# Events & Things To Do In Machesney Park This Weekend | April 24-26, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Machesney Park is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Machesney Park this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
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## Weekend Events in Machesney Park

- **Event Name**: HITWAVE 80'S @ THE MILL !!
  - **Description**: Check out our video... https://youtu.be/MEzrUfxFINw
HITWAVE 80'S is Chicagoland's Premiere Synth Pop Experience, bringing to Chicagoland and The Stateline Area the greatest NEW WAVE and DANCE CLUB hits of the 80's !!

The 80's was one of the most creative
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/hitwave-80s-the-mill/200029653078752
  - **Venue**: The Mill Saloon
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: Ladies Night Bennys Nest
  - **Description**: Ladies Night Vegas Choreographed Male Dance Production & Charity Fundraiser & Pet Food Drive for The Humane SocietyAbout this EventAttention Ladies!  America's Best Male Entertainers in a Las Vegas Style Choreogra
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Benny’s @ Nest
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  - **Price**: USD 22 to 53
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Pig Minds Karaoke
  - **Description**: Join us April 24th for our next Karaoke Night at Pig Minds! 🐷🎤

From 6pm-9pm we’ll have open mic to show us what you got! This is a free to participate, for fun event! 

Hosted by Dj Dead Eye Ry
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/pig-minds-karaoke/200029924221712
  - **Venue**: 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL
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  - **Categories**: karaoke, music, performances, open-mic
- **Event Name**: Live music by “Born in ‘86” at Pig Minds🎤
  - **Description**: Join us for live music by Born in ‘86

Since 2014, forged from the emo/pop punk era of the early 2000’s, Nickelodeon, and TRL, Rockford based cover band Born In ‘86 brings an energetic live show, playing pop punk adaptations of popular songs from the 90’s
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/live-music-by-born-in-‘86-at-pig-minds/200029927293114
  - **Venue**: 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: GUEST BARTENDING NIGHT! 🍻
  - **Description**: Come out on Saturday April 25th at 7:00PM to see our owners, Matt & Brad GUEST BARTENDING! 

Stop in for a great night full of amazing drinks and great times! 🎉🍻
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/guest-bartending-night/200029934798845
  - **Venue**: 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL
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- **Event Name**: NIMRC Race Day
  - **Description**: Join us for some open track and racing - newcomers welcome!  Open track starts a 12 pm and racing at 4:30 pm.

More info is available on www.nimrc.club or by joining our facebook group.  The club offers loaner cars for Box Stock if you’d like to participa
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/nimrc-race-day/200029926689741
  - **Venue**: Alternative Wellness Therapies
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  - **Categories**: Sports, Workshops

## Trending Events in Machesney Park

- **Event Name**: Pop-Up in the Parks: See You At The Circus
  - **Description**: Step right up to the circus.. 🎪🤩

We are beyond thrilled to host our TENTH (Yep, you read that right.. our 10th 🥹) Pop-Up in the Parks event on July 18th from 12–4 p.m. at the parking lot of Machesney Park Mall (8760 N. 2nd St)! 📍

Bring the whole family
  - **Venue**: 8760 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115, United States
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- **Event Name**: DDP Day (Dyno, Sled Pull, Show n Shine)
  - **Description**: Get ready for a full-throttle day of diesel performance at DDP Day in Roscoe, Illinois! Join us on May 16th for an action-packed event featuring a sled pull, dyno competition, and Show-N-Shine showcasing some of the cleanest and hardest-working builds aro
  - **Venue**: 1279 Anvil Dr, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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- **Event Name**: BLACK WEDNESDAY: Jon Bon Stamos at Pig Minds Brewing Co.
  - **Description**: 14th Annual Black Wednesday Barrel Aged Beer Party!

They'll have new brews and a special food menu.

Follow Pig Minds' Facebook page for details!
https://www.facebook.com/PigMindsBrewingCo
  - **Venue**: Pig Minds Brewing Co.
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- **Event Name**: HITWAVE 80'S @ THE MILL !!
  - **Description**: Check out our video... https://youtu.be/MEzrUfxFINw
HITWAVE 80'S is Chicagoland's Premiere Synth Pop Experience, bringing to Chicagoland and The Stateline Area the greatest NEW WAVE and DANCE CLUB hits of the 80's !!

The 80's was one of the most creative
  - **Venue**: The Mill Saloon
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- **Event Name**: The Lone Canary (FULL BAND!) | Pig Minds Brewing 14th Anniversary
  - **Description**: 🍻 14 YEARS OF BEERS! 🍻 

🎉 We're helping Pig Minds celebrate their 14th Anniversary and YOU'RE invited!  Vibes, fresh pours, and live tunes all day.

🎸 We take the stage from 1-3pm, and we'll be FULL BAND for your listening enjoyment 🎶 

🗓️ Click on "goin
  - **Venue**: Pig Minds Brewing Co.
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- **Event Name**: Ladies Night Bennys Nest
  - **Description**: Ladies Night Vegas Choreographed Male Dance Production & Charity Fundraiser & Pet Food Drive for The Humane SocietyAbout this EventAttention Ladies!  America's Best Male Entertainers in a Las Vegas Style Choreogra
  - **Venue**: Benny’s @ Nest
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- **Event Name**: Pig Minds Karaoke
  - **Description**: Join us April 24th for our next Karaoke Night at Pig Minds! 🐷🎤

From 6pm-9pm we’ll have open mic to show us what you got! This is a free to participate, for fun event! 

Hosted by Dj Dead Eye Ry
  - **Venue**: 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL
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- **Event Name**: ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Jon Bon Stamos at Pig Minds Brewing Co.
  - **Description**: 14th Annual Anniversary Party

Follow Pig Minds'  Facebook page for details!

https://www.facebook.com/PigMindsBrewingCo
  - **Venue**: Pig Minds Brewing Co.
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- **Event Name**: Pigs Fly Memorial Ride
  - **Description**: It's that time again!!

The Rockford Steel Pig's Annual Pigs Fly Memorial Ride benefitting Walter Lawson Children's Home. 

Registration opens at 9am, Kickstands up at 11am
$20 per rider/$10 per passenger
Ride route will be provided when you register.

It
  - **Venue**: 1520 Glen Forest Drive, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** HITWAVE 80'S @ THE MILL !! (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Mill Saloon), Ladies Night Bennys Nest (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 pm at Benny’s @ Nest), Pig Minds Karaoke (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL), Live music by “Born in ‘86” at Pig Minds🎤 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL), GUEST BARTENDING NIGHT! 🍻 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Machesney Park this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** HITWAVE 80'S @ THE MILL !! (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Mill Saloon), Ladies Night Bennys Nest (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 pm at Benny’s @ Nest), Pig Minds Karaoke (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL), Live music by “Born in ‘86” at Pig Minds🎤 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL), GUEST BARTENDING NIGHT! 🍻 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Machesney Park in April 2026?
  - **A:** HITWAVE 80'S @ THE MILL !! (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Mill Saloon), Ladies Night Bennys Nest (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 pm at Benny’s @ Nest), Pig Minds Karaoke (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL), Live music by “Born in ‘86” at Pig Minds🎤 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL), GUEST BARTENDING NIGHT! 🍻 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Machesney Park on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Machesney Park include The Mill Saloon, Benny’s @ Nest, 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Machesney Park range from USD 22 to USD 53. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Machesney Park include HitWave 80's Cover Band Chicago, America's Loverboys, Pig Minds Brewing Co..
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Machesney Park?
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