Events
Year-Round Fun
Hoffman Estates creates seasonal events designed to celebrate many rich and diverse cultures. These events are free and open to the public so pick a celebration and join us.
Summer Sounds on the Green | Summer
Enjoy eight weeks of concerts every Thursday evening during Summer Sounds on the Green at the Village Green next to the NOW Arena. Sponsored by the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission, this concert series features music that appeals to all tastes, from pop and country to swing to a capella.
Hideaway Brew Garden | May – October
Hideaway Brew Garden is a unique and fun outdoor venue featuring delicious food, refreshing beverages, and live music Thursdays through Sundays — bring the kids and even your well-behaved dog! Private booths, tables, or group camper rentals are available or bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy time outdoors together.
Stars & Stripes | June
Hoffman Estates partners with BellWorks Chicagoland to sponsor Stars & Stripes, an exciting day of running events through the beautiful BellWorks campus and surrounding Paul Douglas Forest Preserves. Join thousands of runners challenging themselves in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon on this USATF-certified course.
NW 4th Fest | July
Join the Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District to celebrate our nation’s independence at the Northwest Fourth-Fest. This multi-day festival is held outside NOW Arena and features the region’s largest fireworks show, a spectacular drone show, 5 acres of carnival rides, live music, a free kids’ zone with petting zoo, games and activities, food from local vendors, and a beer garden.
Northwest Celtic Fest — Shenanigans on the Green | August
The annual Northwest Celtic Fest is held at the Village Green and Hideaway Brew Garden. Celebrating the Celtic cultures, this regional fest features musicians and dancers, free activities for kids, a whiskey-tasting tent, and authentic Celtic treats. Visit the Celtic Marketplace, hosting vendors from across the area selling unique cultural wares. Representatives from several clans will also be on hand to help guests discover their Celtic heritage. Hundreds of the Queen’s favorite pups, corgis will be dashing at the Corgi meet-up!
Platzkonzert Germanfest | September
Autumn is the perfect time to celebrate all things German. The Village’s annual Platzkonzert Germanfest features German singing, musicians, dancers, and food at the Village Green. This outdoor event offers brats, sauerkraut, potato salad, strudel, and other German fare, plus beer and wine for sale, German entertainment for all ages, and free kids’ activities. Enjoy hundreds of dachshunds dashing together at the annual dachshund meetup!
Friendship Tree Lighting | November
Usher in the winter holiday season with the annual Friendship Tree lighting ceremony at Hoffman Estates Village Hall (1900 Hassell Road). This event features entertainment, refreshments, and a special visit with Santa Claus for the children. The tree lighting is followed by an exciting fireworks show, a unique experience during the winter.