Best time to visit Illinois
8 THINGS TO DO IN ILLINOIS (SEPTEMBER 17 - SEPTEMBER 26)
Chicagohenge
This remarkable urban scene happens twice a year!
Hummingbird Migration
Entice these buzzy flying jewels into your yard
Shawnee National Forest
Let the unforgettable solo and family adventures happen in several jaw-dropping regions of the forest!
Starved Rock State Park
Witness the fascinating rock formations brought to the surface after being deposited in a huge shallow inland sea around 425 million years ago
Riot Fest
A legendary rock music event held in Chicago
Morton Pumpkin Festival
The "Pumpkin capital of the world" celebrates the harvest season
Sandhill Crane Migration
Sandhill cranes make a stop at northern Illinois marshes on their way to Florida
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Take in the eastern culture while strolling through this award-winning landscape
37 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Chicago Air and Water Show
The oldest and largest show of this kind in the United States
Windy City Smokeout
Starting as a local barbecue get-together, the Smokeout has become one of the best festivals in town!
St. Paddy's Day (Green River)
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is definitely a party of a lifetime!
Chicago Pride Parade & Fest
A colorful celebration of freedom, diversity and culture
Chicago Jazz Festival
A favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition with great music all over the city
BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
The holiday spirit takes over the Michigan Avenue on that night
Spring Awakening Music Festival
A summer gathering of leading DJs from all over the world
Chicago Restaurant Week
So many participating restaurants, so little time
Total Solar Eclipse
Some spots on Earth wait for the moment of solar totality for hundreds or even thousands of years. To capture a spectacle, you have to be truly lucky
Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
The most fun fall event loved by kids and adults
East Peoria Festival of Lights
One of the biggest and brightest holiday events in Illinois
Illinois Fall Colors
Enjoy the best fall colors across the state
Chicago Blues Festival
The largest free blues festival in the world and one of the greatest music festivals in Chicago
Winter WonderFest
Beloved Chicago indoor winter event perfect for frosty days
Illinois State Fair
Nothing can beat a good ol' fair in the Midwest
Ice Shards on the Great Lakes
The ice cover gets shattered to knife-sharp pieces as spring takes over winter
New Year's Eve in Chicago
Color blasts illuminate the iconic Chicago skyline
Richardson Adventure Farm Corn Maze
Come out and get lost in the world's largest corn labyrinth
DuQuoin State Fair
One of the nation's best agricultural events is full of fun experiences
Pierogi Fest
Great food and some wacky fun in just 30 minutes from Chicago
Centralia Balloon Fest
Save a full weekend in late August to enjoy the unforgettable ballooning experience
Skiing and Snowboarding in Wisconsin
Discover some of the best ski areas of the Midwest
ZooLights
Linkoln Park Zoo is not only one of the biggest and oldest zoos in the USA, but it also boasts some perfect winter scenery
Cinco de Mayo
Drink lots of margaritas and cerveza celebrating the Mexican national holiday
Great Galena Balloon Race
Enjoy the full weekend of balloon rides, live music, and other entertainment
Arlington Million
A perfect opportunity to enjoy live racing, entertainment, and fancy group outings
Lollapalooza
One of the oldest and most famous alternative music festivals is a must-visit!
The Morton Arboretum Illumination
An enchanted forest filled with dazzling projections and interactive trees that respond to touch and voice
Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
Find out if Windy Сity is made for wind sports
Lilacia Park
Discover a safe haven abundant with flowers just on the outskirts of the Windy City
Redhead Days Chicago
The largest redhead gathering in the US
Bud Billiken Parade
The largest African American parade in the United States
Naperville Ale Fest
The only outdoor winter and summer beer festival of Midwest
Allstate Hot Chocolate Run
The sweetest run in the world takes over the United States from coast to coast
Balloons Over Vermilion
A popular ballooning gathering in Illinois
Chicago Labor Day Weekend
Wrap up the summer season with a bang
Illinois Craft Beer Week
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild organizes the massive 11 days long craft beer event
