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Chicago Northwest KOA

Open April 13 - October 15

Reserve: 800-562-2827

Info: 815-923-4206

8404 South Union Road

Union, IL 60180

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Check-in: 1:00 pm, Check-out: 12:00 pm

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Events

Local Area Events

Harvard Milk Days

Local

Jun 1 - 3, 2018

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On June 1-3, 20187 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.

McHenry Country Fair

Local

Jun 2 - 3, 2018

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Come share the Fun & Excitement with friends and family!

Annual Chicago Blues Festival

Local

Jun 8 - 10, 2018

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Held in Grant Park - downtown Chicago - June 8-10, 2018. The most popular summer music festival featuring more than 60 local, national, and international acts.

Annual Taste of Chicago

Local

Jul 11 - 15, 2018

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Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community!
Free admission!

Day out with Thomas

Local

Jul 14 - 22, 2018

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The Illinois Railway Museum is pleased to announce our Day Out With Thomas 2018event. The new dates of the event are:

Saturday, July 14th, 2018
Sunday, July 15th, 2018
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
Sunday, July 22nd, 2018

The Ticket price is $21.00 each. All riders of the train with Thomas the Tank Engine™ who have passed their second birthday must have a ticket. Day Out With Thomas tickets include one train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ for the trip specified on the Day Out With Thomas ticket, unlimited rides on streetcars; all entertainment (live music, magic shows, etc.); and access to all Museum exhibits on the date specified on the ticket. Food, snacks and beverages will be available at several locations around the Museum grounds.

Woodstock Annual Folk Festival

Local

Jul 15, 2018

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The 32nd Annual Woodstock Folk Festival will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2018, from Noon to 6 p.m., on the historic Square in Woodstock, Illinois. The Festival will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso aka Small Potatoes.

Annual Chicago Air and Water Show

Local

Aug 18 - 19, 2018

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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.