Festivals and Fairs
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Aurora celebrates Dia de Los Muertos with youth and adultsNov 06, 2024 3:30 pm - Aurora’s Mexican community recently convened in downtown Aurora to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. The annual celebration of those who have passed is a...
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Things to do Nov. 8-14: Veterans Day events, Chicago Toy & Game Fair and moreNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Mark your calendar for Veterans Day observances throughout the suburbs, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, Brew It Forward in Wheaton, violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and more happening this week.
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Aurora’s Veterans Day event to feature former Prisoner of War Jessica LynchNov 04, 2024 1:05 pm - The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community.
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Día de Muertos a reminder that love never diesNov 02, 2024 5:10 pm - Deceased loved ones were celebrated rather than mourned during Naperville’s second annual “Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead),” hosted by the Alliance of Latinos Motivating...
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Diwali Delight: Aurora comes alive at IACOAB’s 10th annual celebrationNov 01, 2024 10:40 pm - On Oct. 26, the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board hosted its 10th annual Diwali festival at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, drawing an impressive crowd of over 3,000 attendees.
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Celebrate Día de los Muertos during Aurora Downtown’s First Friday Nov. 1Oct 30, 2024 11:43 pm - Aurora Downtown is inviting the community to a special Día de los Muertos celebration on Friday, Nov. 1, as part of its popular First Fridays event series.
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Festivals Oct. 25-31: Howlin’ at the Moon, Halloween happenings, Lake County Home Show and moreOct 29, 2024 11:28 am - Mark your calendar for Halloween events across the suburbs including Naper Settlement’s Howlin’ at the Moon and Randall Oaks Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo, as well as the Lake County Home Show, Chicago Women’s Expo and more happening this week.
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Festivals Nov. 1-7: Stews & Brews (and Booze & Blues), pumpkin smashes and moreOct 29, 2024 10:25 am - Mark your calendar for Stews and Brews (and Booze and Blues), the last nights of Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest, the Great Midwest Train Show, pumpkin smashes and more happening this week.
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A gallery of ghouls: Creepy scenes from Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago StreetOct 27, 2024 11:43 pm - The city of Elgin shared images from its annual Nightmare on Chicago Street, a Halloween party that draws thousands to downtown Elgin. This year’s event was Oct. 19.
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Smiles instead of scares at Elgin senior home’s Halloween HikeOct 27, 2024 5:22 pm - Halloween might be a celebration of all the things that give us a fright, but there was nothing but smiles and joy Sunday during the 6th annual Halloween Hike at The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin.