This year's selections include 'The Lost Boys,' 'Night of the Living Dead' and more.

A Ricky Rockets Fuel Center is coming, and the new Hollywood Casino Joliet is in business. But it's not clear what else is coming to Rock Run Collection.

The zoo's Frontera Farm-to-Table Dinner is Sept. 12, while Oktoberfest is set for Sept. 28. Many additional events are also scheduled throughout the season.

One new addition will be Uzu Revolving Sushi, which is a dine-in restaurant with a fresh take on rotary sushi. The restaurant is expected to open this Fall.

“Baby just say YES” to more Taylor Swift! Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Swift Experience will start at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Viking Park, Gurnee.

Cantigny will offer a number of events this September, including a Revolutionary War Reenactment, Red Oak Farm Dinner, car show and more.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing’s third annual Oktoberfest will bring German traditions, live music and authentic food and drink to Batavia - in September.

Six Flags Great America is unleashing all-new nightmares during its premier fall event, Fright Fest.

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.

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.

Yorkville's Hometown Days Festival open Friday and runs through Sunday at Beecher Park.

The Dixon Historic Theatre presents Billy Joel tribute act "Billy the Kid" on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Check out the Team Demolition Derby "Tournament of Destruction" at Dirt Oval Route 66 in Joliet.

Looking for something fun to do in DeKalb County this fall? Check out this list of family-friendly events.

Check out this list of outdoor gardens and parks in the Illinois Valley and suburbs to enjoy in spring and summer.

Check out this list of apple orchards in northern Illinois for perfect family fun this fall!

Brother Chimp Brewing was voted Best Microbrewery in Kane County in the Shaw Media Readers’ Choice Awards.

The event is set for Aug. 31 at the Peg Bond Center.

The owner of My Half of the Sky coffee shop has opened The Kiln, a co-working and social house in downtown Wheaton.

The company’s premiere of “The Great Gatsby” is a Broadway-style take on the iconic story.

The Will County coffee scene is varied as it is plentiful. Many venues offer a wide variety of other beverages, full meals and a full calendar of entertainment.

Showing will mark 45th year since release of movie that featured the former Joliet Correctional Center in the opening scene.

The 2025 corn maze at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove celebrates the 40th anniversary of the classic film "Back to the Future."

Families can enjoy their favorite fall traditions of apple and pumpkin picking in Maple Park. The apple orchard opens Aug. 23, while the Pumpkin FunFarm opens Sept. 19.

The Dixon Young Actors group will perform "Dare to Dream Jr." at The Dixon: Historic Theatre at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24.

Former Poison frontman Bret Michaels will perform at the Joliet casino on Oct. 18.

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.

The new festival will feature local, regional and national blues and Americana musicians, along with plenty of craft beer and other beverages from local breweries.

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.

The Midwest Hops and Hot Sauce Festival is a celebration of bold flavors and local craft culture, bringing together beer lovers, spice enthusiasts and foodies.

A group of international skydivers attempted to set both a world and a state record during jumps over Skydive Chicago in Ottawa on Wednesday. Skydivers were unable to perform the attempt on Tuesday due to weather conditions. The first attempt aimed to break the world record for a vertical formation but was unsuccessful. Later, divers exited the aircraft again to surpass the Illinois state record for the largest belly-to-earth formation. That attempt also did not result in a new record. Skydive Chicago is a frequent host of large-scale skydiving events and record attempts.

This popular annual festival is held in the city's downtown and will have delicious barbecue, cold beer and live bands.

Make the most of the last month of the summer with “Feast of the Senses” at Cantigny in Wheaton, which includes movie nights, a beer garden and more, in addition to a number of special events.

The Sunflower Fest at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park runs from Aug. 23 through Sept. 14.

The new brewery, at 171 N Addison St. in downtown Elmhurst, is a two-story space that blends indoor and outdoor seating with the capacity to welcome over 400 guests.

The annual Sublette Country Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, on Illinois Route 52 in Sublette.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s New Orleans North event was held at the Joliet Slammers stadium on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. The evening had the feel of Mardi Gras with food, music, local art and the atmosphere of “The Big Easy.”

Sable Creek offers a diverse selection of hand-crafted wines in the southwest suburbs.

Six Flags Great America is gearing up for its signature fall event, Fright Fest. Also returning this year is the Oktoberfest Food Festival.

Joliet's New Orleans North Festival and the Will County Car Show on tap this weekend in Will County.

Plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend, from the Princeton Farmers' Market to Ottawa's Third Friday event and more.

Taste of Glen Ellyn is Aug. 14-17, while the Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Wine & Art Walk this weekend.

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!

$185 million casino opens in Joliet, marking first move for what originally was the Empress Casino since it opened in 1992.

The annual summer event includes live music, truck and tractor pulls, carnival, mud volleyball and more!

The fall events include September's Harvest Moon Dinner and October's Roots & Wine Dinner.