Memorial Day Weekend activities, Pride Month + more ...
Memorial Day Weekend activities, Pride Month + more
The unofficial start of summer is coming!
Make plans for an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend in the Middle of Everything! Plus, explore vibrant Pride Month celebrations and discover the endless adventures on offer in Illinois' state parks and Shawnee National Forest.
Make plans for Memorial Day weekend
Water parks are opening, music festivals are kicking off and fireworks are lighting up Lake Michigan—it's the unofficial start of summer in Illinois! Find fun activities throughout the state to make the most of the long weekend.
Mark your calendar for this summer's celebrations of love and equality! From parades in the streets of Chicago to picnics in Galena, Illinois comes alive with colorful celebrations every June.
No matter where you are in Illinois, you can find incredible outdoor adventures. With 64 state parks and the expansive Shawnee National Forest, there's no shortage of places to hike, bike, fish, camp, climb—and zip line! Gather your group and get exploring.
Striving to support the local artisan community and American-made businesses, Hearth & Hammer "want everyone who visits to walk away feeling like they’ve experienced a piece of Batavia."