Next top Must-Attend Events in Illinois

As a national transportation hub, Illinois is a major destination for millions of people each year. From the glittering skyscrapers of Chicago to the wind-swept plains of the south, Illinois offers a variety of activities to suit almost any traveler. As the home state of Abraham Lincoln, Illinois also tempts history buffs with its rich landscape of historical sites.

  • Old Town Historic District Chicago, IL 60614 in CHICAGO, IL

Chosen by professional curators, over 250 artists participate in this annual June weekend event in the historic district of Old Town. Works consist of every medium available and the festival represents one of the largest in the country. The fair also includes a tour of approximately 50 local gardens. A children's corner provides the chance for youngsters to channel their inner artist and a food court provides refreshments.

  • Address: work 900 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607 Map It in CHICAGO, IL

This mid June weekend event showcases the culinary talents of restaurateurs along a six-block stretch. Guests have the chance to indulge in numerous specialty foods. The festival also offers specially selected arts and crafts exhibits that showcase everything from traditional art to clothing and jewelry. Different stages located along the city streets feature live entertainment.

Main cities in Illinois

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Chicago, IL
2599 events
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Springfield, IL
517 events
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Peoria, IL
279 events
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Rockford, IL
235 events
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Glen Ellyn, IL
212 events
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Naperville, IL
198 events
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Wheaton, IL
188 events
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Normal, IL
177 events
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Champaign, IL
175 events
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Urbana, IL
164 events
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Quincy, IL
157 events
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Crystal Lake, IL
133 events
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Skokie, IL
131 events
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Joliet, IL
129 events
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Macomb, IL
128 events
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Winnetka, IL
126 events
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Barrington, IL
123 events
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Bloomington, IL
123 events
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Plainfield, IL
122 events
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Grayslake, IL
119 events
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Libertyville, IL
119 events
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Elmhurst, IL
114 events
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Arlington Heights, IL
109 events
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Elgin, IL
107 events

Counties in Illinois

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ADAMS
9 cities
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ALEXANDER
4 cities
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BOND
4 cities
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BOONE
4 cities
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BUREAU
7 cities
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CALHOUN
1 cities
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CARROLL
5 cities
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CASS
2 cities
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CHAMPAIGN
19 cities
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CHRISTIAN
10 cities
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CLARK
1 cities
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CLINTON
11 cities
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COLES
2 cities
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COOK
97 cities
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DEKALB
9 cities
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DEWITT
1 cities
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DOUGLAS
4 cities
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DUPAGE
22 cities
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EDGAR
2 cities
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EDWARDS
3 cities
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EFFINGHAM
7 cities
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FORD
6 cities
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FRANKLIN
13 cities
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FULTON
3 cities
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GRUNDY
10 cities
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HAMILTON
2 cities
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HANCOCK
7 cities
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HENDERSON
4 cities
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HENRY
11 cities
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IROQUOIS
7 cities
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JACKSON
6 cities
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JASPER
2 cities
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JEFFERSON
3 cities
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JERSEY
5 cities
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JO DAVIESS
4 cities
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JOHNSON
2 cities
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KANE
20 cities
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KANKAKEE
13 cities
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KENDALL
9 cities
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KNOX
11 cities
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LA SALLE
15 cities
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LAKE
39 cities
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LAWRENCE
3 cities
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LEE
5 cities
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LIVINGSTON
10 cities
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LOGAN
12 cities
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MACON
11 cities
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MACOUPIN
17 cities
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MADISON
24 cities
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MARION
9 cities
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MARSHALL
2 cities
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MASON
1 cities
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MASSAC
1 cities
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MCDONOUGH
9 cities
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MCHENRY
23 cities
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MCLEAN
13 cities
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MERCER
7 cities
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MONROE
6 cities
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MONTGOMERY
9 cities
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MORGAN
6 cities
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MOULTRIE
5 cities
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OGLE
9 cities
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PEORIA
11 cities
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PIATT
1 cities
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PIKE
1 cities
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PULASKI
4 cities
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PUTNAM
5 cities
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RANDOLPH
2 cities
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ROCK ISLAND
15 cities
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SAINT CLAIR
23 cities
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SALINE
1 cities
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SANGAMON
18 cities
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SCOTT
1 cities
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SHELBY
7 cities
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STARK
2 cities
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STEPHENSON
11 cities
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TAZEWELL
15 cities
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UNION
2 cities
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VERMILION
11 cities
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WABASH
4 cities
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WASHINGTON
1 cities
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WAYNE
5 cities
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WHITE
5 cities
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WHITESIDE
4 cities
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WILL
18 cities
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WILLIAMSON
11 cities
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WINNEBAGO
7 cities
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WOODFORD
8 cities
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