Summer Nights in Hillside
Join us at Summer Nights in Hillside for an unforgettable evening with Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE—the ultimate live tribute to Prince! Known for their incredible musicianship, high-energy performance, and authentic sound, this internationally acclaimed tribute delivers all of Prince's biggest hits and captures the spirit of one of music's greatest icons. If you're a Prince fan, you won't want to miss it!
Location: Hillside
Taste of Elmwood Park
For over 40 years, the Taste of Elmwood Park has been the premier event of the Village. Elmwood Park has a long-standing reputation for being home to outstanding restaurants. As a Village, they are proud to share this reputation and invite all to come and experience the event. The Annual Taste takes place at Central Park on 75th Avenue and Fullerton. The Taste provides a true Taste of Elmwood Park showcasing some of their finest local restaurants as well as musical entertainment, meatball eating contest, games, rides, arts & crafts, and more.
Location: Elmwood Park
Wonder Works Wonder Animals
Wonder Works goes wild this August with Wonder Animals, two weeks of hands-on exploration into the animal kingdom from August 6 to August 17! Families can get up close with live snakes during Touch and Learn encounters presented by a member of the Chicago Herpetology Society, then discover real animal artifacts with Allison Price from the Lincoln Park Zoo and explore animal-themed exhibits from the Field Museum.
Throughout the museum, children can dive into animal-inspired play at every turn.
Location: Oak Park
Downtown La Grange Sidewalk Sale
Location: La Grange
Franklin Park Village Wide Yard Sale
Do you love garage sales? It’s time to go shopping at the Village-wide Garage Sale on August 21st thru 23rd from 8AM to 7PM daily.
Location: Franklin Park
Forest Park Garage Galleries
Saturday, August 22 from 11am - 6pm head to Garage Galleries, a can’t-miss, community-wide art show and sale featuring approximately 100 juried local artists across 40 garage galleries throughout Forest Park. Hosted by the Arts Alliance Forest Park, this unique and inspiring event showcases a wide variety of locally crafted, handmade art and draws over 800 attendees each year.
Location: Forest Park
Blooze Brothers
The Blooze Brothers Concert will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Roos Recreation Center Pavilion. If you've never seen the Blooze Brothers live, you won't want to miss this one!
Location: Forest Park
Maywood Food and Beverage Fest
On August 22 from 1 - 8pm head to Burton Park in Maywood for a celebration of flavor, community and culture - good food, good drinks, good times!
Location: Maywood
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Microbrew Review
The Oak Park Microbrew Review isn’t just one of the longest-running beer festivals in Chicagoland—it’s a full-fledged celebration of craft beverages, incredible food, and live music, all with a purpose. Now in its 19th year, this event brings together 40+ breweries pouring not only exceptional craft beers but also ciders, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options—there’s something for every palate! Pair your drink of choice with delicious bites from a variety of local restaurants, then soak in the festival vibes with live music and entertainment that keep the energy going all day long.
Location: Oak Park
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Car Show
For years, the Brookfield Chamber Car Show has been a favorite community tradition, bringing together incredible vehicles, local businesses, music, great food, and families for an unforgettable day. Whether you're showing off your ride or simply coming to admire some amazing cars, there's something for everyone!
Location: Brookfield
Brookfield Block Party
Saturday, August 28th from 5-8pm join in on the family fun at the Brookfield Block Party. Live entertainment, local shopping, games and food.
Location: Brookfield
Olmstead Society Walking Tour - South
Location: Riverside