We’re excited to share a list of fun local events, coming up in the month of July, that’ll help make the best out of summer. Invite your friends and family and make some memories that’ll last forever!
July 7-10 Pioneer Park Railroad Days – West Chicago
West Chicago’s Railroad Days returns July 7-10 to Pioneer Park, 479 W. Forest Ave. The four-day festival includes a parade, carnival, regional music acts, kids’ activities, food, a beer tent, and fireworks.
July 9 Naperville Ale Fest: Summer Edition – Naperville
The Naperville Ale Fest – Summer Edition will take place on Saturday, July 9th and will feature over 150 unique craft beers and food from some of the area’s favorite food trucks. Situated on the grounds of the Naper Settlement, with downtown Naperville as a backdrop, it is the ideal setting to experience craft beer.
July 9-10 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival on the Green – Frankfort
Bring the whole family and join us Saturday and Sunday July 9th and 10th for the 10th Annual Frankfort Bluegrass Festival in historic Frankfort, Illinois. Over 20 national and regional bands will perform on 4 stages including the new intimate workshop stage. There will also be food and craft vendors, a kids tent and activities, picker’s tent and much more!
July 15-16 Yorkville’s River Fest – Yorkville
Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department for a weekend filled with food, live country music, family activities and more! Yorkville River Fest is a family-friendly festival providing fun all weekend long!
July 15-16 Naper Nights II – Naperville
Get ready for a summertime tradition that features cold drinks, great food, and fabulous music! Naper Nights celebrates historic milestones in rock music and pop culture with themed tribute concerts throughout the summer. Rock out with your community as you eat, drink, dance, and hear the best tribute bands perform your favorite Rock, Pop, Motown, and Soul hits!
July 15-17 Plainfield Fest – Plainfield
Plainfield Fest brings together great food, music, crafters, businesses, and fun for all ages! Enjoy live entertainment, great food, & fun in downtown Plainfield, IL.
July 15-17 Eid Fest – Wheaton
EidFest is back! Save the date for July 15-17. Come out to the DuPage County Fairgrounds for tons of good eats, thrilling rides, and family fun.
July 16 Metaphysically Fit Festival – Yorkville
The festival brings together some of the area’s best and most highly acclaimed yoga teachers, holistic healers, and live entertainment. It is family friendly, promoting community, expression, unity, and awareness of cultural diversity. Kids’ activities include children’s yoga, jump houses, face-painting, arts and crafts, and more.
July 17 Festa Italiana in Mokena – Mokena
Join in at Mokena’s 8th Annual Festa Italiana, offering a day of music, food and fun from 11 AM until 9 PM. Kids enter free! Come and enjoy the amazing Italian food vendors with some Peroni Beer & Coors.
July 26 Downtown Taste – Aurora
If you’ve ever wanted to sample the eats of downtown Aurora, here’s your chance, plus it’s all for a good cause. With a least 10 restaurants participating, Downtown Taste will dish out lots of appetizers, small plates, drinks and desserts.
July 28-31 Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival – Sugar Grove
The Sugar Grove Corn Boil will be hosting its annual summer festival July 28-31, 2022. Their mission is to promote a sense of community, provide local civic and charitable groups with fundraising opportunities, as well as, offer affordable family fun, with their tasty sweet corn as one of the main attractions.
July 29-30 Merchant Street Musicfest – Kankakee
Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown train depot, recently named the Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square. The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink.