Festivals and Fairs
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Brat Fest returns to Wheeling on Sept. 20Sep 09, 2025 9:40 am - The Wheeling Helping Hands community group will hold its annual Brat Fest fundraiser Sept. 20.
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Naper Pride Fest returns for fourth year with live music and foodSep 08, 2025 6:03 pm - Naper Pride Fest, a family-friendly event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, returns to Naper Settlement on Sept. 13. Throughout the day, guests will enjoy music and live performances by local and regional acts.
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Celebrate Mexican heritage with giant piñata at West Chicago festivalSep 08, 2025 4:43 pm - West Chicago's Independence Day festival will feature live music, dance performances, authentic Mexican cuisine, family activities, and a 13-foot piñata as the highlight.
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Mount Prospect’s inaugural Five-O Family Fest set for Sept. 27Sep 08, 2025 2:46 pm - The Mount Prospect Police Department will host its annual Five-O Family Fest from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the police headquarters, 911 E. Kensington Road.
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Ride on and rock out at Des Plaines Fall FestSep 08, 2025 11:21 am - Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ family-friendly festival, is back for its 16th year with food, music, fun, games, and dozens of activities.
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Revolutionary War history comes alive at CantignySep 08, 2025 11:15 am - Experience the Revolutionary War era through authentic camps, reenactors, and live battle demonstrations with muskets at Cantigny's annual two-day event.
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Annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend showcases 48 live performancesSep 08, 2025 12:42 am - The 14th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend will feature 48 jazz performances at 22 venues from Sept. 11-14. Attendees who check into 3+ shows can enter to win a $200 gift card to a local theater and restaurant.
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Palatine celebrates its diversity at first Festival of CulturesSep 07, 2025 4:08 pm - Palatine celebrated its diverse community through music, dance food Sunday at the town’s inaugural Festival of Cultures.
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Germanfest brings flavors of Bavaria to Hoffman Estates with beer, food and musicSep 06, 2025 2:24 pm - Platzkonzert Germanfest waltzed into Hoffman Estates with a bang Saturday. The family-friendly, Oktoberfest-style celebration continues from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Trump’s National Guard threats upend Mexican parade plans in Lake County, Chicago
Sep 05, 2025 1:33 pm - One Mexican Independence Day parade in the Chicago area is postponed. Another doubled its volunteer staff to ensure celebrators’ safety. A third parade’s organizers are watching closely, poised to pivot if the political climate worsens.