Festivals and Fairs
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A community tradition since 2006, Holiday Express returns to Blackberry Farm in AuroraDec 04, 2024 9:59 am - Each year when Becky Harling considers adding special touches to sweeten the Holiday Express experience, the facility manager at Blackberry Farm turns to her own family for inspiration.
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Tree lighting and more at Miracle on Main Street in Lake ZurichDec 04, 2024 8:02 am - Miracle on Main Street will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Rotary Park, 7 E. Main St., in downtown Lake Zurich. The special event features a 24-foot tr...
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Things to do Dec. 6-12: Dickens in Dundee, Breakfasts with Santa, Elf Invasion and moreDec 03, 2024 10:34 am - Mark your calendar for Dickens in Dundee, tree lightings, parades and festivals throughout the suburbs, Breakfast with Santa, Highwood’s Elf Invasion Pub Crawl, “Nutcrackers” and more happening this week.
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Greet the season at Geneva’s Christmas Walk and Holiday House TourDec 02, 2024 12:51 pm - Geneva’s annual Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour aims to offer a combination of tradition and surprise.
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Dickens in Dundee to feature tree lightings, parade, living window displaysDec 02, 2024 12:31 pm - Kick off the Christmas season with Dickens in Dundee, now in its 37th year. The annual festival begins on Friday, Dec. 6, with tree lighting ceremonies in both villages.
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Merry Cary Parade and Festival return to downtown Cary on Dec. 8
Dec 02, 2024 9:57 am - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Merry Cary Parade and Festival will return to downtown Cary from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Join Elmhurst Harmonie for ‘A Visit from St. Nikoluas’ Dec. 6 and 8Dec 01, 2024 10:25 pm - Elmhurst Harmonie’s “A Visit from Saint Nikolaus” will be held Friday, Dec. 6, in Elmhurst and Sunday, Dec. 8, in Darien. In addition to carols, there are jingle bells, small toys and goody bags for the kids as well as cookies and hot chocolate for all after the performance.
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Opening weekend for Aurora’s 18th annual Festival of LightsNov 30, 2024 12:37 am - With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 18th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru has now begun.
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Watch for traffic detours during St. Charles Holiday Homecoming ParadeNov 29, 2024 8:45 pm - The 2024 St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Parade is scheduled to step off at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.
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Experience holiday family fun ‘Only in Oak Brook’ this seasonNov 29, 2024 7:37 pm - Get ready to enjoy warm hospitality at one of Oak Brook’s seven hotels, each offering an unique experience.