Festivals and Fairs
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Best Bets: Morton’s ‘Vivid Creatures’ and Santa’s Village open this weekendMay 13, 2025 1:54 pm - There’s a lot to choose from this weekend: Lisle’s Morton Arboretum welcomes “Vivid Creatures,” Santa’s Village opens for the season in East Dundee, Parkway Bank Park hosts the annual Spring Fun Fest and more.
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Things to do May 16-22: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Bill Bellamy, Car Fun on 21 and moreMay 13, 2025 6:43 am - Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Anime Central, the Autograph and Sports Card Show, Bill Bellamy, Car Fun on 21, Wheaton French Market and more happening this week.
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Officials: $32 million Arlington Heights park refresh won’t disrupt Frontier DaysMay 12, 2025 6:25 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District is embarking on the final phases of a $32 million renovation of Recreation Park, but work is timed not to disrupt the annual Frontier Days festival held at the park.
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St. Charles bike shop to mark 50 years with community ride, party in the park
May 10, 2025 3:04 pm - St. Charles cycling shop The Bike Rack will host its 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 17, and its 13th annual “Everybody Rides” event and party in the park on Sunday, May 18.
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Arlington Heights swings into spring with community bike ride, festivalMay 10, 2025 11:56 am - A large host of of pedal-driven, human-powered vehicles kicked off from North School Park for the Arlington Heights Community Bike Ride and Swing into Spring event Saturday.
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Things to do May 9-15: Craig Shoemaker, Mother’s Day events, Dave Barry and moreMay 07, 2025 12:48 pm - Mark your calendar for comedian Craig Shoemaker, the International Gem and Jewelry Show, Mother’s Day events, Jim Jeffries’ comedy show, Dave Barry at the American Writers Museum and more happening this week.
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Celebrate Lilac Time with guided tours of historic Lilacia ParkMay 07, 2025 10:48 am - Celebrate the beauty and history of Lombard during Lilac Time with a guided walking tour of Lilacia Park, offered by the Lombard Historical Society through May 17.
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Hundreds of kites soar over Wheaton’s Graf ParkMay 04, 2025 7:08 am - Giant Manta Ray kites nearly 100 feet long were among the highlights of the Wheaton Park District's “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park Saturday.
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Huntley seeks participants for its new July 4 paradeMay 03, 2025 10:41 am - Huntley is getting ready to launch its new Fourth of July parade.
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Lombard hosts photo contest during Lilac festivalApr 30, 2025 4:13 pm - Enter Lombard's Lilac Time photo contest by May 31. Capture candid scenes of Lombard residents in public spaces for a chance to win up to $100.