5 Things to Do

Looking for things to do in DeKalb County? Check out the CASA 5K Color Run in Sycamore, Sunday at Sandwich Market, Kids Concerts in the Park in DeKalb and more.

Other events include the Dixon Municipal Band's first concert of the season on Thursday, and the Discover Dixon Block Party and Sauk Valley Community College's Child Fair, both on Saturday.

With everything from duck derbies to tractor treks, there is plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

A major antiques show, date night options, entertainment at Morton Arboretum, vintage cars, debut of performance venue, festival fun and an arts weekend are all on tap in DuPage and Cook counties.

Summer is in full swing with festivals lined up in Woodstock, Spring Grove and Harvard this weekend in McHenry County.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including an aquatic yoga class, paper airplane competition, and waterpark family fest.

Features of Old Canal Days in Lockport include a carnival, food trucks, craft vendors, beer garden, wine tent and live music.

From outdoor music to shopping opportunities, there is plenty to do around Kane County this weekend.

From the first Cruis'n the Square in downtown Kankakee to a Frank Lloyd Wright birthday party, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Northern Illinois Art Show, Pride Palooza, farmers markets and more

Enjoy trolley rides, baseball, and more this weekend across the Illinois Valley.

Enjoy live music Saturday at the Joliet Area Historical Museum as part of the museum's 2025 Summer Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series.

Go fishing with the family in Spring Grove and attend the grand opening of an outdoor venue in Marengo this weekend in McHenry County.

The fourth annual Bellson Music Fest is set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Rock Falls as is Discover Dixon’s Summer Block Party in Dixon.

Summer concerts in Downers Grove, farmers markets, a major art exhibition and a stage comedy gem are happening this weekend.

From concerts to board games, there is plenty to do in Kane County this weekend.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a community clean-up event, summer trail run, and history book club meeting.

From the Sunset Stroll to the Strawberry Jazz Fest, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Downers Grove launches its Friday Night Live concert lineup, while Westmont is home to the Spring Fling Festival, Darien adds a carnival to the holiday weekend, and The Forge Lemont Quarries presents the Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest. Theater lovers are offered a trio of new offerings.

Run the Splash Bash 5K in Woodstock and celebrate Memorial Day in Fox River Grove this weekend in McHenry County.

Drop-in event for self-guided exploration of the Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville on Saturday.

Other upcoming events include River Country 101.7-FM’s annual Summer Kickoff Concert, which begins at 6 p.m. May 31 with Delaney Ann, followed by headliner Kelsey Hart at 8 p.m., along the Dixon Riverfront.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including an adult pottery wheel workshop, Memorial Day ceremony, and mountain biking introduction class.

From the annual Pembroke Rodeo to the inaugural Momence Farmers Market, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Enjoy fine arts in St Charles, comedy in Batavia, breakfast in Geneva and more this weekend with 5 Things to do in Kane County.

Morton Arboretum unveils its latest whimsical sculptures, while classical orchestras and choirs along with a Taylor Swift tribute shake up the musical scene, native plants buoy the environment and a walking murder mystery takes a Japanese twist.

Kick off your summer with performances from rising country music stars Kelsey Hart and Delaney Ann on May 31 along the Dixon Riverfront.

Special events range from The Morton Arboretum's Arbor Day Plant Sale and a production of "Our Town" at the MAC to live music, a showcase of jewelry artistry and an interactive exhibition on farming in DuPage County at the Elmhurst History Museum.

Looking for something to do this weekend in DeKalb County? There's Stage Coach Players' drama "Radium Girls," Sycamore High School's FFA Plant Sale. Later this month features the 89th annual Genoa Days and KVAL's Northern Illinois Art Show.

Shop for native plants in Woodstock and join Crystal Lake’s garden party this weekend in McHenry County.

Celebrating Bourbonnais' 150th birthday and eating some pie at the 35th annual Rhubarb Festival are two options from our 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Gently used clothing will be $1 on Friday and Saturday at a Community Thrift Sale at Jolie Central High School.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a plant sale, acrylic painting class and special anniversary presentation.

May Fest will bloom at Cantigny, while Wheaton separately plays host to a mac-and-cheese festival. Concerts will showcase folk and classical artists, while the game's afoot for "Miss Holmes Returns."

Also, get ready for two events on June 7: the fourth annual Bellson Music Fest at the RB&W District in Rock Falls and the 40th annual Sauk Valley Child Fair, with the theme Candy Land, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon.

Shop the Algonquin Garden Club’s plant sale and check out reptiles at the Animal Expo this weekend in McHenry County.

From enjoying flowers and raising mental health awareness to celebrating Mother's Day, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The kite festival in Homer Glen will include trick performances from Chicago Kite, games, giveaways, food trucks, music, raptor education and opportunity to fly one's own kite.

A free kids fishing expo in Peru, vendors market in Sheffield, the Starved Rock Country marathon, a folk artist in Princeton and an art exhibit in Peru are among the activities this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a semi-guided paddling trip, cemetery tour, and Mother's Day yoga event.

Art in Wilder Park and Lilac Time lead off festival fun, and there's also a DuPage and Cook lineup of hit rock bands, classical gems, kite flying and history tours.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a family paint night, watercolor painting class, and movement and meditation session.

PACT to present play in Polo starting this weekend; United Way of Lee County Bingo is May 8 at the Elks Club in Dixon.

Looking for something to do in DeKalb County this weekend? Check out a number of Cinco de Mayo events, springtime vendor markets, May the Fourth Be With You celebration and more.

From pet adoption to historical anniversaries, there's no shortage of things to do in Kane County this week.

Market on Mill will open in Utica, Morel Fest returns to Ottawa, the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season, the MOMsemble will perform in Princeton and an Earth Day celebration will commence in an event-packed weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Looking for great book finds? Friends of the Joliet Public Library book sale will be held this weekend at the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St.

Run for the arts in Crystal Lake and watch military helicopters land in Lake in the Hills this weekend in McHenry County.

From a National Day of Prayer to the Kankakee County Speedway and the Kankakee Farmers' Market season openers, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Here are five things to do in and around Grundy County the weekend of April 25, 2025.