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The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by Shell Oil Products U.S. and the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street on North Avenue Beach.
Bike the Drive brings cyclists onto Chicago’s DuSable Lake Shore Drive for a scenic ride with sweeping lake and skyline views. Riders can choose their distance and enjoy a post-ride festival in Grant Park, with rentals available.
1-844-299-2087
The unofficial start of the fair starts with the twilight parade and discounted carnival rides. The Twilight Parade starts at 6:00 pm from 9th Street and North Grand Avenue to the Grandstand. You won't want to miss the spectacle and pageantry.
1-217-782-6661
June 18-20, 2027 hot air balloon festival at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena, Illinois. Launches, night glow, live music, and a cruise-in benefit Breakthrough T1D and Camp Hertko Hollow.
The Galesburg Great Balloon Race is a free family hot air balloon event at Lake Storey in Galesburg, Illinois. July 23-25, 2027 brings daytime launches, a special-shape balloon, and an evening glow. No rides for hire.
Balloons Over Mount Vernon is a continuing hot air balloon festival; the next edition is October 8–11, 2026.
1-618-242-7016
The Aquatic Experience is a continuing annual trade show; the 2026 edition is November 19–21, 2026 at McCormick Place.
Originally founded as the Adventures In Travel Expos, the events were re-formed in 2011 as the Travel & Adventure Shows to better serve attendees and focus on leisure and experiential travel.
1-847-692-2220
send emailThe Eyes to the Skies Festival has been selected six times as One of the Country’s Top 100 Tourist Destinations by the American Bus Association. It’s been voted Best Festival by readers of West Suburban Living Magazine.
1-630-541-6095
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