Festivals and Fairs
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Morton Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch sets autumn aglowOct 09, 2018 6:00 am - In patches across the land, pumpkins are peeking out from beneath their leafy vines, showing off an autumn palette of orange, russet, green and white. There are even a ...
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Cantigny Park celebrates fall with seasonal gardens, festivalOct 09, 2018 1:00 am - Sometimes it's better to enjoy the season without the fear factor. Horror fans, hear us out: Imagine strolling through a garden of pumpkins and autumn accents at a leisu...
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East Dundee to debut Oktoberfest, hopes to draw visitors to downtownOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - With this weekend's Oktoberfest, the village of East Dundee may finally have an annual festival to call its own. For years, it had ridden piggyback on West Dundee's Heri...
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All creatures great and small: Chicago Pet Show opens Oct. 13 in LibertyvilleOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Combining 30 years experience organizing more than 200 consumer event shows with a love of pets, Peggy Ruh of Yorkville and her staff are bringing the annual Chicago Pet...
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Octo Street to feature local dining, music and more Fest Oct. 13Oct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Octo Street Fest is a free fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 in downtown Aurora. Held on Pinney Street behind "Restaurant Row," Octo Street Fest highlights menu offerin...
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More treats than tricks at Elmhurst Fall FestOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Family Fall Fest revelers may remember the fun they had at the 2016 Elmhurst Park District festival. With an estimated crowd of between 1,800 and 2,000, the turnout rep...
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Scarecrow Festival returns to Memorial Park in BarringtonOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Everyone is invited to Barrington's 18th annual Scarecrow Festival, a family-friendly, free event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Memorial Park. This extrem...
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Trucks, Trunks and Treats set for Oct. 13 in Vernon HillsOct 08, 2018 1:00 am - The Vernon Hills Park District is hosting Trucks, Trunks and Treats from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Family Aquatic Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hi...
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Northwest Celtic Fest celebrated at Sears Centre SaturdayOct 06, 2018 1:00 am - Northwest Celtic Fest Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates offered a variety of family activities, including inflatables, a face painter, a balloon arti...
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Scarecrow Fest continues Sunday in St. CharlesOct 06, 2018 1:00 am - Thousands of people filled St. Charles Saturday for the second day of the 33rd annual Scarecrow Fest. Festivalgoers looked at scarecrows of various shapes, sizes and the...