Festival

Star Wars Day is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 1 in downtown Joliet.

The 78th annual La Grange Pet Parade will step off June 1

Cantigny Spring Fest will be held May 18

Sugar Ray will headline the Sound Stage at DeKalb’s 47th annual Corn Fest on Saturday, Aug. 24.

The event will feature Corvettes in varying vintages and styles, representing all facets of the model’s 70-year history.

Twelve retail locations will serve wine samples from Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa wineries to patrons as they shop.

The St. Charles Arts Council has a full slate of fun events for kids and adults in the coming months. Paint the Riverside kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11.

Proceeds from Wine on the Fox help offset the cost of Oswego's annual event programming and provide community amenities throughout the year.

Downtown Fulton's streets filled with festival-goers during 50th annual Dutch Days festival.

Oswegoland Park District Superintendent of Recreation Kristie Vest is hopeful the expected arrival of a bigger than normal brood of cicadas won’t negatively impact next month’s PrairieFest.

The Oswego Police Department is advising the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays on Saturday and Sunday because of the Wine on the Fox activities taking place at Hudson Crossing Park.

Lilac Time arrives Saturday, a nearly monthlong celebration that, while centering on the park, earns Lombard its singular status as the “Lilac Village.”

Kendall County will be home to Ripped Jeans' new album release party and the annual Wine on the Fox tasting festival.

Oswego's Great PrairieFest Cicada Shell Diorama Contest, set for June 15, invites participants to unleash their creativity with cicada shells for a shot at winning enticing prizes.

Oswego's Wine on the Fox festival will return to Hudson Crossing Park along the scenic Fox River this weekend.