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The annual Schaumburg Septemberfest is one of the highlights of the year in the village. The festival is held every Labor Day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday). Attractions include a carnival, an arts and crafts show, the Taste of Schaumburg, three stages of entertainment, and fireworks on the last evening. Parking is best done in one of the many lots nearby including Schaumburg High School which has free shuttles to the festival. Be sure to plan your parking ahead of time. Parking is usually around $5.
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Performance venue that hosts local entertainment and international touring acts.
Spring Valley includes the Vera Meineke Nature Center, the Volkening Heritage Farm with animals and historic farm buildings, and more than 3 miles of walking paths. The Bison's Bluff is an outdoor, nature-themed playground for kids. Birdwatchers will enjoy the many species of birds that visit the park during migration seasons. In the winter a pair of Great Horned Owls can often be seen roosting or flying, and they can more frequently be heard calling to each other.
The Schweikher House is a masterpiece of Prairie-style design that has been carefully preserved. The home was built in 1937 - 1938, and it was designed to fit onto the property where it is located. Although not as well known as some of the other homes in the Prairie style, it is a hidden jewel of great architecture. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology (WLM) ranks among the world’s premier collections devoted to anesthesia history. Housed in the headquarters building of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the WLM also serves as an active, specialized medical library.
This attraction for children is designed for children 3-10 years old, and features a full replica of Chicago using Lego bricks as well as a number of educational activities inspired by Lego.
Catch a Schaumburg Boomers game, a Frontier League professional baseball team, at Boomer Stadium. After the game there are fireworks on selected nights throughout the season (check the team schedule for dates). The team was Division Champions in 2013 and 2017.