Festivals and Fairs
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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. ...
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Head to Volo Bog for WinterFest Jan. 14Jan 08, 2018 10:00 pm - The Friends of Volo Bog, with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will present their annual WinterFest Sunday, Jan. 14, at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingle...
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Addison ready to celebrate WinterfestJan 08, 2018 10:00 pm - With cold, snow, ice and lack of sunlight conspiring to create cases of cabin fever, Addison Park District is coming to the rescue with its annual Winterfest celebration...
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Winter Wine Walk in WheatonJan 07, 2018 10:00 pm - The holidays are over, and winter has set in, but that's no reason to stay inside. The Downtown Wheaton Association is sponsoring its inaugural Wheaton Winter Wine Walk...