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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Downtown Elgin Market
S. Riverside Drive, Elgin • Jul 10 @ 3PM
A seasonal open-air farmers market in downtown Elgin that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods. Read more about Downtown Elgin Market -
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Mercado on Fifth
Mercado on Fifth • Jul 10 @ 5PM
Every Friday evening, Mercado on Fifth celebrates Hispanic culture with food trucks, produce and retail vendors, live entertainment, and activities for children. Read more about Mercado on Fifth -
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Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition in Dixon
Jun 03 – Jul 11 @ 10AM
A juried exhibition celebrating bold 2D and 3D abstract art at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, June 3–July 11, 2026. Read more about Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition in Dixon -
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Effingham Artisan Fair
Tuscan Hills Winery • Jul 10 – Jul 11
Celebrate creativity at the Effingham Artisan Fair! Shop handmade goods, enjoy live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities in a scenic setting. Read more about Effingham Artisan Fair -
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Windy City Warbirds & Classics
Fox Valley Aero Club • Jul 09 – Jul 11
Windy City Warbirds & Classics is a family-friendly event where spectators can come and see radio-controlled replicas of classic and military aircraft take to the sky… Read more about Windy City Warbirds & Classics -
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2026 Morgan County Fair
Morgan County Fair Grounds • Jul 07 – Jul 12 @ 8AM
Explore the Morgan County Fair for food, carnival and competition! Read more about 2026 Morgan County Fair -
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ByronFest in Byron
Downtown Byron • Jul 10 – Jul 12 @ 9AM
ByronFest brings three days of live music, carnival rides, food vendors, beer gardens, a parade, tournaments, and family fun to downtown Byron July 10–12, 2026. Read more about ByronFest in Byron