Events include a bike parade for kids, tug of war and programs at two museums.

The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his rescheduled presentation of “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie,” on Sunday, June 14, at the Odell Public Library in Morrison.

Summer is here and the historic Mt. Morris Campus will again be coming alive with free concerts on Wednesday and Friday nights.

The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Clinton Middle School in Clinton, Iowa.

Amboy's upcoming Food Truck Monday will feature not just a selection of food trucks and vendors but live music as well.

Event organizers said Yorkville's inaugural Pride Festival is dedicated to “honoring diversity and fostering a deep sense of belonging.”

Due to forecasted extreme heat and possible thunderstorms Saturday, organizers are moving the fifth annual Bellson Music Fest and Drum Clinic indoors.

The City of Lockport will once again host its Old Canal Days summer festival from June 11-14. The drone show will kick off the festival on Thursday night at 10 p.m.

Hosted by Rock Falls Tourism in collaboration with Bellson’s widow Francine Bellson and music director Josh Duffee, the festival will feature four bands performing music that honors Bellson’s legacy.

This year' lineup includes everything from ’80s arena rock and British Invasion favorites to Americana, grunge and soul-infused party music. The series is for adults 21 and over.

Summer events include Dixon City Market, Music at the Square and Fitness Fridays.

The Sterling Municipal Band's “Music Under the Stars” summer concert series will take place at Grandon Civic Center in Central Memorial Park in downtown Sterling.

Bryna will perform a pregame concert outside the Joliet Slammers Stadium followed by a free concert at the new City Square on Thursday, June 4.

Additional performers in the concert series include Men At Work, Big & Rich, Andy Grammer and more.

Catch free and low-cost live music and plenty of community spirit at these summer concert events throughout northern Illinois.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago will host performances by Blues Traveler on July 24 and Nelly on July 25.

Jackyl is a multi-platinum selling powerhouse that has spent more than three decades captivating generations of fans with live performances around the world.

Kable Band concerts begin Wednesday, June 10, and continue each Wednesday night through the summer in Mt. Morris.

A car show, parade and Main Street block party are among the activities scheduled for June 6.

Downtown Kankakee's Friday Night Concert Series continues Friday, June 5 with a performance by Todd Hazelrigg + River Valley Rangers.

The free live music series kicks off Wednesday, June 3 with two live performances.

This musical portrait of Johnny Cash’s life features five actor-musicians performing more than two dozen of his greatest hits.

The program includes music from American composers, as well as composers from England, Italy, France, Germany and South Korea.

Enjoy four free monthly concerts at the Lost Valley Visitor Center patio in Ringwood.

The third Bradley 315 Fest, a weekend of live music, food and entertainment, is set to begin Thursday at the Northfield Square mall property.

The Dixon: Historic Theatre has announced that country music hitmaker Skip Ewing and special guest Casey Chesnutt will perform as a free general admission community concert Saturday, June 6.

Yorkville Library's June brings a free six-week job training series covering resumes, interviews, and networking, alongside a special performance by an all-female a cappella ensemble.

Spies Of The World is a Chicago-based band inspired by the music of the Grateful Dead.

The Dixon Municipal Band will return this week with its popular Summer Sounds 2026 concert series, featuring Thursday evening performances at the Page Park Band Shell under the direction of Jon James.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual free outdoor Pops Concert will be performed Sunday, June 7, in the bandshell at Riverview Park in Clinton, Iowa.

Here’s when and where to catch cruise nights in the Joliet area

Director Darren Mangler makes his Byron Civic Theater debut by bringing the electrifying musical “All Shook Up” to the stage this weekend.

The fourth annual Dement Town Music Fest will take place May 30 along Dixon's Depot Avenue, bringing a full day of live music, food, art and community to help kick off the summer season.

Timber Lake Playhouse opens its 65th main stage season with "Godspell," playing May 29 through June 7.

Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW on Friday, June 5. The show starts at 6:30 p.m.

The free concert series features a variety of musical genres and performances.

The city of Sterling and Sterling Main Street are proud to announce the installation of a new series of banners along the First Avenue Bridge in celebration of the upcoming America 250 commemoration.

Other performers this summer include The Beach Boys, Gov't Mule, Poi Dog Pondering, Lauren Alaina and tributes to Bee Gees, Led Zeppelin and many more.

Each week will feature a rotating lineup of talented local artists representing a variety of musical styles and genres at the DeKalb Farmers Market.

The Iowans will be at the next live Music @ the Museum event taking place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Savanna Museum & Cultural Center.

Warehouse on Park in Genoa will welcome a variety of tribute bands, including tributes to The Doors, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones and more, during the 2026 outdoor music series.

The Pembroke Rodeo is at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24.

Central College in Pella hosted a Celebration of Undergraduate Inquiry to showcase the many research and creative projects by Central students during the 2025-26 academic year.

A warm, breezy day greeted those enjoying that first sweet-and-tart bite of rhubarb pie on Sunday at the 36th annual Rhubarb Festival at the Kankakee County Museum.

Great White and Slaughter, both multi-platinum-selling bands, will perform their biggest hits, bringing audiences back to the late ’80s and early ’90s.

May brings live theater, tribute bands and movies to the stage at The Dixon Historic Theatre.

For more than 25 years, Black Label Society, led by Zakk Wylde, has remained a relentless force in heavy, blues-driven hard rock and metal, crafting songs that celebrate the highs and lows of everyday life.

Fans will be treated to Foreigner’s iconic hits, delivered with soaring vocals, signature guitar riffs and the energy of a true rock show.

Poison frontman Bret Michaels will headline Streator Fest on Saturday, Aug. 8. Other weekend performers include country star Jo Dee Messina and rock band Skillet.