Night By Candlelight in Galena
The Night of the Luminaria in Galena shines each winter.
Hear the Train Whistle Blow at Chicago’s Winter Flower and Train Show
Watch model trains wind and weave through a small village of red, white and pink poinsettias during the Winter Flower & Train Show.
One-Stop Shop at Chicago’s One of a Kind Show
Shop til you drop at the One of a Kind Show and Sale in Chicago.
Travel Illinois: Peoria
There’s no better time than winter to visit Peoria, when we all long for a touch of the familiar and the comfortable. The fact this city has attractions galore doesn’t hurt, either.
All That Jazz in Decatur
It’s all about jazz the first weekend of February when the 37th annual Central Illinois Jazz Festival takes the stage in Decatur.
Skating in the Sky at Chicago’s John Hancock Observatory
Located on top of Chicago’s John Hancock Observatory, a 900-square-foot rink constructed of state-of-the-art synthetic ice gives visitors the chance to skate in the sky.
Sights for Soar Eyes in Alton
From December to March, bird watchers can find eagle-viewing opportunities in Alton including bald eagle tours and festivals.
Preservation Board Moves Quincy’s Annual Victorian Christmas Event to May
Tour six of Quincy’s historical and architecturally significant private homes decorated for the holidays during the town’s annual Christmas Candlelight
Holidays With Abe in Springfield
Discover where President Lincoln’s sons hung their stockings for Santa and how the family celebrated the holidays by taking a Christmas tour through the Lincoln Home in Springfield.
Light Up the Night in Kewanee
Thousands and thousands of twinkling Christmas lights adorn the city streets, neighborhoods and Windmont Park in Kewanee for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Walking in Fulton’s Winter Wonderland
Enjoy an illuminated walk through the decorated Heritage Canyon, listen to music in the village church, stop by Town Hall for delicious cookies and listen for carolers during the Christmas Walk at Heritage Canyon in Fulton.
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at Kampsville’s Old Settlers Days
Take a step back in time during the Old Settlers Days in Calhoun County, Illinois.
A Taste of History at Clinton’s Apple N’ Pork Festival
Smell the aroma of apple butter at the DeWitt County Museum Association’s Apple N’ Pork Festival.
Rend Lake Hosts Illinois Wine and Art Festival
For a weekend of wining and dining, complete with art, music and theater, head to the Illinois Wine and Art Festival.
Golconda, Illinois is Big on Shrimp
Enjoy a true taste of the South at the Golconda Shrimp Festival in September.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom Bike Ride
Agriculture in the Classroom Bike Ride teaches students about agriculture and its importance, as well as bicycle safety.
Get Your Cameras Ready for the Picture Illinois Photo Contest
Capture the beauty and diversity of Illinois’ agricultural landscape in this year’s Picture Illinois photo contest from the Illinois Farm Bureau.
Baker’s Memorial Fun Fly
Watch the weekend fly by at Baker’s Memorial Fun Fly, during which the Freeport Radio Control Modelers Club pilot radio-controlled model airplanes all day.
Bootiful Nauvoo
With hundreds of pumpkins lining the streets, a goblin parade and a haunted house, Nauvoo certainly knows how to celebrate Halloween with its spooky annual festival, Bootiful Nauvoo.
Long Grove’s World Tour
Travel around the world without leaving Long Grove at the town’s World Tour, an international festival held over Labor Day weekend.
Pike County Fall Color Drive
Barry, Griggsville, Pleasant Hill and Pittsfield each offer a unique roster of events, activities, craft vendors and food specialties for those passing through on the annual Pike County Fall Color Drive.
Murphysboro Apple Festival
This five-day Murphysboro Apple Festival features contests for eating apple pies and throwing apple cores, along with a parade, car show and much more.
Kankakee County Barn Quilt Tour
Learn about the history behind Kankakee’s quilt-block-adorned barns during the annual Barn Quilt Guided Tour in October.
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest
Once a considerable chore, splitting logs into rails is now celebrated as a fierce competition at the Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest in Lincoln.
Wheaton’s All-Night Flea Market
You won’t want to miss the annual All-Night Flea Market in Wheaton, Illinois on August 20.
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a Summer Night’s Dream
Since 1978, talented theatre professionals and interns have gathered at Bloomington’s Illinois Shakespeare Festival for a celebration of performing arts.
More On 34 Highway Yard Sale is a Picker’s Paradise
Stretching 100 miles through five counties and 18 Illinois towns, More on Highway 34 isn’t your typical yard sale.
Lift off at the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival
Find live music, good food and a sky full of hot air balloons at the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival during the last weekend of August.
Mill Around Heritage Days at Prairie Mill in Golden
Golden, Illinois’ Heritage Days and the Sweet Corn Dinner in mid-July celebrates the history of the restored, U.S.-built Prairie Mill.
Celebrate Fine Art at the Midsummer Arts Faire in Quincy
Spend a leisurely weekend in Washington Park with 52 celebrated artists from around the region at the Midsummer Arts Faire in Quincy.
Midsommar Festival Swedish Days in Geneva
Ever tried your hand at rosemaling? The annual Midsommar Festival Swedish Days in Geneva is a great opportunity to give it a try.
Brats, Beer and Blues Festival in Freeport
The 8th annual Brats, Beer and Blues Festival at the Freeport Art Museum offers a way to enjoy the summer than with brats, beer and blues.
Illinois State Fair: Food, Fun and a Cow Made of Butter
More than 600,000 visitors from all over the state find themselves in Springfield in late August each year for games and rides, arts and crafts, agriculture competitions, and live entertainment at the Illinois State Fair.
Get Your Taste of Chicago at Annual Food Festival
Experience an array of exotic, ethnic and local culinary delights at the ten-day Taste of Chicago food festival in Grant Park June 24 – July 3.
Celebrate the Nation’s Birthday at Frontier Days in Arlington Heights
Honor the nation’s birthday with great food, carnival rides, sporting events and a parade at Frontier Days in Arlington Heights.
Farmers’ Market Finds: Shopping Tips and Recipes
Discover recipes that use those farmers’ market finds, including squash, cucumbers and other summer produce.
Big Bagel Bash in Mattoon
The small breakfast treat called “bagel” is recognized in a huge way each July at Bagelfest in Mattoon.
Chicago’s Musical Tattoo
Chicago hosts the Heartland International Tattoo Music and Dance Festival, the only musical tattoo of its kind in the Midwest each year.
Gone to the Dogwoods in Quincy
Travel to Quincy in Western Illinois each spring, and it’s no secret why this town has been dubbed Tree City, USA.
Find Everything From Duck Calls to Decor in St. Charles
The National Antique Decoy and Sporting Collectibles Show in St. Charles, Illinois, is the largest of its type in the country.
Be Seen at Rockford’s ArtScene
Rockford’s ArtScene in April is a free event that attracts thousands of visitors who can mingle with watercolorists, sculptors, photographers, potters and artists of other mediums.
St. Patrick’s Day Turns Chicago’s River Green
Chicago is known for many things – shopping, sports and food, just to name a few. But it’s also famous for dyeing its main waterway bright green in honor of the patron saint of Ireland.
Southern Lights Shine on Shryrock
The Shryrock Auditorium on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale has hosted its fair share of fame.
Piasa Winery in Grafton, IL, holds Mushroom Festival Every May
Make the most of your mushrooms at the annual Mushroom Festival at Piasa Winery in Grafton on May 1.
Galena Daffodil Festival
Get a glimpse of what Galena’s all about at the annual Galena Daffodil Festival, slated for April 30-May 1.
International Horseradish Festival in Collinsville
Since 1988, Collinsville, Illinois has been home to the International Horseradish Festival, which takes place the first weekend in June at Woodland Park.
Snow Days Chicago is a Popular Winter Event
Hosted by the City of Chicago and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Snow Days Chicago is a free three-day winter festival.
Jazzing It Up at the Central Illinois Jazz Festival
Warm up with live jazz at the Central Illinois Jazz Festival this winter in Decatur.
A Colorful Bicycle Ride through Jo Daviess County
Soak up the scenery of Jo Daviess County on the Leaf Peeper bike tour.
Holidays at Bishop Hill
Visit the Village of Bishop Hill in Northwestern Illinois for holiday festivals and shops and museums.
