Festivals and Fairs
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Floating pumpkins take center stage in Glen EllynOct 16, 2018 11:00 pm - Unless pesky natural phenomena get in the way, dozens of carved, lighted pumpkins will bob on the surface of Lake Ellyn Sunday evening, creating an unusual seasonal spec...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsOct 16, 2018 6:00 am - Dress-up doggies See all the creative canine get-ups on display at the Fall Fest Pet Costume Parade at Randhurst Village, 1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect. Free...
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7 frightfully fun activities to get in the Halloweeen spiritOct 16, 2018 6:00 am - From spooky festivals to haunted train rides, the suburbs are bustling with activities to set the mood for Halloween. Thrill-seekers can get their kicks at frightening ...
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Best bets: Romeo Santos plays Rosemont's Allstate Tuesday, Bruce Hornsby plays piano at Arcada WednesdayOct 15, 2018 5:57 am - Top pick Bachata balladeer American-Dominican singer Romeo Santos brings "The Golden Tour," featuring songs from his latest album, to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannhei...
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Weekend picks: Comedian Alonzo Bodden plays Schaumburg's ImprovOct 14, 2018 7:23 am - Do tell Catch up with comedian Alonzo Bodden ("Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!," "Last Comic Standing") when he performs this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 ...
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Horses rule at Fall Festival at DanadaOct 14, 2018 1:00 am - The name - Fall Festival at Danada - is a little misleading. Yes, it's a festival held in the fall at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. And, yes, the thousands of...
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Weekend picks: Dodge ghoulies at Oak Brook's Haunted ForestOct 13, 2018 7:23 am - Spooky trails Ghouls and goblins galore roam through a life-size maze at the Oak Brook Park District's Haunted Forest. Dodge the creatures this weekend at Central P...
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Barrington's Scarecrow Festival features lots of straw, pumpkinsOct 13, 2018 1:00 am - If the colder weather and colorful leaves weren't good enough signs that autumn has arrived in the Northwest suburbs, Barrington held its 18th annual Scarecrow Festival ...
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Pumpkins, candy and costumes add up to fall fun in Mount ProspectOct 13, 2018 1:00 am - The chilly temperatures that socked the suburbs this week might not be for everybody, but for those who love autumn, the crisp weather was cause for celebration this wee...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendOct 12, 2018 10:25 am - Autumn is in the air at Morton Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch and the annual Barrington Scarecrow Festival. Here are five ways to spend your time this weekend. For more...