The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will bring more than 50 artists to the city's downtown for this two-day event.

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.

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

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.

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

Guzman Y Guzman, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant, will offer BOGO burritos or bowls from 4-11 p.m. Fridays September through November. Visit locations in Crystal Lake and Naperville.

The Saturday event, taking place at Wilder Park from noon to 9 p.m., will feature seven bands, while the parade returns on Sunday.

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.

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

The festival presents music and storytelling performances on six stages which run continuously throughout both days, offering mini-concerts, in-the-round groupings of performers and teaching workshops.

The annual SBC Invitation is Sunday, Sept. 28 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Downers Grove.

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

The new season kicks off in October with a performance of 'Carmina Burana.'

Additional performers in the 2025-2026 season include the Soweto Gospel Choir, comedian Pat Tomasulo, Cirque Kalabanté and many more.

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

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

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

The DuPage County Fairgrounds will also host the ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Aug. 23.

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 fall months bring several craft beer festivals throughout northern Illinois.

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.

The university will host a new Oktoberfest celebration where guests can revel in polka dancing, hearty food and fellowship, all under one big tent.

'Come From Away' tells the story of a group of stranded passengers who were diverted to Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

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.

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

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.

Menu items at the Glen Ellyn restaurant will include the Korean barbecued beef dish bulgogi, Turkish kebab, Japanese ramen and mochi doughnuts, and the South Asian dessert, falooda.

The new restaurant, located in Naperville's new Block 59 development, is Chicago-based Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant’s Roman pizza/dining concept.

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

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

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.

The Lombard landmark welcomes Michael McDermott and Heather Lynne Horton in acoustic show to benefit Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.

Cream of Wheaton is June 5-8, while Taste of Glen Ellyn is Aug. 14-16.

WONDRA, which opens in September, is a fantastical attraction that blends nature, technology and storytelling into a breathtaking, multi-sensory journey.

Celebrate all things vegetarian at Veggie Fest Saturday at Danada South park in Wheaton.

One of These Nights, a tribute to the Eagles and their solo work, is known in the industry as the ultimate Eagles tribute, playing classic Eagles hits note-for-note. Tickets are on sale now for $3.

Veggie Fest celebrates vegetarian food and features an international food court, food demonstrations, guest speakers and live music. Admission is free.

These restaurants in northern Illinois, from vibrant downtowns to peaceful riverfronts, provide gorgeous views without the hustle and bustle of Chicago traffic.

Highlights include Taste of Glen Ellyn, Woodstock Truck 'N Food Show, DeKalb Corn Fest and Geneva's Festival of the Vine.

Summer is here, and it's time to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of northern Illinois.

Check out these end-of-summer beer festivals in Sycamore, Oak Park, Aurora and more.

Eight artists contribute to the new exhibit that celebrates global diversity.

Check out these smaller water parks in the suburbs before the kids head back to school.

The Great Midwest Train Show is Sunday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

The festival will include traditional dances, food and artwork that celebrate the diversity of Asian cultures.

"True West" runs through Aug. 31 at Paramount's Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.

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You don't need to travel to Napa Valley to enjoy good wines. Northern Illinois is home to many wineries that produce high-quality, unique varietals not found elsewhere.