Festivals and Fairs
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Head to South Elgin Saturday for An Almost Winter Day festivalNov 13, 2018 10:00 pm - There is a window of time between the rustle of autumn leaves and the cold winds of winter. The village of South Elgin calls it An Almost Winter Day, and this year's fes...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsNov 13, 2018 5:00 am - Capra classic Find out all about director Frank Capra's classic 1946 Christmas film "It's a Wonderful Life" in a new exhibit. "Hometown Holiday: It's a Wonderful Life i...
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Buffalo Grove is Santa's village for local coupleNov 13, 2018 12:00 am - Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus really exist. But they don't reside at the North Pole. This Santa's village is Buffalo Grove. Pete and Barb Kovacevich, who for years have portr...
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McHenry County Storytelling Guild to host Tellebration Nov. 17Nov 12, 2018 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Storytelling Guild invites the public to a "Tellebration," a celebration of stories for all ages, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Shepherd of t...
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Gingerbread Festival to kick off holiday season in downtown Downers GroveNov 11, 2018 10:00 pm - Kick off the holiday season at Downtown Downers Grove's annual "Gingerbread Festival" on Nov. 23-25. It offers something for all ages to enjoy: Gingerbread Storytime, t...
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When trees will be lit in the Round Lake areaNov 11, 2018 12:00 am - The Round Lake-area tree lightings will take place between Nov. 23 and Dec. 1, officials said. Round Lake Beach will host its tree lighting Friday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. at...
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Hanover Township to host Breakfast with SantaNov 11, 2018 12:00 am - The community is invited to attend Hanover Township's first "Santa's Holiday Breakfast & Bake Sale" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. Rou...
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Tree-lighting festivities Dec. 1 in LindenhurstNov 11, 2018 12:00 am - The Lindenhurst Park District will host the annual tree lighting and festivities from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Lippert Community Center, 2200 Grass Lake R...
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Winter Lights celebration will light up downtown AuroraNov 09, 2018 5:00 am - Aurora is getting the jump on holiday merriment with a pre-Thanksgiving tree-lighting and parade Friday, Nov. 16, to usher in the jingle bell season. "It's our annual k...
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Grayslake tree-lighting set for Nov. 23Nov 09, 2018 12:00 am - Grayslake's Village Center will be aglow Friday, Nov. 23, when a series of events - including the annual tree lighting, the unveiling of a much anticipated Bicentennial ...