10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Illinois

Featuring

Congo River Golf and Exploration, Hoffman Estates, IL

Congo River Miniature Golf is an adventure anyone can enjoy. Whether you’re in Hoffman Estates or you’re planning a visit to the area you’re sure to have a great time at this beautiful, manicured… Read More

The 6 Best Karaoke Bars in Illinois!

Featuring

The Hideout, Schaumburg, IL

The Hideout is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall karaoke bar with a welcoming vibe and an eclectic group of patrons. Karaoke is every Wednesday through Saturday night at 9 p.m. They have the latest mobile… Read More

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Illinois!

Featuring

Ebenezer Floppen Slopper’s Wonderful Water Slides, Villa Park, IL

An abandoned ‘80s waterpark is now a series of eerie water slides left neglected for decades. Ebenezer Floppen Slopper’s Wonderful Water Slides was a thriving hotspot in the 1980s, but it… Read More

The 7 Best Sightseeing Tours in Illinois!

Featuring

Chain O'Lakes Boat Rentals - Pontoon Boat Rentals, Antioch, IL

Experience the Chain of Lakes area from a beautiful pontoon boat with an experienced captain at the helm. This sightseeing tour is a memorable activity for both kids and adults, plus it’s… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Illinois!

Featuring

WhirlyBall, Naperville, IL

WhirlyBall is one of the most unique sports out there, and something everyone needs to try. Think of it as a combo of lacrosse, bumper cars, hockey, and basketball. Head to Naperville’s… Read More

The 10 Best Museums in Illinois!

Featuring

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie, IL

Its slogan is to “Take history to heart. Take a stand for humanity.” And this Skokie museum does just that. The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center’s mission is essentially this: to shed… Read More

13 Perfect Illinois Getaways!

Featuring

Illinois Beach Hotel, Zion, IL

Explore the beautiful white sand beaches of Lake Michigan at the Illinois Beach Hotel. Located near Zion, this premier resort offers lush accommodations, delicious food, and gorgeous scenery all… Read More

The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Illinois!

Featuring

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL

Enjoy some of the most acoustically perfect sounds at the Symphony Center in downtown Chicago. Whether you prefer classical performances, bluegrass, or jazz, it all sounds amazing at the Symphony… Read More

10 Best Live Theater Venues in Illinois!

Featuring

Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, IL

The Rosemont Theatre is known for hosting world-class entertainers, full-scale productions, and Broadway musicals. This plush theatre features extra-wide aisles and superior sound systems for… Read More

7 Best Comedy Spots in Illinois!

Featuring

Improv Comedy Club, Schaumburg, IL

A comedy club in Schaumburg? Yes, the Improv Comedy Club is the perfect place to take a date or relax after a rough work day. Here you can see real big names in comedy like David Spade and Deon Cole… Read More

Seasonal Activities

Skate Parks

Best Skate Parks

Seasonal Activities

Ski Locations

Ski Resorts

Seasonal Activities

Ice Skating

See Ice Skating Rinks

Seasonal Activities

Nature Centers

Best Nature Centers

Seasonal Activities

XC Skiing

Cross Country Ski

Seasonal Activities

Train Museums

Best Train Museums

Seasonal Activities

Aquariums

Best Aquariums

Seasonal Activities

Film Festivals

Best Film Festivals

Music

Live Music!

See All Music

Movies

New Releases!

See All Movies

Farmers Market

Eat Local!

See All Farmer's Markets

A & E Events

Top A&E Picks!

Find Local A&E Venues

Arts and Entertainment Events

Add an Event

T.J. Miller

Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:00pm

Chicago Improv

Schaumburg, IL

Oliver

Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:30pm

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Arlington Heights, IL

T.J. Miller

Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 7:00pm

Chicago Improv

Schaumburg, IL

Oliver

Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 7:30pm

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Arlington Heights, IL

No Fences: A Garth Brooks Tribute

Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 8:30pm

Impact Fuel Room

Libertyville, IL

Mr Blotto

Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 8:30pm

Sideouts Sports Tavern

Island Lake, IL

T.J. Miller

Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 9:30pm

Chicago Improv

Schaumburg, IL

Oliver

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 2:00pm

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Arlington Heights, IL

T.J. Miller

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:00pm

Chicago Improv

Schaumburg, IL

Chicago Rock Exchange w/ The Mixaphors

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:00pm

Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub

Palatine, IL

Oliver

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:30pm

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Arlington Heights, IL

Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:00pm

Joe's Live - Rosemont

Rosemont, IL

Sins N' Roses

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:30pm

Sideouts Sports Tavern

Island Lake, IL

T.J. Miller

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 9:30pm

Chicago Improv

Schaumburg, IL

Oliver

Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 at 2:00pm

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Arlington Heights, IL

In and Around Palatine, IL

Apple Picking Corn Mazes Pumpkin Picking Halloween Events Restaurants Movie Times Car Deals and Guide Real Estate Jobs Classifieds Gas Prices Museums Coffee Spots Parks

Palatine Tool Kit

NON-PROFIT
BUSINESS

Nr	Query	Num. rows	Took (ms)
1	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"dhs-va"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	5
2	db.sites.find( {"hostname":{"$in":["americantowns.com","localword"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
3	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"palatine-il"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
4	db.pages.find( {"type":"town","slug":{"$in":["things-to-do"]},"site.hostname":"americantowns.com"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
5	db.modules.find( {"name":{"$in":["Header Menu Main","header script","footer menu","footer script"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	4	1
6	db.articles.find( {"aggregate":[{"$geoNear":{"near":[-88.04859924316406,42.11479949951172],"distanceField":"distance","distanceMultiplier":3963.2,"maxDistance":0.012616067823980621,"spherical":true,"query":{"tags":"at-bt-articles-entertainment","state":"IL"}}},{"$project":{"title":1,"homepage_title":1,"tags":1,"image_url":1,"distance":1,"page_path":1,"path":1,"article_hostname":1,"text":1,"publish_date":1,"site_canonical":1,"sections.title":1,"sections.geo":1,"sections.text":1}},{"$addFields":{"days_since":{"$divide":[{"$subtract":["MongoDB\\BSON\\UTCDateTime(1770030648313)","$publish_date"]},86400000]},"relevance_score":{"$add":[{"$multiply":["$distance",1]},{"$divide":[{"$subtract":["MongoDB\\BSON\\UTCDateTime(1770030648313)","$publish_date"]},86400000]}]}}},{"$sort":{"relevance_score":1,"_id":1}},{"$skip":0},{"$limit":11}]}, ["article_id","title","homepage_title","tags","image_url","path","article_hostname","sef_tail","page_path","text","publish_date","site_canonical","sections.title","sections.text"] ).sort( {"relevance_score":1,"_id":1} ).limit( 11 ).skip( 0 )	11	67
7	db.events_cache.find( {"_id":"56872e3ef7035beed33405fffb362129"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
8	db.events.find( {"_id":{"$in":[ObjectId ("691bd895de4ae56f5a7c0fb2"),ObjectId ("68981448fb5e4bed1f561451"),ObjectId ("691bd895de4ae56f5a7c100a"),ObjectId ("689965cffb5e4bed1f95447d"),ObjectId ("692f9f13de4ae56f5a5236ef"),ObjectId ("69718d9eb1faf7c56a497f6e"),ObjectId ("691bd896de4ae56f5a7c1037"),ObjectId ("689ab740fb5e4bed1fdee2d0"),ObjectId ("6976d017b1faf7c56a352810"),ObjectId ("691bd896de4ae56f5a7c1070"),ObjectId ("689ab740fb5e4bed1fdee670"),ObjectId ("694b4e90de4ae56f5a55a436"),ObjectId ("696c4416b1faf7c56a04774c"),ObjectId ("691bd896de4ae56f5a7c10a5"),ObjectId ("689c08befb5e4bed1f1f9b55")]}}, [] ).sort( {"start":1} ).limit( 16 ).skip( 0 )	15	2
9	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"palatine-il"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
10	db.tokens.find( {"sef_url":{"$in":["usa","il","cook-county-il","palatine-il"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	4	1
11	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Header Script"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
12	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Header Section"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
13	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Nearby Towns"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
14	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Nav Bar"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
15	db.modules.find( {"name":"CV Cancel"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
16	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Footer Section"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
17	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Footer Script"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1

Arts and Entertainment Events

List Your Organization

Post An Event

Submit A News Release

Free: See How You're Listed

Improve Your Listing

New Businesses

20 million peoplerely on AmericanTowns each year to find & share local information.

20 million people
rely on AmericanTowns each year to find & share local information.