Festivals and Fairs
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Festivals June 23-29: Get your fill of sweet treats at Long Grove Strawberry FestJun 19, 2023 11:00 pm - Starts before Friday Geneva Swedish Days: Thursday through Sunday, June 22-25, in downtown Geneva. Live music, a carnival, Kids' Day on Friday, Sweden Väst, Geneva'...
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Northwest Fourth Fest returns to Hoffman Estates' Now Arena June 29-July 2Jun 19, 2023 1:00 am - Northwest Fourth Fest will be back this month to bring attendees four days of fun, food, fireworks and musical entertainment outside the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates...
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The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Jun 19, 2023 1:00 am - Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Amer...
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Food and music at the heart of Taste of Highland ParkJun 18, 2023 11:00 pm - The city of Highland Park brings a broad lineup of entertainment and restaurants to The Lot, 525 Central Ave., Highland Park, for the Taste of Highland Park, which takes...
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Illinois' largest fireworks show returns to Itasca's Hamilton Lakes July 4Jun 18, 2023 11:00 pm - The Village of Itasca will celebrate Independence Day with a live pyrotechnics spectacular and music-filled evening on July 4 at Hamilton Lakes, located west of O'Hare A...
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Live music, fireworks and carnival at West Chicago Railroad Days June 22-25Jun 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Make tracks to the annual West Chicago Railroad Days on Thursday to Sunday, June 22-25, at Pioneer Park, 479 W. Forest Ave. It will feature some of the hottest bands fr...
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Rock 'n' Run the Runway returns with full day of activitiesJun 18, 2023 11:00 pm - The eighth annual Rock ‘n' Run the Runway on Saturday, June 24, will feature a 5K at Chicago Executive Airport, 1020 Plant Road, Wheeling, in the morning and bands, food...
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Swedish Day Midsummer Festival features Viking ship, maypole celebration in GenevaJun 18, 2023 1:00 am - Visitors to Geneva Sunday had a chance to channel their inner Viking during the 113th Swedish Day Midsummer Festival at Good Templar Park. The festival celebrates the Sc...
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Bolingbrook Pride Picnic and Puppies to celebrate families, diversity, and inclusion on July 8Jun 16, 2023 11:00 pm - The anticipation is building as the city gears up for the highly anticipated 2023 Bolingbrook Pride Picnic and Puppies, a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and love. ...
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Don't miss the fun in Geneva during Swedish DaysJun 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Get ready to dance in the streets of downtown Geneva with a longtime midsummer tradition featuring food, entertainment, a carnival and endless fun for all ages. Swe...