Festivals and Fairs
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Trick-or-treat early at Algonquin, Geneva CommonsOct 18, 2015 11:00 pm - It happens every October. Parents go all out on Halloween costumes, either sewing an intricate design or spending big bucks on store-bought items, only to have their kid...
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Lake in the Hills debuts Pub in the Park Craft Beer FestOct 18, 2015 11:00 pm - Beer is not just beer these days. That point undoubtedly will be well-illustrated Saturday, Oct. 24, when more than three dozen craft brewers serve their signature bever...
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Families enjoy autumn, Halloween fun at Lombard's SpooktacularOct 18, 2015 1:00 am - A colorful celebration of Halloween, autumn and candy took place in downtown Lombard Sunday afternoon, during Lombard Town Centre's 10th annual Spooktacular Fall Fest. C...
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Lambs Farm hosts tasty competitionOct 17, 2015 1:00 am - Teams of barbecue enthusiasts competed for a tasty title Saturday at Lambs Farm near Libertyville. Lambs Farm's 10th annual Barn Burner BBQ was held in the main parking ...
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Costume pet parade part of Hoots and H'Owls fall festivalOct 17, 2015 1:00 am - Costumed canines and their proud owners came out in force Saturday for the fourth annual Hoots and H'Owls fall festival and Halloween celebration at Randhurst Village in...
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Trucks and pumpkins in downtown LibertyvilleOct 17, 2015 1:00 am - Trucks of all sorts were on display for children to see and touch Saturday at Cook Memorial Library in downtown Libertyville. The 14th annual Touch the Trucks community ...
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GiGiFest in Hoffman Estates Oct. 18Oct 16, 2015 1:00 am - GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will introduce the new 53-foot trailer donated by Nationwide Rail Services at the free GiGiFest, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, O...
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From pumpkins to a pet parade: 5 weekend ideasOct 16, 2015 1:00 am - Haunts, both family-friendly and not, abound in the suburbs this weekend. Check out five options for pre-Halloween fun. For others, go to dailyherald.com/entertainment. ...
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Santa, fireworks at Deer Park Town Center Nov. 13Oct 15, 2015 1:00 am - Santa will ride a fire truck into Deer Park Town Center at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, to preside over a festival that includes fireworks and lighting up the shopping center...
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Lombard's 'Spooktacular' promising low-cost funOct 15, 2015 1:00 am - Families looking for affordable autumn fun can take part in safe trick-or-treating and fall-themed activities such as pumpkin decorating for $1 a child on Sunday during ...