Things to Do in Sandwich, IL This Week: September 20–26, 2026

This is one of the busiest weeks of the year in downtown Sandwich, IL. A Bears home opener, a Neil Diamond tribute at the Sandwich Opera House, Taste of Sandwich, Craft Day and Sandwich High School Homecoming all land between September 20 and 26. Here is your day-by-day guide to things to do in Sandwich this week, plus where to eat and drink at Bull Moose Bar & Grille, 202 S. Main St., right in the heart of downtown. Whether you are coming from Plano, Yorkville, Somonauk, Newark or anywhere in DeKalb County, this is a great week to spend a day in Sandwich.

Sunday, September 20: Bears vs. Vikings Home Opener Watch Party

The Bears open their home schedule at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings at 12:00 PM on FOX, and Bull Moose Bar & Grille will have the game on the 98-inch TV. Game day specials include $2 16oz domestics, $4 premium bottles, $3.50 well mixers, BOGO 50% off appetizers, and 20 wings plus a pitcher for $30. Sunday Funday Hour runs from 12 to 2 PM.

Sunday, September 20: Solitary Man, A Neil Diamond Tribute at the Sandwich Opera House

Solitary Man brings the music of Neil Diamond to the historic Sandwich Opera House at 4:00 PM. Bull Moose Bar & Grille is a two-minute walk from the Opera House and open until 8 PM for dinner after the show.

Show nights also mean the Phantom of the Opera House burger is on. It is topped with fresh jalapeños, chipotle mayo, onions and cheddar, and it is only available on Sandwich Opera House show nights, so when the Opera House lights are on, the Phantom is on the menu.

Monday and Tuesday: Weeknight Deals in Sandwich

Monday is Cheeseburger Monday at Bull Moose Bar & Grille, with our cheeseburger at $9.99 all day. Monday is also the one day our $9.99 lunch specials run from open to close, with $1 off all drafts and $5 Well Mules.

Tuesday is Family Night. Kids eat for $1 with a full-priced adult entrée (limit one per adult), and it is Double Point Tuesday, so every dollar earns twice the loyalty points. Adults can enjoy $1 off tequila drinks and $1 off Corona, Corona Light and Modelo.

Wednesday, September 23: Taste of Sandwich

The annual Taste of Sandwich takes over downtown Sandwich from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, featuring the Best Sandwich in Sandwich Competition. Tickets are $10 and cash only at the event. Bull Moose Bar & Grille will be there serving our famous homemade apple slaw and chicken bites, so come find us. Full event details are on the City of Sandwich Taste of Sandwich page.

Thursday, September 24: Sandwich Craft Day

The last Thursday of September is Craft Day in Sandwich, when craft shows fill the town. The Sandwich Craft Fair Under the Big Top sets up on Railroad Street downtown from 9 AM to 4 PM (details here), and the Fall Festival of Crafts brings hundreds of crafters to the Sandwich Fairgrounds.

When it is time for a break, Bull Moose Bar & Grille is just around the corner from Railroad Street. Our $9.99 lunch specials run from 11 AM to 2 PM, and lunch orders earn double loyalty points.

Friday, September 25: Sandwich Indians Homecoming vs. Woodstock North

It is Homecoming in Sandwich. The Sandwich Indians host Woodstock North at 7:00 PM. Stop by Bull Moose Bar & Grille for a pregame dinner, open from 11 AM to 9 PM. Friday specials include $4 premium drafts, $1 off signature drinks and $4 bombs, and our fall drink lineup of Campfire Cider, Granny Smith Sour and Salted Caramel Dirty Dr. Pepper is pouring now.

Saturday, September 26: Illini Football, Homecoming Dance and More

Illinois plays at Ohio State at 11:00 AM on FOX, the same time our doors open, and we will have it on the 98-inch TV. Saturday specials include $1 off all vodkas, $4.50 seltzers and $15 domestic buckets, and our fall drink lineup of Campfire Cider, Granny Smith Sour and Salted Caramel Dirty Dr. Pepper is pouring all weekend.

Heading to the Sandwich High School Homecoming dance? Bring your group to Bull Moose Bar & Grille for dinner first. It is also the last weekend for September's Mac of the Month, the Chicken Pot Pie Mac, and September's Drink of the Month, the Cookie Jar Colada, made with Sheri's house-made Oreo buttercream frosting. Both are here through September 30.

Up for a short drive? The Pawpaw Festival runs from 10 AM to 6:30 PM in Paw Paw, IL.

Save the Date: Dine & Donate for Kelly, Saturday, October 3

Sandwich takes care of its own. On Saturday, October 3, Bull Moose Bar & Grille is hosting a Dine & Donate for Kelly, a familiar face around town, a mom of five and a grandma of eight who is fighting stage 3 breast cancer. All day long, from open to close, a portion of the day's proceeds goes to Kelly's family to help with medical costs. Mark your calendar, tell your friends, and come eat with us on the 3rd.

Looking Ahead: October in Sandwich

Emily Raff, the Rock & Roll Cowgirl, plays the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 PM, and the Sandwich Park District hosts Scary Movie in the Park the same evening. Check back on the Bull Moose Bar & Grille blog each week for more things to do in Sandwich, IL.

Visit Bull Moose Bar & Grille in Downtown Sandwich

Bull Moose Bar & Grille is at 202 S. Main St., Sandwich, IL 60548, home of our restored 1893 Pullman Palace dining car. We are open Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM and Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM. Order direct at bullmoosebar.com to earn loyalty points: 150 points gets you $5 off and 500 points gets you $20 off.