If you plan to explore the entire north-central US, June through September is the best time to visit the Midwest. Hot and humid summers offer excellent road conditions to drive across the region with bonus open-air festivals and events such as Twins Days in Ohio and state fairs in Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, or North Dakota. On the other hand, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri have higher rainfall during summer months. October and November see a sizable drop in temperatures but sunny days, comfortable for walks in colorful foliage, don't go anywhere. Why not join the Allstate Hot Chocolate Run in Chicago to see the city in different shades of fall? From December to February, you'll meet bitterly cold and snowy weather around the Great Lakes. But there is no better time for witnessing mysterious snow rollers in Ohio or spectacular light festivals in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and other states.
The largest motorcycle rally of the Midwest and rock concerts roll out in Sandusky on the shores of Lake Erie
You'll find no better way to discover America than this lengthy hike across 15 states, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. For such a long journey, one needs at least a year of time reserved
Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
Get a glimpse of what people lived like in the medieval times
Ancient dunes by Lake Michigan represent a unique eco-system
Burlington, Iowa, hosts one of the most challenging races on one of the most crooked streets in the world
Michigan’s largest freshwater spring is a geological phenomenon and a great fishing spot
A huge cavern is famous for its impressive underground waterfall
One of the most scenic parks of Wisconsin is located by the shores of Lake Michigan
One of the greatest Sawtooth Mountain peaks on the North Shore of Lake Superior
Visit the world's largest Masonic Temple built in an impressive neo-gothic style
This town is lined with carved trolls, pointing to places to shop and eat
Visit a favorite family vacation destination in Wisconsin
Baby bisons of Great Plains are cute and playful, enjoying life under protection of their mothers
A massive religious shrine built by a priest contains thousands of rare stones and minerals and is considered the largest humanmade grotto in the world
Paddle along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on the waters of Lake Superior in Michigan
The world's biggest gathering of twins in the city founded by twins—Twinsburg
A place to celebrate art, winter, and have fun with over a dozen themed events in Wisconsin
Summer water fun event in Michigan
See the second oldest state fair in the United States
Celebrate fall watching millions of blooms at a scenic park
Sternwheeler races and other fun activities to watch
The largest one-day classic car event in the world
The giant music festival in Milwaukee on the shore of Lake Michigan
The premier ballooning festival in Iowa held since the 1970s
America's largest festival combining air show and hot air balloons
A multi-genre music festival in Rothbury, Michigan
One of the best summer country events in Ohio and all of the Midwest
The largest cranberry celebration in the world
A major Midwestern entertainment attracting a million people every year
Half a million feathered travellers take a break during their spring migration to feed and rest at the Platte River
An exciting Skateboard, BMX and Moto X event featuring music, gaming and more
Hundreds of new cars and lots of entertainment
Fun and flowers! Skim the cream off in Holland during the tulip festival
One of the largest pride festivals in the Midwest
Skilfully carved ice sculptures line the streets of downtown Plymouth
Experience traditional Midwestern summer entertainment
One of the leading air shows in the U.S.
Nothing can beat a good ol' fair in the Midwest
A great occasion to enjoy the summer!
One of the largest annual winter festivals in the U.S. takes place on the campus of the Michigan Tech University
World-class aerobatic performances in the heart of America
Celebrate the kickoff of the apple harvest season in Nebraska
One of unique action sports and adventure events in the U.S.
Go back in time to the 1800s and try delicious treats made of apples
Get on a roller coaster and snack on corndogs in the town of West Allis
The annual showcase of agriculture also offers fun for the whole family
Warm days and cool nights, very few insects, and the vibrant autumn colors make the fall season one of the best times in Iowa
One of the oldest and most popular annual festivals in Minnesota
One of the largest outdoor summer events in Columbus
Giant pumpkins highlight the fall harvest celebration
One of the largest annual parades in Missouri
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
Don't miss America's largest Oktoberfest
Cranberry Country welcomes everyone to visit the harvest celebrations
Great food and some wacky fun in just 30 minutes from Chicago
Find yourself in a 16th-century English village
One of the biggest and brightest holiday events in Illinois
The largest rock and camping festival in the United States
One of the top snow sculpting events in North America held in Frankenmuth, MI since 1990
A popular drive-through holiday lights display in Cincinnati, Ohio
Celebration of the people, history and heritage of Minnesota
Go back in time to the 16th century and meet King Henry VIII and his royal court
One of the best Christmas festivals in the Cincinnati area
One of the largest annual celebrations in Plymouth, Indiana
Anyone can take part in this competition, which promises great fun for the whole family
Visit the fair from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" movie and enjoy Midwestern style entertainment
The second oldest hot-air balloon race in the United States
Lots of delicious food and excellent music in Kansas City, Missouri
Join an amazing celebration of fall!
Witness the largest state fair in the USA by daily attendance
One of the nation's best agricultural events is full of fun experiences
Find similarities between ultimate frisbee and cow dung tossing
The largest popular culture convention in the region
Go experience the Irish attitude at the largest three-day Irish festival in the world
The largest event in the state draws people with country music, fun rides and competitions
A large outdoor beer brewers event near Detroit
Iowa's most well-known country music festival promises a weekend packed with country concerts
Colorful annual festivities at Ohio State University and around Columbus
A Christmas fantasy drive-through not far from Detroit
The suburb of Columbus is famous for its Independence Day celebration with the Irish twist
The second largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States
The longest-running competitive film festival in the USA
The "Pumpkin capital of the world" celebrates the harvest season
One of the best Irish Festivals of the Midwest
Countdown bashes, gourmet food, and live music to mark the most festive night of the year
For four to six weeks every year, Branson becomes the epicenter of Ozark's fall foliage observation
The largest cultural diversity event in Kansas City
The best summer festival in Fargo, North Dakota
These huge white 'doughnuts' surely raise questions. Like, what is a 'snow roller' and where does it come from?
Feel the spirit of the Midwest, at one of the largest and best-known state fairs in the USA
The most glamorous gathering in Kansas City
One of the largest and oldest Japanese festivals in the United States
The ice cover gets shattered to knife-sharp pieces as spring takes over winter
An outdoor festival on the banks of the Mississippi
A perfect opportunity to enjoy live racing, entertainment, and fancy group outings
A magical Christmas-themed garden keeps spirits up during the holidays in east Wisconsin
Get dazzled by millions of magical lights in Branson
A large event for beer enthusiasts in Michigan
A fun-filled fall weekend in a historic village
A favorite time of the year for foodies
Winter has its special power to create majestic landscapes. And the area of Pictured Rocks in Michigan during winter period turns into a real ice and snow masterpiece
One of the largest drive-through holiday displays in Ohio
This festive seasonal illumination brightens the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lots of rock and country near the beautiful Brainerd lakes
The oldest and one of the largest Halloween festivals in the United States
The sweetest run in the world takes over the United States from coast to coast
Downtown KC looks the best during the holiday season
The premier arts and crafts show of the Midwest
Show Me State showcases amber, golden, and bronze shades in the fall
Experience the charm of the Midwest at this traditional state fair
Voted #1 Zoo Lights in the country as a favourite Ohio family holiday tradition
Winter festival with lots of fun games, fireworks, and a polar plunge in Okoboji, Iowa
A popular holiday attraction in Kansas City area, Missouri
Northeast Indiana’s best winter holiday event
The largest honky-tonk and country music festival in Ohio
The best event for dairy farmers and cattle ranchers in Kansas City
A family-friendly event with a nautical and pirate theme in Port Washington
Premier winter obstacle course race in Wisconsin held at the Devil's Head Ski Resort
The oldest and largest festivals in the Kansas City metro area
One of NASCAR's most iconic races at an iconic location
Explore all the haunted places in historic St. Louis
A magical annual show held in the Ohio Expo Center
Go through water, fire, air and earth to prove you're a true warrior
One of the most popular community festivals in Des Moines, Iowa
Two days of the best country music in Minnesota
A popular craft beer festival at The Kansas City Power & Light District