7 Local Events You Won’t Want to Miss!

As we step into May, let’s celebrate the approach of summer and mark your calendars for these fantastic events happening around the area!

1. Village of Oswego’s Wine on the Fox 

Saturday, May 3: 11AM – 8PM & Sunday, May 4: 12 – 6PM

Presented by john greene Realtor (yay!), join us for an amazing weekend filled with delightful wines and delicious bites. Enjoy food trucks featuring options from Freddie’s Off the Chain Mexican Cuisine, Genoa Italian Concession, Grumpy Gaucho, Hell’s BBQ, Nostro Cocina, and many more. You’ll enjoy great wine, craft beer, savory food, live music, and excellent views! Don’t miss out on this tasty pairing of food and fun!

For more information, click HERE.

Location: Hudson Crossing Park | 65 N. Harrison Street, Oswego, IL 60543 

2. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Tour - Altiro Latin Fusion

Sunday, May 4, 12PM – 3PM

Hop on board Altiro’s Cinco de Mayo Party Bus! This exciting tour will take you to their four locations – Plainfield, Aurora, Geneva, and Wheaton. At EACH location, enjoy a signature margarita, a delicious bite, and unique entertainment from live mariachi bands, salsa dancing, and more! Reserve your spot early, as space is limited to just 30 people per location. Make sure to purchase tickets for the correct location! (Both Geneva and Aurora are sold out, but Plainfield and Wheaton are still available as of this posting!)

Buy Plainfield Tickets HERE.  These tickets are for Plainfield Pick Up and Drop Off! 

Buy Wheaton Tickets HERE.  These tickets are for Wheaton Pick Up and Drop Off!

Location: Altiro Latin Fusion - Plainfield | 15120 S Des Plaines St, Plainfield, IL 60544

Location: Altiro Latin Fusion – Wheaton | 132 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL 60187

3. Build a Bouquet for Mother’s Day

May 10, 10AM – 1PM

Show Mom just how much she means to you by crafting a beautiful bouquet for Mother’s Day! Spend a fun and creative morning where you can build the perfect floral arrangement and surprise the special woman in your life. If you find gift-giving challenging, your heartfelt and handmade bouquet will surely be a wonderful gift to receive!  

You can purchase tickets HERE.

Location: Naperville Woman's Club | 14 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540

4. Plainfield’s World of Food Trucks  

May 17, 11AM – 3PM

Featuring 8+ of the area’s best food trucks, get ready for a delicious experience at the World of Food Trucks! Savor flavors from around the world alongside your favorite Chicagoland Food Trucks, including popular favorites like The Hawaiian Truck, My Funnel Truck, Savory Crust, Royal Blue BBQ, Burrito Xpress, Yum Dum, Happy Lobster Truck, Taste Greek Street Food, and many more. Enjoy live music, a beer garden, and dance performances as well! Don’t miss out! 

For more information, click HERE.

Location: Gregory B. Bott Community Park | 24550 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544

5. Naperville Artisan Market

May 17-18, 10AM – 4PM

Discover unique handmade crafts and goods at the Naperville Artisan Market. Support local artisans and find the perfect treasures to bring home! The Naperville Artisan Market takes place outdoors at Citygate Centre, a 30-acre urban space in Naperville, IL. Free parking is available. Support your local small businesses and check out this one-of-a kind 2-day market!

For more information, click HERE.

Location: CityGate Centre | 2135 City Gate Ln, Naperville, IL 60563

6. St. Charles Fine Art Show

Saturday, May 24: 10AM – 6PM, Sunday, May 25: 10AM –5PM

Check out the St. Charles 27th Annual Fine Art Show! This event showcases over 110 talented artists, each selected by a jury for their exceptional skills and distinctive styles. The featured artists work across a variety of mediums, including ceramics, digital art, drawing, glasswork, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and woodcraft, all available for purchase during the event. This year’s show promises to be the largest and most exciting yet, taking place over Memorial Day weekend, rain or shine. The best part? Admission is completely free! For more information, click HERE.

Location: Downtown St. Charles | Located on Riverside Avenue between Main Street (Rt 64) and Illinois Avenue in downtown St. Charles, IL

7. Naperville Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 10:30AM

Join the community in honoring our heroes at the Naperville Memorial Day Parade. Gather with friends and family to show your support and appreciation for those who have served.

For more information, click HERE.

Location: Downtown Naperville | Parade route: officially will step off from Jackson Avenue and West Street then head East on Jackson, North on Washington, East on Benton

Whether you're tasting wine at Oswego’s Wine on the Fox, dancing along the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Tour or crafting a heartfelt bouquet for Mother’s Day, get ready for a month packed with fun, food, and festivities!