# Events & Things To Do In Thornton, IL This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Thornton, Illinois is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Thornton, 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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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals
  - **Description**: SUM OF FIVE | Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young ProfessionalsAbout this Event BackgroundSUM OF FIVE Professional Networking Events stand as the pinnacl
  - **Date**: Wed, 01 Apr – Wed, 06 May (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Joy District
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  - **Price**: min: 9.85, max: 21.05, currency: USD
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## About

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 [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Trending Events in Thornton

- **Event Name**: Animalistik - Full Hotel Takeover
  - **Description**: https://lsplayground.com/events/84882

🦓 Animialistik 🦓

Awaken Your Beast!

FULL Hotel Takeover.... NEW HOTEL

📅 May 16th 2026 | 8pm-3am | 📍Thornton, CO

🚨Tickets to this event will only be sold on our website! Do not call the hotel to try and book a roo
  - **Venue**: Thornton
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- **Event Name**: Thorntonfest
  - **Description**: Celebrate the city's 70th birthday at Thorntonfest! It is going to be a party you won't forget!

Along with our tried-and-true family fun events, we have special activities and entertainment to highlight our 70 years of incorporation.

New this year: 
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  - **Venue**: Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Thornton CO
- **Event Name**: Vinyl Nation: Live GenX Rock & Roll @ Thornton 4th of July Celebration
  - **Description**: Join Colorado's hardest working cover band brings the best of GenX rock and roll to Thornton, Colorado's 4th of July Celebration!About this EventVinyl Nation plays the music that built Generation XPlaying the best
  - **Venue**: Carpenter Park Fields
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- **Event Name**: Little Moses Jones Live at Thorntonfest!
  - **Description**: We’re bringing the energy to Thorntonfest! Join Little Moses Jones for a powerful live performance packed with 90s & 2000s R&B and hip-hop vibes, crowd-moving grooves, and nonstop feel-good energy.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 T
  - **Venue**: Carpenter Park Thornton Colorado
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- **Event Name**: Little Moses Jones Live at the Thornton Juneteenth Concert!
  - **Description**: Kick off your summer with Little Moses Jones at the Thornton Juneteenth Summer Concerts! 

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18, 2025
⏰ Time: TBA
📍 Location: 3498 E. 112th Ave., Thornton, CO 80233

Get ready to vibe to the best hits from the 90s and 2000s! From soul
  - **Venue**: Carpenter Park Thornton Colorado
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- **Event Name**: Mother’s Day Brunch and Rescued Animal Snugglr
  - **Description**: Limited Ticket Event – Mother’s Day Brunch & Sanctuary Tour

Come celebrate Mother’s Day in a way that feels truly special.

Join us for a beautiful morning at Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary, surrounded by rescued animals, good food, and meaningful con
  - **Venue**: Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary
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- **Event Name**: Unicorn 5k (North)
  - **Description**: Ready to get off the sofa and gallop around Thornton with some friends?  Yeah, you are!  Come frolic with us at the Unicorn Runner 5k in Thornton to kick off your summer!  You'll earn a sweet tee shirt and a flashy unicorn finisher medal!

It's a 5k dista
  - **Venue**: Carpenter Park Fields
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- **Event Name**: June Open Sanctuary and Rescued Animal Snuggle
  - **Description**: SUMMER AT THE SANCTUARY – MORE LOVE, MORE ACCESS, ALL SEASON LONG

You can never have too much love these days, and summer is one of the best times to come find it here.

Spend a couple hours slowing down, breathing a little deeper, and sharing space with
  - **Venue**: Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary
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- **Event Name**: May Sanctuary Sunsets Evening Tour
  - **Description**: There is a moment here, just before the day lets go, when everything softens.

The light drops low across the pastures, turning dust into gold and every movement into something worth watching. The air cools, the pace shifts, and the animals, who have spen
  - **Venue**: Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Thornton?
  - **A:** Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals (Wed, 01 Apr at Joy District).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Thornton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Thornton 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 Thornton?
  - **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 Thornton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Thornton include Joy District.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Thornton?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Thornton range from USD 10 to USD 21. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Thornton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Thornton include SUM OF FIVE USA.
- **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 Thornton?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Thornton.

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