet Corn Fest runs Aug. 7-10.
Lakemoor Fest is Friday and Saturday, while
Overdrive Monster Truck Show will be at the La Salle Speedway & Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Enjoy an evening tour of the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano.
RomeoFest kicks off Thursday, Aug. 7 and runs through Aug. 10, while Joliet Blues Festival is Saturday, Aug. 9.
The Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee is Aug. 7-10. Bring the kids to Hopkins Park on Saturday for a free 'Summer's Last Bash' party.
Celebrate all things vegetarian at Veggie Fest Saturday at Danada South park in Wheaton.
Downtown Joliet Kidz Fest, Rockin' the Ville and more happening this weekend!
The Great Midwest Train Show is Sunday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.
The Kendall County Fair runs from July 31-Aug. 3 at the Yorkville fair grounds.
The McHenry County Fair kicks off this week! Enjoy a nighttime bike ride of Crystal Lake, and a concert in Huntley!
Streator Fest, Taste of the Illinois Valley in Peru this weekend!
The Malta Vintage Baseball Game on Saturday, exotic animals at the DeKalb Public Library Thursday and more!
Check out the Ogle County Fair July 30-Aug. 3 at the fair grounds in Oregon, or catch concerts from the Sterling Municipal Band or Dixon Municipal Band.
Attend performances by the Dixon Municipal Band on Thursday night, or check out the Rock River Riders Hillclimb on Saturday.
Attend a free concert at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego, or catch a performance of 'Wizard of Oz' at Oswego High School.
Check out specials from local businesses at downtown Streator's "Christmas in July" event, or catch a performance of "The Little Mermaid" in Princeton.
Explore the DuPage County Fair this weekend, and browse downtown Wheaton retailers during the first-annual sidewalk sales event.
Enjoy music and local vendors at McHenry's Pearl Street Market on Thursday, and check out McHenry County College's Community Block Party Sunday, July 27.
Joliet Park District's Wine a Little, Laugh a Lot event is Thursday, and Joliet Restaurant Week continues through Sunday.
Sip 'n' Savor in Sycamore, Annie Glidden's 160th Birthday Party and more this weekend in DeKalb County.
Huntley's Food Truck Frenzy is Saturday, July 19, and McHenry's Fiesta Days concludes with weekend with the parade Sunday, July 20.
Enjoy free live music from the Sterling Municipal Band and the Dixon Municipal Band and more this weekend in the Sauk Valley.
Cantigny in Wheaton to host two French-themed events, Premier5 Card Show at DuPage Fairgrounds and more this weekend.
Enjoy a free concert in Ottawa or Peru, hike Starved Rock or kayak along the Illinois River!
'Shakespeare in Hollywood' at Stage Coach Players, Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show and more this weekend in DeKalb County!
Enjoy a free concert in Joliet, a free movie in Bolingbrook or check out the Hot Sauce Expo in Joliet this weekend.
Enjoy an outdoor movie in Oswego and celebrate summer at Yorkville's River Fest this weekend in Kendall County.
The Infinity Food & Art Festival returns to Ottawa on Saturday and the La Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair happens this weekend in the Illinois Valley.