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SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00 AM
Chicago · South Side Community Federal Credit Union
SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00 AM
Chicago · South Side Community Federal Credit Union
International Festival of Life (IFOL)
Fri, Jul 3, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Union Park
International Festival of Life (IFOL)
Fri, Jul 3, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Union Park
FESTIVAL OF LIFE - Click Here for EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Martin's International Special Events
FESTIVAL OF LIFE - Click Here for EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Martin's International Special Events
Windy City Witch Fest - Day One
Fri, Oct 9, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Irish American Heritage Center
Windy City Witch Fest - Day One
Fri, Oct 9, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Irish American Heritage Center
6/8- Naperville, IL- Gold Rush
Mon, Jun 8, 7:00 PM
Naperville · 1740 Freedom Dr
6/8- Naperville, IL- Gold Rush
Mon, Jun 8, 7:00 PM
Naperville · 1740 Freedom Dr
Juneteenth Freedom Fest
Fri, Jun 19, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 1250 W 119th St
Juneteenth Freedom Fest
Fri, Jun 19, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 1250 W 119th St
OZA ZAMBIA INDEPENDENCE EVENT Early Bird(Chicago 2026)
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM
Des Plaines · Rivers Casino Des Plaines
OZA ZAMBIA INDEPENDENCE EVENT Early Bird(Chicago 2026)
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM
Des Plaines · Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Juneteenth Event
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 3039 E 91st St
Juneteenth Event
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 3039 E 91st St
Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026
Sat, Jul 25, 9:30 AM + 28 more
Chicago · Pullman Exhibit Hall
Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026
Sat, Jul 25, 9:30 AM + 28 more
Chicago · Pullman Exhibit Hall
6/9- Kildeer, IL - Gold Rush
Tue, Jun 9, 7:00 PM
Kildeer · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
6/9- Kildeer, IL - Gold Rush
Tue, Jun 9, 7:00 PM
Kildeer · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
2026 Buffalo Grove Days Parade Participant Application
Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 AM
Buffalo Grove · Buffalo Grove Road & Deerfield Parkway
2026 Buffalo Grove Days Parade Participant Application
Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 AM
Buffalo Grove · Buffalo Grove Road & Deerfield Parkway
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June 8th~Pup Picnic Experience & Garden Walk at Cantigny Park
Mon, Jun 8, 1:00 PM
Wheaton · Cantigny Park
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June 8th~Pup Picnic Experience & Garden Walk at Cantigny Park
Mon, Jun 8, 1:00 PM
Wheaton · Cantigny Park
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5th Annual Still We Rise Juneteenth Picnic & Celebration
Sun, Jun 14, 1:00 PM
Lansing · Brownell Woods
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5th Annual Still We Rise Juneteenth Picnic & Celebration
Sun, Jun 14, 1:00 PM
Lansing · Brownell Woods
Sunset Hill Farm Vendor Fair 2026 Season Entry (Three Event Dates)
Sat, May 23, 11:00 AM
Valparaiso · Sunset Hill Farm Park
Sunset Hill Farm Vendor Fair 2026 Season Entry (Three Event Dates)
Sat, May 23, 11:00 AM
Valparaiso · Sunset Hill Farm Park
Michigan City Halloween Fun Fair
Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM
Michigan City · HOPE BUILDING
Michigan City Halloween Fun Fair
Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM
Michigan City · HOPE BUILDING
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Chicago makers market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Loft on lake
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Chicago makers market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Loft on lake
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Chicago Maker's Market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Loft on lake
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Chicago Maker's Market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Loft on lake
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Already Home: An AAPI Market
Friday at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Vjosa Cafe & Events
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Already Home: An AAPI Market
Friday at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Vjosa Cafe & Events
Ecofest 2026
Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Welles (Gideon) Park
Ecofest 2026
Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Welles (Gideon) Park
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum

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SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration

International Festival of Life (IFOL)

FESTIVAL OF LIFE - Click Here for EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

Windy City Witch Fest - Day One

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Chicago makers market

Chicago Maker's Market

Already Home: An AAPI Market

Sunset Hill Farm Vendor Fair 2026 Season Entry (Three Event Dates)

SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration

SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration

International Festival of Life (IFOL)

International Festival of Life (IFOL)

FESTIVAL OF LIFE - Click Here for EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

FESTIVAL OF LIFE - Click Here for EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

Windy City Witch Fest - Day One

Windy City Witch Fest - Day One

6/8- Naperville, IL- Gold Rush

6/8- Naperville, IL- Gold Rush

Juneteenth Freedom Fest

Juneteenth Freedom Fest

OZA ZAMBIA INDEPENDENCE EVENT Early Bird(Chicago 2026)

OZA ZAMBIA INDEPENDENCE EVENT Early Bird(Chicago 2026)

Juneteenth Event

Juneteenth Event

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026

6/9- Kildeer, IL - Gold Rush

6/9- Kildeer, IL - Gold Rush

2026 Buffalo Grove Days Parade Participant Application

2026 Buffalo Grove Days Parade Participant Application

June 8th~Pup Picnic Experience & Garden Walk at Cantigny Park

June 8th~Pup Picnic Experience & Garden Walk at Cantigny Park

5th Annual Still We Rise Juneteenth Picnic & Celebration

5th Annual Still We Rise Juneteenth Picnic & Celebration

Sunset Hill Farm Vendor Fair 2026 Season Entry (Three Event Dates)

Sunset Hill Farm Vendor Fair 2026 Season Entry (Three Event Dates)

Michigan City Halloween Fun Fair

Michigan City Halloween Fun Fair

Chicago makers market

Chicago makers market

Chicago Maker's Market

Chicago Maker's Market

Already Home: An AAPI Market

Already Home: An AAPI Market

Ecofest 2026

Ecofest 2026

American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum

American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum

Things to do around River Forest

Trends in River Forest

1. Ufo conference

2. Children activities

3. Screening

4. Mariellas banquet

5. Concordia university

What are the best festival events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in River Forest?

Which festival events are coming up?