Festivals and Fairs
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Fox Lake holiday event on SaturdayNov 24, 2016 12:00 am - The annual Fox Lake parade and tree lighting will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. This year's theme will be celebrating "Christmas Around the World." The annual event...
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Long Grove to launch free carriage rides FridayNov 24, 2016 12:00 am - The Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association is offering families, friends and lovebirds of all ages horse-drawn carriage rides from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25...
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10 ways to kick-start holiday season in suburbsNov 23, 2016 5:00 am - As soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers are tucked away in the fridge, thoughts turn to Christmas and other winter holidays. To get you in the mood, here are 10 ways to ki...
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Pretty lights! Tree-lighting events, holiday celebrations across the suburbsNov 23, 2016 5:00 am - Algonquin Santa Comes to Algonquin Commons: 1 to 4 p.m. every weekend Dec. 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18. Santa will be on the Santa Express trolley. Hop aboard and visit with th...
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Mount Prospect lights holiday treeNov 23, 2016 12:00 am - Mount Prospect held its annual tree-lighting ceremony and Christkindlmarket Wednesday evening at Busse Avenue and Route 83. The Madrigal Singers of Prospect High School ...
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The Buckinghams to perform for Elk Grove tree lightingNov 22, 2016 12:00 am - To celebrate Elk Grove Village's 60th anniversary, the town has arranged a performance by The Buckinghams as part of its 19th annual Holiday Tree Lighting on the Village...
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St. Charles welcomes holidays with lights, parade, celebritiesNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown St. Charles, and this weekend is the best time to bring the family and take in all the Yuletide trimmings. To sta...
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Santa set to arrive Friday in downtown WheatonNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - Wheaton residents encouraged to participate in Christmas parade
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Kids, hobbyists flock to South Elgin train open houseNov 20, 2016 12:00 am - Model train hobbyists, collectors and kids who just like driving them around the tracks filled the historic Clintonville Station in South Elgin on Sunday for the third a...
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Tree-lighting opens holiday season in BensenvilleNov 20, 2016 12:00 am - There are some rules if you're going to call your tree-lighting ceremony Holiday Magic. First, the weather has to be at least a little crisp, even in what's been an unus...