Experience the Midwest
Events and Festivals in the Midwest
JULY 3 - 4, 2026
Chicago’s North Shore: Glencoe 4th of July
Glencoe, IL
Enjoy a two-day Independence Day celebration with community programming kicking off with games, food trucks and live music at Party in the Park.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Glenview, IL (GLN)
JULY 11 - 19, 2026
Evanston Starlight Movies in the Park
Evanston, IL
The Evanston Starlight Concert & Movie Series features free outdoor movies and live music across various city parks. The summer movie lineup—ranging from classic favorites to recent blockbusters—typically begins with an annual Food Truck Festival and features exciting family-friendly double features.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Chicago, IL (CHI)
JULY 11 - 19, 2026
Chicago’s North Shore: Evanston Plein Air Festival
Evanston, IL
Chicago’s North Shore: Evanston Plein Air Festival is a multi-night festival featuring opera productions in the city, drawing visitors to multiple performances over several days. This season, the Opera Festival of Chicago celebrates Italian opera at its most vivid—a world where art is not merely a calling, but a way of life. The festival invites you into stories where passion, performance and the fragile beauty of devotion take center stage.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Chicago, IL (CHI)
JULY 16 - 26, 2026
KC Fringe Festival
Kansas City, MO
KC Fringe is the largest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City metropolitan area. A 10+ day festival showcasing local and visiting artists across performances and programming. Fringe sits at the cutting edge of theatrical creativity. You’re sure to see something interesting, something that will be shown in a traditional theater a few years down the line.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Kansas City, MO (KCY)
JULY 16 - AUGUST 2, 2026
Festival of Butterflies
Kansas City, MO
The Festival of Butterflies returns for a special 30th-year celebration, inviting guests of all ages to reflect on three decades of wonder, discovery and the magic of pollinators at Powell Gardens. This year honors the memories that have made the festival a Kansas City family tradition while creating new ways to enjoy it together. Spend a day exploring tropical and native butterflies alongside stunning botanical displays!
Nearest Amtrak Station: Kansas City, MO (KCY)
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