# Events & Things To Do In Sterling, IL This Weekend | November 6-8, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Sterling, Illinois is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Sterling, Illinois this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in Sterling this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in Sterling.

## Weekend Events in Sterling

- **Event Name**: Food for Thought - Trivia Night for a Cause
  - **Description**: Information for our event!
Tickets are $50 per person or a table of 8 for $350.
Trivia questions will be from the past 25 years of TV and Movies. 
Mulligans will be available for $10 each 
Best Team Theme Prize
Heavy Appetizers
Dessert Auction
Silent Auct
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/food-for-thought-trivia-night-for-a-cause/200030630897727
  - **Venue**: Woodlawn Arts Academy, a United Way partner agency
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: "Virtuoso Fire" - Clinton Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring Andrew Sords
  - **Description**: Saturday, November 7, 2026
– 7:30pm –
Centennial Auditorium – Sterling High School

-Prepare to be spellbound. Renowned violin virtuoso Andrew Sords joins the CSO to perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto—one of the most breathtakingly complex and beautiful work
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/virtuoso-fire-clinton-symphony-orchestra-concert-featuring-andrew-sords/200030832014339
  - **Venue**: Centennial Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: Christmas Open House
  - **Description**: Join us at the farm for our Christmas Open House weekend featuring unique gifts, holiday decor, gift baskets and wreaths.  Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10-4.
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/christmas-open-house/200030863446018
  - **Venue**: 1621 Mound Hill Rd, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081
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- **Event Name**: Hauntings of Illinois
  - **Description**: Kathi Kresol, author and historian will be sharing her research into eerie legends and hauntings of Illinois. This event is FREE and open to the public.
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/hauntings-of-illinois/200030949750657
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Learning Center 611 East 3rd Street Sterling, Il
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Paint and Caffeinate
  - **Description**: Grab your favorite morning beverage and join us for a morning of painting, caffeinating, connecting, and celebrating the upcoming holiday season while supporting small business and YWCA Services.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 12:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/paint-and-caffeinate/200030788162636
  - **Venue**: Color Me Happy LLC
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, holiday
- **Event Name**: Fajita Friday Nov 6th
  - **Description**: 🔥 Hear that sizzle? Your Friday dinner is calling.

Join us at Azul Cantina on Friday, November 6, for $5 OFF ALL FAJITAS! Tender grilled steak, seasoned chicken, juicy shrimp, sizzling peppers and onions… all the fixings, all the flavor, and five dollars
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/fajita-friday-nov-6th/200030947596257
  - **Venue**: 3920 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL
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- **Event Name**: Bows & Boughs Holiday Premiere
  - **Description**: Save the dates & join us!
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/bows-and-boughs-holiday-premiere/200030859187211
  - **Venue**: 702 W 4th Street, Sterling, IL
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: Christmas Minis!
  - **Description**: What a beautiful family to start off my Christmas minis! Book your session today at the link in my bio!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/christmas-minis/200030937414631
  - **Venue**: Sterling, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts & Vendors Show
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual Fall Arts, Crafts & Vendors Show!
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/2026-fall-arts-crafts-and-vendors-show/200030329368416
  - **Venue**: 2900 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Holiday Joy By Candlelight - Holiday Kickoff
  - **Description**: Holiday Joy By Candlelight is this year's theme for our Holiday Open House Seasonal Kickoff.

We are putting together the prettiest Christmas Decor we can find in Tradational, Primitive, and Farmhouse style to suit every taste.

We can't wait to celebrate
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/holiday-joy-by-candlelight-holiday-kickoff/200030798995540
  - **Venue**: 2900 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL
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  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, holiday

## Trending Events in Sterling

- **Event Name**: Santa's Arrival
  - **Description**: Join us as we roll out the red carpet for Santa’s grand arrival! Enjoy an evening filled with holiday magic, festive fun, and unforgettable family memories. Meet Santa and be among the first to capture your holiday photos, enjoy festive face painting,
  - **Venue**: Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: 33rd Annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market
  - **Description**: The Northern Virginia Christmas Market returns this November, celebrating its 33rd anniversary! At the NEW Dulles Town Center Expo in Sterling, VA!

This award-winning holiday show brings together talented artisans from across the United States, offering
  - **Venue**: 21050 Dulles Town Cir., Sterling, VA, United States, Virginia 20166
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- **Event Name**: DIWALI FAIR 2026 & ANNA SUDHA’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
  - **Description**: ✨ TWO CELEBRATIONS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE DAY. ✨

This year, our Diwali Fair marks an extraordinary milestone: five years of Anna Sudha Community Kitchens! 🎉

For five years, Anna Sudha has brought people together through food, service, volunteerism and commu
  - **Venue**: 21100 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling, VA 20166-2437, United States
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- **Event Name**: DULLES FALL FEST … YOUNG M.A LIVE  @ 810 ENTERTAINMENT
  - **Description**: MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED….About this EventGet Ready for YOUNG M.A Performing LIVE in Dulles!Don't miss out on the chance to see YOUNG M.A live and in person! This is the ultimate event for fans who love her
  - **Venue**: 810 Entertainment - Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Photos with Santa
  - **Description**: Join us for a jolly good time with Santa Claus himself!

Date: November 13th - December 24th
Time: 11AM - 7PM
Location: Center Court by JC Penny
Cost: Starts at $19.99

Special Events:
Pet Nights: November 23rd, November 30th & December 7th from 4-7PM
  - **Venue**: 21100 Dulles Town Cir,, Sterling, VA, United States, Virginia 20166
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- **Event Name**: 2026 DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival: Virginia Edition
  - **Description**: Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee roasters, chocolate makers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the DMV region will gather in Northern Virginia for the DMV Chocolate
  - **Venue**: Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Wizard Fest Sterling, VA
  - **Description**: Step into a world of wonder with enchanting wizard-themed drinks, an epic costume contest, mind-bending trivia, spellbinding games, and moreAbout this EventThe ultimate wizard-inspired party experience is coming to Sterli
  - **Venue**: Crooked Run Fermentation
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- **Event Name**: Tree Lighting
  - **Description**: ✨Celebrate the Magic of the Season Sponsored by Servpro!✨Join us for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer as we light up the mall tree and kick off the season in style! This beloved tradition brings together families, friends
  - **Venue**: Dulles Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Sights & Sounds Christmas Walk
  - **Description**: 🎄 Sights & Sounds is back in Downtown Sterling! 🎅

Kick off the holiday season with Sterling’s annual Sights & Sounds Christmas Walk on Friday, December 4 from 5–8 PM!

Bring the whole family downtown for an evening filled with holiday fun, includ
  - **Venue**: Downtown Sterling, Il
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Sterling?
  - **A:** Food for Thought - Trivia Night for a Cause (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm at Woodlawn Arts Academy, a United Way partner agency), "Virtuoso Fire" - Clinton Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring Andrew Sords (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:30 pm at Centennial Auditorium), Christmas Open House (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 10:00 am at 1621 Mound Hill Rd, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081), Hauntings of Illinois (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm at Lincoln Learning Center 611 East 3rd Street Sterling, Il), Paint and Caffeinate (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Color Me Happy LLC).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Sterling this weekend November 6–8, 2026?
  - **A:** Food for Thought - Trivia Night for a Cause (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm at Woodlawn Arts Academy, a United Way partner agency), "Virtuoso Fire" - Clinton Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring Andrew Sords (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:30 pm at Centennial Auditorium), Hauntings of Illinois (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm at Lincoln Learning Center 611 East 3rd Street Sterling, Il), Paint and Caffeinate (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Color Me Happy LLC), Christmas Minis! (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 am at Sterling, Illinois).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Sterling in November 2026?
  - **A:** Food for Thought - Trivia Night for a Cause (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm at Woodlawn Arts Academy, a United Way partner agency), "Virtuoso Fire" - Clinton Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring Andrew Sords (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:30 pm at Centennial Auditorium), Christmas Open House (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 10:00 am at 1621 Mound Hill Rd, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081), Hauntings of Illinois (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm at Lincoln Learning Center 611 East 3rd Street Sterling, Il), Paint and Caffeinate (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Color Me Happy LLC).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Sterling?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Sterling?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Sterling include Woodlawn Arts Academy, a United Way partner agency, Centennial Auditorium, 1621 Mound Hill Rd, Sterling, IL, United States, Illinois 61081.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Sterling?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Sterling include Sauk Valley Foodbank, Clinton Symphony Orchestra, Hollyhock Hill Farms.
- **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 Sterling?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Sterling.

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