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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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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 our amazing guests, 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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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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Labor Day Weekend
Starts: 08/29/2025 - Ends: 09/01/2025
Say goodbye to summer in the best way possible—with an unforgettable camping trip this Labor Day weekend! Gather your loved ones and escape to the great outdoors for a perfect blend of relaxation and fun!
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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.
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School's out for Summer!
Starts: 06/01/2025 - Ends: 08/28/2025
Kick off summer with swimming, jumping, playing, building fires, and staying up late! Every Saturday we organize a variety of activities for the entire family. On weekdays, you will have the playground, pool, Jump Pad, Minigolf, and Gem Mine almost to yourself!
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Saying Goodbye to Summer!
Starts: 09/12/2025 - Ends: 09/14/2025
This is the time to enjoy the last warm days of the season while embracing the early signs of autumn. It's an ideal period for camping, and enjoying nature's beauty before the cooler temperatures set in. Will it be the first warming campfire of autumn or the last time running barefoot across the grass? Our planned activities on Saturday reflect the transition of the season.
