Buffalo Grove Days 2025 'Celebrates The End Of Summer In Style'

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Once again, Mike Rylko Community Park will be transformed into a family-friendly carnival for five days. According to organizers, Buffalo Grove Days "celebrates the end of summer in style" from Aug. 28 through Sept. 1.

Buffalo Grove Days is put on by the Village of Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove Park District "and the many other partners and volunteers from the community who have a passion for bringing their friends and neighbors together to celebrate our wonderful town," according to the event's website.

Here is the schedule of events courtesy of the Village of Buffalo Grove:

Thursday, Aug. 28

• Carnival open: 6 - 10 p.m.
• Food trucks open: 5 - 10 p.m.
• Shuttles buses running: 6 - 11:30 p.m.
• Rotary Bingo: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 29

• Carnival open: 6 - 11 p.m.
• Food trucks open: 5 - 11 p.m.
• Shuttles buses running: 6 - 11:30 p.m.
• Meet Me On Main Street Business & Craft Fair: 5 - 10 p.m.
• Live music — Hi Infidelity: 6-8 p.m. and 90s Pop Nation: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 30

• Carnival open: 1 - 11 p.m.
• Food trucks open: 12:30 - 10 p.m.
• Shuttles buses running: 1 - 11:30 p.m.
• Meet Me On Main Street Business & Craft Fair: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Live music — 7th Heaven: 3:30 - 5 p.m.; LP Vinyl Escape: 6 - 8 p.m.; Dancing Queen: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
• Community Blood Drive at Alcott Center: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Buffalo Grove Days Parade at Buffalo Grove Road (from Thompson) and Deerfield Parkway: 11:30 a.m.
• Puzzle Palooza: 2 - 3:30 p.m. (Registration required)
• Bags Tournament: 3 - 4:30 p.m. (Registration required)
• Buddy Baseball All Star Game at Rick Drazner Park: 4:30 - 7 p.m. (Registration required)

Sunday, Aug. 31

• Carnival open: 1 - 11 p.m.
• Food trucks open: 12:30 - 10 p.m.
• Shuttles buses running: 1 - 11:30 p.m.
• Meet Me On Main Street Business & Craft Fair: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Live music — Fearless: 3:30 - 5 p.m.; Beyond the Blonde: 6 - 8 p.m.; Mike & Joe: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
• Dog Show at Mike Rylko Community Park Nature Classroom: 10:45 p.m.
• Community Blood Drive at Fitness Center: 12 - 4 p.m.
• Children's Entertainment: 12-3 p.m. Community Arts Center Highlights Show, face painting, foam party, Police K9 demonstration, animal petting zoo
  
• Rotary Duck Race: 5:15 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 1

• Carnival open: 1 - 6:30 p.m.
• Food trucks open: 11:30 - 6 p.m.
• Shuttles buses running: 12:30 - 7 p.m.
• Live music — Blackberry Jam: 12 - 3 p.m.
• Fun & Food: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Registration required)

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