Festivals and Fairs
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Fitness Fun Fair: Energizing kids for a healthy futureFeb 03, 2015 10:00 pm - Have you seen the games today's kids are playing? Wow … fast action, high energy and lots of fun. Problem is, they're played on Xbox and PlayStation. All the action is o...
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A century of black history showcased at Elgin festivalFeb 03, 2015 10:00 pm - Families can learn about black history and culture this Saturday, Feb. 7, at Elgin's Black History Family Festival, set for 1 to 5 p.m. at the Gail Borden Public Library...
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Budget-friendly fun: Embrace winter at Mayslake eventFeb 03, 2015 11:00 am - Free Wonders of Winter Embrace the snow at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's Wonders of Winter event at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st...
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Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad changes vote on summer fest operatorFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - Des Plaines 4th Ward Alderman Dick Sayad has changed his vote on hiring an outside firm to manage the city's downtown summer festival, but his switch will not kill the p...
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Officials focusing on code violations at DuPage fairgroundsFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - Before DuPage County Board members can decide whether the county fair should continue operating at its current location beyond 2020, they first want to know if there wil...
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Elgin Literary Festival welcomes writers and readers of all agesFeb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - The Elgin Literary Festival, billed as "a free celebration of the written word for readers and writers of all ages," is the brainchild of Elgin resident Karly Kirkpatric...
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Schaumburg seeks entries for art showsFeb 02, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Schaumburg is currently seeking artist entries for the 2015 Prairie Plein Air Competition and Show and the 28th annual Prairie Arts Festival. The Plein Ai...
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Sunday picks: See 'Groundhog Day' in WoodstockFeb 01, 2015 5:00 am - 'Groundhog Day' Watch the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, at the Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., in downtown Woodstock. The sc...
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On the road: Michigan resort hosting snowboarding festivalJan 31, 2015 6:00 am - Chicago Loves me, loves me not You still have time to wow him or her with the Loves Me and Loves Me Not packages available at the boutique Talbot Hotel. Book a...
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Weekend picks: Giordano Dance premieres 'Shirt'Jan 31, 2015 5:00 am - Made in Chicago The Windy City's own internationally famous Giordano Dance Chicago performs a repertory concert featuring the world premiere of Ray Mercer's “Shirt ...