Festivals and Fairs
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Scarecrow Fest to feature 'Taste of St. Charles,' bike ride fundraiserOct 01, 2018 11:00 pm - Crafts, bike rides and tastings from local restaurants are among the highlights of this weekend's Scarecrow Fest in St. Charles. But at the center of it all, organizers ...
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Fall Classic All Wheel Show, car cruise returns to ElburnOct 01, 2018 11:00 pm - The Elburn Lions Club is hosting a “Car Cruise and Steak Dinner” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St. The group will head back to the pa...
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'Punk polka' takes stage at Naper Settlement OktoberfestOct 01, 2018 11:00 pm - If you want to find out what "punk polka" music sounds like, Naper Settlement is the place for you this weekend. The living-history museum at 523 S. Webster St. in downt...
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Autumn Harvest Festival returns to Spring Valley Nature Center in SchaumburgOct 01, 2018 11:00 pm - Experience history and the abundance of fall at Schaumburg Park District's Autumn Harvest Festival, sponsored by Davey Tree. This year's 35th annual fest, set for noon t...
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Get ready to carve at Great Highwood Pumpkin FestivalOct 01, 2018 11:00 pm - The city of Highwood and Celebrate Highwood will host the ninth annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Friday through Sunday, Oct. 5-7, in downtown Highwood. The event w...
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Round Lake trick-or-treating hours setOct 01, 2018 1:00 am - Official trick-or-treating hours in Round Lake have been set for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Police are urging people remember several safety pointers to keep Halloween...
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More gates, separate box offices at this year's Nightmare in ElginOct 01, 2018 1:00 am - The city of Elgin is working to ensure this year's Nightmare on Chicago Street won't be bogged down by long lines at the entrances. The city hired Ravenswood Event Serv...
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Abe Lincoln, Civil War encampment coming to Cider Fest Oct. 7Sep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - From an early age, people remarked that George Buss resembled Abraham Lincoln. Tall, thin, and bearded, the fact the Freeport native grew up near Taylor Park - where Lin...
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15 suburban pumpkin patches to get you pumped for autumnSep 30, 2018 7:31 am - Pump up your fall spirit with a trip to a local pumpkin patch. Buy a pumpkin, partake in autumn activities and make a jack-o'-lantern. Abbey Farms 2855 Hart Road, Auro...
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Celtic Fest returning to Hoffman Estates Oct. 6Sep 30, 2018 1:00 am - Northwest Celtic Fest will return to the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. Kids and caregivers will find a variety of act...