Suburban Fairs & Festivals
May 15, noon-4pm
Norwegian Constitution Day Parade
Park Ridge: www.nnleague.org
Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland. Pre-parade festivities beginning at
noon include entertainment, vendors, refreshments and activities
for children. Parade steps off at 1pm at Talcott and Cumberland,
ending in Hodges Park and features local marching bands, singing
societies, folk dancers and Scandinavian organizations in ethnic
costumes. FREE
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May 15, 1:30pm
Lilac Time Parade
Lombard: www.lombardlilactime.com
We’re giving away family passes
to performances, events, and
seasonal fun like water parks.
Starts at Main and Wilson.
May 19-22
Taste of Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn: www.glenellynchamber.com
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Downtown Glen Ellyn. Entertainment, carnival, craft festival, business expo and more.
May 20-22, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Long Grove Chocolate Festival
Long Grove: 847-634-0888, www.visitlonggrove.com
Long Grove Historic Village, 308 Old McHenry Rd. Indulge in a
weekend of chocolate with gourmet sweets, custom-brewed chocolate beer, burgers with chocolate BBQ sauce, chocolate-dipped
strawberries and more. Families enjoy face painting, balloon artists,
a mystical magician and an impressive lineup of live music. Tickets
$5, ages 12 and under free. Parking free in public lots.
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May 21, 9am-3pm
Blooming Fest
West Chicago: www.westchicago.org
Through May 15
Lilac Time
Lombard: www.lombardlilactime.com
Main Street, historic downtown area of West Chicago. Plant sale,
car show, art and craft show, children’s activities, music, food and
more. Free.
Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave. Open daily dawn to dusk. See the
famous lilacs of Lombard bloom. Heritage tours, lilac bush sale,
other special events. Check website for details.
May 28-29, 10am-5pm
Barrington Art Festival
Barrington: amdurproductions.com/barrington-art-festival
Cook and Station Sts. More than 130 juried artists showing
their work, live music, kid-friendly activities including a
“patARTic” graffiti wall.
June 2-5
Rose Festival
Roselle: www.roselle.il.us/290/Rose-Festival
May 1, 1-4pm
Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair
Lombard: 630-627-5040, www.lombardlilactime.com
St. Charles Road, between Main and Elizabeth. Art and craft
vendors, food, entertainment, Kids Zone.
May 7, 9am-9pm
26th Annual Arts & Crafts Adventure
Park Ridge: 847-991-4748 or 312-751-2500
www.americansocietyofartists.org
Roselle Metra station. Free nightly entertainment in beer garden.
Carnival rides, bingo. Parade kicks off at 2 p.m. June 5.
Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland. Perfect place to find a unique
Mother’s Day gift or something special just for you. Free admission.
June 2-5
Taste of Wheaton
Wheaton: 630-665-4710, wheatonparkdistrict.com
May 7, 2-4pm
Kids Day in Lilacia Park
Lombard: www.lombardlilactime.com
Wheaton Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave. Join us for this annual
celebration in Downtown Wheaton! Food, vendors, arts & crafts,
carnival rides, children’s games entertainment, beer garden,
business expo. Free.
Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic and kids concert.
Bring your bears, blankets and treats for a picnic. Enjoy a teddy bear
craft, parade and concert by Jeanie B and the Jelly Beans.
June 4-5, 10am-5pm
Outta Sight Kite Flight
Kenosha: 414-305-3145, www.giftofwings.com
May 14, noon-4pm
Lilac Garden Party at the Library
Lombard: www.lombardlilactime.com
Kennedy Park, 4051 Fifth Ave. This family event takes place next to
Lake Michigan and is free to all, with free parking.
Helen Plum Library. Family entertainment, garden crafts for adults
and kids, refreshments.
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