Festivals and Fairs
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Budget-friendly fun: Get spooked at Ray Bradbury Storytelling FestOct 27, 2015 6:00 am - Top pick Tell us a scary story Professional storytellers like Bill Oberst Jr., Carol Birch, Oba William King, Jim May and Megan Wells share ghost stories, fabl...
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Hoffman Estates Park District's new Climbing Wall Trick or Treat a hitOct 27, 2015 1:00 am - Even though it was the first year for the event, the Hoffman Estates Park District Climbing Wall Trick or Treat Tuesday evening at Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Cent...
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Wauconda hosts Trick or Treat on Main StreetOct 25, 2015 1:00 am - Downtown Wauconda was alive with Halloween spirit Sunday during the fourth annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event. The Village of Wauconda, Wauconda Park District an...
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Midwest travel: Supper club celebrates 'Rocky Horror'Oct 24, 2015 7:15 am - Chicago Do the time warp again Squeeze into the fishnets and spangled corset before heading to Untitled Supper Club to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cu...
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BatFest celebrates Halloween in BataviaOct 24, 2015 1:00 am - Families comprised of princesses, superheroes and goblins flooded downtown Batavia Saturday for the annual BatFest Halloween celebration. Kids trick-or-treated at variou...
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Sleepy Hollow celebrates HalloweenOct 24, 2015 1:00 am - The annual Halloween in the Hollow celebration at Sabatino Park in Sleepy Hollow returned Saturday. A chili contest kicked off the event and hundreds of children of all...
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Zombies, elves and more: 5 ideas for the weekendOct 23, 2015 1:00 am - The countdown to Halloween continues this weekend with Elgin's annual Nightmare on Chicago Street. But other suburban options abound - from political humor in Rosemont t...
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Wauconda to host Trick or Treat on Main StreetOct 20, 2015 11:00 pm - Downtown Wauconda invites all local individuals and families to the fourth annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Fun for all ages, this...
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Pet costume contest adds fun to this year's BatFestOct 19, 2015 11:00 pm - It's a doggone shame. Unfortunately my new rescue puppy, Gracie, won't be able to compete in BatFest's new pet contest, sponsored by the Batavia Animal Clinic. Although...
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Elgin readies for bigger, scarier 'Nightmare'Oct 19, 2015 11:00 pm - With bigger-than-ever crowds expected to descend on downtown Elgin for the fifth annual Nightmare on Chicago Street Halloween party this Saturday, the city is preparing ...