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The venue will be the permanent home for Students on Stage, a subsidiary of Schaumburg On Stage, and point2point productions.

The Jammin’ at the Clock summer concert series will return to Heritage Park in downtown Streator for its 10th year, beginning with a performance by Noreen Stark on Friday, June 6.

Blackberry Smoke will rock the Rialto in downtown Joliet on Sunday, Sept. 28.

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.

Blind Melon and The Smoking Popes will perform on the Main Stage Thursday, July 3.

Discounted tickets are on sale now for June 7 event at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove.

Yorkville's Riverfest is July 19 and Montgomery Fest is set for Aug. 15-17.

The fForest Fest, which derives its name from “fForest,” a Norwegian word meaning to “Do, Be and Make in Nature,” is a vendor market and music festival.

Enjoy tasty beverages while hiking or biking along the Fox River Trail.

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.

Cocktails in the Park is set for Saturday, July 26 at Appleton Park.

Uncle Kracker's hits include "Follow Me," "Smile" and "Drift Away." He will perform Aug. 7.

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

The 39th annual event is June 13-14 at DuPage County Fairgrounds.

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

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy event will feature unique retelling of Poe's chilling stories, as well as paired craft cocktails.

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

Father's Day is Sunday, June 15.

The Midwest is full of beautiful national parks, perfect for a weekend getaway.

Check out these niche stays in St. Charles, Ottawa, Algonquin and more.

Your guide to some of the hottest festivals happening in communities across northern Illinois in 2025, from Joliet to Crystal Lake and Rock Falls to Geneva.

The 2025 farmers market season kicks off soon in communities across northern Illinois. Here's a list of some of the best markets in the area.

Enjoy a bike ride around Crystal Lake, followed by the Night Owl After Party at Raue Center.

The play is an adaptation of the hit movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon.

The concert is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8 at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.

The line-up is stacked with locally and nationally acclaimed DJs and music artists like Fast Eddie, DJ Julian Jumpin Perez, DJ Mike “Hitman” Wilson, DJ Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, DJ Tim Spinnin Schommer and DJ Kickin Kenny Cahill.

Featured will be music from movie musicals including “My Fair Lady,” “Wicked,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “West Side Story,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Oliver” and “Top Hat."

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show showcases some of Second City’s audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written by some of the famed company’s illustrious alumni.

Greenfield Station will provide live music Friday, June 21 at a Reimagine Mendota event at Lake Mendota.

The Abbey Resort has everything for a family or couples getaway this summer – golf, spa, swimming, boating and more.

Sweet Tooth in Morris carries nostalgic candy, gourmet chocolate and more. Hey Sweetie in downtown Ottawa offers a variety of candies and ice cream.

“Saturday Night Fever” is based on the 1977 movie of the same name.

The free concert will be held Saturday, June 7 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, in DeKalb.

The full-day event features entertainment and wine in the gardens for an exceptional Father’s Day experience in Wheaton.

Illinois’ oldest farmers market returns to downtown Aurora, featuring local vendors and family activities.

Sim Racing South Barrington reproduces the racing experience by putting patrons behind the wheel of race cars in cockpits equipped with three driver-facing video screens.

'It’s Only a Play' by Terrence McNally runs until June 14.

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

Enjoy live bands, beverages Wednesday, June 11 on the 1st Street Plaza.

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

The 89th annual event will have live music, food, Bingo, parade and carnival rides.

Wine on the Hill events, which feature live music in the afternoons, and Cave Tasting Experiences begin in May and run through October at August Hill Winery in Peru.

Experience Cantigny in a new way through music, art, food, and nature during ‘Feast of the Senses’ this summer.

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.

The band channels the spirit of rock legends such as The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin and Heart.