Find Your Kind of Fun in Chicago Northwest
There’s always something happening in Chicago Northwest. From live music and family fun to sporting events, outdoor adventures and can’t-miss food experiences, our eight communities offer plenty of reasons to get out and explore throughout the year.
Sports & Sporting Events
Catch the action in Schaumburg, where the Schaumburg Boomers take the field at Wintrust Field from May through September with professional baseball, theme nights, fireworks and plenty of family fun. Prefer to participate? Sports facilities and park districts throughout Chicago Northwest host tournaments, races, competitions and recreational events year-round.
Family Fun
Make some memories with experiences the whole family can enjoy. Cheer on your knight at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, build and play at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, or share some laughs at the Improv. From special events and interactive attractions to live entertainment, there’s always something for families to discover in Chicago Northwest.
Culinary Delights
Come hungry! Chicago Northwest’s culturally diverse communities are reflected in a dining scene filled with flavors from around the world. Throughout the year, restaurants add even more to the calendar with special dinners, tastings, celebrations and other food-focused experiences.
And each spring, Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week offers the perfect excuse to try somewhere new, with participating restaurants throughout the region serving special menus and offers.
Live Music & Performing Arts
Take your seat—or get ready to dance. Catch an intimate live performance at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, enjoy concerts and community performances at the Al Larson Cultural Center in Schaumburg, or experience musicals, plays and concerts at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.
For something completely different, Opera in Focus in Rolling Meadows brings opera and musical theater to life with its unique handcrafted rod puppets. From outdoor concerts to live theater and local music, there’s always another show to discover.
Festivals & Community Celebrations
One of the best ways to experience Chicago Northwest is alongside the people who call it home. Throughout Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood and Wood Dale, community calendars fill with festivals, concerts, parades, holiday celebrations and seasonal traditions.
No matter when you visit, check our calendar to see what’s happening across Chicago Northwest.
Explore the Outdoors
Trade the event crowds for trails, wildlife and fresh air. Explore Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village, discover native wildlife at Springbrook Nature Center in Itasca, wander the trails and grounds of Spring Valley Nature Center in Schaumburg, or spend some time outside at The Woodlands at White Oaks Park in Wood Dale.
Nature centers, forest preserves, parks and trails throughout Chicago Northwest offer another way to fill your itinerary—and many host their own seasonal programs and special events throughout the year.
Bring Your Event to Chicago Northwest
Chicago Northwest isn't just a great place to attend an event—it's a great place to host one. From conferences and trade shows to sports tournaments and group events, our region offers flexible venues, more than 60 hotels and convenient access to O'Hare International Airport.
Planning an event of your own? Discover why meeting and event planners choose Chicago Northwest.
Your next experience is closer than you think. Explore the calendar, make your plans and discover what’s happening throughout Chicago Northwest.
