Illinois Weekend: Donut Tasting, Plant Sales, Craft Fairs And More

ACROSS ILLINOIS (May 19, 2023) — Patch is rounding up this weekend’s entertaining events across Illinois. From outdoor festivals and farmers markets to pet parades and parties in the park, the weekend of May 20-21 is full of things to do across the state.

Plant Sales: Oak Lawn, St. Charles, Palos Heights, Romeoville, Orland Park, Oak Brook, Elmhurst

Farmers Markets: Arlington Heights, Batavia, Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Homewood, Northbrook, Tinley Park and more

Festivals

• Will County Beer & Bourbon Fest: Joliet
• Greek Fest: Aurora
• German Festival: Frankfort
• Honey Festival: Aurora
• Earth Festival: Plainfield
• Family Farm Festival: Palos Park
• Spring Music & Arts Festival: Chicago

Fairs

• Outdoor Craft Fair: Lemont
• Free Craft Fair at Bronkberry Farms: Plainfield
• Garden Fair: Evanston
• Artisan Market: Naperville

Parks

• Lilacia Park Tour: Lombard
• “Party in the Pasture” Fundraiser: Plainfield
• Nature Walk: Palos Park
• Market in the Park: Homer Glen
• Parks on Tap: Peoria

Pets

• Pet Parades: Elmhurst, Lemont
• Bark in the Park: Wheeling
• “Love on a Leash” Service Dog Event: Bolingbrook

Music

• Rosemary Clooney Tribute: Mokena
• City Voices Concert: Oak Park
• TomFest Music Fundraiser: Berwyn
• Music & Mimosas: Lemont
• Judy Garland Tribute: Palos Heights

And more:

• Free Paper Shredding: Naperville
• 5K and 10K Runs: Joliet, Palos Park, Lemont
• Railroad Club Open House: New Lenox
• Touch-a-Truck Family Day: Tinley Park
• Kids’ Donut Tasting: Geneva

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