Festivals and Fairs
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Fishing derbies beckon families to Batavia, South ElginJun 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Fishing derbies in Batavia and South Elgin will offer kids and parents a chance to bond — and maybe reel in a big catch — this Father's Day weekend. This type of event i...
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Going Dutch festival celebrates women in artJun 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Side Street Studio Arts is proud to bring the seventh annual Going Dutch Festival, a celebration of the female voice in dance, music, theater, and the visual arts, to El...
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RotaryFest returns to Elk Grove Village with music, rides, paradeJun 12, 2017 1:00 am - Rotary Fest, the first big festival of summer in the Northwest suburbs, opens Wednesday, June 14, and runs through Sunday, June 18, at Lions Park, at 150 Lions Drive in ...
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Algonquin's Art on the Fox celebrates 10 yearsJun 11, 2017 11:00 pm - Over Father's Day weekend, the Algonquin Public Arts Commission will host its 10th annual Algonquin's Art on the Fox featuring a juried art show. Similar to past years,...
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Libertyville Days Festival feature carnival rides, parade, pageantJun 11, 2017 11:00 pm - Libertyville Days Festival kicks off the season with carnival rides, parade and pageant
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Midwest travel: Enjoy alley fun in Chicago at ACTIVATE's first summer pop-up eventJun 10, 2017 7:28 am - Chicago Get this party started The first event of the summer pop-up series ACTIVATE, Playground - The Rec Room of the Block, riffs on the theme Off Street. So expect it ...
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Civil war re-enactors set up camp, give glimpse of Elgin historyJun 10, 2017 1:00 am - It was North vs. South Saturday as the inaugural Elgin Civil War Experience drew nearly 300 re-enactors, who recreated a 1862 battle and provided a interactive history l...
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Ribfest, fireworks highlight Lake Villa Celebration of SummerJun 10, 2017 1:00 am - Ribs, rock and fireworks soaring overhead teamed for a day of family fun Saturday at Lake Villa's Celebration of Summer. Families filled Lehman Park for the free annual ...
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Elmhurst kids embark on Eldridge Park adventureJun 10, 2017 1:00 am - Elmhurst's Eldridge Park doesn't exactly remind you of the Amazon rain forest. And it won't easily be confused with the jungles of Africa, the wilds of the Sonoran Deser...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJun 09, 2017 1:00 am - Dragon boat races in St. Charles, a family-friendly fest in Lake Villa and a comedy competition in Rosemont are among the varied choices this weekend in the suburbs. Her...