Weekend Events near DuPage County (9/26-9/28)
There are a variety of amazing events going on this weekend! From Carnivals, an interactive performance, live music, a Sunrise Canoe experience, and much more!
All cities will be in alphabetical order.
Aurora Events
Friday 9/26
🎵🥘 Rock the Heart - Rush Copley: From 6 PM - 12 AM, have a fantastic time with live music, raffles, and complimentary appetizers.
Event Details: Rock the Heart - Rush Copley | Two Brothers Brewing
🎵 Noche De Cumbia: From 8 - 11:30 PM, dance the night away with old-school sonidero cumbia!
Event Details: Noche De Cumbia Tickets, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite
Saturday 9/27
🎵 90’s Rewind- Roundhouse Live Music: From 8:30 PM - 12 AM, enjoy live Rock & Hip Hop music from the iconic decade, the 90’s.
Event Details: 90's Rewind - Roundhouse Live Music | Two Brothers Brewing
Bartlett Events
Friday & Sunday (9/26 + 9/27)
🎵🥘 Oktoberfest: Free Entry! Enjoy live music, beer, food, and activities, such as the Pretzel Hunt!
Event Details: BartlettOktoberfest
Des Plaines Events
Friday 9/26
🎵 “My Years with UFO” USA TOUR: Michael Schenker & Jared James Nichols are here to give you great rock music.
Event Details: MICHAEL SCHENKER–”MY YEARS WITH UFO” USA TOUR 2025 with SPECIAL GUEST JARED JAMES NICHOLS - Des Plaines Theatre
🎵 LIVE JAZZ with the BOOTLEGGERS & LAURA LOPARDO: Starting at 9:30 PM, enjoy an Evening of Jazz, R&B, Funk & Pop fusion.
Event Details: BOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE JAZZ with THE BOOTLEGGERS featuring LAURA LOPARDO on VOCALS - Des Plaines Theatre
Downers Grove Events
Friday 8/26
🎵🥘 Flannel Fest: From 6 PM - 8:30 PM, come down to Fishel Park in your favorite flannel! There will be BBQ & drinks, live country music from Whiskey Road Band, a mechanical bull, and a “Flannel Face-Off” where somebody will win the ultimate flannel champion!
Event Details: Flannel Fest | September 26, 2025 | Village of Downers Grove
Glen Ellyn Events
Friday 9/26
⛳ Pup & Putt: From 6:30 - 8 PM, play a round of Mini Golf with your dog! There will also be dog giveaways throughout.
Event Details: Pup & Putt • Glen Ellyn Park District
Lemont Events
Saturday 9/27
🚶 Downtown Lemont Walking Tour: From 10 AM - 12 PM, take a journey through Downtown, with hidden gems & untold stories.
Event Details: Downtown Lemont Walking Tour Tickets, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Lisle Events
Saturday & Sunday (9/27-9/28)
🌳 Celebración de los Árboles: From 9:30 AM to 4 PM, immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of Mexico and Mesoamerica, while exploring the Arboretum’s efforts to conserve endangered trees and ecosystems.
Event Details: Celebración de los Árboles | The Morton Arboretum
Lombard Events
Friday 9/26
🎵 Groove for the Cure - Jazzercise: Dance while getting a fun workout in while supporting Hair & Hope, dedicated to spreading awareness & providing cold caps to cancer patients.
Event Details: Groove for the Cure - Jazzercise Lombard | Facebook
Saturday 9/27
🎵🥘 Mystery on Maple Street: Enjoy an interactive performance, that combines the allure of a Jazz Age caper with the excitement of a small-town mystery, offering audience to speculate & be part of the adventure. There will be appetizers, desserts, and two drink tickets included in your purchase.
Event Details: Mystery on Maple Street: An evening of intrigue that gives back... — Lombard Historical Society
Long Grove Events
Friday-Sunday 9/26-9/28)
🎡🎵🥘 Apple Festival: Experience a large range of apple foods & drinks with a Carnival & Live Music and many activities to do!
Event Details: longgrove.org/festival/apple-fest/
Mount Prospect Events
Friday 9/26
🥘Pizza Class with Gozney: At 7 PM, take a hands-on pizza-making class. Pizza will be made from a pizza oven and there will be a live demonstration & step-by-step instruction.
Event Details: Grand Re-Opening Pizza Class with Gozney! Tickets, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Saturday 9/27
🥘Foraging Tour & Dinner: From 4 PM, start a foraging tour and discover over 50 species of edible plants/mushrooms. Optional multicourse meal made from foraged plants & mushrooms seen on tour!
Event Details: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Kitchen Mount Prospect Tickets, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite
Naperville Events
Saturday 9/27
🧘 Somatic Chair Yoga in Salt Cave: Feel peace within yourself at this relaxed yoga session in a Salt Cave at 4 PM.
Event Details: Somatic Chair Yoga Session: Salt Cave Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
🎵 Windy City Dueling Pianos: Get ready to sing along while two Pianists duel. It won’t be like background music, it’ll be a vibrant night.
Event Details: Windy City Dueling Pianos, September 27th Tickets, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite
Saint Charles Events
Friday 9/26
🎵 ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE: From 8:30 PM, Todd Donnelly Duo will be performing a Jimmy Buffet Tribute.
Event Details: ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE with TODD DONNELLY DUO - Arcada Theatre
🎵 STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party: FREE! Enjoy Old School jams from DJ Kardiak in a lounge style with glittered walls and disco balls.
Event Details: STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak - Arcada Theatre
Saturday 9/27
🎵 STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party: FREE! Starting at 8 PM, have a great time listening to classic House mix from New York-born DJ Frankie Hollywood Rodriguez.
Event Details: STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez - Arcada Theatre
Streamwood Events
Sunday 9/28
🎵 Oktoberfest: From 1 PM - 5 PM, celebrate Oktoberfest at the historic Hoosier Grove Barn. There will be live music & plenty of beer samples to try from!
Event Details: Oktoberfest | Streamwood Park District
Warrenville Events
Saturday 9/27
🎵🥘 Oktoberfest: From 11 AM - 11 PM, come to Two Brothers Tap House for german food, live music, stein holding contests and more!
Event Details: Oktoberfest at Two Brothers Tap House | Two Brothers Brewing
Wheaton Events
Saturday 9/27
🚣♀️ Sunrise Canoe: From 6:30 - 8 AM, enjoy the crisp morning air while taking in the sunrise over Northside Park. There will be instructions on how to canoe before you get on the water.
Event Details: Sunrise Canoe | Facebook
🎵🥘🐐 Fall Fest: From 10 AM - 6 PM, celebrate everything fall at Catigny! There will be a Fall Market, Various Food Trucks, Guided Garden Tours, Live Music, a Petting Zoo, and more!
Event Details: Fall Fest - Cantigny
Sunday 9/28
🛍️ 86th Illinois Plastic Kit & Toy Show: From 9 AM - 2 PM, check out some kits & toys or buy, sell, or trade!
Event Details: 85TH ILLINOIS PLASTIC KIT & TOY SHOW | DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds.
Woodridge Events
Friday & Saturday (9/26-9/27)
🎵🥘 Oktoberfest: From 5 - 10:30 PM, both days, there will be the 6th annual Woodbridge Oktoberfest! There will be live music, food vendors, variety of beers, photo booth & fun activities at the Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park.
Event Details: Oktoberfest - Woodridge Park District