Events Happening near Kane County, IL this Weekend (9/5-9/7/2025)
Get ready for a weekend full of fun near Kane County! From lively festivals to unique local events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Aurora Events
Friday 9/5
🎨 The Anime Show: From 7 PM - 11 PM, join Two Brothers Roundhouse & The ArtBar for some anime themed art and rock the fit of your favorite anime character!
Event Info: ArtBar September - The Anime Show | Facebook
Saturday 9/6
🎨 Mini Garden Weekend: Build your own magical mini garden at the Mini Garden Station! Craft a fairy door, a gazing ball, and explore hidden gardens throughout the grounds. FREE to explore; pay only for materials.
Event Info: Mini Garden Weekend - Aurora Tickets, Sat, Sep 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
🎵🥘 Fiestas Patrias! (FREE): From 12 PM - 9 PM, enjoy an all-day celebration with 8 live performances, food vendors, and the traditional El Grito de Independencia ceremony. There will also be a parade on Sunday!
Event Info: Fiestas Patrias | City of Aurora, IL
🎵 Yankee Cowboy Live at Saddle Up @ Q (21+): Have a great time line dancing with a DJ, then a live band! Line dance lessons will start at 6 PM, band starts at 9 PM.
Event Info: Tickets for Yankee Cowboy Live at Saddle Up @ Q | TicketWeb - Saddle Up At Q in Aurora, US
Batavia Events
Sunday 9/7
🎵 FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK: From 3 PM - 4 PM, check out a performance by the Bataiva Community Band at the Peg Bond Center.
Event Info: Free Concert in the Park
🎵🥘 2025 Community Dinner: From 4 PM - 6 PM, enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired dinner with a live guitarist, all to support Batavia United Way’s mission to help with financial security and more.
Event Info: 2025 Community Dinner to Benefit Batavia United Way - Sep 7, 2025
Crystal Lake Events
Saturday 9/6
🎵 Free Live Music on a Lakeside Patio w/ Sunset Views! (All Ages): From 7 PM - 10 PM, enjoy a beautiful scenery with great free music!
Elgin Events
Saturday 9/6
🎵 The Boy Band Night: Starting at 8 PM, enjoy hits from NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, One Direction, Jonas Brothers, plus more! $10 Cover.
Event Info: The Boy Band Night at Old Republic | Elgin IL | Facebook
Geneva Events
Saturday 9/6
🛍️🎨 Earth Made Market: From 10 AM - 5 PM, celebrate the first opening day of this Market! There will be crystals, plants, pottery, and much more! There will also be “Make & Take Stations” where you can create your own crystal bracelets, hoya mounting, and an Air Plant Bar.
Event Info: Earth Made Market | Grow Geneva
Friday - Sunday (9/5-9/7)
🎵🥘🛍️ Festival Of The Vine: Explore the tastes of food, wine and beer near Downtown. There will also be a craft show, horse-drawn carriage rides, and live music!
Event Info: Festival of the Vine - Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Maple Park Events
Saturday 9/6
🎵 80’s Party @ The Pub: Starting at 7:30 PM, Listen to a cover band playing all the 80’s MTV classics!
Event Info: 80's Party @ The Pub | Facebook
Naperville Events
Saturday 9/6
🎵🥘 Food Truck Festival: Taco & Margarita Takeover: From 12 PM - 7 PM, there’ll be over 10+ of Chicagoland’s taco food trucks and a Margarita Garden. Also, face & body painting! 3 years old & under are free with adult admission!
Event Info: Naperville Food Truck Festival: Taco & Margarita Takeover Tickets, Sat, Sep 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
🧘 Salt Cave & Chair Yoga: Starting at 4 PM, enjoy a salt cave while relaxing with chair yoga.
Event Info: Somatic Chair Yoga Session: Salt Cave Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Newark Events
Friday 9/5
🎵🥘 Millbrook RenFaire(21+): From 7 PM - 10 PM, have a ball with an instructor-led Renaissance Dance, professional photos with horses, hayrides, a bounce castle, and of course, food & drinks available!
Event Info: Millbrook RenFaire + Historical Dance + Photos with Horses Tickets, Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Saint Charles Events
Friday 9/5
🎥🥘🎲 Movie in the Park(ing lot): Come watch Moana 2! It will start at dusk! There will also be pre-showing activities, and snacks/treats for purchase!
Event Info: Movie in the Park(ing lot) Tickets, Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
🎨 Blacklight Paint & Sip: In an upbeat atmosphere, 7 PM - 9 PM, create a mountain overlooking the ocean with a glowing evening sky for $45. No experience needed!
Event Info: Evening Whisper - Fri, Sep 05 7PM at St. Charles
🎵 Latin Night @ The Dance Lab: With Salsa Lessons at 7:15 PM, and dancing til 11 PM, you will have an amazing, fulfilled time! There will also be bachata and merengue.
Event Info: Latin Night @ The Dance Lab Registration, Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
🎵 STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak (FREE): At 8:30 PM, in an iconic loung-style setting with a dance floor, enjoy some old school disco/house with dazzling disco balls!
Event Info: STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak - Arcada Theatre
Saturday 9/6
🚗🥘 Pistons for the Parks Auto Show (FREE): From 10 AM - 1 PM, check out vintage vehicles, muscle cars, low riders, and more! There will be a food truck and raffle. (ORGANIZED ALONGSIDE THE BIG TRUCK SHOW @ JAMES O. BREEN PARK)
Event Info: Pistons for the Parks Auto Show - Kidlist Big Truck Show: BigTruckShow_FA25_REACH.jpg (870×520)
🎵 STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez (FREE): Enjoy some classic house music in a lounge setup with shimering walls, full-height video screens, and countless disco balls lighting up the room!
Event Info: STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez - Arcada Theatre
Sunday 9/7
🎲🥘 BUILDAPALOOZA + LEGO® DRIVE(All Ages): Join this drive to support Bricks of Hope! From 1 PM - 4 PM, free build with legos and enjoy food from TamalesPlus food truck. Free entry with any donation at the door & purchase at the bar.
Event Info: Buildapalooza + LEGO® Drive at Riverlands Brewing! — Riverlands Brewing Company
🎨 Blacklight Paint & Sip: From 2 PM - 5 PM, paint colorful, glowing jellyfish in a vibrant environment for $45. No experience needed!
Event Info: A Dance in the Dark - Sun, Sep 07 2PM at St. Charles
Saturday-Sunday (9/6-9/7)
🛍️🥘 Kane County Flea Market: Held at the Kane County Fairgrounds! Saturday Hours: 12 PM - 5 PM. Sunday Hours: 7 AM - 4 PM. Admission is $6, while 12 y/o & under are free!
Event Info: Welcome to the Kane County Fairgrounds - Calendar of Events (Scroll down & you’ll see it :))
South Elgin Events
Sunday 9/7
🎵🥘🛍️ Scandinavian Day Festival: From 10 AM - 5:30 PM, celebrate the 5 Nordic communities with live traditional and modern music, traditional foods, vendors, & pony rides and crafts. Walk through and explore history!
Event Info: Scandinavian Day - Home
Starved Rock State Park
Saturday-Sunday (9/6-9/7)
🚣♀️ Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour: Head down to Starved Rock to get on the water & enjoy amazing views! Multiple time slots and Kids & Pets welcome!
Event Info: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Sycamore Events
Saturday 9/6
🎨 Felt Pumpkin & Gourd Workshop: Start to get festive for the fall season in this crafty class! There will be a guide to help you & no experience needed!
Event Info: Felt Pumpkin & Gourd Workshop | Facebook
Sunday 9/7
🎨 Glass Suncatcher Workshop: From 10 AM to 11:30 AM, get creative with your own Glass Window Suncatcher!
Event Info: Glass Suncatcher Workshop | Facebook
Wheaton Events
Saturday 9/6
🛍️ DuPage Comic Con Fall Show: With over 150 Vendors & Artists, you’re not going to want to miss this! From 10 AM - 5 PM, there will be comic dealers, toy/collectible vendors, artists, guests and cosplay. With a Cosplay Contest with Cash Prizes!
Event Info: DuPage Comic Con Fall Show Tickets, Sat, Sep 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite