Festivals and Fairs
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Best Bets: Pumpkins galore at Chicago Botanic’s Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-LanternsOct 08, 2024 1:00 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden hosts its annual Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes headline Chronic Con in Rosemont and the 60th Chicago International Film Festival will screen more than 120 features and 70 shorts.
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Festivals Oct. 11-17: Glass Pumpkin Patch, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns and moreOct 08, 2024 6:17 am - Festivals Oct. 11-17: Glass Pumpkin Patch, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns and more
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Storytelling, music and equestrian shows on tap at Fall Festival at DanadaOct 07, 2024 8:55 pm - Join a celebration of the horse and the fall season at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Fall Festival at Danada on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13, at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton.
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Giddy up: Danada equestrian festival showcases drill teamsOct 07, 2024 7:17 pm - The Fall Festival at Danada is a two-day gathering this weekend for horse lovers and the largest event of the year in the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2024 Holiday Happenings guideOct 07, 2024 2:58 pm - The holidays will be here before you know it. Get your Thanksgiving 5Ks, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfast with Santa, or other family events into the Daily Herald Holiday Happenings guide, publishing Nov. 10.
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Celebrating Autumn: A Day Full of Fun and Creativity in Arlington HeightsOct 05, 2024 1:49 pm - The Autumn Harvest at North School Park in Arlington Heights includes family fun with crafts, games, hayrides, a scarecrow-building contest, live music and entertainment.
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Experience Fall Fun at the 39th Annual St. Charles Scarecrow WeekendOct 02, 2024 4:27 pm - The 39th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend on Oct. 11-13 features a variety of fall-themed entertainment and activities for individuals of all ages to enjoy.
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Best Bets: Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, Lewis Black, New PhilharmonicOct 02, 2024 11:40 am - The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest takes over Highwood, comedian Lewis Black brings his farewell tour to the North Shore Center, The Morton Arboretum hosts its Cider and Ale Fest, and conductor Kirk Muspratt starts his 20th season with The New Philharmonic.
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Festivals Oct. 4-10: Oktoberfests, Jumptoberfest, Boo at the Zoo and moreOct 02, 2024 8:25 am - Mark your calendar for the Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement, Norge Ski Club’s Jumptoberfest, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Boo at the Zoo and more happening this week.
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O Tannenbaum: Tickets go on sale for ‘Illumination’ at the Morton ArboretumOct 01, 2024 8:52 pm - “Illumination,” the holiday light show returning next month to the Morton Arboretum, has been rooted in the idea that bare trees are still beautiful in winter. Follow a m...