Looking for an outdoorsy getaway this season? Check out these four destinations in northern Illinois.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with the DeKalb Park District to hold a Stone Soup Shakespeare performance of “Love’s Labour’s Lost." on Sunday.

From wine tastings to historic tours, Galena is the perfect destination for a quick weekend getaway.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a classical concert featuring guitarist David Rogers on Friday.

STEM Fest is set for Saturday on the NIU campus, and Wine on the Terrace is Saturday evening at the Ellwood House Museum.

The night of comedy will dive into the hilarious realities of motherhood, midlife, marriage, dating and everything in between.

These northern Illinois pumpkin farms are ready to welcome guests for a day of family-friendly fall fun.

Northern Illinois University will host its 16th annual STEM Fest featuring past, present, and future technology on Sept. 20 in DeKalb.

The Stage Coach Players will open its next production, the musical “Next to Normal,” on Sept. 11. The musical is scheduled to run for two weeks. “Next to Normal” tells the story of the effect of a mother’s bipolar disorder on her family.

The fundraiser features wine and craft beer tastings, food, and live music.

The Lions Club Cookie Crawl is Saturday, Sept. 13 and the Sycamore Chalk Walk is also Sept. 13.

National touring artists Orianthi, Buckcherry and Dishwalla will perform at The Dixon Theatre this fall.

‘Lincoln’s Ottawa: Stories from Valley View’ take guests on a tour of several historic sites in the Illinois Valley related to Abraham Lincoln.

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

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

The Sycamore Lions Club will hold a cookie crawl to support Sycamore-area families fighting pediatric cancer.

Football season is back! Watch the game at one of these lively sports bars in northern Illinois.

West coast winemaker Dave Merfeld of Northstar Winery continues to promote Merlot, the often-maligned wine varietal.

From the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival to Christmas events, DeKalb County brings the fun this fall and winter.

Experience some real-life haunts at the historic Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

The fall months bring several craft beer festivals throughout northern Illinois.

One option for those looking for some family-friendly fun outdoors this weekend is the annual Genoa Volksfest, a three-day festival featuring a rubber duck race along the Kishwaukee River, a beer and wine festival, wrestling and more.

The Sandwich Fair runs through Sunday, Sept. 7, and the DeKalb Kite Fest is also set for Sept. 7 at Kiwanis Park.

Illinois' oldest continuing county fair returns this week with a packed schedule.

The Indian Valley Theatre will hold melodrama performances of “Ghosts and Gold” and “Tillie the Teller” at the Sandwich Fair.

Explore Mr. Willy’s Dark Art and Oddities in DeKalb, showcasing unique relics and art. The shop is tentatively expected to open this fall.

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

The DeKalb Park District will hold its 20th annual DeKalb Kite Fest next week. Highlights include giant inflatable kites and seasonal activities such as a kite-themed craft station.

The Warehouse on Park in Genoa presents "Brass from the Past" on Saturday, Aug. 30.

The 15th annual Alley Art Festival will be held Aug. 30 for local Aurora artists to showcase their art pieces.

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

The famous toilet bowl race is Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m.

Mezzacorona has made a unique Pinot Grigio from high-altitude sites in the Italian mountains.

Winger, a pillar of the '80s hard rock music scene, will play the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles Aug. 29. The band is expected to stop performing live after a select few gigs.

Make the end of summer more memorable by planning a getaway at a unique resort or bed & breakfast in northern Illinois

“Bake It Til You Make It” tells the story of Yolanda, who always dreamed of becoming a celebrity baker

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.

Corn Fest is this weekend in downtown DeKalb, while Sycamore will host the Ribs, Rhythm & Brews festival Saturday, Aug. 23.

The band 7th Heaven will perform Friday, Aug. 22, while Taylorville, a Taylor Swift tribute band, will perform Sunday, Aug. 24.

Season features renowned soloists, powerful masterworks by Brahms, Gershwin, Strauss, Grieg, Coleman, Dvořák and more.

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

From DeKalb to Lemont, St. Charles to Woodstock, these independent suburban bookstores are perfect places to relax and browse.

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

Coach’s Grill and Smoke House, a new barbecue restaurant by Lesroy Tittle, is expected to open in DeKalb by March 2026.

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

Blumen Gardens in Sycamore will host an artist and makers market Sunday, or visit Hopkins Park in DeKalb for a celebration of all things ukuleles.

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.

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

Several farms in northern Illinois offer fresh produce, along with animals, activities and family fun.