Festivals and Fairs
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Santa, reindeer visit LisleDec 06, 2015 12:00 am - There's a lot you can say about Santa. It's a good bet he knows more about you than the NSA. He might want to listen to his doctors a little more when it comes to reduci...
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Window Wonderland event highlights downtown ElginDec 05, 2015 12:00 am - Visitors to the Downtown Elgin Window Wonderland Saturday could enjoy visits with three kinds of animals. There were the wagon rides powered by a pair of mules. There w...
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Des Plaines welcomes Santa, holiday seasonDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - Des Plaines held its Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday in Metropolitan Square. The event featured hand-decorated Christmas trees, Santa Claus and his elves, live en...
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5 places to soak up the holidays this weekendDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - Soak up the holiday spirit - or poke fun at the craziness that comes with it. It's your choice this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five ideas to get you started. For o...
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Blackberry Farm Holiday Express: All aboard for Yuletide cheerDec 03, 2015 4:00 pm - Imagine looking through the bright eyes of a child. Remember that age? Everything seemed bigger than life - so sensational and spectacular. We're older now, but the Chri...
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Eight homes featured on Elgin's holiday house walkDec 03, 2015 10:00 am - Would you like to experience a house dressed to the nines for Christmas without the trips to and from the attic? Attend this year's Northeast Neighborhood Association Ho...
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Lake in the Hills marks annual tree festival FridayDec 03, 2015 6:00 am - Lake in the Hills will mark its annual Festival of Trees Friday by transforming village hall into a winter wonderland. The village parks and recreation department spearh...
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Rolling Meadows marks 60th anniversary at tree-lighting ceremonyDec 03, 2015 12:00 am - The city of Rolling Meadows held its tree-lighting ceremony Thursday evening, with Santa's arrival, a fireworks show, and a free spaghetti dinner as part of its 60th ann...
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Budget-friendly fun: Warm up to music at MetropolisDec 01, 2015 4:45 am - Free Give it a try! Guests are invited to try playing a variety of musical instruments as the Metropolis School of the Performing Arts hosts a Musical Instrume...
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Jinglebell Jubilee rings in Lombard's holiday seasonNov 30, 2015 10:00 pm - An echo of the past is contained in every Christmas. At this year's Jinglebell Jubilee Saturday in Lombard, festivalgoers will be transported, courtesy of the five organ...