# Events & Things To Do in Sterling, IL in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Sterling, Illinois. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Sterling, Illinois.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
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- **Event Name**: Thu May 21 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 7:00PM | Cirque de Paris
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand, Cirque Anouchka Bouglione® makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. in 2026.About this EventJoin Europe’s most famous circus family for an ALL-NEW immersive big top experience.
  - **Date**: Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm – Thu, 21 May at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/thu-may-21-|-sterling-dulles-va-|-7-00pm-|-cirque-de-paris/100001987644040832
  - **Venue**: Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Fri May 22 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 4:30PM | Cirque de Paris
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand, Cirque Anouchka Bouglione® makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. in 2026.About this EventJoin Europe’s most famous circus family for an ALL-NEW immersive big top experience.
  - **Date**: Fri, 22 May at 04:30 pm – Fri, 22 May at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/fri-may-22-|-sterling-dulles-va-|-4-30pm-|-cirque-de-paris/100001987644642632
  - **Venue**: Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Sun May 24 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 1:30PM | Cirque de Paris
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand, Cirque Anouchka Bouglione® makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. in 2026.About this EventJoin Europe’s most famous circus family for an ALL-NEW immersive big top experience.
  - **Date**: Sun, 24 May at 01:30 pm – Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/sun-may-24-|-sterling-dulles-va-|-1-30pm-|-cirque-de-paris/100001987645431993
  - **Venue**: Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center
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## About

Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in [CITY] and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in [CITY] in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Sterling

- **Event Name**: Memorial Day Campground Weekend
  - **Description**: Kick off summer with a fun-filled Memorial Day weekend at the campground!

Friday, May 22�🚚 Food Truck Night - Brito's 5-9pm 🏊 Pool Opens for the Season – 11:00 AM

Saturday, May 23�🎯 Adult & Kids Bags Tournament�$5.00 entry fee

Sunday, May 24�🎨 Chal
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 02:00 pm – Mon May 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/memorial-day-campground-weekend/200029718820614
  - **Venue**: 24832 W Rock Falls Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-9109, United States, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081
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  - **Categories**: memorial-day, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, kids
- **Event Name**: 2026 Opening Day
  - **Description**: 💦 Pool Opening Day at Ruffit Park! 💦

The wait is over! Join us as we officially open the campground pool for the season.

Come enjoy:
✨ Open swim
🎶 Music
🏖️ Poolside relaxation
🍧 Cool treats

Bring the whole family and celebrate the start of summer with
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/2026-opening-day/200029824134734
  - **Venue**: 24832 W Rock Falls Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-9109, United States
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, camping
- **Event Name**: Glow Party
  - **Description**: All supplies provided including a stenciled 16x20 canvas. The studio will be light with black lights. Glow photo booth for your fabulous faces! Please make sure to check back for start time. ( due to daylight lasting long).  Everyone MUST preregister by M
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/glow-party/200030069407717
  - **Venue**: 323 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Seedling Explorers: Garden School
  - **Description**: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join Illinois Extension staff for mornings at the Sterling Township Community Garden. Early elementary and preschool-aged youth enjoy free fun garden education and activities. Siblings and families welcome, parents or a r
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  - **Date**: Tue May 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue May 26 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/seedling-explorers-garden-school/200029922327957
  - **Venue**: 505 W Lynn Blvd, Sterling, IL 61081-9004, United States
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- **Event Name**: Memorial Day
  - **Description**: Thank you to all who have served for our country.
  - **Date**: Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon May 25 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/memorial-day/200030003800116
  - **Venue**: 2900 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081
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## Trending Events in Sterling

- **Event Name**: Fri May 22 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 4:30PM | Cirque de Paris
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand, Cirque Anouchka Bouglione® makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. in 2026.About this EventJoin Europe’s most famous circus family for an ALL-NEW immersive big top experience.
  - **Venue**: Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Sterling Renaissance Festival | Sat. July 4 – Sun. August 16, 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the 50th Anniversary Season at the Sterling Renaissance Festival!  SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS  10 AM - 7 PM, July 4 - August 16, 2026About this EventJoin us for the 50th Anniversary Season at the Sterling Renaissan
  - **Venue**: Sterling Renaissance Festival
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- **Event Name**: Sat May 23 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 7:30PM | Cirque de Paris
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand, Cirque Anouchka Bouglione® makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. in 2026.About this EventJoin Europe’s most famous circus family for an ALL-NEW immersive big top experience.
  - **Venue**: Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Dave Matthews Band Tickets
  - **Description**: Legendary jams and soulful melodies from **Dave Matthews Band** 🎸✨
A night of timeless songs, vibrant energy, and unforgettable live moments.
Music that brings the crowd together in pure harmony.

#DaveMatthewsBand #DMB #LiveMusic #JamBand #ConcertVibes #
  - **Venue**: Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow Va
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- **Event Name**: John Mellencamp Tickets
  - **Description**: Wednesday
Jul 29, 2026
8:00PM
John Mellencamp
Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA
  - **Venue**: Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow Va
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- **Event Name**: Sun May 24 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 1:30PM | Cirque de Paris
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand, Cirque Anouchka Bouglione® makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. in 2026.About this EventJoin Europe’s most famous circus family for an ALL-NEW immersive big top experience.
  - **Venue**: Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Rally on the Rock!
  - **Description**: Cruise nights are back—and Downtown Sterling is ready to Steel your Heart in 2026! ❤️⚙️
Plus, we’ve added a 4th Rally night to this year’s lineup!

Join us at the Sterling Marketplace on the First Fridays of June, July, August & September for your fav
  - **Venue**: 111 W 2nd St, Sterling, IL 61081, United States
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- **Event Name**: Thu May 21 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 7:00PM | Cirque de Paris
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand, Cirque Anouchka Bouglione® makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. in 2026.About this EventJoin Europe’s most famous circus family for an ALL-NEW immersive big top experience.
  - **Venue**: Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Sat May 23 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 1:30PM | Cirque de Paris
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand, Cirque Anouchka Bouglione® makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. in 2026.About this EventJoin Europe’s most famous circus family for an ALL-NEW immersive big top experience.
  - **Venue**: Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Sterling?
  - **A:** Memorial Day Campground Weekend (Fri May 22 2026 at 02:00 pm at 24832 W Rock Falls Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-9109, United States, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081), 2026 Opening Day (Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 am at 24832 W Rock Falls Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-9109, United States), Glow Party (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at 323 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL), Seedling Explorers: Garden School (Tue May 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 505 W Lynn Blvd, Sterling, IL 61081-9004, United States), Memorial Day (Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 2900 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081).
- **Q**: What May events are happening in Sterling today May 21, 2026?
  - **A:** Thu May 21 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 7:00PM | Cirque de Paris (Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm at Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center).
- **Q**: What May events are happening in Sterling this weekend May 22–24, 2026?
  - **A:** Glow Party (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at 323 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL), Sun May 24 | Sterling/Dulles, VA | 1:30PM | Cirque de Paris (Sun, 24 May at 01:30 pm at Under the Big Top! - Dulles Town Center).
- **Q**: What May events are happening in Sterling in May 2026?
  - **A:** Memorial Day Campground Weekend (Fri May 22 2026 at 02:00 pm at 24832 W Rock Falls Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-9109, United States, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081), 2026 Opening Day (Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 am at 24832 W Rock Falls Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-9109, United States), Glow Party (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at 323 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL), Seedling Explorers: Garden School (Tue May 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 505 W Lynn Blvd, Sterling, IL 61081-9004, United States), Memorial Day (Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 2900 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Sterling?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May events in Sterling on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for May events in Sterling?
  - **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 May events in Sterling?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Sterling include 24832 W Rock Falls Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-9109, United States, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081, 24832 W Rock Falls Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-9109, United States, 323 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Sterling?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Sterling include Ruffit Park, The Pool at Ruffit Park, Color Me Happy LLC.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May 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 May events in Sterling?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Sterling.

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