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Make Some Noise!
A new celebration of art, music, and community is coming to Downtown Palatine! Join us Sunday, September 27, from 12-6 pm for Make Some Noise: Art & Sound in the Square.
Discover original artwork from an incredible lineup of artists, enjoy live music throughout the afternoon, explore Downtown Palatine, and celebrate the creativity that makes our community special.
September 27
12-6 pm
Downtown Square, 150 W Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
FREE to attend
Featured Artists:
Selicia Applegate
Jeannie Boom
Dawn Dawson
Megan Dunn
Martha Gomez
John A. Knudsen
Angie Maioriello
Eshwari Manoharan
Kelly McNerney
Anupama Pradhan
Cheri Rose
Erika Tames
Dylan Umansky
Samantha Vidal
Cristina Willard
And More!
Dine, Shop, and More—There’s So Much to Explore Downtown Palatine!
The Heart of Our Community
The Downtown Palatine Business Association (DPBA) brings together locally owned shops, restaurants, and service providers in the heart of our village and throughout the Palatine area to create a vibrant and family-friendly destination full of energy, connection, and local pride.
Our Mission
The DPBA exists to promote local commerce, strengthen small businesses, and celebrate everything that makes downtown Palatine special.
We work to elevate our members through collaborative marketing, community events, and year-round initiatives that invite residents to shop local, explore downtown, and feel a sense of belonging.
Shop Local. Gather Local. Belong Here.
The DPBA organizes some of Palatine’s most beloved community traditions, including:
Downtown Hop! - April 4, 2026
Swing Into Spring
Summer Kickoff - June 4-7, 2026
Make Some Noise at Palatien Street Feast - June 7
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Holidays on the Town
Shop Small Saturday
These events help bring families, neighbors, and visitors together while driving foot traffic into the businesses at the center of our community.
Join Our Business Community
If you’re a downtown business or a local company that believes in supporting our shared community, you’re invited to join the DPBA. Members enjoy year-round promotion, collaborative marketing opportunities, networking, and the chance to be a part of a thriving local business ecosystem.
We also welcome volunteers and event sponsors who want to contribute to the continued success and vibrancy of downtown Palatine.
Support Local. Strengthen Community.
Every time you shop, dine, or enjoy an event downtown, you support the hardworking small businesses that make Palatine feel like home.
Thank you for helping make downtown Palatine the proud, welcoming, and connected heart of our community.