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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AREA 22 Arts, Crafts and Oddities Fair
Riverside Drive • Aug 08 @ 1PM
AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, and Oddities Fair will showcase the creations and collections of visual artists in the Elgin area. Read more about AREA 22 Arts, Crafts and Oddities Fair -
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Bud Billiken® Parade
Aug 08
The Bud Billiken® Parade is more than a procession of bands and floats marching down King Drive, it’s a commemoration of our past and a celebration… Read more about Bud Billiken® Parade -
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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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Cedric The Entertainer at Paramount Theatre
Pararmount Theatre • Aug 08
See one of the world’s premier performers on the Paramount stage for one night only. Read more about Cedric The Entertainer at Paramount Theatre -
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Cobden Peach Festival
Aug 07 – Aug 08 @ 5PM
Homecoming style, evening event featuring rides and games, Peach Queen Contest, homemade food and peach cobbler, a parade, and 5K run/walk. Read more about Cobden Peach Festival -
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Downtown Alive! 90’s Pop Nation at RiverEdge Park
RiverEdge Park • Aug 08
Non-stop hits + big nostalgia = 90’s Pop Nation! Read more about Downtown Alive! 90’s Pop Nation at RiverEdge Park -
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Eats 'N' Beats @ The District with Free Fall
Aug 08 @ 4PM
Free live music, food trucks, and summer vibes come together on Aug. 8 at RB&W District Park as ’80s tribute band, Free Fall, takes the stage… Read more about Eats 'N' Beats @ The District with Free Fall