Festivals and Fairs
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A gallery of ghouls: Creepy scenes from Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago StreetOct 27, 2024 11:43 pm - The city of Elgin shared images from its annual Nightmare on Chicago Street, a Halloween party that draws thousands to downtown Elgin. This year’s event was Oct. 19.
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Smiles instead of scares at Elgin senior home’s Halloween HikeOct 27, 2024 5:22 pm - Halloween might be a celebration of all the things that give us a fright, but there was nothing but smiles and joy Sunday during the 6th annual Halloween Hike at The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin.
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Costumed dogs, owners join for Buffalo Grove’s Howl-O-Ween CelebrationOct 26, 2024 9:29 pm - Cuteness and creativity were on display during the Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest at the Dan Schimmel Pavilion in Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove on Saturday. Ab...
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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry to host Fall Fest Oct. 26Oct 26, 2024 12:04 am - The Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry will celebrate Halloween with its Fall Fest event on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Hey Nonny announces lineup for third annual Women’s Jazz FestivalOct 25, 2024 10:40 am - The country’s biggest Women’s Jazz Festival is set to return to Hey Nonny Jan. 7 through 11. It will be the third annual installment of the event at the Arlington Heights music venue and bistro.
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St. Sophia’s to hold fall Greek food fest to benefit hurricane recoveryOct 23, 2024 11:57 am - St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin will hold a fall Greek food fest on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, with proceeds going to hurricane relief efforts.
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Adults only Halloween bash, ‘Howlin’ at the Moon,’ returns to Naper Settlement Oct. 25-26Oct 22, 2024 10:11 pm - Experience thrilling performances, activities, and live music from nationally recognized musicians at Naper Settlement’s annual “Howlin’ at the Moon, a Halloween bash for age 21 or older, on Oct. 25-26.
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Sunrise Rotary’s NaperLights returns to Water Street in downtown NapervilleOct 22, 2024 4:38 pm - Naperville Sunrise Rotary’s NaperLights holiday display will make the season bright along Water Street and the south side of the riverwalk. Photo opportunities abound, f...
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Diwali, the festival of lights, gets off to early start in Buffalo GroveOct 20, 2024 4:25 pm - Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, doesn’t officially begin until Oct. 31, but when food and fun is involved, nobody minds an early start.
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Brew It Forward to benefit Midwest Shelter for Homeless VeteransOct 19, 2024 10:44 am - Celebrate Veterans Day by spending time with our local heroes and thanking them for their service at “Brew It Forward” on Saturday, Nov. 9, at First Division Museum in Wheaton.