There are so many great summer festivals happening in Chicagoland. If you’re looking for a fest near Naperville, then check out these five can’t-miss events. Be sure to check if you need to purchase tickets ahead of time.
Summer Festivals Near Naperville
Juneteenth Celebration at Rotary Hill
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 440 Aurora Ave., Naperville
- Cost:Â Free
This kid-friendly event will feature great music, food trucks and activities. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. Registration suggested.
Forge Food Fest
June 22, 2025
- Address:Â The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines, 227 Heritage Quarries, Lemont
- Cost:Â $13.20-plus
Experience an incredible lineup of Chicagoland’s favorite foods and enjoy live music at The Mount at The Forge: Lemont Quarries. There will be 12-plus food vendors, serving everything from juicy burgers and street tacos to sweet funnel cakes and ice cream.
Winfield Food Truck Festival
July 20, 2025
- Address:Â 27W461 Beecher Ave., Winfield
- Cost:Â Free
This family-friendly event features over eight food trucks, artisan market, a beer garden and a Kidz Zone. The Kidz Zone features big inflatables, a giant Twister game, face painting, a balloon artist and a family bike riding program.
Naperville Halal Fest at Frontier Park
Aug. 2, 2025
- Address:Â 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville
- Cost:Â Free
Families can come out to Frontier Park to celebrate Muslim culture in the Chicagoland area with halal cuisine, tradition and arts.
Naperville Last Fling
Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address:Â 100 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville
- Cost:Â Free admission; fees for activities
The festival will include an entertainment stage, food vendors, business expo vendors, family activities, Labor Day parade and a carnival. This article was recently published on June 11, 2025, by Chicago Parent Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Chicago events as well as updating previous year’s events to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best summer festivals in Chicagoland. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
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