Festivals and Fairs
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Festivals: Six Flags' Fright Fest, Oktoberfests, fall fests & many moreSep 12, 2018 6:00 am - This weekend ArtsFest-St. Charles: Runs through Sunday, Sept. 16, in venues around St. Charles. The eighth annual event, by the St. Charles Arts Council and St. Charles ...
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All eyes on Warrenville's Art on the Prairie festival this weekendSep 12, 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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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsSep 12, 2018 6:00 am - Concert by Copeland Shemekia Copeland performs her blues and Americana album "America's Child" as part of Oaktoberfest, a weekend celebration in downtown Oak Park at the...
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Ride on and rock out at annual Fall FestSep 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Fall Fest, Des Plaines' favorite family-friendly festival, is back for its 10th year with more to do and see than ever before. Lake Park, 2200 Lee St., will once again ...
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Raise a glass this weekend at Palatine OktoberfestSep 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Get ready to party, German-style. The Rotary Club of Palatine will hold its 11th annual Oktoberfest Friday through Sunday, Sept. 14-16, on the corner of Smith and Slade ...
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Glendale Heights celebrates OktoberfestSep 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Beer-drinkers, raise your steins and toast for the 11 days of Oktoberfest, Glendale Heights-style, which begins Thursday, Sept. 13. An air of German authenticity, from ...
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Fine art to mingle with Naperville's Riverwalk during fairSep 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Out of 500 applications to participate in the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in Naperville each year, the Naperville Art League accepts about 120 artists. Debbie Venezia with A...
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How rising river level may affect West Dundee Heritage FestSep 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Heritage Fest usually brings excitement with the changes in events during the three-day party. This year, it may even be more exciting with more changes. Recent rainstor...
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East Dundee's Oktoberfest to feature Bella Cain, Modern Day Romeos Oct. 12-14Sep 10, 2018 11:00 pm - East Dundee's historic downtown will play host to its first Oktoberfest, presented by Flood Brothers, featuring well-known musicians from around the Midwest, a carnival,...
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Last Midweek Break on the Lake is WednesdaySep 10, 2018 1:00 am - The last Midweek Break on the Lake for 2018 will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, off Hook Drive west of Route ...