Festivals and Fairs
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Apple-themed fall fest brings families to Lake ZurichOct 03, 2021 1:00 am - Building on the success of a fall-themed beer launched a year ago, Lake Zurich and the local Phase Three Brewing Co. teamed up for the first "A Bushel of Apples Fall Fes...
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As local as it gets: Pumpkins sold at South Elgin Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival are grown in the villageOct 02, 2021 1:00 am - The feel of autumn was in the air at the South Elgin Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival in SEBA Park on Saturday. Popular and seasonal Halloween-themed music played while f...
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Northwest Celtic Fest brings Irish music, dancing and more to Hoffman EstatesOct 02, 2021 1:00 am - Celtic heritage was celebrated through music, food and dance Saturday at the ninth annual Northwest Celtic Fest in Hoffman Estates. The free event, which took place at t...
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New downtown Arlington Heights block party modeled off old oneOct 01, 2021 5:10 am - Arlington Heights' annual downtown summer festival - the Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights - is no more, with its ending the result of the pandemic and a success...
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New Harmony Fest opens in Arlington HeightsOct 01, 2021 1:00 am - The new Arlington Heights Harmony Fest opened Friday evening at Vail and Campbell Streets with food and entertainment. The Friday and Saturday fest, modeled off the form...
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Free, indoor Northwest Celtic Fest returns to Hoffman EstatesSep 30, 2021 6:00 am - Irish music, dancers and more will take the stage at the ninth annual Northwest Celtic Fest in Hoffman Estates. The ninth annual Northwest Celtic Fest returns to the NOW...
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Oktoberfest in Wheeling on SaturdaySep 30, 2021 1:00 am - The Wheeling Park District will host a free Oktoberfest bash from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, at the main park district campus, 201 Community Blvd. Beer, bratwurst and ot...
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Join the youth-led Parade of Nations during Aurora's First Friday Oct. 1Sep 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Aurora will continue the monthlong celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month - "Aurora Avanzando" - by celebrating cultural diversity and youth leadership at the Parade of ...
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Best Bets: Elgin's Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl celebrates 25th anniversarySep 29, 2021 1:00 pm - Dancing anniversary Elgin's own Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend. See performances of traditional Mexican folk dances at ...
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Glenview Blocktoberfest is back and poised to hit another grand slamSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - If Ryne Sandberg's there, it's got to be a hit. The retired hall of fame Chicago Cubs second baseman, enlisted by Glenview Bank & Trust to sign autographs, is only one ...