Festivals near Crete, IL.

2026 Taste of Polonia Festival

• Sep. 4 - Sep 7, 2026
• Copernicus Center - Chicago, IL USA

• Arts (Arts & Crafts)
• Community (Community / Social)
• Community (Family & Kids)
• Community (Fundraiser)
• Food / Wine / Beer

• $10 - $25

Join us for an unforgettable four-day festival featuring nonstop live music, captivating dance performances, authentic Polish cuisine and beer, engagi ....

Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival

• Aug. 22 - Aug 23, 2026
• 800 Chicago Ave - Evanston, IL USA

• Other / General

The alluring streets of downtown Evanston host the community favorite Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, August 22-23. Join fellow art lovers in brows ....

Printer's Row Art Fest

• Aug. 15 - Aug 16, 2026
• 728 S Dearborn St - Chicago, IL USA

• Other / General

Chicago’s historic Printer’s Row neighborhood sets the stage for one of the city’s most vibrant and exciting art festivals! Now in its sixth year, the ....

Burr Ridge Art Fair

• Aug. 8 - Aug 9, 2026
• 701 Village Center Dr - Burr Ridge, IL USA

• Other / General

Burr Ridge Village Center plays host to a perfect summer day! Start with breakfast at the Center then begin browsing through paintings, sculpture, pho ....

Wilmette Art Fair

• Aug. 1 - Aug 2, 2026
• 1141 Central Ave - Wilmette, IL USA

• Other / General

A perfect summer day awaits at the Wilmette Art Fair! Start your day with breakfast at your favorite downtown Wilmette spot, then enjoy thousands of p ....

Art at the Glen

• Jul. 25 - Jul 26, 2026
• 2030 Tower Dr - Glenview, IL USA

• Other / General

Come celebrate one of Glenview’s most beloved community traditions! Start your perfect summer day with breakfast at the Glen Town Center, then enjoy t ....

La Porte LakeFest

• Jul. 24 - Jul 26, 2026
• La Porte - La Porte, IN USA

Running July 24-26, the festival boasts three days of music, art, food and fun for the whole family on La Porte’s Pine, Stone and Clear lakes. This ev ....

Broadway Sings America

• Jul. 23 - Jul 23, 2026
• Jay Pritzker Pavilion - Chicago, IL USA

• FREE!!

Revel in the iconic music of Broadway with the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus and stars from Broadway. Led by conductor Jason Seber, this concert fea ....

Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo

• Jul. 18 - Jul 18, 2026
• Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL USA

• $50 - $100

Chicago’s favorite wine fest is back! An open-air wine sampling experience, Summer Wine Fest is a limited-capacity evening with exceptional wines and ....

Summer Glow Festival 2026

• Jul. 18 - Jul 20, 2026
• Grant Park - Chicago, IL USA

• Arts (Arts & Crafts)
• Arts (Film / Movie / Photo)
• Food / Wine / Beer
• Music
• Outdoor / Recreation

• FREE!!

Summer Glow Festival 2026 is an exciting three-day celebration of music, art, and food in the heart of Chicago. Set in the iconic Grant Park, this fes ....

Afrocalypso by Frames&Stages

• Jul. 18 - Jul 19, 2026
• Greenwood Oasis - Chicago, IL USA

• Music

• $50 - $100

Frames and Stages is a dynamic celebration of expression, storytelling, and perspective. This immersive event brings together artists, performers, and ....

Frames and Stages, Chicago's Biggest Multucultural Entertainment Event, happening July 18th.

• Jul. 18 - Jul 18, 2026
• 7621 S Greenwood Ave - Chicago, IL USA

• Other / General

• $50 - $100

Frames and Stages Presents: Afro Beat,Live Music, Comedy, Rap, Stage Plays, Movie Premiere and Dance Performance. Headliners: Johnny Drille, Vic Mensa ....

Backyard Fest

• Jul. 18 - Jul 18, 2026
• 1018 N California Ave - Chicago, IL USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

Backyard Fest: A Family-Friendly Outdoor Music Festival! Spend the day outside with us for great live music, food, drinks, art, and family fun at Bac ....

Ravenswood On Tap

• Jul. 18 - Jul 19, 2026
• Ravenswood Ave \u0026 Berteau Ave - Chicago, IL USA

Malt Row is home to one of the country's most prolific craft brewing communities and we're celebrating that scene this summer at Ravenswood On Tap! Ra ....

Glencoe Festival of Art

• Jul. 18 - Jul 19, 2026
• 700 Vernon Ave - Glencoe, IL USA

• Other / General

Get creative at the Glencoe Festival of Art with 100 artists on your perfect summer day with art, food, and fun! Start the day at your favorite Glenco ....

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

• Jul. 17 - Jul 19, 2026
• South Blue Island Avenue \u0026 South Paulina Street - Chicago, IL USA

• Other / General

Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic & Latin cultures with three days of endless a ....

West Fest Chicago Returns July 17-19

• Jul. 17 - Jul 19, 2026
• West Fest Chicago - Chicago, IL USA

• Other / General

Presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, West Fest Chicago returns to Chicago's West Town neighborhood from July 17–19, bringing three days of ....

West Fest Chicago Returns July 17-19

• Jul. 17 - Jul 19, 2026
• West Fest Chicago - Chicago, IL USA

• Music

Presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, West Fest Chicago returns to Chicago's West Town neighborhood from July 17–19, bringing three days of ....

Grocer (Philadelphia) / Patter / Babe Report

• Jul. 13 - Jul 13, 2026
• The Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL USA

• Music

• FREE!!

for fans of... Sonic Youth, Pavement, Speedy Ortiz Grocer is a band from Philadelphia. Led by three distinct vocalists, each with a unique voice both ....

Grocer (Philadelphia) / Babe Report / Patter

• Jul. 13 - Jul 13, 2026
• The Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL USA

• Music

• FREE!!

for fans of... Sonic Youth, Pavement, Speedy Ortiz Grocer is a band from Philadelphia. Led by three distinct vocalists, each with a unique voice both ....

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

• Jul. 11 - Jul 11, 2026
• Jay Pritzker Pavilion - Chicago, IL USA

• FREE!!

Former Grant Park Music Festival Principal Conductor Leonard Slatkin returns to conduct Tchaikovsky’s fatalistic Symphony No. 5. Violinist Yevgeny Kut ....

Japan Fest Chicago 2026

• Jul. 11 - Jul 12, 2026
• Skokie Sports Park East - Skokie, IL USA

• Other / General

• FREE!!

From taiko drums to J-pop, kimono fashion to anime art, and tea ceremonies to street food favorites, Japan Fest Chicago brings together the best of ol ....

Civilians & Soldiers in History Day with Train Excursions

• Jul. 11 - Jul 11, 2026
• Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum - North Judson, IN USA

• Other / General

• $25 - $50

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum, located in North Judson, IN, will run diesel and steam train excursions for our annual Civilians & Soldiers in His ....

Southport Art Fest

• Jul. 11 - Jul 12, 2026
• 3733 N Southport Ave - Chicago, IL USA

• Other / General

Get ready, Chicago! The Southport Art Fest is back this July 11 & 12 on the city’s northside! This cherished neighborhood festival brings together an ....

SKOKIE VINYL RECORD SHOW SATURDAY, JULY 11th 2026

• Jul. 11 - Jul 11, 2026
• 4901 Main St - Skokie, IL USA

• Music

It's a summer wonderland of music! Sketchbook Brewing Co in Skokie, Illinois offers a spacious dog-friendly beer garden, plenty of free parking, and m ....