Festivals and Fairs
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Downtown Wheaton Association hosting new Halloween event for womenSep 30, 2016 1:00 am - For more than a decade, the Downtown Wheaton Association has hosted its Boo-Palooza event to give kids a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween. This year, the association...
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Concerts and cornstalks: 5 ideas for the weekendSep 30, 2016 1:00 am - Enjoy the cornstalks and pumpkins of fall by day, a concert by night. It's that kind of weekend in the suburbs. Here are five things to do. For others, go to dailyherald...
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Fall brings magic, mystery to Morton ArboretumSep 29, 2016 6:00 am - That fall is a spectacular time of year to visit the Morton Arboretum in Lisle is no mystery. “Fall is our season. We have amazing fall color here,” said Gina Steele, t...
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Fox Lake fire open house set for SundaySep 29, 2016 1:00 am - The Fox Lake Fire Protection District will host its annual fire protection week open house Sunday, Oct. 2, at Station 3, 26603 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside. From 8 a.m. to...
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Grayslake fall farmers markets to start SaturdaySep 28, 2016 1:00 am - Grayslake's fall farmers market will start Saturday, Oct. 1, in the village's downtown. It'll be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through Dec. 17 at Centennial Plaz...
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Cider Fest to feature Civil War encampment, re-enactorsSep 27, 2016 11:00 pm - If you always had a hankering to speak to a general and future president, you'll get your chance Sunday when General Ulysses S. Grant drops by the McHenry County Histori...
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Fox Valley festivals celebrate all things appleSep 27, 2016 11:00 pm - They're in season right now, and they say eating one a day will keep the doctor away. On Sunday, Oct. 2, there will be two festivals celebrating all things apple. One is...
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Fairs & fests: Oktoberfests, Harvest Fests, Fright Fest and moreSep 27, 2016 6:00 am - This weekend Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Monday, Oct. 31, at Didier Farms, 16678 Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, camel rides, Animal...
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Live bands at Fall Fest this weekend in South ElginSep 26, 2016 11:00 pm - The Elgin Odd Fellows Lodge 12 and South Elgin Lions Club will host a Fall Fest fundraiser from noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, a...
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Naperville ready to celebrate OktoberfestSep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Traditional German oompah music and classic rock, along with German-style beer and cuisine under a large heated tent, will all be part of Naper Settlement's Oktoberfest....