Festivals and Fairs
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Naperville Ribfest's new piggy mascot 'Needs a Name'May 02, 2017 1:00 am - "Piggy Needs a Name," and kids get to come up with it. The committee planning the 30th annual Ribfest in Naperville has designed a new mascot and is asking for local sch...
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125 artists to display work in Elmhurst's Wilder ParkMay 01, 2017 11:00 pm - More than 125 artists from across the Midwest will display their work this weekend at the 21st annual Art in Wilder Park fine art, craft and design show in Elmhurst. Ro...
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Lombard ready for two weeks of Lilac Time festivitiesMay 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Lombard residents will be looking at the world through lilac-colored glasses for the next two weeks as the village celebrates Lilac Time with a variety of events leading...
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Entertainment lineup announced for Swedish Days festivalApr 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Entertainment lineup announced for Geneva's Swedish Days festival
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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...