Events

July 2026

• 29WED

  Coding Club

  Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  Young coders learn the basics through self-paced Fiero Code activities. Beginner friendly. Free; registration required at muld.org.

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• 29WED

  Roll for Adventure

  Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  An evening of dice, dragons, and daring quests: a Dungeons & Dragons program for ages 15 and up. Free; registration required at muld.org.

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• 30THU

  Trivia Night

  Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Trivia at the library. No registration needed, just bring your lucky charm.

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• 31FRI

  Superhero Power-Up Night

  Friday, July 31, 2026

  A superhero themed dance night at Joy in Motion. Register through the studio at joy.dance.motion@gmail.com or (847) 800-7829.

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• 31FRI

  MCHS Cheer Youth Camp

  Friday, July 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  A day of cheer and dance, stunts, tumbling, and jumps for kids from pre-K through 8th grade, hosted by MCHS cheer. $50 includes a t-shirt and bow; bring water, athletic shoes, and a lunch. Register by July 24 at schools.snap.app/marengo, or email Coach Megan at costam@mchs154.org with questions.

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• 31FRI

  Barnyard Book Bash Finale at Cody's Farm

  Friday, July 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  End-of-summer celebration of the library's Barnyard Book Bash: farm animals, big tractors, and more at Cody's Farm & Orchard. Free and open to all ages.

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• 31FRI

  Marengo Makers Market

  Friday, July 31, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Monthly outdoor market with local crafters, farmers, and vendors, 5:00–8:00 pm at Calvin Spencer Park, 351 Hale St. Rain date Friday, August 7.

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August 2026

• 1SAT

  Aaron Hermann and the Blues Cruisers

  Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Venue in the Park concert series, 8:00–10:00 pm at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail. Gates open 30 minutes before.

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• 4TUE

  Princess Dance Party

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026

  A princess themed dance party at Joy in Motion. Register through the studio at joy.dance.motion@gmail.com or (847) 800-7829.

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• 10MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, August 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 15SAT

  Hardcore Havoc Fest

  Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

  Venue in the Park concert series, 5:30–10:00 pm at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail. Gates open 30 minutes before. $10 admission.

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• 17MON

  Planning & Zoning Commission

  Monday, August 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 17MON

  Marengo Township Board Meeting

  Monday, August 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Township monthly board meeting, 7:00 pm at the Township office, 4010 N IL Route 23. Open to the public.

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• 17MON

  Flag Retirement Ceremony

  Monday, August 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  7:00 PM at Indian Oaks Park. American Legion Kishwaukee Post 192, BSA Troop 247, Cub Scout Pack 163, and local Girl Scouts retire worn and unserviceable American flags in a public ceremony; anyone who wants to learn how it's done is welcome to watch. Have a flag that needs retiring? There's a drop box at city hall, 132 E. Prairie St. Organizers say to check the event's Facebook page the day of in case weather forces a postponement.

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• 19WED

  Park District Flea Market

  Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Monthly flea market hosted by the Marengo Park District at the Venue. 6–8 PM — local vendors, crafts, and finds.

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• 22SAT

  Viva Marengo Latino Fest

  Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  Venue in the Park concert series, 4:00–9:30 pm at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail. Gates open 30 minutes before. $10 admission.

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• 24MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, August 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 28FRI

  Marengo Makers Market

  Friday, August 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Monthly outdoor market with local crafters, farmers, and vendors, 5:00–8:00 pm at Calvin Spencer Park, 351 Hale St. Rain date Friday, September 4.

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September 2026

• 12SAT

  Spies of the World

  Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Venue in the Park concert series, 7:00–10:00 pm at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail. Gates open 30 minutes before.

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• 14MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 16WED

  Park District Flea Market

  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Monthly flea market hosted by the Marengo Park District at the Venue. 6–8 PM — local vendors, crafts, and finds.

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• 21MON

  Planning & Zoning Commission

  Monday, September 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 21MON

  Marengo Township Board Meeting

  Monday, September 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Township monthly board meeting, 7:00 pm at the Township office, 4010 N IL Route 23. Open to the public.

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• 25FRI

  Marengo Makers Market

  Friday, September 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Monthly outdoor market with local crafters, farmers, and vendors, 5:00–8:00 pm at Calvin Spencer Park, 351 Hale St. Rain date Friday, October 2.

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• 26SAT

  Uncle Sexy and the Nephews

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Venue in the Park concert series, 7:00–10:00 pm at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail. Gates open 30 minutes before.

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• 28MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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October 2026

• 3SAT

  US Air Force Band Concert

  Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Venue in the Park concert series, 6:30–8:00 pm at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail. Gates open 30 minutes before. Free admission.

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• 9FRI

  Marengo Settlers Days

  Friday, October 9, 2026

  Opening day of Marengo's annual community festival weekend. Three days of family fun, vendors, food, and live entertainment — runs Friday through Sunday, October 9–11.

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• 10SAT

  Marengo Settlers Days — Saturday Night on Main Street

  Saturday, October 10, 2026

  Saturday Night on Main Street — the festival's big evening downtown: vendors, food, and live entertainment along Main Street. Part of Marengo's Settlers Days weekend, October 9–11.

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• 11SUN

  Marengo Settlers Days

  Sunday, October 11, 2026

  Final day of Marengo's annual community festival weekend. Runs Friday through Sunday, October 9–11.

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• 12MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, October 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 19MON

  Planning & Zoning Commission

  Monday, October 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 19MON

  Marengo Township Board Meeting

  Monday, October 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Township monthly board meeting, 7:00 pm at the Township office, 4010 N IL Route 23. Open to the public.

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• 26MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, October 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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November 2026

• 9MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 16MON

  Planning & Zoning Commission

  Monday, November 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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• 16MON

  Marengo Township Board Meeting

  Monday, November 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Township monthly board meeting, 7:00 pm at the Township office, 4010 N IL Route 23. Open to the public.

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• 23MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, November 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.

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December 2026

• 14MON

  City Council Meeting

  Monday, December 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public. Only December meeting.

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• 21MON

  Marengo Township Board Meeting

  Monday, December 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Marengo Township monthly board meeting, 7:00 pm at the Township office, 4010 N IL Route 23. Open to the public.

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