Festivals and Fairs
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Things to do Jan. 13-19: Day of Service events honor MLKJan 09, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Blue Man Group: Various dates and times at the Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Masks are encouraged but optional. Show is recommended for kid...
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Frosty Fest gives people chance to enjoy outdoors in winterJan 07, 2023 12:00 am - Fireside s'mores, ice-block stacking and a life-size snow globe were among the activities featured during Frosty Fest Saturday at Viking Park in Gurnee. The free event g...
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Artists wanted for Mundelein Arts FestivalJan 06, 2023 12:00 am - Applications are being accepted for the 2023 Mundelein Arts Festival. The event will be held Sept. 9-10 in Kracklauer Park, off Seymour Avenue. The application deadline ...
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Naperville Jaycees taking band submissions for 2023 Last FlingJan 05, 2023 10:00 pm - The Naperville Jaycees Last Fling, a four-day family-friendly community festival, is a popular end-of-summer event. They are currently accepting submissions for musical ...
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Activities inside and out at WinterfestJan 05, 2023 12:00 am - There will be live music inside and fun activities outside from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday for Winterfest at the Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside. Inside, the Lucky Pick...
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Best Bets: Straight No Chaser's rescheduled concert; celebrating Elvis and Jimmy PageJan 04, 2023 5:00 am - A cappella Christmas The chart-topping Straight No Chaser plays its holiday show, postponed from Dec. 23, this week as part of the a cappella group's 25th anniversary to...
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Things to do Jan. 6-12: Last chance to catch a seasonal light showJan 04, 2023 5:00 am - Ongoing "Elf the Musical": 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4; 1:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5; 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, ...
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Frosty Fest set for Saturday in GurneeJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Frosty Fest will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. The free community event will feature horse-drawn carr...
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Happy Noon Year! Kids celebrate as the clock strikes 12 (p.m.) at Geneva libraryDec 30, 2022 12:00 am - The new year came a little early for kids Friday during a celebration at the Geneva Public Library. About 200 children cheered as the clock struck 12 (p.m.), in what or...
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Thousands flock to Aurora Festival of Lights on Christmas weekendDec 27, 2022 10:00 pm - The 16th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights has ended successfully. Open since the day after Thanksgiving, the popular drive-thru light show closed on Christmas en...