Festivals and Fairs
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Easter Bunny to drop eggs from helicopter in BarringtonMar 04, 2018 12:00 am - A helicopter egg drop featuring the Easter Bunny is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, at Citizens Park in Barrington. Geared for ages 1 to 10, the drop of the fake eggs ...
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Schaumburg makes changes to Miss Septemberfest competitionMar 03, 2018 12:00 am - Schaumburg's Septemberfest Committee will change the decades-old Miss Septemberfest scholarship competition this year to a Septemberfest Court competition for both young...
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Naperville clarifying criteria for special event fundingMar 02, 2018 12:00 am - Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the use of grant funding at Sportsman's Park. The grant that supports many special events in Naperville is i...
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Reigning Rose Queen returning for this year's competitionFeb 26, 2018 10:00 pm - When the 2018 Rose Queen is crowned Friday night at Lake Park High School's west campus, reigning 2017 Rose Queen Shana Abraham plans to be there. "I'm flying back. I'm ...
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One Earth Film Festival brings environmental awarenessFeb 26, 2018 5:00 am - One Earth Film Festival is an annual event that presents environmental films with the goal of creating a greater understanding of climate change, sustainability and what...
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13 restaurants coming to Rolling Meadows' 'Taste the Town'Feb 25, 2018 12:00 am - Thirteen restaurants will be participating in the second annual Taste the Town - essentially an indoor "taste of Rolling Meadows" - on Saturday, March 3. The "sample and...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsFeb 23, 2018 12:00 am - Country music or Irish dance? You can find both this weekend in Rosemont. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar. 'Riverda...
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Elgin's Nightmare makes $20,000, first profit everFeb 22, 2018 12:00 am - Elgin's signature event, Nightmare on Chicago Street, was profitable for the first time, largely because of a record 18,500 people who went and faced long lines and wait...
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Sunday picks: Meet & Greet Weekend at LegolandFeb 18, 2018 6:23 am - Blocky characters The Legoland Discovery Center Chicago unveils a new Character Meet & Greet area for photo opportunities starting this weekend at Streets of Woodfie...
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Eight vendors on tap for Fox Lake Bloody Mary FestFeb 18, 2018 12:00 am - Fox Lake officials say eight vendors have applied to take part in the village's inaugural Bloody Mary Fest on Sunday, July 15. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...