5 Things to Do weekly in Illinois
Cantigny in Wheaton will celebrate the grand reopening of the Robert R. McCormick House from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26.
Los Lonely Boys will perform April 24 while MJ Live takes the stage April 25 at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet.
Willrett Flower Company will host the Downtown DeKalb Flower Walk on Saturday, April 25.
Tony Danza will perform his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and connection to the music.
The Oswego Country Market is Saturday, April 25 at Prairie Point Community Park.
Singer John Waite, known for the smash hit "Missing You," will perform at the Arcada Theatre in dowtown St. Charles April 23.
The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake will host 4th Fridays, an art show with live music, on Friday, April 24.
Enjoy sweet treats from Utica businesses and play some carnival-themed games at Utica's Sweet Stroll: The Sweet Escape Carnival on Saturday, April 25.
The B. Harley Bradley House will host the Ikebana Society Floral Art Show on Saturday, April 25.
The Canterbury Concert Series presents "Music from the Movies" at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on Saturday, April 18.
Teams of 2-4 people will try to assemble a 300-piece puzzle at Puzzle-Palooza, a fun, family-friendly competition in Oswego Saturday, April 18.
Stage 212's "The Play That Goes Wrong" opens Friday, April 17.
Celebrate Earth Day at Geneva's Peck Farm Park on Saturday, April 18.
Wheaton Park District’s Superhero 3K Fun Run is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Sensory Garden Playground.
The NIU Steelband will perform a free concert at the DeKalb Public Library Friday, April 17.
The Woodstock Opera House will host a performance from Levi Kreis, best known for originating the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Broadway’s “Million Dollar Quartet,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19.
World Ballet Company's 'Cinderella' is a Broadway-style production that blends humor, romance and exceptional artistry for all ages.
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Families can explore equipment used at Morton Arboretum, and get up close to trucks, municipal emergency vehicles and more.
The whole family will love the Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience Thursday, April 9 at Rialto Square Theatre.
Discover Sycamore's Taste of Spring is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 9.
Enjoy a screening of the 1945 film "Captain Kidd" Friday, April 10.
Country music band Parmalee will perform at The Vixen McHenry Thursday, April 9.
The Geneva French Market opens for the 2026 season on Sunday, April 12.
Dreamwave Wrestling—Anniversary XI: “Undeniable” is at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11.
Christian singer Megan Woods will perform Friday, April 10, and rockers Alborn will perform Saturday, April 11, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.
Celebrate Easter with egg hunts in Ottawa and Utica this weekend.
The St. Charles Park District's Flashlight Egg Hunt is Friday, April 3 at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center.
Celtic Woman: A New Era will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Saturday, April 4.
Celebrate Easter with eggs hunts in Crystal Lake and Woodstock this weekend.
The Oswegoland Park District will host a flashlight egg hunt at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2.
Several communities in DeKalb County are hosting Easter events this weekend.
"Shen Yun 2026" will be at the Paramount Theatre April 2-4.
Penny Lane – The Ultimate All-Girls Beatles Tribute Band will perform at The Dixon Historic Theatre on Saturday, April 4.
Explore Kankakee's history this weekend at the Kankakee County Museum or B. Harley Bradley House.
The Dixon Municipal Band will perform a free spring concert Saturday, March 28, at The Dixon Historic Theatre.
“Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation” will be at downtown Aurora's Paramount Theatre March 27-29.
That Arena Rock Show will perform the biggest hits of the '80s rock era at the Egyptian Theatre on March 28.
Yorkville's Easter EGG-Stravaganza is Saturday, March 28 with sessions at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
Camp Aramoni's Spring Hike & Dine Experience includes food and drink pairings, hiking and live music on March 28.
The Dole Mansion n Crystal Lake will host 4th Fridays Art Show on March 27, which features several art exhibits, live music and more.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers will play the Rialto Square Theatre Sunday, March 29.
The new 'Riverdance 30' production features new choreography, lighting and “The New Generation” of performers.
The Kankakee Valley Park District's Egg Hunt After Dark is Friday, March 27 and Manteno's Easter Egg Dash is Saturday, March 28.
Comedian Jim Breuer, a former cast member on 'Saturday Night Live,' will perform at the Arcada Theatre Thursday, March 19.
Bohemian Queen will tribute the music of the iconic band Queen at Raue Center for the Arts Friday, March 20.
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra's Spring Pops Concert is Friday, March 20 at NIU's Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.
The 1986 movie "Lucas," starring Corey Haim and Charlie Sheen, was filmed in Glen Ellyn, including Glenbard West High School.
Starved Rock Lodge will host their annual Bunny Bash at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21.