Festivals and Fairs
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Sled dogs and s'mores draw visitors to Winterfest in Vernon HillsJan 15, 2022 12:00 am - With the exception of a lack of snow on the sled hill due to a recent thaw, Winterfest went on as planned at the Century Park Pavilion in Vernon Hills Saturday. Ice skat...
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Frosty Fest features family fun in GurneeJan 08, 2022 12:00 am - Frosty Fest featured a variety of activities that added up to a day of winter family fun Saturday at Bittersweet Golf Club in Gurnee. Sled dog demos, interactive ice scu...
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Come out of hibernation for Long Grove Cocoa CrawlJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Historic downtown Long Grove is putting a new design twist on its first major event of 2022 - the annual Cocoa Crawl - from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5. Rathe...
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Things to do Jan. 7-13: Last weekend for suburban light showsJan 05, 2022 5:00 am - Festivals Winter Fest at Winter Lights: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Oak Brook Park District Central Park West, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Outdoor event fe...
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Things to do Dec. 31-Jan. 6: Last days for holiday light shows, fests and moreDec 29, 2021 5:00 am - Festivals Light Up the Lake: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 2, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. An indoor, temperature-controlled experience feat...
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Things to do Dec. 24-30: Holiday festivals, light shows, performances and moreDec 22, 2021 5:00 am - Note: Events are subject to change because of COVID-19 restrictions or because the event has sold out. Call ahead or check the website before you go. Festivals Light Up ...
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Morton Arboretum extends 'Illumination' to Jan. 8Dec 16, 2021 12:00 am - The Morton Arboretum's holiday light show is getting an encore. The Lisle tree museum was previously scheduled to unplug “Illumination” after its final night Jan 2. But ...
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Tickets on sale for Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson at Windy City SmokeoutDec 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Check that country-music lover off your holiday gift list. The Windy City Smokeout, Chicago's premier country, craft beer and barbecue celebration, announced the headli...
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Salt Creek Ballet and New Philharmonic present 'The Nutcracker' Dec. 18-19Dec 11, 2021 10:00 pm - "Dance is the hidden language of the soul," said American modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham. It's absolutely right, but dance can't exist without music. The ...
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Where to see holiday light shows in the Chicago suburbsDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Feeling a little blue with it getting dark earlier? Here's one solution: Holiday light shows across the suburbs are lighting up the night almost every day of the week th...