Festivals and Fairs
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March Madness has arrived for maple syrup festsMar 02, 2025 4:57 pm - The art and science of turning tree sap into sweet delight was celebrated over the weekend at Maple Sugaring Days hosted by the Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles.
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Making music: 40 years of Jazz in the MeadowsMar 01, 2025 5:31 pm - The 40th annual Jazz in the Meadows music festival took place Saturday at Rolling Meadows High School, with performances from up to 50 schools.
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Special maple beer to be featured at 30th annual Maple Sugaring Days March 1-2Feb 25, 2025 10:05 pm - 30th annual Maple Sugaring Days event has milestones, brews, and sweet treats. It’s also the 100th anniversary of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
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Things to do Feb. 28 to March 6: Chicago Golf Show, Northern Illinois Boat Show and moreFeb 25, 2025 11:19 am - Mark your calendar for the Northern Illinois Boat Show, the Chicago Golf Show, Jurassic Quest at Chicago’s Navy Pier and more happening this week.
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Things to do Feb. 21-27: Drumline Live, Bonsai Silhouette Show, Lake County Craft Beer Fest and moreFeb 18, 2025 9:34 am - Mark your calendar for Drumline Live at the Genesee Theatre, the Bonsai Silhouette Show at the Morton Arboretum, the Lake County Craft Beer Festival, Unicorn World at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and more happening this week.
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Germany’s WDR Big Band to headline Elmhurst University Jazz FestivalFeb 12, 2025 11:44 am - The 58th Elmhurst University Jazz Festival will be hosting the WDR Big Band’s first U.S. tour in years, plus Grammy-winning Yellowjackets and top jazz guitarist
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College of DuPage Asia Symposium showcases Japanese culture through lectures, performancesFeb 11, 2025 5:30 pm - The College of DuPage hosts a free, public Asia Symposium called "Pop Wave: Japan" featuring academic lectures, cultural performances, film screenings, and art exhibitions.
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Things to do Feb. 14-20: Chicago Auto Show, Joffrey Ballet and moreFeb 11, 2025 11:46 am - Mark your calendar for Chicago Auto Show, the Joffrey Ballet and more happening this week.
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Wheaton’s Ice-A-Palooza back on after weather delayFeb 08, 2025 3:58 pm - A week after Ice-A-Palooza was postponed due to poor ice and field conditions, the winter festival in Wheaton was back.
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Best Bets: Cocoa in Long Grove, wine in Wheaton and orchids at Chicago Botanic GardenFeb 04, 2025 8:38 am - Long Grove turns into a cocoa town, Wheaton welcomes wine and cheese enthusiasts, and the Chicago Botanic Garden debuts its annual orchid show this weekend.