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See what's happening across Illinois this weekend and upcoming, with dates, official pages, tickets, parking, and maps.

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Riverside Flea Market

The Riverside Flea Market features an ever-changing mix of antiques, handmade crafts, vintage finds, collectibles, and unique curiosities, perfect for anyone who loves the thrill of the hunt.

Grafton · The Loading Dock
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Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Gun Show

Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Gun Show This Princeton gun show is held at Bureau County Fairgrounds and hosted by Sauk Trail Gun Collectors. For info call Danny 309-689-1934. All federal [...].

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
OutdoorsOutdoor
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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Step into Halloween weekend with a Friday night run through historic Vandalia as the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series brings its Halloween Eve 5K to The Copper Penny.

Vandalia
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$30

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https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Oblong/herorun5koblong We are beyond excited to have you join us for the "Race Through the Decades - 5K for the Kids!" Whether you're walking in the park or running the course, we're grateful for.

Oblong
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Winter Storage: Boats & Campers!

More details to follow. Winter Storage: Boats & Campers! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
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Bert Kreischer

Bert Kreischer is scheduled at The Chicago Theatre. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.

Chicago · The Chicago Theatre
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Huge Winter Garage Sale

More details to follow. Huge Winter Garage Sale takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
Culture
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Graham's Chocolate Run * Walk

Graham's Chocolate Run * Walk 100 South 3rd Street, Geneva, Illinois - Sunday, November 8, 2026Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM10K… - November 8, 2026.

Geneva · 100 South 3rd Street, Geneva, Illinois
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$10 admission

Walneck's Motorcycle Swap Meet

All kinds of great things can be found HERE!!! Grab all that old stuff sitting in the garage, and come out to Walneck's motorcycle swap meet. $10 admission. Vending is [...].

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
Culture
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National Modena Pigeon Show

More details to follow. National Modena Pigeon Show takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
Culture
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Nikki Glaser

Nikki Glaser is scheduled at The Chicago Theatre. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.

Chicago · The Chicago Theatre
ArtsIndoor
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Model Train Fair & Farm Toy Show

NEW & USED & ANTIQUE TRAINS AND TOYS Space Available for Train Layouts Vendors Wanted with all scales of trains - HO, N, O, G, Thomas, Lionel, Marx plus accessories; [...].

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
Culture
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Bare Bones Turkey Trot Mattoon

Start your holiday off on the right foot! Join us for our annual Bare Bones 3 or 5-Mile Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning alongside your family, friends, and community members.

Mattoon
CultureFamilyKids
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Gun Show

Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Gun Show This Princeton gun show is held at Bureau County Fairgrounds and hosted by Sauk Trail Gun Collectors. For info call Danny 309-689-1934. All federal [...].

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
OutdoorsOutdoor
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Gun Show

Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Gun Show This Princeton gun show is held at Bureau County Fairgrounds and hosted by Sauk Trail Gun Collectors. For info call Danny 309-689-1934. All federal [...].

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
OutdoorsOutdoor
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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River Bend Food Pantry

The mobile pantry will begin distribution at 10 a.m. at the fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St., Princeton. Registration is from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Those using the pantry should arrive [...].

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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EIU Holiday Hustle

Running for a cause! All proceeds from this race benefit One Stop Community Christmas, a local charity that provides Christmases for families in need in Coles county and neighboring counties.

Charleston
CultureSeasonal
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
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Xmas Craft and Vendor Show & Christmas Gift Sale!

More details to follow. Xmas Craft and Vendor Show & Christmas Gift Sale! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa

Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion in a quieter environment with a smaller crowd at Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the [...].

Monticello · The Mansion
FamilyKids
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Winter Market

Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. [...].

Monticello · The Mansion
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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D.L. Hughley

D.L. Hughley is scheduled at City Winery - Chicago. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.

Chicago · City Winery - Chicago
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Winter Market

Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. [...].

Monticello · The Mansion
CultureFamilyFood
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!!

More details to follow. Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive-thru!! takes place at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Princeton · Bureau County Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Brew Run Virtual Race

The Brew Run Virtual Race is on Wednesday July 1, 2026 to Thursday December 31, 2026.

Evanston · Evanston race start
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