Top Things to Do In & Around Kane County, IL This Weekend (August 1-3, 2025)
The cities involving events down below are from alphabetical order. I’ve gathered events from live music, classes, to pool events, to big events with live music and vendors.. and more!
Events from Aurora, Burlington, Elgin, Geneva, Maple Park, North Aurora, Plano, Saint Charles.
Aurora
✨ Saturday ✨
🎶🥘 Stolp Island Block Party: Free entry to enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors from Face Painting & Glitter, Magician, Live Art Creating, and much more! From 5PM-9PM
Event Details & Info: Stolp Island Block Party
🎥🥘Movie Night at the Mall: Free at Fox Valley Mall(outside between JCPenney & Lumen)! Minions: Rise of Gru plays at 7:30 PM. Come early for food trucks, kids’ activities(4-7 PM), and a vibrant vendor market.
Event Details & Info: Movie at the Mall
🎶Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers: At The Venue in downtown Aurora, join in for some Country Bluegrass & Americana. Doors open at 7PM, perfomance from 8PM-10PM.
Event Details & Info: Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers Tickets, Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite
✨ Sunday ✨
🍖🔥Network & Grill Part 2, at Charity Blooms Community Garden: “A chance to conect with neighbors, enjoy great food, and support underserved families in the Kane County area” There will be games and entertainment, food, raffle giveaways, and the perfect place to meet new people and network!
Event Details & Info: Network & Grill Part 2! Tickets, Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
🏎️Cars and Coffee: An informal car meet that includes classic & new cars. Enjoy checking out cars, or even bring your own! From 9 AM to 1 PM at Two Brothers Roundhouse, happening every Sunday.
Event Details & Info: Cars and Coffee - 2025! | Two Brothers Brewing
🌊Lazy River 5K: Walk or run with the flow of the Lazy River in this one-of-a-kind 5K — then hang out at the waterpark for the rest of the day if you’d like! From 9 AM - 11 AM, $13 for residents and $15 for non-residents
Event Details & Info: Fox Valley, IL - WebTrac Ticket Search
🎶🥘Shoe Fest Pre-Party(All Ages): At Two Brothers Roadhouse in their outdoor courtyard, there will be vendors, Shoe Fest ‘25 tix and merch giveaways, music that includes from Old Shoe and Covington Groove, and more.
Event Details & Info: Shoe Fest Pre-Party 2025 - Sunday Family Funday Tickets, Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite
Burlington
✨ Friday ✨
🎥🛻🥘National Night Out: At Bruce Ream Park, starting at 5PM, there will be food trucks, a waterslide, Touch-a-Truck, and shaved ice. There will also be free popcorn and water while the movie Dog Man plays.
Event Details & Info: National Night Out / End of Summer Party | Facebook
Elgin
✨ Sunday ✨
🎶THE MIXMASTER PALOOZA (21+): Julian Jumpin Perez and the B96 Mixmasters will be mixing 90’s tunes for a Day Time Party from 1PM-7PM, doors open at 12PM.
Event Details & Info: THE MIXMASTER PALOOZA Tickets, Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
🏋️🌳Park Pilates: Summer Social Series: Enjoy doing pilates in nature with fresh morning air at Tyler Creek Forest Preserve, starting at 9AM-10:30AM.
Event Details & Info : Park Pilates: Summer Social Series Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Geneva
✨ Friday ✨
🎶Live Acoustic Music at Geneva Commons: From 5PM-7PM, enjoy the Commons’ beautiful new patio with Paul Medrano with his acoustic guitar and vocals.
Event Details & Info: Live Acoustic Music at Geneva Commons! | Facebook
🎥Flick N’ Float: At Sunset Pool, enjoy floating in the pool watching Moana, starting at 8PM.
Event Details & Info: Geneva Park District | Geneva, IL
✨ Saturday ✨
🧘🐶Hound Bath: Begin your day with a tranquil, 45-minute sound bath experience for you and your pup to relax and recharge for $39. Session begins at 10AM
Event Details & Info: Hound Bath | A Sound Bath Experience for Dogs & Pet Parents | Wet Nose
🎭 Free Shakespeare in the Park: In Island Park, starting at 6PM, will be a free comedic performance about “misunderstandings, love, and deception” surrounding in nature.
Event Details & Info: "Much Ado About Nothing" Free Geneva Shakespeare in the Park | Facebook
✨ Friday-Sunday ✨
💎 Vintage & Estate Jewelry Trunk Show: Downtown Geneva at State Street Jewelers, come down and explore Victorian, Edwardian, etc. pieces.
Events Details & Info: Vintage & Estate Jewelry Trunk Show Event | Facebook
Maple Park
✨ Saturday ✨
🎶🐴🥘 Barnyard Bash & Silent Auction: Celebrate Illinois Equine Humane Center’s 17th Anniversay of horse rescue! There will be Live Music, Food Trucks, Raffles & Games, Horses, and much more.
Event Details & Info: 17th Anniversary Barnyard Bash & Silent Auction Tickets, Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
North Aurora
✨ Friday-Saturday ✨
🎶🥘 North Aurora Days: Join the fun at North Aurora Riverfront Park for a day of live music, great food, and activities everyone will enjoy. Residents and Visitors welcome for this free event!
Event Details & Info: North Aurora Days
Plano
✨ Saturday ✨
🏛️ $5 Exterior View of Edith Farnsworth House: From 10 AM - 2:30 PM, check out this Iconic Architectural Landmark for just $5 a person. Can’t make it? Every 1st Saturday of the Month, until November, they have this great deal.
Event Details & Info: $5 Exterior View passes on First Saturday of the Month at Farnsworth House
Saint Charles
✨ Friday ✨
🎶 Latin Night at the Dance Lab: With a live DJ with Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and more. Whether you have no experience or very experienced, everyone is welcome. There will be a Cha cha cha lesson from 7PM-7:45PM, and the event will last until 11PM.
Event Details & Info: Latin Night at the Dance Lab Tickets, Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
✨ Saturday ✨
🎶 Old School DJ Dance Party: Starting at 8PM, this is a free entry to enjoy a live DJ set by Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez. This will be at Studio 64, on the second floor of Arcada Theatre.
Event Details & Info: (2) STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with Frankie "Hollywood" Rodriguez | Facebook
🎶🏎️🥘 4th Annual Super Super Car Show(All Ages): Hosted by French Med Spa + Health, from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, check out luxurious + exotic cars. Also, there will be a live DJ and food & drinks to purchase from Don Javi Taco Grill. *Free to attend, but encouraged to RSVP to enter their spa raffle!
Event Details & Info: 4th Annual Super Car Show Tickets, Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
🎨 Paint & Sip(12+): Unwind with a guided painting session and create your own vibrant Electric Sunset: $45 + fees per person. Arrive between 6:30PM to 7PM.
Event Details & Info: Paint and Sip - Electric Sunset - St. Charles, IL Registration, Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
🎨 Paint&Sip(12+): Create a personalized sports-themed painting — any team, any sport. Fun to make and perfect for gifting!
Event Details & Info: Paint and Sip - Number One Fan - St. Charles, IL Registration, Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
✨ Sunday ✨
🚣♂️ Paddles & Pitches: Meet at Fox Republic Brewing Co. before heading out for a group paddle down the river — then catch a shuttle back to relax with food and drinks. Act soon, limited tickets are available!
Event Details & Info: Paddles and Pitchers with Fox Republic Brewing Co. August 3 Tickets, Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite