Festivals and Fairs
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsDec 26, 2018 5:00 am - Bond relaunch The Daniel Craig era of James Bond was ushered in with the 2006 film "Casino Royale." See it back on the big screen at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. ...
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Bubbles, confetti to welcome new year at Children's MuseumDec 25, 2018 10:00 pm - It's tough to ring in the new year at midnight when you're supposed to be in bed several hours earlier. That's where the DuPage Children's Museum comes in. For the 17th ...
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Holiday festivals: One last chance to catch Santa in the suburbs before ChristmasDec 23, 2018 6:30 am - Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, lights on at 3 p.m. through Dec. 30 at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See thousan...
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Nostalgia, hope for downtown's future abound at Long Grove Vintage HolidaysDec 23, 2018 12:00 am - During a season when people tend to wax nostalgic and enjoy classic Christmas movies and songs, some also seek shopping experiences that evoke an earlier time. Long Grov...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendDec 21, 2018 9:00 am - Get in some last-minute shopping at Naperville's Christkindlmarket before heading to a holiday show such as Bret Michaels Christmas Party at the Arcada or Second City's ...
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Ribfest hopes new 2020 location can improve parking, layoutDec 20, 2018 12:00 am - Ribfest organizers with the Exchange Club of Naperville say they've heard an expected mix of reactions since announcing this week the need to find a new home outside of ...
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Ribfest won't be in Knoch Park in 2020. Will it even stay in Naperville?Dec 19, 2018 4:24 am - Ribfest's run at its longtime home in Knoch Park - and possibly even in Naperville - appears about to end. The annual July 4 weekend celebration is gearing up for what ...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsDec 18, 2018 5:00 am - One-man band Musician Jaik Willis can beatbox, play "flying V guitar," sing his own material and more. Catch his holiday show at the Ravinia Brewing Company, 582 Roger...
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Counting down to Christmas: Where to see Santa and lights this weekendDec 18, 2018 4:58 am - Take advantage of the weekend before Christmas to see Santa, enjoy holiday lights and attend a winter festival in the suburbs. Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Tree Sal...
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Hard Water Classic returns to Blackwell Forest PreserveDec 16, 2018 10:00 pm - Anglers of all ages are invited to test their skills at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's eighth annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament. The tour...