Illinois

Starting as a local barbecue get-together, the Smokeout has become one of the best festivals in town!

The oldest and largest show of this kind in the United States

Even the most hurried drivers don't mind stopping to gaze at the unique solar spectacle

Once in a year a lakefront road is closed for cars and open for the cyclists!

One of the oldest and most famous alternative music festivals is a must-visit!

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

Linkoln Park Zoo is not only one of the biggest and oldest zoos in the USA, but it also boasts some perfect winter scenery

St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is definitely a party of a lifetime!

So many participating restaurants, so little time

A favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition with great music all over the city

The holiday spirit takes over the Michigan Avenue on that night

The most fun fall event loved by kids and adults

A colorful celebration of freedom, diversity and culture

The largest free blues festival in the world and one of the greatest music festivals in Chicago

Nothing can beat a good ol' fair in the Midwest

One of the nation's best agricultural events is full of fun experiences

An enchanted forest filled with dazzling projections and interactive trees that respond to touch and voice

One of the biggest and brightest holiday events in Illinois

Beloved Chicago indoor winter event perfect for frosty days

A legendary rock music event held in Chicago

Drink lots of margaritas and cerveza celebrating the Mexican national holiday

The "Pumpkin capital of the world" celebrates the harvest season

A summer gathering of leading DJs from all over the world

The largest redhead gathering in the US

Great food and some wacky fun in just 30 minutes from Chicago

A perfect opportunity to enjoy live racing, entertainment, and fancy group outings

The largest African American parade in the United States

Find out if Windy Сity is made for wind sports

The only outdoor winter and summer beer festival of Midwest

The sweetest run in the world takes over the United States from coast to coast

The ice cover gets shattered to knife-sharp pieces as spring takes over winter

Witness the fascinating rock formations brought to the surface after being deposited in a huge shallow inland sea around 425 million years ago

Enjoy the sky filled up with hot air balloons in Centralia, Illinois

A popular ballooning gathering in Illinois

Enjoy the full weekend of balloon rides, live music, and other entertainment

Wrap up the summer season with a bang

Enjoy the best fall colors across the state

Take in the eastern culture while strolling through this award-winning landscape

Let the unforgettable solo and family adventures happen in several jaw-dropping regions of the forest!

Discover a safe haven abundant with flowers just on the outskirts of the Windy City

Come out and get lost in the world's largest corn labyrinth

Discover some of the best ski areas of the Midwest

Color blasts illuminate the iconic Chicago skyline

Entice these buzzy flying jewels into your yard

Sandhill cranes make a stop at northern Illinois marshes on their way to Florida

From an art parade to booze cruises—Halloween is a great time to explore Chicago

Lots of Christmassy spots are scattered all over the state, including far beyond Chicago

A new festival in Illinois with over 30 hot air balloons

A fun summer weekend in southeastern Iowa

Rejoice in a massive family-friendly event with amazing hot air balloon shows, balloon rides, and many other ground-based activities

Check out jaw-dropping cherry blossoms in Illinois

The biggest geek gathering in the Midwest

The massive fan gathering which was previously known as Chicago Comic Con

Explore the dark skies over numerous Illinois State Parks

America's biggest barrel-aged beer festival

Enjoy great food, music, and street fun in a suburb of Chicago

A relaxing Independence Day celebration at The Chain O’Lakes

One of the best small-town 4th of July celebrations in the greater Chicago area

A community celebration with fireworks in the Chicago suburbs

Rejoice in a huge celebration on the 4th of July in Aurora, Illinois

Red, White and Boom in the River City

Feel the real American patriotism at this Independence Day festival

A historic celebration near Lake Michigan

Visit Oak Lawn for a one-of-a-kind Independence Day celebration

Illinois' most popular county fair offers traditional entertainment

A wonderful occasion to do some fine crafts shopping with your family

Get into the holiday season with traditional festivities in Downtown Geneva, IL

Join thousands of locals for a traditional Christmas-opening ceremony

Start the holiday season with a vibrant parade, holiday market, and the annual Christmas tree lighting

Feel the Chicago holiday vibe at this authentic winter festival

Visit a free balloon festival on the last full weekend of July

A hot air balloon glow and other popular events

The annual showcase at a historic Scott Air Force Base, which is over 100 years old

Expect TBM Avengers, warbirds, aerobatic performers, a veterans parade, fireworks, and lots of impressions!

Get ready for an exciting aviation Saturday in September

Two days of sheer jazz, delicious food, and various vendors

Celebrate the beauty of fall at this annual apple festival!

A beloved community event on the North side of Chicago

Take in pumpkins galore and explore the town invaded by hundreds of skeletons!

Believe it or not, apples and pork go really well together!

Spice up your summer in the Horseradish Capital of the World

Pay tribute to the heroes during Naperville's Memorial Day events

Celebrate the fall season with scarecrow displays and a weekend of family fun