Festivals and Fairs
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Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn showcases variety of workAug 23, 2025 4:05 pm - The 56th annual Festival of the Arts returned to the shores of Lake Ellyn in Glen Ellyn, featuring at least 60 artists showing their work.
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‘Everyone has fun’: Buffalo Grove pool season ends with cardboard boat regattaAug 23, 2025 3:53 pm - Willow Stream Pool’s season finished Saturday with Buffalo Grove Park District’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta.
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Downtown Palatine Street Fest returns with music, food, drinksAug 22, 2025 3:28 pm - Palatine Street Fest returns this week with live music, family activities, food and drinks.
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Aurora church host community fall festival Sept. 7Aug 20, 2025 12:49 pm - New England Congregational Church in Aurora is hosting an outdoor community fall festival on Sunday, Sept. 7.
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Port Clinton Art Festival returns Aug. 23-24Aug 20, 2025 12:46 pm - Browse thousands of works from over 200 artists from around the country when the Port Clinton Art Festival celebrates its 42nd year.
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Frohes Oktoberfest! Benedictine University to host new festivalAug 19, 2025 3:56 pm - Benedictine University will ensure Oktoberfest season is off to a rousing start with a new event that invites greater Lisle and beyond to do as the Germans do when the calendar flips toward fall.
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Things to do Aug. 22-28: Buffalo Grove Days, Palatine Street Fest, Port Clinton Art Festival and moreAug 19, 2025 2:21 pm - Mark your calendar for Buffalo Grove Days, Anime Magic! 2025, Chicago International Boat Show, Palatine Street Fest, Port Clinton Art Festival, Geneva Concours d’Elegance, Wayback Wheels Car Show and more happening this week.
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Best Bets: Flamenco at Steppenwolf, a cappella in Naperville, Uncorked at Brookfield Zoo ChicagoAug 19, 2025 11:07 am - Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater performs as part of Steppenwolf Theatre’s LookOut series, champion barbershop ensembles sing out in Naperville, and Brookfield Zoo Chicago invites animal lovers 21 and older to its after-hours Uncorked event.
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Naperville Irish Fest marks 5 years of music, culture and communityAug 19, 2025 12:39 am - Naperville Irish Fest returns Sept. 19-20 with live music, dancing, food, and family activities celebrating Irish culture. And once again, the fest will donate $25 for each person who volunteers.
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Batavia’s Moose-a-Palooza brings back top acts to raise funds for Mooseheart childrenAug 18, 2025 12:06 pm - Batavia Moose Lodge's 8th annual music fest on Aug. 23 will feature bands like Jimmy Nick and Don’t Tell Mama, Jonny Lyons, Joliet Jakes, and Ivy Ford to support Mooseheart Child City and School.