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Festivals, concerts, markets and main-street traditions across all four counties.

28 upcoming events across Northwest Illinois.

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Tuesday, September 1

Arts & TheaterPlein Air Art Exhibition at The ColiseumSep 1 – Oct 31Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques and Americana (CMAAA) · OregonThe Annual Rock River Valley Painters Guild Plein Air Exhibit features 34 works by 13 northern Illinois artists, on display Sept. 2-Oct. 31 at CMAAA in Oregon.

Saturday, September 26

Wednesday, September 30

CommunityLes Allen - Taft Gallery10:00 AM – 5:00 PMColiseum Museum of Art, Antiques and Americana (CMAAA) · OregonLes Allen Taft Gallery, August 1 – September 30

Thursday, October 1

FamilyRochelle's Haybale TrailOct 1 – Oct 31Take a fall drive through Rochelle and see what our community has created! From October 1–31, 72 decorated hay bales will be on display throughout town. Each stop offers a new surprise, with designs created by local businesses, organizations, and residents. Explore the trail at your own pace, pick your favorites, and enjoy Rochelle dressed up for fall. Scan the trail’s QR code for the full list of locations, or pick up a printed list at City Hall or Rochelle Municipal Utilities.

Saturday, October 3

Festivals & FairsFeaturedAutumn on ParadeOct 3 – Oct 4Downtown Oregon · OregonOregon’s largest event of the year and a first-full-weekend-of-October fixture, filling the historic downtown with a Saturday afternoon parade, craft and food vendors, and family activities across both days.

Saturday, October 10

CommunityCut The Square Cruise Night4:00 PM – 8:00 PMRochelle Flagg Township Museum · RochelleCar lovers won’t want to miss 🚗🎶 Cut the Square Cruise Night in Rochelle, a monthly gathering that brings chrome, horsepower, and hometown charm together in one lively evening.

Saturday, November 28

HolidayOregon Candlelight Walk3:00 PM – 8:00 PMDowntown Oregon · OregonAn old-fashioned holiday open house on the Saturday after Thanksgiving — horse-drawn wagon rides, luminaries along the sidewalks, a visit from Santa, and shops open late with refreshments.