5 Things to Do weekly in Illinois
The Woodstock Food Truck Festival on the Square is Saturday, June 6.
Star Wars Day is set for Saturday, June 6 in downtown Joliet.
Billy Elton kicks off the Sycamore Park District's summer concert series on Thursday, June 4.
Cream of Wheaton runs June 4-7 at Memorial Park and in downtown Wheaton.
Zydeco Voodoo kicks off the 2026 season of Jammin' at the Clock in Streator on Friday, June 5.
The Bellson Music Fest, which honors Rock Falls native Louie Bellson, is Saturday, June 6.
The Limelight Theatre Company presents the comedy play "Sticker" June 3-6 in Oswego.
Sample a variety of wines at Batavia Uncorked Saturday, June 6.
Downtown Kankakee's Friday Night Concert Series continues Friday, June 5 with a performance by Todd Hazelrigg + River Valley Rangers.
The iconic musical "Million Dollar Quartet" wraps up its extensive run at Aurora's Stolp Island Theatre Sunday, May 31.
Wild Bill Days is set for Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, at locations in Utica, Mendota and Troy Grove.
The band Hoodwink'd will perform Friday as part of the Rooftop Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum.
The hit musical "Million Dollar Quartet" ends its long run at downtown Aurora's Stolp Island Theatre on May 31.
RIO-A Tribute to Duran Duran, will perform at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake Friday, May 29.
Whatshername, a tribute to Green Day, will perform May 30 at The Dixon Historic Theatre. Dement Town Music Fest is also set for May 30.
The 90th Annual Genoa Days runs May 27-30 in downtown Genoa.
Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.
Shop for fresh produce and other goods at the Twin City Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 23, at the Sterling Marketplace.
Yorkville's Schools Out Beach Party is Friday, May 22 at Riverfront Park.
The Pearl Street Market at Veterans Park in McHenry will feature a performance from the McHenry High School Jazz Band at this week's market on Thursday, May 21.
Bark at the Park is Saturday, May 23 at LeHigh Park in Oglesby. The event will have vendors, games, training demos and more.
The Chicago Street Market opens for the season at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22 in downtown Joliet.
The St. Charles Fine Art Show returns to downtown St. Charles Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 2=4.
Brookfield Zoo's Dinos! exhibit features life-sized dinosaurs throughout the zoo. The exhibit opens for the season May 22.
Stage Coach Players presents "A Streetcar Named Desire" May 22-24.
The Pembroke Rodeo is at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24.
Take a tour of Oswego and learn about the local Sears homes and The Brothers Sinatra will perform at The Vault in Yorkville on Saturday night.
Raue Center for the Arts will host a screening and sing-along to the movie 'Grease' on Friday, May 15.
Blooming Fest is Saturday, May 16 in downtown West Chicago.
St. Andrew Grade School's annual Spring Carnival runs May 14-17 across from RB&W District Park in Rock Falls.
The first Third Friday event for the 2026 season is from 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 15 in downtown Ottawa.
Christian singer Michael W. Smith will bring his "Kingdom Come Tour" to the Egyptian Theatre on Friday, May 15.
Families can help release butterflies in the Peck Farm Park Butterfly Park on Friday, May 15.
The band South Side Exiles will kick off the Joliet Area Historical Museum's 2026 Roof Top Concert Series on Friday, May 15.
Help release butterflies at Peck Farm Park's Butterfly House on Friday, May 15.
The Kankakee County Museum will host the 36th annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 17.
The Comedy Vault in Batavia will host Motherhood Unfiltered on Sunday, May 10.
Margaritas en Mayo is Friday, May 8 at Yorkville's Riverfront Park.
The Rialto Square Theatre presents the Lithuanian Opera "Marta" on Sunday, May 10. Celebrate mom at weekend events in Joliet and Mokena.
The Dixon Historic Theatre presents "Finding Nemo Jr." on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9.
Celebrate Mother's Day with comedy shows in Woodstock and Crystal Lake. Eagles tribute band Heartache Tonight will also perform in Woodstock on Saturday night.
The DeKalb Back Alley Market Mother's Day edition is Saturday, May 9 in downtown DeKalb.
The Morton Arboretum's Spring Wine Tasting event is from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 9.
Celebrate Mother's Day with these special events happening in the Illinois Valley this weekend.
The Kankakee Speedway will host Friday Night Lights racing on Friday, May 8.
Geneva Art Explosion is Saturday, May 2, and That Arena Rock Show will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Friday, May 1.
Downtown DeKalb's free, family-friendly Cinco de Mayo event is from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 3.
Think Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform Saturday, May 2 at Raue Center for the Arts. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a festive event in downtown Huntley May 2.
Wine on the Fox is set for May 2 & 3 in Hudson Crossing Park.