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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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show
Aug 05 @ 6:30PM
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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Dixon City Market
Dixon Riverfront Park • Aug 05 @ 5PM
Enjoy food, shopping, and live music every Wednesday evening at the Dixon City Market Summer Series on the Dixon Riverfront from 5–8 p.m. Read more about Dixon City Market -
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Carroll County Fair
Carroll County Fairgrounds • Aug 04 – Aug 08 @ 8AM
The Carroll County Fair returns Aug. 4–8, 2026, to Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville, IL, featuring carnival rides, livestock shows, live music, grandstand events, fair food,… Read more about Carroll County Fair -
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History Comes Alive
Springfield, IL • Jun 04 – Aug 08 @ 9AM
This summer, History Comes Alive returns for its 17th season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time. Read more about History Comes Alive -
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Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair
The Commons • Mar 28 – Aug 08 @ 10AM
Find something unique and affordable! Enjoy a different theme each month! Read more about Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair -
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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