Festivals and Fairs
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Suburban tree-lighting events kick off holiday seasonNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Addison Tree-lighting Ceremony: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec, 1, village hall and green and Addison Historical District, 1 Friendship Plaza. Visit with Santa and Christmas ch...
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Mount Prospect welcomes holiday season with annual tree-lightingNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Mount Prospect welcomed the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with its annual tree-lighting ceremony and Christkindlmarket Wednesday evening at village hall. The tree was don...
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Holiday Express rolls back into Blackberry FarmNov 20, 2017 10:00 pm - The Holiday Express train is rolling back into Blackberry Farm in Aurora for its Yuletide celebration during the first three weekends in December. The train's arrival wi...
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Naper Settlement celebrates the holidaysNov 20, 2017 10:00 pm - Naper Settlement will play host to a variety of special events and exhibits in addition to the NaperLights and Christkindlmarket events. Here's a quick look at other sc...
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Long Grove Vintage Holidays kicks off Nov. 24Nov 20, 2017 10:00 pm - An annual family tradition returns to its small-town setting when Long Grove Vintage Holidays kicks off Friday, Nov. 24. Presented by the Historic Downtown Long Grove ...
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NaperLights opens monthlong celebration at Naper SettlementNov 19, 2017 10:00 pm - The NaperLights holiday display will brighten the season at Naper Settlement beginning Friday, Nov. 24, and continuing through Dec. 23. Sponsored by Naperville Sunrise ...
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Hoffman Estates, Palatine tree lightings set for SaturdayNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - The villages of Hoffman Estates and Palatine will both host their annual tree-lighting ceremonies at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. The Hoffman Estates Friendship Tree Lighti...
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Fox Lake parade, tree lighting set for Nov. 25Nov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Fox Lake will hold its annual Christmas parade and tree-lighting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown Fox Lake. The parade lineup will begin at 4 p.m. in the parking ...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Improvised Christmas carols in Schaumburg, a high-tech light display in Lisle and a twist on a holiday classic in Lake Forest help usher in the season this weekend in th...
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Vernon Hills' holiday kickoff on Saturday after ThanksgivingNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - The 2017 Vernon Hills holiday tree and Menorah lighting will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the municipal golf course, 291 Evergreen Drive. Hot chocolate and s...