Festivals and Fairs
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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.
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‘A perfect day’ for the Buffalo Grove Days paradeSep 01, 2024 4:02 pm - Elected officials have been known for giving in to hyperbole, but Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith was only stating the obvious as he greeted spectators Sunday while marching in the Buffalo Grove Days parade. “Thank you all for coming out on a perfect day,” Smith said.
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Prost! Itasca Oktoberfest returns for 16th year Sept. 6-7Sep 01, 2024 8:30 am - Enjoy authentic German food, live music, and fun activities for the family at the 16th annual Itasca Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7.
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Naperville residents enjoy summer’s Last FlingAug 31, 2024 4:28 pm -