Festivals and Fairs
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Things to do Feb. 14-20: Chicago Auto Show, Joffrey Ballet and moreFeb 11, 2025 11:46 am - Mark your calendar for Chicago Auto Show, the Joffrey Ballet and more happening this week.
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Wheaton’s Ice-A-Palooza back on after weather delayFeb 08, 2025 3:58 pm - A week after Ice-A-Palooza was postponed due to poor ice and field conditions, the winter festival in Wheaton was back.
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Best Bets: Cocoa in Long Grove, wine in Wheaton and orchids at Chicago Botanic GardenFeb 04, 2025 8:38 am - Long Grove turns into a cocoa town, Wheaton welcomes wine and cheese enthusiasts, and the Chicago Botanic Garden debuts its annual orchid show this weekend.
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Things to do Feb. 7-13: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO,’ ‘Dancing With the Stars Live!’ and moreFeb 03, 2025 5:06 pm - Mark your calendar for Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” at the Now Arena, “Dancing With the Stars Live!” at the Rosemont Theatre, Disney On Ice’s “Let’s Dance!” at the Allstate Arena, “Groundhog Day The Musical” in Woodstock and more happening this week.
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‘We believe in magic’: Woodstock Willie gives hope for an early spring
Feb 02, 2025 8:01 am - Woodstock Willie predicted an early spring Sunday morning, prompting cheers from thousands who gathered in the Woodstock Square before dawn to see what the furry prognosticator of seasons had to say on Groundhog Day.
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Downers Grove Ice Festival returns with carving, sculptures, games
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Illinois Vintage Fair returns to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates this weekendJan 31, 2025 10:56 am - Illinois Vintage Fair returns to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates Feb. 1-2, featuring 100-plus vendors selling vintage fashion, collectibles, art and home goods.
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Things to do Jan. 31 to Feb. 6: Groundhog Day events, Downers Grove’s Ice Fest, Lunar New Year and moreJan 28, 2025 9:12 am - Mark your calendar for Groundhog Day events in Woodstock, Downers Grove’s Ice Fest, Lunar New Year celebrations, Disney On Ice presents “Let’s Dance!” and more happening this week.
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Chicagoland Fishing Expo returns with gear, guides, lessonsJan 25, 2025 1:47 pm - The Chicagoland Fishing Expo returned to the Schaumburg Convention Center this weekend with everything fishing under one roof.
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St. Charles Business Alliance accepting entries for St. Patrick’s ParadeJan 22, 2025 4:47 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance is accepting entries for the 2025 St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade, an annual Irish celebration held on March 15.