Things to Do in Bartlett IL This Weekend: Nov 6–8
A quieter weekend, but a good one: smash your Halloween pumpkins Saturday morning downtown, sing karaoke Friday night, eat Sunday brunch at Villa Olivia, and close it out with Max Weinberg in St. Charles.
By Bartlett Guide · Published November 5, 2026
If you are searching for things to do in Bartlett IL this weekend, the honest headline is that Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8 is a locals’ weekend, not a festival weekend. What there is: two warm-ups tonight, Friday karaoke, the Village’s Pumpkin Smash on Saturday morning, an acoustic set in South Elgin, and a Sunday from brunch to a rock-and-roll jukebox show in St. Charles. The verified list, in order:
Things to do in Bartlett IL this weekend, starting tonight
Country Night at Midway Sports Bar — Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Open line dancing and couples dancing, with DJ Jim taking requests and Git ’n Line leading dances for beginners through advanced dancers. The low-pressure night to try line dancing for the first time.
Free N’ Fun Bar Bingo at Moretti’s — Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Free bar bingo at Moretti’s on Lake Street, with prizes that include gift cards, pizza for a year, and a shot at the multi-location jackpot, per the listing. Half-price deep dish is also on the night’s menu.
Friday, Nov. 6: karaoke and open gym in Bartlett IL
BrachtStar Karaoke Fridays at Bracht’s Place — Friday, Nov. 6, 9 p.m.
Friday karaoke at Bracht’s Place, hosted by JAM Karaoke Chicago. The mic opens at 9 p.m., and first-time singers are especially welcome — participation over performance.
Earlier Friday, the Park District’s Basketball Open Gym runs 3:30–5:30 p.m. at the Bartlett Community Center gymnasium for grades 3–12 — bring your own basketball. It returns Sunday at the same time, and runs through December 20 (no session November 26 or December 4). Our things to do in Bartlett IL in November guide has the rest of the month.
Saturday, Nov. 7: Pumpkin Smash in downtown Bartlett IL
Pumpkin Smash 2026 — Saturday, Nov. 7, 9–11 a.m.
The Village’s annual send-off for your jack-o’-lanterns: bring your Halloween pumpkins to the Metra parking lot on Saturday morning instead of landfilling them. It is a two-hour window, so do not roll in at 11:15 — see our Pumpkin Smash guide for prep, including removing candles and decorations first.
Simply Wally! at The Village Squire — Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Wally Swiatly brings his acoustic show to The Village Squire in South Elgin, mixing classic covers with original music. An easy early-evening set west of Bartlett.
Saturday night in St. Charles, the Arcada runs two rooms at 8:30 p.m.: Studio 64’s Old School DJ Dance Party, and 88 Keys dueling pianos in Rock ’N Ravioli (no cover, two-drink minimum per the listing). Studio 64 also runs Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8: brunch, open gym, and Max Weinberg
Sunday Brunch at Villa Olivia — Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Park District’s weekly Sunday Brunch fills the Crystal Room with a carving station, breakfast and lunch selections, soup and salad, and a dessert table; coffee, tea, juices, and milk are included. Reservations are recommended at 630-289-1000. Note: live piano plays on the first Sunday only, so November 8 is a regular brunch without it.
Max Weinberg’s Jukebox at the Arcada — Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
The weekend’s big night out in St. Charles: Max Weinberg invites the audience to build the set list in real time from a video menu of more than 200 rock-and-roll songs, played by his four-piece group. Part concert, part request line. Check the Arcada’s site for tickets.
Between brunch and the show, Sunday’s Basketball Open Gym fills the afternoon for kids. For what follows, our Bartlett events page carries the daily calendar — and the Christkindlmarket season opens in Aurora on Friday, November 20.
Things to do in Bartlett IL this weekend: quick questions
What is happening in Bartlett IL this weekend, Nov. 6–8?
The verified highlights: BrachtStar Karaoke at Bracht’s Place on Friday at 9 p.m., the Village Pumpkin Smash downtown on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m., Simply Wally in South Elgin on Saturday at 6 p.m., Villa Olivia Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., youth basketball open gym Friday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m., and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox at the Arcada in St. Charles on Sunday at 7 p.m. Tonight, Thursday, adds Country Night at Midway (7 p.m.) and free bar bingo at Moretti’s (7:30 p.m.).
Where is the Bartlett Pumpkin Smash in 2026?
At the Metra Parking Lot, 138 E. Bartlett Avenue in downtown Bartlett, on Saturday, November 7 from 9 to 11 a.m., per the Village of Bartlett calendar. Bring your Halloween pumpkins; remove candles and decorations first.
How much is Sunday brunch at Villa Olivia?
The Park District lists regular Sunday Brunch at $25.95 for adults, $15.50 for youth ages 6–11, and $5.25 for toddlers ages 3–5, held 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Crystal Room at 1401 W Lake St. Reservations are recommended at 630-289-1000; gratuity and tax are additional.
Is there open gym in Bartlett this weekend?
Yes — Bartlett Park District Basketball Open Gym runs Friday, November 6 and Sunday, November 8, 3:30–5:30 p.m. each day, for grades 3–12 at the Bartlett Community Center gymnasium, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Bring your own basketball.
What is Max Weinberg’s Jukebox?
An interactive concert at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St in St. Charles, on Sunday, November 8 at 7 p.m. The audience picks the set list in real time from a video menu of over 200 songs, and Weinberg’s four-piece group plays the requests.
Sources & verification. Details verified November 5, 2026 against organizer listings; hours and prices change — confirm before heading out.
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