Festivals and Fairs
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Lucky Rail Run Train Crawl Saturday raises funds for veteransMar 05, 2020 5:00 am - A chance to ride the rails and consume some cocktails while lending a helping hand to veterans is coming up Saturday, March 7, when TLS Veterans presents its second annu...
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Alternative joins Ribfest lineup with Fitz and the Tantrums to play July 5Mar 04, 2020 12:00 am - Add alternative music to the list of genres at Ribfest as the event heads into its 33rd year. Fitz and the Tantrums is set to perform July 5 at the festival during its ...
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5 for $5 (or less): Aurora celebrates women with 'Woman Up!' music and art eventsMar 03, 2020 5:00 am - Ladies night Aurora Downtown centers its First Fridays event for March around Women's History Month and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting U.S. women t...
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Fresh Check Day at Harper to shine light on mental healthMar 02, 2020 10:00 pm - Harper College will host its first Fresh Check Day, giving the campus community an opportunity to discuss students' mental health in a safe environment. The event will t...
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No Lake Zurich Craft Beer Festival on tap for 2020, organizers sayFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake Zurich Craft Beer Festival won't be pouring pints in Paulus Park this year. The fest will go "on hiatus" in 2020, according to a recent post on the Village of L...
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Variety show is fundraiser for Elgin's first Pride ParadeFeb 23, 2020 10:00 pm - Organizers of the first Elgin Pride Parade and Festival will be holding a benefit for the summer event Saturday, March 7. The Big Queer Variety Show and Fundraiser takes...
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5 fun weekend events: Suds up at the Lake County Craft Beer Fest in GrayslakeFeb 21, 2020 5:00 am - The Lincoln State Cat Club's 59th annual Cat Show returns to St. Charles, the Lake County Craft Beer Festival returns to Grayslake and Scott Simon of NPR's "Weekend Edit...
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6 spectacular things you can do at C2E2 this weekendFeb 20, 2020 10:00 pm - The biggest and best pop culture convention in the Chicago area is back a little earlier than usual this year, bringing a wide array of fun experiences to the South Buil...
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Meet cats of all kinds and learn about them at Lincoln State Cat ShowFeb 20, 2020 5:00 am - "One cat just leads to another." - Ernest Hemingway A clowder of cats - house cats, show cats, agile cats, cats that win ribbons, cats that fly in for the occasion and r...
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Winter weather makes Schaumburg fest 'great' againFeb 15, 2020 12:00 am - The icy snow could sting your face at times Saturday afternoon, but in a winter marked by record high temperatures and frigid days of polar vortex, the Spring Valley Win...