# All Events in Mendota

- **City**: Mendota
- **State**: Illinois
- **Country**: United States
- **Continent**: North America
- **Timezone**: -06:00
- **Currency**: USD
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## Mendota's Most-Loved

### Events Categories

- [Parties (5 events)](https://allevents.in/mendota/parties)
- [Food & Drinks (10 events)](https://allevents.in/mendota/food-drinks)
- [Festivals (8 events)](https://allevents.in/mendota/festivals)
- [Health & Wellness (5 events)](https://allevents.in/mendota/health-wellness)
- [Photography (8 events)](https://allevents.in/mendota/photography)
- [Sports (9 events)](https://allevents.in/mendota/sports)
- [Fashion (4 events)](https://allevents.in/mendota/fashion)
- [Crafts (4 events)](https://allevents.in/mendota/crafts)

## Popular Events in Mendota

- **Event Name**: Mendota Lights of Hope
  - **Description**: ✨ Mendota Lights of Hope ✨

For many years, our community has understood the importance of coming together when cancer touches a family. Those moments of connection, remembrance, and hope remind us that no one should have to face cancer alone.

This Octob
  - **Date**: Sat, 17 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/mendota-lights-of-hope/200030704351621
  - **Venue**: Mendota Lake Park
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Benefit for Shelly Anderson-Husband
  - **Description**: 💗✨ GLOW BINGO FOR SHELLY! ✨💗

Join us for a fun night of Glow Bingo as we come together to support Shelly in her fight against cancer! 💕

🎟️ NO ENTRY FEE!
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎉 Bingo starts at 7:00 PM
💚 Wear your most fun NEON clothes and come ready t
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  - **Date**: Fri, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm – Fri, 16 Oct at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/benefit-for-shelly-anderson-husband/200030704351827
  - **Venue**: Mendota Elks Lodge 1212
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  - **Categories**: bingo, food-drinks, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Skeleton Strut
  - **Description**: We invite you to get those bones rattlin’ in downtown Mendota! Boutiques, Food and Drink, Photo Ops, 
and for something new to the area - a decorated Golf Cart Parade!
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  - **Date**: Sat, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/skeleton-strut/200030768258729
  - **Venue**: 700 Illinois Ave, Mendota, IL, United States, Illinois 61342
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  - **Categories**: sports, parades
- **Event Name**: Create your own Miniature Haunted Boooookshelf
  - **Description**: Where are our book boos at?! 📚 👻
Chaos is hitting the road! We're teaming up with Inked Maiden Books  for a create your own Miniature Haunted Boooookshelf and after hours shopping!

Join us October 14th from 5-7pm at Inked Maiden Books in Mendota

Get you
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  - **Date**: Wed, 14 Oct at 05:00 pm – Wed, 14 Oct at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/create-your-own-miniature-haunted-boooookshelf/200030774084630
  - **Venue**: Inked Maiden Books
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  - **Categories**: workshops, shopping
- **Event Name**: Pop Up Color Analysis
  - **Description**: Find your colors! 

We’re so excited to welcome Taylor from Honey & Hue to Main Three Market for a Color Analysis Pop-Up on October 17th!

For just $45, you’ll get a personalized 15-minute color analysis to find out which colors complement you best an
  - **Date**: Sat, 17 Oct at 11:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/pop-up-color-analysis/200030773996411
  - **Venue**: 710 Main St, Mendota, IL
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- **Event Name**: Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
  - **Description**: Conferences will be Monday, October 19, and Wednesday, October 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 in the main gym. 
BPAC Mendota Township High School will also have a presentation in the cafeteria during conferences.
  - **Date**: Mon, 19 Oct at 04:00 pm – Mon, 19 Oct at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/parent-student-teacher-conferences/200030820241843
  - **Venue**: 2300 W Main St, Mendota, IL, United States, Illinois 61342
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- **Event Name**: BPW Euchre Tournament
  - **Description**: Details in the flyer below.
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  - **Date**: Sun, 22 Nov at 10:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/bpw-euchre-tournament/200030704352031
  - **Venue**: Mendota Golf Club
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Fall Regular Meeting
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    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Tue, 13 Oct at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/fall-regular-meeting/200030773995008
  - **Venue**: The Coffee Barn
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  - **Categories**: meetups

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## Moments from Events in Mendota

- **Review**: "those are 2 of the plants that I bought at the fest. It was very organized and well put together."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Yolanda
  - **Event**: Foliage Fest 2026 at Ted's Greenhouse
  - **Date**: 2026-09-13 20:00:02
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- **Review**: "I had such an Enjoyable time yesterday from the DJ’s to Meeting up with Family and Friends and the performances !! The food was Great but the Feeling of being in a place where there were so many People and Positive Vibes was an Amazing Time !! Can’t wait to see what next year brings maybe get my tickets today for next year lol but will definitely be looking for this Event Next year? It was an Educational Opportunity as well learning more things about our city and history!!!! Thank yall so much Mike  and Family can’t wait cheers to yall yall did that event!!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: otnie westbrook
  - **Event**: LOVE ON THE LAWN DAY at 132 S Grove Ave, 60120
  - **Date**: 2026-09-06 15:09:23
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- **Review**: "Piedmont Park Y"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Derrick Edward Wilkerson Jr
  - **Event**: Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
  - **Date**: 2026-10-09 12:47:54
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- **Review**: "Really enjoyable event. Beautiful people, vendor's, models, performers and family friendly."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Diane Jones smith
  - **Event**: Black & Bronze Music Fest 2026 at Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park - 4433 S Saint Lawrence, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60653
  - **Date**: 2026-08-31 00:05:04
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- **Review**: "So much fun!  Thanks, JoJo and Jewel-Osco.  A high quality, fun for all ages event."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: x X
  - **Event**: Jewel-Osco's Party in the USA at Big City Pickle — Free Summer Celebration at Big City Pickle - Fulton Market
  - **Date**: 2026-08-11 21:39:13
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- **Review**: "We had a nice time. though there would ne more vendors of the community"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Tonia Arrington
  - **Event**: Bronzevilles  6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville at Absolutely Anything Essential
  - **Date**: 2026-06-21 14:33:55
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- **Review**: "Great turnout. Ready for next year!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Rick Morris
  - **Event**: No Chips' Cruisin' the Century: Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show at Downtown Litchfield
  - **Date**: 2026-06-14 14:59:16
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- **Review**: "what is a fantastic  festival! We brought our grandchildren, and there was so much to do for free."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Mary Wendland
  - **Event**: 10th Annual Fall Fest on Main at Walnut Liberty Square
  - **Date**: 2026-10-04 14:15:30
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- **Review**: "hei"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Marius Laaksonen
  - **Event**: Halloween at ChiTown Movies
  - **Date**: 2026-05-25 14:43:28
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- **Review**: "Great turn out and some wonderful cars!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Jason Franklin
  - **Event**: 5th Annual Sandra Lee Memorial Car & Bike Show at Rock Island County Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: 2026-05-24 17:11:42
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- **Review**: "love this event!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Emily Rogan
  - **Event**: ??  KidFest  ?? at 511 Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States
  - **Date**: 2026-05-17 12:20:29
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- **Review**: "Fabulous! it was really good, like a masterclass and good opportunity for network! tks a mil!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Gisela Florido
  - **Event**: AI COMMUNITY DAYS - AICD PARIS 2026 at Microsoft France
  - **Date**: 2026-04-23 16:49:01
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- **Review**: "haven’t been to a Bears game in a while, but the weather, the game and the atmosphere was amazing."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Todd Hanssen
  - **Event**: Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field
  - **Date**: 2026-09-29 18:33:26
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- **Review**: "This was an eye opener about how hard people work to build a home. Definitely a fun experience."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: marcella wolkowitz
  - **Event**: Build Walls With Ray Auto Group & Habitat For Humanity | Support Your Community at 39 North US Highway 12, Fox Lake, IL, United States, Illinois 60020
  - **Date**: 2026-04-21 20:34:26
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- **Review**: "Affiliates EARN UP-TO $8,000 per REFERRAL!
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  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: GODZILLA INVESTMENTS Paperchasersinfo.blogspot.com
  - **Event**: Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Silent Auction 2025 at Avante Banquets & Conference Center
  - **Date**: 2026-04-19 10:49:21
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## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: What are the top events happening in Mendota?
  - **A:** Here are the top events in Mendota: Mendota Lights of Hope (Sat, 17 Oct at 04:00 pm, at Mendota Lake Park), Benefit for Shelly Anderson-Husband (Fri, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm, at Mendota Elks Lodge 1212), Skeleton Strut (Sat, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm, at 700 Illinois Ave, Mendota, IL, United States, Illinois 61342), Create your own Miniature Haunted Boooookshelf (Wed, 14 Oct at 05:00 pm, at Inked Maiden Books, Mendota), Pop Up Color Analysis (Sat, 17 Oct at 11:00 am, at 710 Main St, Mendota, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find events happening in Mendota?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Mendota on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Mendota?
  - **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 event venues in Mendota?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Mendota include Mendota Lake Park, Mendota Elks Lodge 1212, 700 Illinois Ave, Mendota, IL, United States, Illinois 61342, Inked Maiden Books, 710 Main St, Mendota, IL.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Mendota?
  - **A:** Follow Mendota on AllEvents.in to receive notifications when new events are listed in your city.

## Mendota at a Glance

- **Total Upcoming Events**: 12
- **Followers**: 69
- **Trending Now**: This Weekend: 3

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