illinois events

Get ready for a magical weekend in Galena! The Great Galena Balloon Race brings hot air balloons, live music, and family fun this June.

I never thought I'd see the day when Shrek became a cultural icon, but here we are.

Spring is the start of meteor shower season, and there's a good chance to see plenty of shooting stars this month!

The most spooky little town in Illinois is excited to welcome visitors for their annual paranormal conference.

The first full moon of 2025 is the January Wolf Moon, here's when you will see it light up the night sky.

Step into a Christmas wonderland at Prairie Moon Farm in Knoxville, Illinois, where festive fun and cheerful reindeer await.

Take a tour of the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois, a spooky hotspot rich with history and boasting six resident ghosts.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fireeee... sounds like an ideal date night in downtown Chicago at Christkindlmarket for their 28th season!

Visit Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois, for their captivating Tulip Festival which features over 1 million tulips and other family-friendly attractions.

There's something whimsical about hot air balloons, and you can see dozens of them in Illinois this summer.

February's full moon is known as the Snow Moon, and it's also a micro moon.

Whether you call it Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Yeti, or any of the other names it is known as, folks in Illinois are celebrating this big, furry cryptid and you're invited!