Festivals and Fairs
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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...
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Darth Vader, wrestling titans, hundreds of artists return to C2E2 in Chicago this weekendDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Exciting news: Darth Vader is taking a holiday vacation from his castle on the volcano planet of Mustafar this weekend ... in Chicago! Translation: Actor Hayden Christen...
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Things to do Dec. 8-16: C2E2, holiday light shows, fests, Pentatonix & moreDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - Wednesday, Dec. 8, and ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See th...
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Santa returns for second annual Hampshire Holiday Parade Dec. 11Dec 06, 2021 10:00 pm - Last year's Hampshire Holiday Parade was such a success that they are building on it and looking to bring more fun to the village. This year, in addition to the parade ...
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'Gingerbread & Candlelight' competition announces winnersDec 06, 2021 10:00 pm - More than 100 visitors enjoyed the sixth annual "Gingerbread & Candlelight: A Holiday Celebration for the Whole Family" hosted by the Glen Ellyn Historical Society. Kid...