Festivals and Fairs
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Festivals Sept. 13-19: Glendale Heights Oktoberfest, Fright Fest, Des Plaines Fall Fest, West Dundee Heritage Fest and moreSep 10, 2024 6:06 am - Mark your calendars for Des Plaines Fall Fest, West Dundee Heritage Fest, Fall on the Farm at Lambs Farm and more happening this week.
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Marching into history: Cantigny hosts Revolutionary War WeekendSep 08, 2024 3:50 pm - The Redcoats came to the suburbs this weekend, as the 18th Century British Army faced off with the pesky rebels of the American Revolution on the fields of Cantigny Park in Wheaton.
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Germanfest flavors usher in fall festival season in Hoffman EstatesSep 08, 2024 8:19 am - The family Oktoberfest-style celebration included Hofbrau beer, authentic German Food, live music, stein-hoisting, a costume contest and free kids activities.
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Lisle Heritage Society to host 40th annual ‘Depot Days’Sep 06, 2024 11:50 pm - On Sept. 14-15, Lisle Depot Days will be brimming with activities and demonstrations that entertain and educate visitors of all ages about local history.
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‘It’s very popular’: Elgin tours revisit Elgin National Watch Factory Historic District after 26 yearsSep 05, 2024 6:23 pm - Visitors can tour five homes in the Elgin National Watch Factory Historic District at the 42nd annual Historic Elgin House Tour, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8.
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Parade kicks off Bloomingdale Septemberfest’s 50th anniversarySep 04, 2024 12:16 pm - Bloomingdale Septemberfest is marking its 50th year on Saturday, Sept. 7. The day begins with the parade, which includes the Great Lakes Naval Band and “Royal Court” members from previous festivals.
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Best Bets: New Elmhurst exhibitions celebrate movie houses, public artSep 04, 2024 8:49 am - New exhibitions honoring historic movie houses and public art open at two Elmhurst museums; the Fiestas Patrias Festival returns to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park; and blues rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays the suburbs this week.
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Dog Daze to bring a tail-wagging good time to Fishel Park Sept. 14Sep 03, 2024 8:04 pm - The Downers Grove Park District promises a fun-filled afternoon for both dogs and their owners at the annual “Dog Daze” event on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Fishel Park.
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Festivals Sept. 6-12: Festival of the Vine, Sandwich Fair, Art on the Fox and moreSep 03, 2024 2:15 pm - Mark your calendars for the Sandwich Fair, Festival of the Vine, Art on the Fox, Winfield Good Old Days, Mundelein Arts Festival, Scandinavian Day Festival, St. Charles Jazz Weekend and more happening this week.
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Labor Day tradition returns with folk musicians and storytellersSep 03, 2024 10:56 am - The Fox Valley Folklore Society had perfect summer weather for its 48th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival. The two-day festival has been a longtime Labor Day weekend tradition.