Festivals and Fairs
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Fall Fest returns to the Lisle library Sept. 26Sep 15, 2025 6:33 pm - Lisle Library District is hosting its Fall Fest with live owls, pretzel truck, pumpkin carving, and photo booth on Friday, Sept. 26.
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Deadline extended to compete in St. Charles Scarecrow ContestSep 15, 2025 4:09 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance extends Scarecrow Contest entry, offering cash prizes for various categories. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 19.
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Volunteers needed for 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow WeekendSep 14, 2025 1:50 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance is seeking volunteers for the 40th annual Scarecrow Weekend in downtown St. Charles from Oct. 10-12. Help at the information booths or monitor the Activity Zone, and receive a free event T-shirt.
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El Grito Parade celebrates Mexican independence in CarpentersvilleSep 13, 2025 3:35 pm - The annual El Grito Parade brought color, music, and culture to the streets of Carpentersville Saturday.
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Rotary Club of Palatine’s Oktoberfest returns with beer, music, bike ride, scarecrow contestSep 13, 2025 10:13 am - Bring your appetite for beer, music, food and games to the Rotary Club of Palatine’s 17th annual Oktoberfest, which will take place Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21, in downtown Palatine.
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Geneva Park District hosts 17th annual Autumn Fair at Peck Farm ParkSep 10, 2025 10:24 pm - The Geneva Park District Foundation is hosting its 17th annual Autumn Fair on Sept. 20 at Peck Farm Park, featuring family activities, entertainment, the butterfly house, and a petting zoo.
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Batavia’s Sturdy Shelter Brewing to hold third OktoberfestSep 10, 2025 12:04 pm - Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia is preparing to host its third Oktoberfest from Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 14.
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Fall Flavor Fest at Smokin’ Deal BBQ features tastes, demos, industry prosSep 10, 2025 11:34 am - A Barbecue Hall of Famer who is also a best-selling author. A grilling enthusiast with more than 3.5 million social media followers and his own line of rubs and seasonings. A certified pizzaiolo, who is the corporate chef for Lakeview Appliance Distributing. Visitors will find all three at the Fall Flavor Fest from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Smokin’ Deal BBQ in Vernon Hills.
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‘Bands, brews and family fun’: Inaugural Meadows Fest this weekendSep 10, 2025 11:27 am - Rolling Meadows will host a three-day festival this weekend to celebrate the city’s 70th anniversary. Meadows Fest will feature music, food, drinks, games and shopping at Kimball Hill Park.
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Best Bets: Monster Jam, Halloween scares, craft beers and Joffrey premieres ‘Carmen’Sep 10, 2025 9:08 am - Monster Jam rolls into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, the new immersive haunted house Duchess Manor opens at The Arboretum, Elmhurst hosts the 10th Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest and The Joffrey Ballet premieres “Carmen.”