Browse Activities & Attractions in Illinois
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Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay
Oct 03 – Oct 09
Explore Southern Illinois by bike, foot, or horse as the Relay travels through towns, forests, & river valleys. Join for a mile or a day-your choice-a… Read more about Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay -
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2026 Chicagoland Tour De Cure
Aug 09
Come ride as part of the American Diabetes Association's largest fundraising event of the year! There will be rides of varying distances from 5 miles all… Read more about 2026 Chicagoland Tour De Cure -
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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show
Aug 09 @ 8AM
The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois. The shows begin… Read more about Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show -
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Galena Main Street Sidewalk Sale
Main Street Galena, IL • Aug 07 – Aug 09 @ 9:30AM
Main Street Boutiques are clearing out their inventory, and you're the lucky winner! Read more about Galena Main Street Sidewalk Sale -
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Happy Together Tour 2026 at Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre • Aug 09
Jason Scheff, Gary Puckett, The Fortunes, Ron Dante from The Archies & The Turtles, The Vogues and The Cowsills – all on stage for one unforgettable… Read more about Happy Together Tour 2026 at Paramount Theatre -
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Litchfield Pickers Market
Downtown Litchfield • Aug 09 @ 8AM
Love the thrill of the hunt? If digging through vintage treasures, antiques, and one-of-a-kind collectibles is your kind of fun, this market is calling your name.… Read more about Litchfield Pickers Market -
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McHenry County Fair
McHenry County Fairgrounds • Aug 04 – Aug 09
You'll find all your county fair favorites, from exhibits, vendors and livestock shows to all the fair delicacies (funnel cake, anyone?) Of course, there's a carnival… Read more about McHenry County Fair -
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Momence Gladiolus Festival
Island Park • Aug 05 – Aug 09 @ 7PM
Car show, flea market, carnival, craft and antique markets, tractor pull, beer and bloody mary garden, live music, parade and more! Read more about Momence Gladiolus Festival