Illinois Weekend: Summer Festivals, Pride Parties, Live Music And More

ILLINOIS — Patch is rounding up this weekend’s events across Illinois. From summer festivals to outdoor markets, this warm summer weekend offers plenty of diverse things to do across the state.

Festivals

• Arts Festival: Logan Square
• HomerFest: Homer Glen
• Rotary Grove Fest: Downers Grove
• Swedish Days: Geneva
• Strawberry Festival: Long Grove
• Taste of Joliet: Joliet
  
• Taste of Highland Park: Highland Park
• “Mess” Fest: Naperville
• Charity Brew Fest: Naperville
• Summer Smash: Bridgeview

Pride Events

• Pride Parties: Evanston, Oak Park, Chicago
• Family Pride Fest: Elmhurst
• Pride Concert: Glen Ellyn
• Pride Walk: Berwyn

Fairs & Markets

• Farmers Market: Tinley Park
• Artisan Market: Willowbrook
• Makers Market: Aurora
• Art Fair: Burr Ridge

Outdoor Fun

• Plant Sales: Naperville, Romeoville
• Garden Walk: Oak Park
• Pet Parade: Bolingbrook
• Community Garage Sales: Evanston, Oak Lawn, Western Springs, La Grange
• Free Outdoor Yoga: Orland Park, Palos Hills
• Car Show: Mokena
• Kids Fishing Derby: Bolingbrook
• Patriotic Concert: River Forest
• Snack & Stroll: La Grange

Want to post your next neighborhood event on the Patch? We do too! No matter how big or small it may be, if it's local, it has a place on the Patch calendar.Posting an event:

1. Create a Patch account and sign up to post your own local content on Patch, totally free. It's probably the easiest thing you'll do all day.
2. Make a Calendar Event and fill it with all the awesome info that people need to add it to their list of things to do in their neighborhood. Choose a fun image to upload and most importantly - have fun with it! It's your event, and the possibilities are endless.
3. Post it on Patch! That's it. Get ready for RSVPs.

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