Festivals and Fairs
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Naperville mayoral candidates pondering future of Ribfest, events in townJan 07, 2019 12:00 am - An iconic Naperville event could be leaving after its "Last Nights at Knoch" this Fourth of July weekend, and the potential departure of Ribfest has the city's mayoral c...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJan 04, 2019 9:00 am - If the post-holiday doldrums are bringing you down, here are five reasons to get out of the house this weekend. For other ideas, see dailyherald.com/calendar. Be a bidde...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsJan 01, 2019 6:27 am - Art of play Illinois artists get ideas from childhood items for the exhibit "Toy Box - Inspiration Through Play," now on loan from the Illinois State Museum at North Cen...
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Kids welcome new year with bubbles, confettiDec 31, 2018 12:00 am - There were bubbles. Lots and lots of bubbles. There was confetti. Lots and lots of confetti. And if you needed a quiet place to contemplate the approaching new year, the...
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Lights are still twinkling on holiday displays, festsDec 28, 2018 5:00 am - Christmas may be over, but you can still enjoy holiday lights at spots across the suburbs. Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily,...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsDec 28, 2018 12:00 am - If you've seen your share of light shows and want something different for the weekend, we have you covered. You can check out a family fest in St. Charles, laugh along t...
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Concerts, comics and countdowns: Where to ring in 2019 in the suburbsDec 26, 2018 9:00 am - There are so many ways to bid adieu to 2018 in the suburbs and Chicago. Whether you're looking for early family-friendly fun or late-night grown-up gatherings, here are ...
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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...