| |  | | Make the most of Labor Day Weekend, celebrate vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month events, and enjoy festive fall activities across Illinois throughout the month. | | Plan Your Adventure | | | | TRAVEL INSPIRATION | Only-in-Illinois: Events You Won’t Want to Miss | | |  | CATCH THE FUN | Seasonal Send-Offs | | Towns and cities throughout the state host long-running Labor Day festivals every year, celebrating food, fun and a few things you might not have thought of. Get outside and enjoy the last few days of the season! | | Discover More | | |  | FEEL THE RUSH | Enjoy Illinois 300 | | Experience high-speed thrills at the Enjoy Illinois 300 event on Sunday, Sept. 7, in Madison. This premier NASCAR Cup Series playoff race will be the trip of a lifetime – complete with roaring engines and state pride.
| | Hit the Track | |  | CULTURAL PRIDE | Hispanic Heritage | | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month across Illinois with vibrant events that highlight rich traditions, music, food and stories honoring the diverse cultures and communities that shape our state.
| | Celebrate Together | | | | GREAT RIVERS COUNTRY | Three Rivers Community Farm | | Amy Cloud, Jose Lara and their two children, Diego and Lydia, own and operate the farm. They’re known for their sweet carrots, colorful varieties of lettuce and unique mixes of cherry tomatoes | | Discover Their Story | | | | | |  | CHICAGO & BEYOND | Café Tola | | A blending of delicacies mixed with colorful Mexican pizzazz and an adventurous menu of daily crafted homemade empanadas and delicious coffees. | | Learn More | | |  | LAND OF LINCOLN | Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor | | Taylor's Mexican Chili takes chili to a whole new level with hand-sorted beans, shredded beef, chili peppers, onions, garlic, oils, and sauce.
| | Plan Your Trip | |  | TRAILS TO ADVENTURE | Tequila's Mexican Restaurant | | Tequila's serves fresh, handmade, authentic Mexican fare. Choose from the extensive menu featuring delicious tacos and enchiladas.
| | Discover More | | | | | Soak in the last few days of summertime adventures throughout the state | | Plan Your Escape | | | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN | Chicago & Beyond | | Chicago, August 28th to August 31st | | Chicago, September 5th to September 7th | | Geneva, September 20th | | View All Events | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN | Land of Lincoln | | Effingham, September 12th to September 14th | | Decatur, September 19th to September 20th | | Springfield, September 26th to September 28th | | View All Events | | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN | Trails to Adventure | | Murphysboro, September 10th to September 13th | | Golconda, September 20th | | Carterville, September 27th to September 28th
| | View All Events | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN | Great Rivers Country | | Rock Island, August 30th to August 31st | | Macomb, September 5th to September 6th | | Rock Falls, September 13th | | View All Events | | | | Enjoy Illinois Magazine | | Beginning 9/2, we'll have our Fall/Winter issue of the Enjoy Illinois inspiration guide available for distribution. Be sure to make the most of our Spring/Summer issue during these last few days! | | Plan Your Escape | | | |  | | You're receiving this email as you signed up to receive emails from the Illinois Office of Tourism. ©2025 Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity View this email in your web browser Sent to: / Unsubscribe Illinois Office of Tourism, 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, United States | | | | |
