This weekend in Oswego, IL

The Batavia Farmers' Market features fresh produce, baked goods, plants, honey, and related farm products. Vendors must grow, harvest, or produce at least 75 percent of what they sell. For updates and the weekly vendor list, see @downtownbatavia on Instagram and @bataviamainstreet on Facebook.

HobbyTown Batavia Raceway presents a parking lot racing series built around eight points race days, with your top six results counting toward the championship. For year end awards, a class qualifies only if it fields at least five participants on six or more race days. The track opens for practice before racing begins, and registration is completed prior to the first race. Classes offered include Losi NASCAR box stock, VTA, USGT, 17.5 touring car, Tamiya Mini, 2wd SCT, and 2wd buggy. Entry fees are $20 for the first class and $10 for each additional class. MyLaps transponders are used, with house block style units available that must be swapped after every race due to their built-in battery.

Ease into the weekend with a calm, intentional start. This gentle morning session blends a soothing, head-to-toe stretch with a beginner-friendly meditation segment, providing simple tools to carry clarity and calm through the day. Open to newcomers to yoga as well as anyone seeking a slower, more mindful practice, with room to move at a pace that feels right.

In honor of Pride Month, Thunderbolt Strength partners with The OUT Foundation for a special workout centered on community, inclusion, and purposeful movement. As a longtime supporter of OUT, Thunderbolt advances welcoming and affirming fitness spaces for LGBTQ+ communities through fundraising, advocacy, and active support. The workout is open to members, friends, and first time visitors. Participants can break a sweat for a cause, connect with others, and celebrate Pride while helping sustain OUT’s work. Everyone is welcome, and each effort makes a difference.

Now in its sixteenth year, this downtown Aurora arts celebration transforms Water Street Mall and Downer Place into an open air gallery with nearly one hundred artists, and it marks the final year of this outdoor tradition. Admission is free, and the on street festival welcomes all ages and abilities. Leashed pets are permitted, though attendees should anticipate large crowds and amplified music. Superjumbo Records and Arcade is the presenting sponsor, with additional support from Ald. Jonathan Nunez, Rep. Barbara Hernandez, Fox Valley Credit Union, Aurora Film Society, Laura Lynne Art LLC, and Gina Salamone. An information tent will be located on Water Street Mall north of City Hall across from The Venue, offering festival merchandise, maps, and suggestions for places to shop, dine, and explore in downtown Aurora. Food will be available on site, with vendors such as Strawberries BBQ, The Lovely Lemon, Polly Ann Cakes, Kool Kat Ice Cream, and Snow Cone Sisters, and offerings may change. Downer Place will be closed to traffic from Water Street to Stolp Avenue for this on street, outdoor event. Free parking is available in city surface lots, and smoking or vaping is not allowed within the festival area. Artist applications are closed, and a full lineup will be shared closer to the event.

This family friendly car show welcomes every kind of ride. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and RC cars are all encouraged to participate, and clubs are welcome too. Spectator entry is free. Registration is on site and cash only, with fees of $30 for cars, trucks and motorcycles, $20 for bicycles, and $10 for RC cars. Tent stakes are not permitted, so bring weights for any tents. For safety and courtesy there is no drag racing, burnouts, loud engine revving, or high speed driving. Those interested in vending or sponsorship can request details by direct message. Attendees are asked to be respectful so everyone can have a great time.

Pueblos Unidos de Durango hosts its 18th annual golf outing at Phillips Park Golf Course. The entry fee is $140 per person and includes 18 holes with a cart and dinner at O'Malley's. Because of course policies, food and beverages will not be provided before play, though the golf course will have items available for purchase. Foursomes are confirmed once full payment is received, and until then names are placed on a first come, first served waitlist. Checks should be made payable to Pueblos Unidos De Durango. Businesses can sponsor a hole with their name, with levels at $500 for Gold, $250 for Silver, and $150 for Bronze. For details, contact Daniel Jaquez at 630-330-2551 or PueblosUnidosdeDurango@gmail.com, Jose Aron at 847-671-1652 or agamboa7@yahoo.com, or Antonia Jaquez at 630-878-8531 or AntoniaJaquez@yahoo.com.

The 9th Annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest and Fundraiser brings a full day of live music to the Fox Valley with eight bands performing across two stages in support of a meaningful cause. Attendees can bring lawn chairs, enjoy food and cold drinks, and spend the day listening to classic rock, blues, country, and familiar favorites. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted on the grounds. The Masus Financial Main Stage hosts performances by GNP, Saint Astro, Head Honchos, and the Big Al Wetzel Band. The 212 Degrees Construction Stage features the Corey Marshall Band, Sour Crow, The Sociables, and Pawnshop. All net proceeds help the Batavia Moose Lodge benefit the children of Mooseheart Child City and School, providing safe housing, education, and brighter opportunities. Tickets are available with a limited-time early bird price of $15 and regular admission at $20. Stage sponsorship is provided by Masus Financial for the main stage and 212 Degrees Construction for the second stage, and sponsorship opportunities for businesses are available.

Rozzie & Brian Duo performs at Christina's Grill & Gatherings in Oswego, bringing live music to accompany a meal.

Stayin’ Alive brings a one-night celebration of the Bee Gees with a tribute that mirrors the group’s look and sound. Fans of the Bee Gees’ music can experience a show focused on their unmistakable style. Tickets and additional details are available on the event website.

Terrapin Flyer takes the stage outside at The Venue for an open-air concert that will proceed in any weather and will not be moved indoors. Seating is general admission with open outdoor areas, and guests are welcome to bring blankets or folding bagged chairs. Rental chairs are available for $5, and a dance area near the stage is open to anyone who prefers to stand. Weather preparation such as rain gear and umbrellas is encouraged. Guests may bring their own food and water, but coolers and outside alcohol are not permitted. Nearby restaurants and food trucks offer additional options, and a full bar with cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks will be available on site. Advance general admission is $25, with an additional $5 charged at the door. For more than two decades Terrapin Flyer has toured nationally alongside notable figures from the Grateful Dead community, appearing at venues and festivals across the country. The project began in 1999 in Chicago as a Grateful Dead jam night and soon grew into a touring band with collaborations that included Vince Welnick, Melvin Seals, and Tom Constanten, plus combinations featuring Mark Karan. Longstanding partnerships followed, including many years with Seals, and the group was noted in Rolling Stone’s Guide to the Grateful Dead for its work with Constanten. Known for interpretations of rare and classic Dead songs, the current lineup features Josh Olken on lead guitar, Wavy Dave on bass, Jon Reed on drums, Michael Cole on keyboards, and Doug Hagman on rhythm guitar.

A family-friendly run at Waubonsie Lake Park brings together every pace and fitness level with 5K, 10K, and 15K options, plus an untimed 1 mile and a kids dash. Packet pickup takes place before the start. The kids dash meets at the main start line and participants are guided to the starting area. The national anthem leads into the race, and live results and awards are available at the registration tent right after you finish. Every registration includes a designer shirt, a custom bib, a finisher medal, chip timing with live results and awards, free race photos, and a complimentary Kona Ice at the finish. The 1 mile entry is untimed and still comes with the custom bib, shirt, and medal. The kids dash is for ages 10 and under and includes a mini bib, a youth-sized shirt, and a special medal, and children may run the dash without the swag at no cost. Youth pricing is offered for the 5K and 10K, with entry for ages 12 and under priced at $17. Register early to help guarantee a shirt. The atmosphere focuses on fun, affordability, and inclusivity, whether you are chasing a personal best or enjoying a relaxed run.

Take part in a complimentary fitness session on the green at Block 59 in collaboration with dripyoga. The class centers on Mat Pilates, delivering a low impact, high intensity workout that builds core strength, improves flexibility, and supports lean, lengthened muscle tone through controlled, intentional movement. Expect a dynamic sequence that challenges balance, stability, and endurance while remaining accessible to all levels. Please bring a mat and water, and get ready to sweat, sculpt, and finish feeling grounded and reenergized.

Explore the time-honored practice of building your own shamanic drum in a guided, hands-on workshop. Across healing and spiritual traditions, the steady beat of the drum has been used to clear energy, aid healing, and deepen spiritual connection. During this experience, you will create a lightweight handheld instrument that carries your intention, suitable for personal practice, ceremony, meditation, or as a meaningful handmade gift. The workshop fee is $50, with additional material costs based on the drum size you select: $105 for 14 inch, $130 for 16 inch, $145 for 18 inch, or $165 for 20 inch. A round frame is included with every size. Choose a hide that matches your vision, with deer or horse included, elk available for an additional $10, and buffalo or moose available for an additional $20. Hides are offered based on availability, so please provide a first and second choice. For information or registration, call 630-937-4094 or text 630 855-773-2188.

Hatch chile season returns to Jewel-Osco in Batavia with on-site roasting. Purchase a pack and have it roasted at no extra charge while exploring meal ideas for using your freshly roasted chiles. Sample products from Lipton Hard, Herdez, Dos Equis, and Frito-Lay, pick up same-day savings, and enjoy a live performance by Stevie Swing. Entry is free and no tickets are required. Share your experience with #JewelOsco and follow @JewelOsco and @GT_Universe for updates.

Step up to the microphone for music, comedy, or poetry at an afternoon open mic hosted by Aaron Kelly. Performers can sing, play an instrument, share jokes, or read poems... the spotlight is on the participants. Kelly grew up on the outskirts of the Chicago metro area and counts influences such as John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, blending them with a keen sense of empathy. His songwriting is crafted to endure, and his work has been highlighted by American Songwriter Magazine. After years of cross-country touring with Overman, he released his debut solo album, Barefoot and Bottomed Out, in 2016. The Aaron Kelly Band was set to release an LP titled Songs Still Sing and an EP titled Letting the Animals Out in 2022. He hosts this open mic on the last Sunday afternoon of each month.

A 20th anniversary concert marks a milestone for August. Admission is a $20 cover, cash only, and all ages are welcome. The band first came together as an eight-piece horn-driven group with four rhythm players and four horns, performing steadily before an internal split sent members in different directions. Years later, August reunited with an expanded horn section and relaunched with a pavilion show at the Aurora Roundhouse, then known as Walter Payton’s Roundhouse and now Two Brothers Roundhouse. That return performance was shortened by a thunderstorm, yet it kicked off a renewed stretch of shows throughout the Chicagoland area. August went on to appear three times on WGN-TV’s midday news and entertainment segment, including a spot where newscaster Steve Sanders joined on guitar. The band’s first album, “Second Time Around,” was recorded at Jim Peterik’s World Stage Studios, with Peterik contributing a guest appearance and Larry Millas handling the mix for their recordings. A subsequent single, “Chicago, Calling Me Home,” written by Paul David Wilson, added to their catalog. This celebration reflects the group’s horn-forward sound and a history shaped by reunion, live performances, and studio work rooted in the greater Chicago music scene.