Festivals and Fairs
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By the numbers: 8 ways to get in the Halloween spirit earlySep 25, 2018 6:00 am - Autumn is here, and even though Halloween is still weeks away, its presence can already be felt lurking at the end of October. Here are a few ways to get into the spooky...
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Bam! Pow! Shazam! Comic Book Mania returns Sept. 29 to ElginSep 24, 2018 11:00 pm - It's coming a few months later than normal. But when the ninth annual Comic Book Mania comes to Gail Borden Public Library Saturday, Sept. 29, it will be bigger than eve...
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Warrenville Park District celebrates Fall FestSep 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Warrenville Park District is gearing up for a howling good time with its annual Fall Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Recreation Center, 3S260 Warren Ave. ...
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Corron Farm's historical site listing celebrated near St. CharlesSep 22, 2018 1:00 am - The May 21 listing of Corron Farm on The National Register of Historic Places was celebrated Saturday at this year's Prairie Fest. The free event at the northeast corner...
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Mmmm, apples at Long Grove festival; American English playing there SundaySep 22, 2018 1:00 am - Long Grove Apple Fest celebrated its second day Saturday with the arrival of perfect fall weather. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at 308...
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Family fun emphasized at this year's Oak Brook Autumn FestSep 22, 2018 1:00 am - The Oak Brook Park District celebrated Autumn Fest, formerly known as Oktoberfest, on Saturday in Central Park. Free activities included The Magic of Tony Venetico, the ...
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5 fun ideas for this weekend in the suburbsSep 21, 2018 10:00 am - Looking for something to do this weekend? How about "Little Shop of Horrors" at Drury Lane, Art in the Barn in Barrington or Clint Black at the Genesee? Here are five id...
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Lambs Farm's 'Fall on the Farm' set for Sept. 29-30Sep 20, 2018 1:00 am - Lambs Farm's annual Fall on the Farm event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, and Sunday, Sept. 30, at Lambs, 14245 W Rockland Road, Green Oaks. The...
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Family events dominate Oak Brook Park District Autumn FestSep 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Oak Brook Park District's annual Oktoberfest is getting a new name and focus this season, but officials promise more fun for everyone. The newly named Autumn Fest runs f...
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Harvest Pow Wow in Naperville celebrates Native American cultureSep 19, 2018 11:00 pm - There's something stirring about listening to Native American drumming and singing in any environment. But when the rhythmic drumbeats, echoed by footfalls, reverberate...