Festivals and Fairs
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Fests and funny business: 5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendOct 09, 2015 1:00 am - Sure, we're all excited about the Cubs in the playoffs. But watching them play in St. Louis isn't the only thing to do this weekend. Here are five ideas of fun things to...
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'Holiday in the Grove' returns Dec. 5 to Sugar GroveOct 07, 2015 11:00 pm - This year's "Holiday in the Grove" will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, in Sugar Grove. The day kicks off with "Breakfast with Santa." Serving times are 8, 9, and 10 a.m. T...
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Festivals: Welcome fall at a seasonal celebrationOct 07, 2015 6:00 am - Scarecrow fests, corn mazes and pumpkin patches make saying so long to summer a little easier. So take your kids or grandkids and check out what suburban fall festivals ...
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Scarecrow Fest brings fall fun to St. CharlesOct 06, 2015 11:00 pm - St. Charles' perennial favorite, Scarecrow Festival, will return for the 30th time this weekend, offering activities and entertainment for families from all over the Mid...
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Palatine Fall Festival returns for 18th yearOct 06, 2015 11:00 pm - Families can enjoy a petting zoo, wagon and pony rides and scarecrow making, among other activities, on Saturday when the Palatine Park District hosts its 18th annual Fa...
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Horses take center stage at Wheaton festivalOct 06, 2015 1:00 am - Horse lovers will have the chance to see some of their favorite breeds during Sunday's Danada Fall Festival in Wheaton. About 70 equines - from ponies to Percherons - ar...
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Harvest Blessings festival in Indian CreekOct 06, 2015 1:00 am - St. Mary of Vernon's Family Faith Days "Harvest Blessings" fall festival will be Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the parish center, 236 Route 45, Indian Creek. Ad...
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Scarecrows make big return to Cantigny Fall FestivalOct 05, 2015 11:00 pm - An immersion in all things autumnal awaits visitors to the annual Fall Festival Saturday at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Pumpkins will be decorated, hay wagons will offer r...
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Barrington hosts annual Scarecrow Fest and contestOct 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Scarecrow building, pumpkin painting and pony rides will highlight Barrington's 15th annual Scarecrow Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in Memorial Park...
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Mt. Prospect adds 2nd day to OktoberfestOct 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Celebrate in the great outdoors this weekend at Mount Prospect's annual Fall Fest and Oktoberfest Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, in downtown Mount Prospect, Emerson Str...