Festivals and Fairs
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Celebrate Public Gardens Day at Morton ArboretumApr 30, 2017 11:00 pm - To celebrate National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 12, the Morton Arboretum in Lisle is offering reduced admission and special events highlighting the importance of...
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Get tickets for Blues & Roots on Water Street June 10Apr 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Tickets are limited for the 2017 Blues & Roots on Water Street festival. It will 4:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St. in Batavia....
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Midwest travel: Don your Sunday best for Derby Day parties in ChicagoApr 29, 2017 7:28 am - Chicago Derby party Even if you don't know much about horses, you can still use the occasion of the 143rd Kentucky Derby as an outing for fun. Tavern on Rush hosts its s...
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Wanted: Veterans to march in Dundee Memorial Day paradeApr 29, 2017 1:00 am - Why is it becoming so hard to find veterans to participate in the local Memorial Day parade? That's the question organizers are asking. They know one of the reasons is t...
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Morton Arboretum's plant sale draws big crowd SaturdayApr 29, 2017 1:00 am - Despite the cold, rainy weather, the plant sale on the second day of the Morton Arboretum's Arbor Day celebration drew big crowds. Plants, trees, shrubs and a variety of...
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Northwest Celtic Fest at Sears Centre draws kids and adultsApr 29, 2017 1:00 am - The Northwest Celtic Fest Saturday afternoon at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates featured plenty of kids activities, including mini golf, and rare photo opportu...
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5 ideas for this weekend in the suburbsApr 28, 2017 12:00 pm - No plans for the weekend? Check out our ideas for five fun things to do in the suburbs. For more, see dailyherald.com/calendar. Civil War Show and Sale Dealers from...
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Irish Fest opens in Mount ProspectApr 28, 2017 1:00 am - Those who wanted another crack at St. Patrick's Day craic got their chance Friday as Mount Prospect's annual Irish Fest opened in the village's downtown. The festival co...
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Morton Arboretum celebrates Arbor Day with a week of special eventsApr 26, 2017 6:00 am - Children's curiosity about how tiny seeds pushed into the earth can grow much taller than the tallest human could be satisfied Friday at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. C...
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Northwest Celtic Fest returns to Hoffman Estates SaturdayApr 26, 2017 1:00 am - Northwest Celtic Fest returns to the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 29. The free family fest will include several new activ...