Special Events

The Village of Hoffman Estates is fortunate to have many commissions with volunteers who host special events throughout the year. This listing includes major events and festivals that run in Hoffman Estates on an annual basis. Additional information about other special events appears in our Events Calendar.

Events Calendar

Annual Festivals and Special Events Listing

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Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

The Cultural Awareness Commission hosts a breakfast annually on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read More
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Black History Month Celebration

The Cultural Awareness Commission hosts a Black History Month event each February to celebrate the tremendous contributions of great Black Americans throughout history. Read More
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Memorial Day Ceremony

The Village of Hoffman Estates and the Village of Schaumburg host a joint Memorial Day Observance on Memorial Day each year. Read More
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Unity Day Festival of Cultures

The Cultural Awareness Commission hosts the Unity Day Festival of Cultures in early June each year. Read More
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Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series

The Summer Sounds on the Green Concert series, hosted buy the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission and the Hoffman Estates Park District, runs Thursday evenings from June to August each summer. Read More
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Northwest Fourth Fest

The Northwest Fourth Fest, hosted by the Village's Fourth of July Commission, is the region's largest free-admission Fourth of July Celebration Read More
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Fourth of July Parade

The annual Fourth of July Parade steps off on July 4 at 9 a.m. along Illinois Blvd. Read More
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Hope Fore Hoffman Golf Tournament

Sponsored by the Hoffman Estates Charitable Foundation, Bell Works Chicagoland and Wintrust, the Hope for Hoffman Golf Outing, held in July, supports the Health and Human Services Department Self-Help Fund for residents in need. Read More
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National Night Out

The Hoffman Estates Police Department celebrates National Night Out the first Tuesday in August each year. Read More
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Shenanigans on the Green

The Shenanigans on the Green festival, hosted by the Celtic Fest Commission, runs annually in August. Read More
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Platzkonzert Germanfest

This annual Oktoberfest-themed festival, hosted by the Platzkonzert Commission, runs in early September. Read More
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September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Village's Veterans Memorial Commission hosts a Remembrance Ceremony each year on September 11 to honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Read More
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Fire Department Open Houses

The Hoffman Estates Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Month in October by hosting Open Houses at the Fire Stations. Read More
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Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta

This annual celebration is hosted by the Cultural Awareness Commission in October to celebrate Hispanic culture. Read More
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Soirée Culinaire French Dinner

The Sister Cities Commission hosts the Soirée Culinaire French Dinner and Silent Auction in October each year. Read More
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Public Works Open House & Pumpkin Smash

Public Works hosts an annual Open House in November that features snow plow rides, touch-a-truck, hands-on exhibits, refreshments, and more, including the Pumpkin Smash jack-o-lantern recycling station. Read More
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Friendship Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season in Hoffman Estates at the Friendship Tree Lighting Ceremony, held the Saturday before Thanksgiving each year. This event also includes a fireworks display, visits with Santa and light refreshments. Read More