This roundup covers community events happening during the week of September 14-20, 2026 — plus some exciting happenings to look forward to later in the fall.
Upcoming community events in the Tri-Cities — September 2026
This roundup covers community events happening during the weekend of September 11-13, 2026 — plus some exciting happenings to look forward to later in the fall.
From a downtown game shop to community clubs and ongoing programs at local libraries, there are plenty of ways to find a mahjong game in the Tri-Cities regardless of your skill level.
Special reception in Batavia to explore the untold stories of Nelle Fabyan
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley will host a Sept. 17 dinner in Batavia honoring Nelle Fabyan, shedding light on her life's mysterious untold stories and her trailblazing role at the historic Fabyan Villa and Riverbank Estate.
The Arcada Theatre to celebrate 100 years with a parade and special events
The Arcada Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday (9/6) with a centennial parade through downtown St. Charles, plus a special “behind the scenes” experience and a history of rock n’ roll music showcase.
Self-guided nature walks and yarn nights coming to Kane County this fall
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is rolling out a new self-guided nature walk program at area preserves, plus monthly yarn art workshops in St. Charles.
Your guide to keeping the fall fun rolling in the Tri-Cities
From jazz weekend to Thriller on 38 and BatFest, the Tri-Cities' fall calendar is packed with festivals, football, and food — here's a roundup of exciting events worth planning around.
St. Charles river cleanup event returns for its eighth year
The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles is bringing its annual Fox River cleanup event back for its eighth year on Sept. 19, hoping to top the 100+ volunteers who helped clear litter from the waterway last year.
Unity of Fox Valley marks 50 years with a weekend of celebration
Unity of Fox Valley, a Batavia congregation that started in a kitchen back in 1973, will celebrate 50 years with a special gala and a public concert over Labor Day weekend.
Annual Folk Music and Storytelling Festival to celebrate 50 years on Labor Day weekend in Geneva
Geneva's Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival will mark 50 years this Labor Day weekend at Wheeler Park, with six stages, a barn dance, and nationally recognized performers.
Summer is slipping away: how to make the most of it in the Tri-Cities
Summer isn't over yet. We partnered with Valor Carts to round up the top Tri-Cities events, parks, and neighborhood stops to enjoy before the season winds down, from Concours d'Elegance to Elburn Days and summer concerts.
A local retreat day — designed specifically for moms
On August 25, Power Moves Yoga's new Mom Reboot Retreat packs five hours of rest, movement, and recovery into a single day at their restorative St. Charles studio.
Third Annual Long Table Dinner returns to St. Charles riverfront on August 23
Project Mobility's Long Table Dinner returns to the Fox River in St. Charles on Sunday (8/23) for a community celebration and culinary experience supporting local individuals with disabilities.
This roundup covers community events happening during the weekend of July 31 through the first two weeks of August 2026 — plus some exciting happenings to look forward to later in the summer.
Batavia group organizes scavenger hunt to help families unplug
Distraction-Free Batavia is hosting "Unplug Batavia," a family scavenger hunt built around riddles that lead solvers to six scenic spots around town as a phone-free activity.
Batavia is bringing back vintage vibes for the 2026 Boo Boo Days festival
Downtown Batavia is reviving its Boo Boo Days tradition July 10-12, bringing back 1950s-style storefront ads, retro cocktail specials, and sidewalk bargains as part of Windmill City Festival weekend.
Free concerts return to Geneva's riverfront this summer
Geneva's free Concerts in the Park will be back for four Wednesdays in July at River Park, and the city's bike committee has organized another group "bike bus" for the July 8 kickoff event.
Tri-Cities guide to 2026 4th of July events and fireworks
Batavia and St. Charles will both host Fourth of July fireworks shows on Independence Day, with live music, food vendors, and road closures in effect around the main viewing areas.
Power Moves Yoga is bringing back a popular outdoor yoga class at the Geneva Commons
In celebration of both International Day of Yoga and Father's Day, Power Moves Yoga is bringing its popular outdoor yoga class back to Geneva Commons on June 21 (free and open to all!).
A brief history of Swedish Days, the Geneva festival that keeps reinventing itself
Geneva's always evolving Swedish Days festival started in 1949 as a retail promotion, survived a brief detour as "Butter Days," and arrives at its 76th year this June with a community-rescued parade and a few new twists.
Garfield Farm Museum to host "Flax to Linen Workshop"
Garfield Farm Museum in Campton Hills is hosting a hands-on flax processing workshop on June 13 led by fiber artists with more than four decades of experience raising and preparing linen.
