Festivals and Fairs
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'Community trees' on display at Cantigny's McCormick HouseNov 21, 2018 5:00 am - The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park is playing host to a holiday attraction honoring the colonel's philanthropic legacy. Continuing through Dec. 30, McCormi...
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Looking for Santa? Here's where you can find him in the suburbsNov 21, 2018 5:00 am - Even though Santa is getting ready for Christmas Eve, he seems to be just about everywhere nowadays. How? We don't know. But every year, Santa works his magic and offers...
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When holiday tree lightings are happening across the suburbsNov 21, 2018 12:00 am - When does the holiday season officially begin. Some say it's on Black Friday, or when they put down one last fork of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving night. Others say it's w...
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Lombard ready to celebrate JingleBell JubileeNov 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Lombard community organizations will unite to celebrate the holiday season Dec. 1 as part of the Lilac Village's 13th annual JingleBell Jubilee celebration. The party w...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsNov 20, 2018 5:00 am - German traditions Those who can't make it to downtown Chicago will be pleased to know that the Western Suburbs play host to a Christkindlmarket Naperville outpost. Enjoy...
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'Holly Trolley' hits road for holidays in ElmhurstNov 19, 2018 10:00 pm - The Explore Elmhurst Trolley is returning for another season as the holiday "Holly Trolley" from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 29. The Holly Trolley...
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Best bets this week: David Sedaris, Larry Reeb, CSO performs 'Star Wars' & moreNov 19, 2018 5:00 am - Wry guy Consider yourself lucky if you were able to snag a ticket to see author and raconteur David Sedaris read his essays and selections from his diaries at the Paramo...
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Schaumburg to light holiday tree Nov. 23Nov 19, 2018 12:00 am - The public is invited to Schaumburg's annual tree-lighting ceremony Friday, Nov. 23, which will include caroling and a visit from Santa. The evening's activities will be...
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Lincolnshire tree lighting on Dec. 1Nov 19, 2018 12:00 am - Lincolnshire's Holiday Tree Lighting is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, in the fountain area of the Village Green Shopping Center, 100 Village Green. The event...
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train pulling into in Gurnee on Dec. 6Nov 18, 2018 12:00 am - The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be riding the rail soon to entertain hundreds of thousands of people across the country, including those in Gurnee. The train is ...