Festivals and Fairs
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Ride on and rock out at Des Plaines Fall FestSep 08, 2025 11:21 am - Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ family-friendly festival, is back for its 16th year with food, music, fun, games, and dozens of activities.
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Revolutionary War history comes alive at CantignySep 08, 2025 11:15 am - Experience the Revolutionary War era through authentic camps, reenactors, and live battle demonstrations with muskets at Cantigny's annual two-day event.
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Annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend showcases 48 live performancesSep 08, 2025 12:42 am - The 14th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend will feature 48 jazz performances at 22 venues from Sept. 11-14. Attendees who check into 3+ shows can enter to win a $200 gift card to a local theater and restaurant.
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Palatine celebrates its diversity at first Festival of CulturesSep 07, 2025 4:08 pm - Palatine celebrated its diverse community through music, dance food Sunday at the town’s inaugural Festival of Cultures.
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Germanfest brings flavors of Bavaria to Hoffman Estates with beer, food and musicSep 06, 2025 2:24 pm - Platzkonzert Germanfest waltzed into Hoffman Estates with a bang Saturday. The family-friendly, Oktoberfest-style celebration continues from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Trump’s National Guard threats upend Mexican parade plans in Lake County, Chicago
Sep 05, 2025 1:33 pm - One Mexican Independence Day parade in the Chicago area is postponed. Another doubled its volunteer staff to ensure celebrators’ safety. A third parade’s organizers are watching closely, poised to pivot if the political climate worsens.
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Enjoy beer, bites and tunes at Northbrook BrewfestSep 03, 2025 11:46 am - Northbrook Brewfest returns on Saturday, Sept. 6, featuring craft beer, vodka, tequila, non-alcoholic beer, live music, and food at Village Green Park.
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Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington hosting annual Art in Nature FestivalSep 03, 2025 11:21 am - Plein air painting, live music, art activities and food can be enjoyed at the 15th annual Art in Nature Festival at Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington Saturday.
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Elmhurst’s Rock the Block Party returns Sept. 5-6Sep 02, 2025 10:31 pm - The Rock the Block Party is a family-friendly street festival in Elmhurst City Centre featuring live music, food vendors, and beer/wine tents.
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Good Old Days celebrates 57th year with parades, contests, toursSep 02, 2025 9:26 pm - Winfield's annual three-day festival features live music, food, contests, parade, kids activities, car show, and more family fun over the weekend of Sept. 5-7.