Festivals and Fairs
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Best Bets: ‘Nutcracker’ ballets, ‘Home for the Holidays’ and Winter WonderFestDec 03, 2025 9:44 am - The Joffrey and Salt Creek ballet companies remount “The Nutcracker,” Winter WonderFest returns to Chicago’s Navy Pier, and Ruben Studdard, Peabo Bryson and Sheena Easton headline the “Home for the Holidays” concert at the Genesee Theatre.
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Geneva rings in the holiday season with Christmas Walk and House TourDec 01, 2025 10:58 am - Two beloved holiday traditions are returning to Geneva: the Christmas Walk on Dec. 5 and the Holiday House Tour on Dec. 5-6, featuring five beautifully decorated homes.
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Geneva Lions Club hosts 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with SantaNov 30, 2025 11:24 pm - The Geneva Lions Club invites the community to celebrate the holiday season during its 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Geneva High School.
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Street closures planned for Geneva holiday eventsNov 30, 2025 8:11 pm - The Geneva Police Department announced street closures will be implemented Dec. 5-6 to accommodate the Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour.
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Winter storm turns Itasca into Winter WonderlandNov 30, 2025 5:21 pm - The weekend’s relentless snow caused some anxious moments for organizers of Itasca’s annual Winter Wonderland event, held Sunday at the newly upgraded Usher Park.
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Elgin cancels Saturday tree lighting ceremonyNov 29, 2025 2:35 pm - Elgin cancels Saturday’s Tree Lighting Ceremony due to weather.
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St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade canceled Saturday due to snowstorm
Nov 29, 2025 1:27 pm - St. Charles’ annual Electric Christmas Parade has been canceled because of the snow that’s expected to leave at least half a foot of snow on the ground.
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Itasca’s annual Winter Wonderland to feature a new holiday marketNov 25, 2025 11:04 pm - Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Itasca’s Winter Wonderland in the newly upgraded Usher Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. It is presented by the Itasca Park District and the village of Itasca.
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Best Bets: Broadway vet Levi Kreis returns to Metropolis, and holiday music fills the airNov 24, 2025 4:52 pm - Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Santa’s Village opens its holiday lights display, “Dr. Who” fans convene in Lombard and holiday music is in the air in the suburbs.
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Things to do Nov. 28 to Dec. 4: Tree lightings, ‘Nutcrackers’ and moreNov 24, 2025 12:12 pm - Make plans for tree lightings and productions of “The Nutcracker” throughout the area, Naperville Holiday Parade of Lights, Christmas at Cantigny Light Show, the Vienna Boys Choir, “Elf The Musical” on stage and more.