Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Far Suburbs the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 20 picks, refreshed weekly.
20 picks · checked Sep 21
Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3), Medinah, Far SuburbsDan Perry · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTop US golfers face an International side in loud, partisan team match play at Medinah.
Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3), Medinah, Far SuburbsDan Perry · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTop US golfers face an International side in loud, partisan team match play at Medinah.
Add to calendar
NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Far SuburbsAEW’s All Out returns to NOW Arena for an evening of professional wrestling in Hoffman Estates.
NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Far SuburbsAEW’s All Out returns to NOW Arena for an evening of professional wrestling in Hoffman Estates.
Add to calendar
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsBryson Tiller brings the trap-R&B sound behind “Don’t” and Trapsoul to Tinley Park on The Neo Trapsoul Tour.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsBryson Tiller brings the trap-R&B sound behind “Don’t” and Trapsoul to Tinley Park on The Neo Trapsoul Tour.
Add to calendar
Historic Downtown Long Grove, Long Grove, Far SuburbsThree days of orchard-town vendors, live music and rides fill downtown Long Grove for $7.
Historic Downtown Long Grove, Long Grove, Far SuburbsThree days of orchard-town vendors, live music and rides fill downtown Long Grove for $7.
Add to calendarFriday at 5pm, one email. Unsubscribe anytime.
Huntley Fall Fest grounds, Huntley, Far SuburbsHuntley’s three-day free fall festival packs in live music, a carnival and fireworks.
Huntley Fall Fest grounds, Huntley, Far SuburbsHuntley’s three-day free fall festival packs in live music, a carnival and fireworks.
Add to calendar
Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, Aurora, Far SuburbsSaint Athanasios hosts a free long weekend of Greek food, faith and hospitality.
Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, Aurora, Far SuburbsSaint Athanasios hosts a free long weekend of Greek food, faith and hospitality.
Add to calendar
Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, Far SuburbsBuddy Holly’s songs drive this biographical musical at Drury Lane Theatre.
Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, Far SuburbsBuddy Holly’s songs drive this biographical musical at Drury Lane Theatre.
Add to calendar
Abbey Farms, Aurora, Far SuburbsPumpkin Daze runs September 19–November 1 at Abbey Farms with a corn maze, pumpkins, family rides, games and food.
Abbey Farms, Aurora, Far SuburbsPumpkin Daze runs September 19–November 1 at Abbey Farms with a corn maze, pumpkins, family rides, games and food.
Add to calendar
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsSwedish metal giants HammerFall lead a three-band European bill at the historic Arcada.
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsSwedish metal giants HammerFall lead a three-band European bill at the historic Arcada.
Add to calendar
Chicago Improv - Schaumburg, Schaumburg, Far SuburbsFrank Caliendo brings his rapid-fire sports and celebrity impressions to three Schaumburg shows.
Chicago Improv - Schaumburg, Schaumburg, Far SuburbsFrank Caliendo brings his rapid-fire sports and celebrity impressions to three Schaumburg shows.
Add to calendar
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsRonnie Marmo channels Lenny Bruce in a Joe Mantegna-directed solo show at the Arcada.
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsRonnie Marmo channels Lenny Bruce in a Joe Mantegna-directed solo show at the Arcada.
Add to calendar
Lenhardt Library, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far SuburbsAmerica Grows: 250 Years of Garden Stories has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Lenhardt Library, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far SuburbsAmerica Grows: 250 Years of Garden Stories has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendar
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Far SuburbsCelebración de los Árboles has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Far SuburbsCelebración de los Árboles has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendar
Cantigny Park, Wheaton, Far SuburbsFall Fest at Cantigny has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Cantigny Park, Wheaton, Far SuburbsFall Fest at Cantigny has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendar
Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Far SuburbsFright Fest at Six Flags Great America has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Far SuburbsFright Fest at Six Flags Great America has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendar
Northwestern Medicine Field, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Far SuburbsThrowback hip-hop shares the field with taco vendors and margaritas at the 21+ Tacos and Tequila Festival in Geneva.
Northwestern Medicine Field, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Far SuburbsThrowback hip-hop shares the field with taco vendors and margaritas at the 21+ Tacos and Tequila Festival in Geneva.
Add to calendarPiff the Magic Dragon's All Star Vegas has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Piff the Magic Dragon's All Star Vegas has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendar
The Forge - IL, 22 W Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432, Far SuburbsAlien Ant Farm w/ Scarhaven has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Forge - IL, 22 W Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432, Far SuburbsAlien Ant Farm w/ Scarhaven has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendar
The Westin Chicago North Shore, Far SuburbsWheeling, IL – Collector’s Vault 9/26 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Westin Chicago North Shore, Far SuburbsWheeling, IL – Collector’s Vault 9/26 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendar
Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
Add to calendar
