Festivals and Fairs
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Family Fun Night features live kids' music, rides, craftsJul 04, 2018 11:00 pm - Come out to Lake Ellyn Park on Wednesday, July 18, for free entertainment and kids' activities presented by the Glen Ellyn Park District. "Family Fun Night," a longtime ...
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Aurora GreenFest plans celebrationJul 04, 2018 11:00 pm - The Aurora GreenFest is moving to September in an effort to get more schools and Scout groups involved. And, yes, organizers also are hoping for some milder weather. Th...
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Lombard church ready to celebrate GermanfestJul 04, 2018 11:00 pm - Lombard's Sacred Heart Catholic Church will holds its annual Germanfest celebration from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19; 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 20; 1 p...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsJul 04, 2018 6:00 am - Doggie diving The DockDogs National Dog Jumping Competition is just one of the highlights of Libertyville's 10th annual Dog Days of Summer festival at Cook Park, 300 N. ...
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9 reasons the suburbs beat Chicago for the Fourth of JulyJul 04, 2018 1:00 am - The original version of this story had incorrect information regarding fireworks in Geneva and Arlington Heights and a Pitbull performance in Naperville. Happy Fou...
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Festivals: Suburban concerts, carnivals, car shows, parades & more July 3-12Jul 03, 2018 11:00 am - This week Naval Station Great Lakes Fourth of July: 3 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, and 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, at Ross Field, Naval Station Great Lakes, 530 Farra...
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How suburbs add flair to their fireworks showsJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - Think all fireworks shows on the Fourth of July are alike? Think again. An informal look at displays happening Wednesday, July 4, across the suburbs, turned up some inte...
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Ready, set, ribs: Vendors, volunteers prep Naperville park for RibfestJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - Naperville's Ribfest grounds will be ready at noon Wednesday in Knoch Park to welcome hungry crowds for the event's 31st anniversary. Business sponsors and volunteers w...
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9 reasons the suburbs beat Chicago for the Fourth of JulyJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - The original version of this story had incorrect information regarding fireworks in Geneva and Arlington Heights and a Pitbull performance in Naperville. Happy Fou...
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Batavia fireworks show's parking, traffic detailsJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - Locals know that the shopping center lots along Randall Road are a great place to catch the Batavia Fourth of July fireworks show. Now, Pal Joey's Restaurant, which rece...