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Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbsJun 29, 2026 10:46 am - Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see shows, along with what has been canceled due to the weather.
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‘This is huge’: Major League Baseball to hold America250 event at suburban drive-inJun 23, 2026 12:39 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor will host a Major League Baseball America250 event on July 4 that will include screening of the movie “The Sandlot” and the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game.
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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‘A powerful experience’: MCC students create public art installations for Woodstock libraryJun 08, 2026 10:06 am - Students from multiple programs at McHenry County College designed and built public art installations that will serve as centerpieces for a new outdoor space at the Woodstock Public Library.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Food truck festivals in the suburbs offer tasty optionsMay 13, 2026 3:09 pm - Food truck season is rolling back into the suburbs, bringing with it a full lineup of outdoor festivals packed with bold flavors and local favorites.
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Best Bets: The Oh Yeahs at Studio5, and Stand-Up Momedy and Bad Momz of Comedy honor motherhoodMay 05, 2026 1:21 pm - Evanston’s Studio5 welcomes acoustic trio The Oh Yeahs, and Stand-Up Momedy and Bad Momz of Comedy celebrate motherhood through comedy this weekend.
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McHenry County College joins with Theatre 121 to present ‘Calendar Girls’Apr 29, 2026 12:39 pm - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College and Theatre 121 will join forces to present the comedy “Calendar Girls,” written by Tim Furth.
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In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summerApr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.