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Annual Taste of Chicago
Starts: 09/05/2025 - Ends: 09/07/2025
Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community!
Free admission!
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McHenry Country Fair
Starts: 09/11/2025 - Ends: 09/13/2025
County fairs are a delightful blend of tradition, community, and fun. Combine the visit with a camping trip with friends and family!
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Marengo Settler Days
Starts: 10/10/2025 - Ends: 10/13/2025
"America Red, White & You!" Celebrated in the nearby town of Marengo.
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Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Starts: 09/01/2025 - Ends: 09/07/2025
Held in Grant Park - downtown Chicago. One of the biggest of the summer festivals and one of the most popular in the nation. Free admission!
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Chicago Blues Fest
Starts: 06/05/2025 - Ends: 06/08/2025
This large free Blues Festival in Chicago treats fans to four days of live music!
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Harvard Milk Days
Starts: 06/06/2025 - Ends: 06/08/2025
Harvard Milk Days offers a weekend of fun for people of all ages. Events include a 2+ hour parade, carnival, food, fireworks, petting zoo and other animals, races, contests and entertainment.
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Last Fall Fest/Closing Weekend 2024
Starts: 10/10/2025 - Ends: 10/13/2025
Trick-or-Treat, Site Decoration Contest (win a free night of camping in 2025) and many fall themed activities.
Join us to celebrate the Fall Season!
Check out the End of Season Sales items in the camp store!
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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend
Starts: 09/05/2025 - Ends: 09/07/2025
As a small token of our appreciation to you, our amazing campers, KOA Rewards campers staying Friday, September 5, 2025, get Saturday, September 6, FREE* at the Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday.
(*check out terms and conditions in the Hot Deal tab)
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Day out with Thomas
Starts: 07/12/2025 - Ends: 07/13/2025
Join this popular event at the Illinois Railway Museum, down the street from the campground!
We have many activities planned for Saturday to keep the kids busy. Minigolf, pool, gem mine and other attractions are open every day!
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Easter Egg Hunt
Starts: 04/19/2025 - Ends: 04/19/2025
Celebrate Easter Weekend with a camping trip that's perfect for the whole family. Embrace the beauty of spring, build the first campfire of the season, enjoy our guided spring activities on Saturday, including an Easter Egg Hunt, and create lasting memories under the open sky.
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Fall Fest
Starts: 10/04/2025 - Ends: 10/04/2025
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, it's the perfect time to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn around a campfire. Join us for a Fall Weekend camping getaway that promises relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
There will be many fall-themed activities, including Trick-or-Treating and the magic Pumpkin Patch. It might get spooky on the haunted hay rides!
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Fall Fest
Starts: 09/27/2025 - Ends: 09/27/2025
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, it's the perfect time to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn around a campfire. Join us for a Fall Weekend camping getaway that promises relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
There will be many fall-themed activities, including Trick-or-Treating and the magic Pumpkin Patch. It might get spooky on the haunted hay rides!
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Annual Chicago Air and Water Show
Starts: 08/29/2025 - Ends: 08/30/2025
Free to the public, featuring Water-skiing and Boat Jumping Exhibitions, lots of children's activities, and plenty of great food. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.
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Father's Day Weekend
Starts: 06/13/2025 - Ends: 06/15/2025
Give Dad the gift of quality time and adventure this Father's Day. Join us for a weekend camping trip where you can create unforgettable memories together. Cooking, relaxing, and sharing stories around the campfire are the best ways to celebrate togetherness with the amazing dads in our lives.
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Day out with Thomas
Starts: 07/19/2025 - Ends: 07/20/2025
Join this popular event at the Illinois Railway Museum, down the street from the campground!
We have many activities planned for Saturday to keep the kids busy. Minigolf, pool, gem mine and other attractions are open every day!
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"Cinco De Mayo" on the 3rd!
Starts: 05/03/2025 - Ends: 05/03/2025
Join us for Spring Camping! This is the time when the trees are in bloom and everything finally turns green! For many, it is the most beautiful time of the year to be outdoors.
We are adding a "Pinata Party" to the mix of activities this weekend!
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Memorial Day Weekend
Starts: 05/23/2025 - Ends: 05/26/2025
This Memorial Day Weekend, escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in nature. Join us for a relaxing and adventurous camping trip that promises fun, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. Build campfires, enjoy the outdoor cooking, join our family activities, and gaze at the stars!
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Labor Day Weekend
Starts: 08/29/2025 - Ends: 09/01/2025
This Labor Day Weekend, escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in nature. Join us for a relaxing and adventurous camping trip that promises fun, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones.
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Opening Weekend
Starts: 04/11/2025 - Ends: 04/13/2025
The wait is over! Our campground is opening its gates for the season, and we can't wait to welcome you back to nature. Shake off the winter blues, and join us for a weekend filled with fresh air, fun activities, and unforgettable memories of relaxing around the campfire!
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Care Camps Big Weekend
Starts: 05/09/2025 - Ends: 05/10/2025
Please join us to celebrate the Big Weekend for KOA's charity, Care Camps, for kids with cancer. This event is a fundraiser for pediatric oncology camps that help children with cancer focus on fun and activities instead of their illness. Throughout the weekend, many activities will benefit this great charity.
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Dinosaur Show!
Starts: 06/21/2025 - Ends: 06/21/2025
Saturday activities are all about dinosaurs. You don't want to miss the chance to meet these ancient creatures when they visit the park! Witness the awe-inspiring giants of the Mesozoic era as they stomp, roar, and come alive before your eyes. Perfect for families, dino enthusiasts, and anyone with a sense of wonder.
