Festivals and Fairs
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It's melting! Wheaton reschedules Ice (Cubed) FestJan 22, 2018 12:00 am - A festival featuring ice sculpture displays and carving demonstrations in downtown Wheaton has been rescheduled from Saturday to early next month because of mild tempera...
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Officials consider scheduling changes for Palatine Street FestJan 17, 2018 12:00 am - Palatine's annual downtown Street Fest might schedule headline bands earlier Friday and Saturday nights, one of several possible changes proposed for the event this year...
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Experience history, hands-on, at American Heritage show in St. CharlesJan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - American Heritage Living History Show in St. Charles fills the gap between road shows
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Would food trucks fuel attendance at Barrington's Cruise Night?Jan 15, 2018 4:33 am - Barrington's long-running weekly Cruise Night might be tweaked in an effort to boost attendance this summer. Owners and fans of custom cars and hot rods from the village...
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Children's Literature Breakfast coming to WoodridgeJan 14, 2018 10:00 pm - Roughly 500 educators, authors and fans of children's books will gather Feb. 24 for a morning of literature and learning in Woodridge. That's when Anderson's Bookshop ...
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Spring Valley fest draws hardy souls outsideJan 14, 2018 12:00 am - The chilly weather kept many inside, but there was plenty of incentive to get outdoors for those brave enough to face the elements Sunday at the Schaumburg Park District...
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Lack of snow doesn't limit fun at Volo Bog WinterfestJan 14, 2018 12:00 am - No snow was no problem Sunday for the annual Winterfest at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside. Cross-country skiers, snow sculptors and snowshoers might have been...
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Enchanted Railroad draws inspiration from arboretumJan 14, 2018 12:00 am - One model train chugging its way around a landscaped layout can be mesmerizing. But 10 trains rolling through two levels of scenes inspired by the trees and settings of...
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Frosty Fest a hit in GurneeJan 13, 2018 12:00 am - A lack of snow wasn't enough to melt the spirits of people enjoying Saturday's Frosty Fest in Gurnee. The family fun festival at Bittersweet Golf Course featured people...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - Embrace winter at the Volo Bog, or keep warm at a comedy show in Waukegan, a dinosaur attraction in Rosemont, a new museum exhibit in Elmhurst or a play in St. Charles. ...