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Horses take center stage at Danada Equestrian Center's Fall FestivalOct 11, 2026 4:48 pm - Sure, there were hayrides, crafts and even a straw maze, but horses stole the show this weekend as the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton hosted its annual Fall Festival.
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Oh, my gourd! Suburban pumpkin patches, fall fests offer autumn adventuresOct 09, 2026 9:46 am - Suburban farms have rolled out a leaf-covered carpet for autumn with their fall festivals and pumpkin patches in full swing.
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Village Theatre Guild opens 63rd season with ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’Oct 08, 2026 3:03 pm - Village Theatre Guild launches its 63rd season with “Tiny Beautiful Things,” an adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s book running Oct. 16 to Nov. 7. The play explores real-life stories of love, loss, and human resilience through intimate dialogue and raw emotions.
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Gourd-geous: Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to The Morton ArboretumOct 08, 2026 1:47 pm - The Morton Arboretum’s 16th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch returns Friday, Oct. 9 with over 9,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and other handcrafted fall pieces from local and national 18 artists. The event runs through the weekend.
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Illinois Brass Band marks 35th anniversary with special concert at Aurora UniversityOct 07, 2026 12:26 pm - The Illinois Brass Band will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Nov. 1 at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium. It will feature Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s principal trombonist Timothy Higgins as guest soloist, performing challenging pieces including Langford’s “Rhapsody for Trombone and Brass Band” and Sparke’s “Sambezi.”
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New Philharmonic to paint musical portrait of ScotlandOct 07, 2026 1:03 am - New Philharmonic presents “A Tribute to Scotland” featuring Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony and Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy” with Chicago Symphony Orchestra assistant concertmaster David Taylor as violin soloist.
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Dining out: Portillo’s x OREO dessert collab, CPK’s Jack-O-Lantern pizzas and moreOct 06, 2026 3:39 pm - Portillo’s and OREO are coming together for a trio of limited-time desserts, while CPK is offering a festive Halloween-themed pizza for kids and Nando’s is offering a BOGO deal for you and a friend.
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.
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Best Bets: Raue Center welcomes master satirist David SedarisOct 06, 2026 9:47 am - David Sedaris shares stories at the Raue Center for this Arts, The Morton Arboretum hosts its annual glass pumpkin display, pianist Drew Petersen joins the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for its season-opening weekend and fans salute John Prine at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music.
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Mah-jongg and champagne lounge coming to NapervilleOct 02, 2026 12:08 pm - A new mah-jongg and champagne lounge is coming to Naperville’s 5th Avenue Station later this year.