Festivals and Fairs
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A 'hometown party' starts Thursday with Taste of Wheaton openingMay 30, 2018 1:00 am - Folks around Wheaton this weekend will be having a friendly debate. Taste of Wheaton. Cream of Wheaton. Which is it? On one side are the purists, the festival regulars w...
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Gilberts Community Days opens June 1 with music and funMay 29, 2018 11:00 pm - The annual Gilberts Community Days will open from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Towne Centre Park, Route 72 and Center Drive. New this year is the Community Days Busi...
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Fine Line Arts Festival to feature art demos, music and more June 2May 29, 2018 11:00 pm - Stop by the Fine Line Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road in St. Charles. Admission and park...
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Summer concert season returns in Geneva and St. CharlesMay 29, 2018 11:00 pm - After long, grueling winters, what does the arrival of warmer weather really mean to us? It means festivals, swimming, golf, dining el fresco, gardening, youth baseball ...
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6 suburban garden walks for those with, or without, green thumbsMay 29, 2018 6:00 am - If April showers really do bring May flowers, there should be some spectacular gardens this summer. Some of the most colorful will be on display during a variety of gard...
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Local bands highlight Rose Fest lineupMay 28, 2018 11:00 pm - On the heels of Memorial Day, summer's unofficial kickoff, Roselle's Rose Festival will bring music, food, bingo, rides and a parade to town for four days. The festivit...
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Ride or walk to Bluesmobile Cruise NightMay 28, 2018 11:00 pm - The 2018 season of the Mount Prospect Lions Club Bluesmobile Cruise Night has begun. The hours are from 3 to 9 p.m. every Saturday night, with the event taking place in...
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100 years ago today, Cantigny Park's namesake battle brings America seriously into World War IMay 28, 2018 7:30 am - With its military museum and collection of tanks, Cantigny Park is one of the most appropriate places to observe Memorial Day. The ceremonies on the grounds of the Wheat...
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5 fun things to do with your dog this summer in the suburbs, cityMay 28, 2018 6:30 am - The Dog Days of summer traditionally bring hotter temperatures and a good excuse to slow down. But if you own a dog, summer offers the perfect time for outings with your...
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5 new suburban events and exhibits coming this summerMay 26, 2018 7:00 am - Summer is a great time for outdoor traditions — whether it's taking in a concert at the park or hitting a neighborhood carnival. And you can find detailed listings for t...