May 2015 Festivals in Chicagoland

May 2
Go Fly A Kite!
Wheaton. Come out and help us break our record of 843 kites in the air simultaneously! Bring your own kite or purchase a kite at the event. Concessions available.

May 2-3
Midwest Morel Fest
Ottawa. Learn, Hunt, Buy…Morel Mushrooms during Ottawa’s Annual Midwest Morel Fest.  This unique festival offers ‘everything mushrooms’ from the morel enthusiast to the curious observer!

May 3
Earth Aid
Bolingbrook. A celebration of the earth, sustainable practices and how to better connect with the world around you.

May 5-6
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Gurnee. Celebrate the heritage and pride of Mexico with a cultural experience at KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort. Be a part of the colorful holiday with authentic performers, themed fun-tivities, and surprises.

May 9
Spring Fever Reliever
Naperville.  Festival of free activities, events and entertainment along the Riverwalk.

strawberry and chocolate festivals

May 15-17
Long Grove Chocolate Fest
Long Grove. From chocolate-dipped strawberries and donuts to brownies and fudge, join us for a weekend filled with limitless chocolatey treats, live music, great food and distinctive shopping, all in the charming setting of Historic Downtown Long Grove.

May 15-17
MayFest
Chicago. Mayfest is a unique three-day celebration that kicks off the city of Chicago’s lively festival season. Featuring an outdoor beer garden, merchant square, pet expo, children’s activities and enjoyable festival cuisine.

Skokie Festival of Cultures May 2015

May 16-17
Festival of Cultures
Skokie. One of the premier ethnic festivals in Illinois, attracting more than 450,000 visitors and dozens of cultures, all representing Skokie’s tremendous diversity. Ethnic folk music and dance, a wide range of food, unique arts and crafts, beer tasting, a merchandise bazaar, and dozens of cultural booths and displays.

May 16
Spring Fair 2015
Des Plaines. Mountain View Adventure Center. Pooch, pet & pedal parade, touch-a-truck, free kid’s bike helmets for the first 100 children who are in need of a new bicycle helmet. climbing wall, fun inflatable, kids’ 50-yard dash.

May 17
Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Expo Chicago 2015
Schaumburg. Baby Expo Chicago is a leading consumer expo for new and expecting parents and families with demonstrations and consultations, freebies and giveaways, entertainment and education.

May 17
Norwegian Constitution Day Parade
Park Ridge. Entertainment, vendors, refreshments and activities for children. Parade steps off at 1:00 PM at Talcott and Cumberland ending in Hodges Park. The parade will feature local marching bands, singing societies, folk dancers and Scandinavian organizations in ethnic costumes

May 23-25
Iowa Renaissance Festival
Middle Amana, Iowa. 24th annual celebration on the arts and culture of European history. Featuring an equestrian jousting spectacular, touring performers on five stages, four living history encampments, artisan village, food, beer garden, craft demonstration and kids activities.

May 30-31
Train Extravaganza Weekend
Kenosha, WI. All makes of model trains on display throughout the museums. Sponsored by Kenosha Garden Railroad Society.