Festivals and Fairs
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Bring your appetite for food, fun at Mane Event, Taste of Arlington Heights this weekendJul 29, 2019 11:00 pm - Editor's Note: This story was updated to note that the Mane Event is organized by the village’s special events commission and the Taste of Arlington Heights is organi...
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Teen country star Ali Morgan returns to perform at North Aurora Days festivalJul 29, 2019 11:00 pm - When did the North Aurora Days festival get started? Even festival organizers aren't quite sure. “I haven't been able to get an exact date when it began, but we are con...
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More than 60 artists expected at Art and Soul fest in Elgin this weekendJul 29, 2019 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This story was updated after organizers said there will be no food vendors on the south end of Riverside Drive. Local establishments will be open and s...
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Satisfy your cravings at Taste of the Towns in Lake Zurich Aug. 4Jul 29, 2019 8:00 am - You will have a chance to sample the wares of a variety of local food and beverage vendors when the LZ Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its 13th annual Lake Zurich Taste o...
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McHenry County Fair: 'Old-time country fair' looks to the futureJul 29, 2019 6:00 am - There's more than one reason a trip to the McHenry County Fair this week may well produce a memorable summer excursion. There are the animal stories that will unfold, fr...
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Destination Asia Festival returning to Morton ArboretumJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Visitors in a contemplative mood seeking serene surroundings will be in luck when the Destination Asia Festival opens Friday, Aug. 2, at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. T...
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Best bets: Peter Frampton brings his 'FINALE - The Farewell Tour' to Northerly IslandJul 28, 2019 7:31 am - Frampton farewell British rocker Peter Frampton brings his "FINALE - The Farewell Tour" with Jason Bonham's "Led Zeppelin Evening" to the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Nor...
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Chevelle singer reflects on playing Lollapalooza and growing up in GrayslakeJul 28, 2019 7:00 am - Lollapalooza marks a big part of a busy summer at home for the Grayslake natives of Chevelle. The hard rock group will get an early start on Lollapalooza weekend with an...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJul 26, 2019 9:00 am - If you like listening to live local music, then you're in for a treat at the two-day Homegrown Arts & Music Festival in Lisle. Plus, more fun - including a sword swallow...
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Creature comforts: DuPage fair champions thrive with animals' healing powerJul 26, 2019 5:30 am - James Bend and Megan Cotte may not realize it, but they represent the heart and soul of the DuPage County Fair and the healing power of animals. On opening day of the f...