Festivals and Fairs
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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...
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All fun and games at Frontier DaysJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - Hockey and hard rock were among the highlights Tuesday at Arlington Heights' Frontier Days festival. Kids and adults gathered on the tennis courts at Recreation Park to ...
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Heritage Fair brings old-fashioned fun to McHenry CountyJul 02, 2018 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum will host its 33rd Annual Heritage Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at the museum, 6422 Main St., Union. This ...
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10 food tips for Naperville's RibfestJul 02, 2018 5:30 am - If not for the food, what would Ribfest be? Luckily, no one has to answer that. Ribfest in Naperville is back for its 31st year from Wednesday, July 4, to Saturday, Ju...