Festivals and Fairs
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Wheeling's Fallapalooza looks forward to autumnSep 16, 2018 1:00 am - With temperatures rising into the mid 80s Sunday afternoon, it didn't feel much like autumn at Wheeling's Heritage Park, but there was still plenty of reason to celebrat...
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Letting the art happen: Elgin Fringe festival celebrates 5 yearsSep 15, 2018 1:00 am - Whatever happens, happens. That was the motto Elgin Fringe Festival co-founders Sean Hargadon and Erin Rehberg embraced when they established the performance and visual ...
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Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in Naperville draws a crowdSep 15, 2018 1:00 am - The 2018 Riverwalk Fine Art Fair was blessed with perfect weather Saturday. The fair will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday on Jackson between Main and Eagle street...
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Look at this butterfly: Autumn arrives at Peck Farm ParkSep 15, 2018 1:00 am - The Geneva Park District held its annual Autumn Fair Saturday at Peck Farm Park. The coming of autumn was celebrated with pony rides, a petting zoo, hayrides, crafts, ga...
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5 fun ideas for this weekend in the suburbsSep 14, 2018 10:30 am - There are lots of big names appearing in the suburbs this weekend, including Tony Danza, Tracy Morgan, Kim Fields and more. Here are five ideas for fun events; see daily...
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Oktoberfest continues through Sunday in PalatineSep 14, 2018 1:00 am - The Rotary Club of Palatine's 11th annual Oktoberfest opened Friday night and runs through Sunday on the corner of Smith and Slade streets in downtown Palatine. The free...
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All eyes on Warrenville's Art on the Prairie festival this weekendSep 13, 2018 6:00 am - As a poster advertising one of his recent artist's receptions puts it, Chris Hodge thinks in ink. What comes through on paper are images that often evoke mythological c...
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West Chicago celebrating Mexican culture this weekendSep 12, 2018 11:00 pm - There will be live music, food and a parade during this weekend's Viva Mexico Independence Day Festival in West Chicago. But, at it's heart, the two-day event is a celeb...
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Sheriff sponsors Safety Saturday in WheatonSep 12, 2018 11:00 pm - The DuPage County Sheriff's Office will sponsor a free event called Safety Saturday on Sept. 15 with an eye toward increasing public awareness about safety and promoting...
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Harvest Fest returns with a bounty of fall fun to Downers GroveSep 12, 2018 11:00 pm - The annual Harvest Fest celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St. in Downers Grove. The free family-friendly ev...