Things to Do This Weekend in and Around Kane County, IL (August 7-10)
More than 40 events that include art-related activities, fairs, unique yoga sessions, unique trivia games, live music, movies in great places, and much more.
Cities & Towns mentioned: Aurora, Bartlett, Barrington, Batavia, Carpentersville, Crystal Lake, East Dundee, Elgin, Geneva, Hampshire, Maple Park, Naperville, North Aurora, Saint Charles, Sugar Grove, Sycamore, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Woodstock.
Aurora
Friday (8/8)
🎵🎲🥘River Street Block Party: In Downtown Aurora, from 5 PM to 9 PM, grab some food and enjoy some music. There will be games, raffles, and more. There’s something for everyone!
Event Details & Info: River Street Block Party
Saturday (8/9)
🎵🍹 CAFETÓN: Coffee, Mimosas & Latin Beats: FREE ENTRY! Live dj set mixing Reggaetón, House, and top 40 hits. An exclusive brunch menu AND first 20 people get a free mimosa!
Event Details & Info: Facebook
🧘 Community Hatha Yoga - Pay What You Can: At 9 AM, join Zen Loft for a gentle, all-levels Hatha Yoga class in a relaxing space, offered on a pay-what-you-can basis (suggested donation: $10-25). Bring your own mat and wear some comfy clothes.
Event Details & Info: Pay What You Can Community Hatha Class Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
🎵 Yacht Rock Night w/ Anchors Away Band Live!(21+): From 7 PM to 10 PM, filled with 2000’s emo, alt and pop-punk favorites. “Come ready to scream every word.” Tickets start at $10!
Event Details & Info: Yacht Rock Night W/ Anchors Away Band Live! Tickets, Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Thursday-Sunday (8/7 - 8/10)
🎪 Garden Bros Circus: Outside of the Fox Valley Mall, enjoy a circus show. (also - one ticket for someone age 3 thru 13 are free with an adult ticket! & under 2 are free)
Event Details & Info: Tour Dates - Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
Bartlett
Thursday (8/7)
🎵🥘Smoke & Irons Must Fest Kick Off Party: Food Trucks & Live Music from 5 PM to 9 PM! Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Event Details & Info: Kickoff Party – Ignite the Courage
Friday-Saturday (8/8 - 8/9)
🎵🎲🥘 Smoke & Irons Music Fest: Enjoy two days of live country and blues rock, food trucks, beer & spirit tastings, a bags tournament, and craft vendors. Friday: 4-11 PM | Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM. $10 for ages 21+, free for under 21. All proceeds support Ignite the Courage, founded by Bartlett Firefighters to assist local individuals & families.
Event Details & Info: Smoke & Irons Music Fest – Ignite the Courage
Barrington
Friday (8/8)
🧘 🌃 Yoga Under the Lights: Relax during a calming outdoor yoga session under the twinkling lights at Luna Bee Farm. Starts at 8 PM and is $25, with a signature lavender tea served after.
Event Details & Info: Yoga Under the Lights Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Batavia
Thursday-Saturday (8/7 - 8/9)
🤣 🎭 Eric Neumann: Rising Comedian Star will be having five shows this week at the Comedy Vault! With $25 tickets + fees, there will be a Thursday show @ 7:30 PM, Friday shows @ 7 PM + 9:30 PM, and Saturday shows at 7 PM + 9:30 PM.
Carpentersville
Friday (8/8)
🎬 Movies in the Park: Watch The Wild Robot under the stars at Carpenter Park - an animated adventure about a curious robot learning to survive and belong in nature. Free Entry, plus free popcorn, snow cones, and water while supplies last. Movie begins at dusk.
Event Details & Info: Calendar • Movies in the Park - The Wild Robot
Crystal Lake
Friday (8/8)
🎵🦋 Monarchs & Music: FREE! Spend thet afternoon at the beach! Celebrating butterflies, creativity, and community from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Enjoy hands-on activites, crafts, face painting, and educational booths focused on Monarchs and other pollinators. Plus, live music from the Crystal Lake Community Band.
Event Details & Info: Monarchs & Music
🎬 The Sandlot at Raue Center For The Arts: Enjoy this iconic 90’s film in a 1920s vaudeville theatre, starting at 7PM.
Event Details & Info: Movie: The Sandlot | Raue Center For The Arts
🎵 Pino Farina Band: QUARRY Premium Live: Catch the Pino Farina Band live at 8 PM for a high-energy night of alt-rock, covers, and original songs on The Quarry’s scenic lakeside patio. Tickets at $14.64.
Event Details & Info: Pino Farina Band: QUARRY Premium Live Music Night Tickets, Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite
Saturday (8/9)
🎵 FREE Live Music: Genr8r on our Lakeside Patio w/ Sunset Views!: Enjoy a fun evening of live tunes from Genr8r with beautiful lakeside sunset vibes - the perfect way to wind down and kick back.
Event Details & Info: FREE Live Music: Genr8r on our Lakeside Patio w/Sunset Views! Tickets, Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite
East Dundee
Sunday (8/10)
🎲 Will Ferrell Movies Trivia: All about unforgettable characters, hilarious quotes, and classic movies like Step Brothers, Anchorman, Blades of Glory, and more. Rally up your crew of fans and compete for prizes, happening from 5-7 PM.
Event Details & Info: Will Ferrell Movies trivia at D.C. Cobb's (East Dundee) | Facebook
Elgin
Thursday (8/7)
🎲 Survey Slam Thursdays: Get ready for a wild twist on trivia night, it’s all about guessing the most popular answers, not the “right” ones! Team up, tackle fun survey questions, and see if you can read the room like a pro. From 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Event Details & Info: Survey Slam Thursday's!! | Facebook
Saturday (8/9)
🎵🥘🦖 End of Summer Bash: Festival Park will be transforming into a dinosaur-themed adventure for all ages, starting at 4 PM, featuring life-size dinos, a live volcano, magician and reptile shows, jugglers, balloon artists, LED mini golf, a bounce house, fossil digs, oversized games, plus local food vendors and live music. The night ends with a stunning drone show, at 9PM, where 200 drones create 3D dinosaur images in the sky. Admission is free!
Event Details & Info: News Flash • Families Invited to Celebrate at Elgin’s End of
Geneva
Thursday (8/7)
🎤 Live Band Karaoke at Even Flow(21+): FREE ENTRY! Sing with a live band with over 250+ songs to choose from! Backed by the talented Backdrop Band, you’ll feel like a rockstar, no matter your skill level! Doors and sign-up start at 7 PM and karaoke kicks off at 9 PM.
Event Details & Info: EVENFLOW MUSIC & SPIRITS | LIVE BAND KARAOKE!
🎲 Trivia at Tanna Tap(All Ages): From 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, compete to win 1 of 3 Tanna Tap gift cards!
Event Details & Info: Free, All Ages Trivia at Tanna Tap - Every Thursday | Facebook
Sunday (8/10)
🎵🥘 Smooth Jazz at The James: Smooth Jazz Saxophonist, Harold Dawson, will be playing on the patio 3 PM to 6 PM downtown at The James, a restaurant with a diverse menu, a menu that has something for everyone.
Event Details & Info: Smooth Jazz at The James | Facebook
Friday-Sunday (8/8 - 8/10)
🫐 🎲 Blueberry Festival & Corn Boil: Celebrate all things blueberry at the farm with fresh-picked berries, pie, cocktails, ciders, ice cream, slushies donuts, and more! Enjoy free admission to the open-air market and garden center. Farm gates are open from 9 AM to 6 PM, with attractions running 10 AM to 5 PM, including a jumping pillow, giant hamster wheels, mini golf, Skee-ball, and more. Attraction access is $17.99 for ages 2 and up.
Event Details & Info: Blueberry Fest & Corn Boil - Windy Acres Farm
Hampshire
Thursday-Sunday (8/7 - 8/10)
🎡🎵🥘 Coon Creek Country Days: Check out this Festival with TONS to do! Including a Carnival, live music, local food & drinks, and much more! Saturday there will be a Firework show, and on Sunday there’ll be a parade! Scroll down all the way to the bottom of the website & it’ll show the full schedule.
Event Details & Info: Join Us for the Best Fest in Hampshire!
Maple Park
Thursday (8/7)
🍇🍷 Vineyard Golf Cart Tour & Tasting: Take a scenic ride through the vineyards at Acquaviva Winery, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy a curated tasting of their signature wines. From 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM, $30 per person.
Event Details & Info: Acquaviva Winery Vineyard Golf Cart Tour & Tasting Tickets, Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM | Eventbrite
Naperville
Friday (8/8)
🧘 Reiki and Sound Bath in Salt Cave: Unwind in a peaceful salt cave with live crystal bowls, chimes and Reiki energy healing from 3-4 PM. A calming experience designed to restore balance and promote deep relaxation. Tickets are $44.52.
Saturday (8/9)
🧘 Puppy Yoga Adopt-a-Thon: Get ready to stretch, relax, and cuddle with adoptable pups at 3 PM! For about $28.52, this fun, feel-good yoga session is perfect for all levels. And you might just meet your future furry best friend.
Event Details & Info: Puppy Yoga Adopt-a-Thon Tickets, Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
🎵 Desi Anthem: The Bollywood Night(21+): Join Anthem Ale House for all-night Bollywood music and dancing! Starting at 9 PM - 1:30 PM.
More Details & Info: Desi Anthem: The Bollywood Night Tickets, Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM | Eventbrite
Sunday (8/10)
🧘 Art Gallery Meditation Walk: Experience meditation through art on this guided walk, at a Downtown Naperville art gallery, designed to help calm a busy mind. From 2-3 PM, tickets for $23.18.
Event Details & Info: Art Gallery Meditation Walk Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
🧘 Sound Meditation at the Art Gallery(18+): Find your center during a calming meditation session at a Downtown Napperville art gallery, with time to explore the artwork. Runs 3-4 PM with early bird tickets available, 2 for 1 deal, around $12.
Event Details & Info: Sound Meditation at the Art Gallery Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
North Aurora
Saturday (8/9)
🎵🥘🛍️ The Rustic Fox’s Farmer & Artisan Market: A vibrant outdoor & indoor market featuring 100+ vendors, food trucks, live music, drinks and unique artisan finds. Happening the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of August and September. FREE entry & parking! Outdoor Market: 10AM-2PM Indoor Market: 10AM-6PM
Event Details & Info: Farmer & Artisan Market - North Aurora | The Rustic Fox
Saint Charles
Friday (8/8)
🎵🥘 Friday Night Live Music at Riverlands Brewing: From 6-9 PM, come hang out on the patio with Christian Alan Hansen playing some great all-American folk and country tunes. Grab some delicious BBQ from Midwest Smoke Food Truck, and kick back for a fun night.
Event Details & Info: Christian Alan Hansen - Friday Night Live Music in St. Charles — Riverlands Brewing Company
🎨🍹 Paint and Sip - Cosmic Pathway(12+): Paint a cosmic sky at this fun paint and sip party from 7-9 PM. This is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and get creative while enjoying their favorite drinks.
Event Details & Info: Paint and Sip - Cosmic Pathway - St. Charles, IL Registration, Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Saturday (8/9)
🐾🦎 All Animal Expo: Reptiles, brids, fish, puppies, kittens, supplies, feeders and more in one spot. Whether you’re looking for your next pet or just love animals, this expo is full of chances to meet, learn, and connect. $8 for ages 11+, $2 for ages 6-10, free for under 6. 10 AM-3PM.
Event Details & Info: All Animal Expo
🎵🥘 Saturday Night Live Music at Riverlands Brewing: From 6-9 PM, enjoy some great live music, craft beers, and tasty bites from the Biker Dude Burgers food truck. Enjoy Robert Rolfe Feddersen’s one-of-a-kind original folk rock on a dog-friendly patio. All ages welcome!
Event Details & Info: Robert Rolfe Feddersen - Saturday Night Live Music in St. Charles — Riverlands Brewing Company
🎨🍹 Paint & Sip - Glow River(12+): Paint a glowing river under a sky full of stars at this relaxing art party from 7-9 PM. It’s perfect for anyone looking to unwind with a brush in one hand and a drink in the other. All materials provided.
Event Details & Info: Paint and Sip - Glow River - St. Charles, IL Registration, Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
The ‘77 Experience: Take a trip to ‘77 and enjoy a live band performing great classics at the Arcada Theatre at 8 PM. Tickets start at $19.
Event Details & Info: THE '77 EXPERIENCE: THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY, BOSTON, QUEEN, THE EAGLES, THE BEE GEES & MORE - Onesti Entertainment
Sunday (8/10)
🧘 Yoga in the Garden: At 1PM, unwind with a gentle yoga session in the peaceful Healing Gardens at Stone Hill Farm for $20. Garden access before and after class is included in the fee.
Event Details & Info: Yoga in the Garden Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
🎤🎸 Open Mic: Local Music Showcase(All Ages): From 6-9 PM, inviting local musicians of all genres and skill levels to share their talents with provided sound equipment and a supportive crowd. Enjoy some local tunes!
Event Details & Info: Open Mic Night in St. Charles — Riverlands Brewing Company
Sugar Grove
Friday (8/9)
🎵🥘 Groovin’ In The Grove: Enjoy live music from Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute band, with food trucks from 4-7 PM at 10 S. Municipal Dr. and the concert from 7-8:30 PM at the Library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Outside food and drink welcome.
Event Details & Info: Groovin' in the Grove: Heartache Tonight (Classic Rock, Eagles tribute band) | Facebook
Sycamore
Sunday (8/10)
🧘 Tune & Tone ~Sound Bath & Reiki: Unwind with soothing sounds, Reiki, and gentle guided visualation, designed for you and your pup in a calm, small-group setting. Starts at 12 PM and limited to 6 human-dog pairs — so act fast to reserve your spot!
Event Details & Info: Tune & Tone ~ Sound Bath & Reiki Tickets, Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
West Chicago
Sunday (8/10)
🎨🧘 Art and Healing: A Meditative Painting Class: Unwind and tap into your creativity during this calming, guided painting session. No experience needed. Starting at 1 PM, for $45, this class offers a peaceful space to explore meditative techniques and express yourself through art.
Event Details & Info: Art and Healing; A Meditative Painting Class Tickets, Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Wheaton
Friday (8/9)
💃🥘 Latin Dance Night and $1 TACOS: Doors open at 5 PM with Batchata & Merengue classes at 6PM, followed by social dancing from 7-10 PM. Enjoy $1 homemade tacos and a variety of drinks. Tickets are $23.18
Event Details & Info: Latin Dance Night and $1 TACOS Tickets, Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
🎬 Movie Night: American Symphony: Catch a heartfelt documentary about Jon Batiste this Friday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Settle in with included popcorn and refreshments in a cozy setting. Free, donation-based event. Bring a blanket and a friend!
Event Details & Info: Movie Night: American Symphony Tickets, Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite
Woodstock
Saturday-Sunday (8/9 - 8/10)
🧘🐐 Goat Yoga: Enjoy 45 minutes of goat yoga followed by 45 minutes of goat interaction at the farm, with sessions offered at 10 AM or 2 PM for a fun and relaxing outdoor experience.
Event Details & Info: Goat Yoga Woodstock Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite