Kane County Veterans Day Events 2026
Communities throughout Kane County are planning Veterans Day ceremonies, tributes and special events to honor the men and women who have served our country. Here are some opportunities to participate and show appreciation. Note: Kane County Government Buildings will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Waubonsee Community College Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026
Waubonsee Community College will host its Veterans Day Ceremony at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, honoring those who have served our country.
The ceremony will include:
- Posting of the Colors by West Aurora School District 129's West Aurora High School AFJROTC.
- A performance by the Chamber Chorale.
- Remarks by Clayton Muhammad, vice president of Community Engagement and External Affairs, and Nathanael Welter, U.S. Navy veteran and Waubonsee Veterans Club president.
More information: Waubonsee Community College.
North Aurora Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026
The Village of North Aurora will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the North Aurora Veterans Memorial at Willow Way and Farview Drive.
This year's ceremony will offer the first public look at the newly updated Veterans Memorial, which has been under construction since earlier this year.
Additional highlights include musical selections by West Aurora High School trombonists, a flag raising at the memorial and a flag retirement ceremony conducted by Batavia Overseas VFW and Auxiliary 1197 at approximately noon, following the ceremony.
The North Aurora BSA Troop 104 will place flags at the memorial, Marmion Academy buglers will perform Taps, the North Aurora Police Department Honor Guard will participate, and the North Aurora Fire Protection District will display a large American flag.
Montgomery's Display of Honor
Veterans Day tribute
The Village of Montgomery is invited residents to help recognize local veterans through its annual Display of Honor.
Residents were encouraged to submit a photograph and basic military service information for a veteran who has made an impact on their lives or the community.
The display will be featured at Village Hall on Veterans Day and remain on view throughout November.
Huntley Veterans Day Collection and Ceremony
Nov. 14, 2026
The Village of Huntley will host its annual Veterans Day Collection and Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 14.
- Collection: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Coral Street.
- Ceremony: 11 a.m. at Huntley Square.
Donations will benefit New Horizons and Veterans Path to Hope. For a list of needed items, visit the Village of Huntley's information page.
Aurora Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026
The City of Aurora will recognize local military service members during its annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
The parade steps off at 10:15 a.m. at Water Street and Downer Place. Participants will march west on Downer Place, concluding in front of the Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum, 23 E. Downer Place.
The Serving Our Country and Community ceremony will follow, including a military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m., marking the exact time the armistice was signed to end World War I.
St. Charles Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2026
The 2026 St. Charles Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at St. Charles Fire Station No. 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave.
The free public ceremony will include the singing of the National Anthem, remarks, a closing prayer, a gun salute and a performance of Taps.
More information: City of St. Charles.
Free Veterans Day Movies at Emagine Theatres
Nov. 11, 2026
Emagine Entertainment will offer free movie tickets to active-duty military members and veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
The offer is valid all day at participating Emagine Theatre locations in Illinois.
To receive a free ticket, guests must present a military service ID card or discharge papers at the theatre box office on Veterans Day. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance, and online or phone reservations are not accepted.
For participating locations and showtimes, visit Emagine Entertainment.
St. Charles North High School Veterans Day Concert
Nov. 11, 2026
St. Charles North High School will present a free Veterans Day concert from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at St. Charles North High School.
The concert is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.
If you notice a correction to a posted event or would like to add an event, please email kanecountyconnects@kanecountyil.gov.
