Village of Niles - Municipality

09/02/2026

THANK YOU, NILES!

What an incredible way to celebrate Founders Day and our All-America City community! ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, August 29 at Golf Mill Park for an evening filled with family fun, great food, live entertainment, and community spirit. We loved seeing so many residents, families, friends, and neighbors come together to celebrate everything that makes Niles such a special place to call home.

A very special THANK YOU to our generous sponsors whose support helped make this celebration possible. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and commitment to our community.

Golf Mill Ford in Niles IL Golf Mill Chevrolet Winesellers Ltd Garvey's Office Products Viking Gymnastics Summit Industries, East West Trading Co, King Spa Chicago, A-American Custom Flooring, United German American

We hope you had as much fun as we did. Thank you for celebrating with us!



Photos (c) MarinaSamovskyPhotography

09/01/2026

During extreme heat, the Village of Niles Human Services and Niles Family Fitness Center buildings are available as a Cooling Center for the general public during regular business hours.

❗In an emergency, call 9-1-1. There are no extended hours. Those utilizing the cool centers may be in general areas of those facilities.

Remember to check on friends and neighbors that may be vulnerable and need assistance at this time.

Niles Senior Center (999 Civic Center Drive – Entrance marked “Niles Human Services”)

▪️Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Niles Family Fitness Center (987 Civic Center Drive – Entrance marked “Niles Family Fitness Center”)

▪️Monday through Thursday 5:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M.
▪️ Friday 5:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
▪️Saturday and Sunday 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

08/31/2026

Tonight's Monday Car Show cancelled due to weather.

Please join us for Niles Cruise Nights at Golf Mill Park on Wednesday, September 16 from 5 - 8 pm.

08/29/2026

Celebrate Niles at the All-America City Founders Day Celebration! 🎆

Join us for an evening of community, music, food and fun as we celebrate Niles’ All-America City spirit and America’s 250th anniversary!

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 4:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Golf Mill Park | 9101 Greenwood Avenue
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
⭐ Food & drinks available for purchase
🎶 Live music from Brass From The Past from 6–8 p.m.
🎉 Family-friendly fun and activities
🎆 Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.!

Come celebrate the community we’re proud to call home and kick off America’s 250th anniversary in true All-America City style! 🇺🇸

Learn more at vniles.com/foundersday

08/28/2026

Summer may be winding down, but we’re not done celebrating yet! 🎉

Tell the kids to put down the iPads and forget about adulting for a night—Niles Founders Day has something for everyone!

Join us Saturday, August 29 from 4–9 p.m. at Golf Mill Park, 9101 N. Greenwood Avenue for an evening packed with FREE family fun!

🎶 FREE live concert by Brass from the Past — get ready to dance to some of your favorite hits!
🍔 Food trucks serving smash burgers, brisket, Filipino street food, gyros, Italian ice, cotton candy & more
🍺 serving ice-cold beer on tap
📸 Photo Booth
🫧 Kids activities from 4–7 p.m. — Bubble Blasts, reptile show, face painting, pony rides & more
💦 Dunk Tank featuring local business owners — plus your chance to DUNK SANTA from 6–7 p.m.! 🎅
🎆 Fireworks Spectacular at 8:30 p.m.

And the best part? Founders Day is completely FREE and open to everyone! Free parking at JC Penney.

Bring the family, grab some food, enjoy the music and help us celebrate Niles! ❤️🤍💙

📅 Saturday, August 29 | 4–9 p.m.
📍 Golf Mill Park | 9101 N. Greenwood Avenue



Yellow Duck Truck Pinoy Grill Filipino Street Foods A Hardy Party JG's Reptile Road Show Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Grecian Kitchen Delight

A new home outside the city, a place for your business to thrive, neighbors that care about the community and you—Niles makes it possible. See why neighbors love Niles.

08/27/2026

Join us for “Roll Over Beethoven: Meet the Beatles in Hamburg,” a fascinating look at The Beatles’ formative years in Hamburg from 1960–1962.

Presented by Mike Haas of the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, this program will explore how playing rock ’n’ roll to tough crowds along Hamburg’s infamous Reeperbahn helped shape the band’s music, identity, and eventual impact on popular culture.

📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
🎟️ $10 NHS Members | $15 Non-Members

We hope you’ll join us for this engaging look at the early years of one of music history’s most influential bands!

08/26/2026

Make plans to celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! 🎉

The Maria SS. Lauretana Festival returns September 4–6 with Italian food, entertainment, games, a beer garden, and amusement rides for all ages.

Amusement rides will continue through Monday, September 7, giving you one more day to enjoy the festivities! 🎢

08/25/2026

🩸 Give Hope. Donate Blood. ❤️

Join us for the Village of Niles Community Blood Drive and help save lives right here in our community.

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Niles Police Department Training Room
7000 W. Touhy Ave., Niles

Every donation has the power to make a difference for someone in need. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome!
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11641287

🪪 Please remember to bring a photo ID.

08/24/2026

🩸 Give Blood. Save Lives.

The Village of Niles is hosting a Community Blood Drive, open to the public, on Thursday, August 27, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Niles Police Department.

A simple donation can make a big difference for patients in need. ❤️

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome!

Scan the QR code or click the link below to schedule your appointment and help save lives. ❤️

https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11641287