Festivals and Fairs
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Elgin's 'painted ladies' open their doors for the holidaysNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - If the idea of touring decorated homes is appealing, but having to spend a lot of time on your feet is less so, the North East Neighborhood Association's Homes for the H...
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A stroll through Geneva's Christmas WalkNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - This weekend, it will begin to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Geneva. The city's annual Christmas Walk and Christmas House Tour are a festive tradition for many r...
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Barrington plans for weekend of holiday eventsNov 28, 2011 11:00 pm - Barrington is celebrating a long weekend of holiday events, Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 1-4. Luminaria Night: 4-7 p.m. Dec. 1. Luminarias light the way from store to store...
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Fremd Vikings Booster Club holds craft fairNov 25, 2011 11:00 pm - The Fremd Viking Booster Club will sponsor its annual craft show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the school, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. More than 250 exhibit...
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After shopping all night, here's how to spend the dayNov 25, 2011 4:30 am - You've been out battling crowds, juggling shopping bags and searching for deals at local retailers since the early, dark hours of this Black Friday morning. What do you...
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Kids celebrate Almost Winter Day in S. ElginNov 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Five-year-old Caleb Williams' favorite animal is the ostrich. Naturally, the Elgin boy gravitated toward the llama at the petting zoo during An Almost Winter Day, two ho...
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Fox Lake welcomes holidays with tree lighting, paradeNov 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Christmas will arrive in Fox Lake on Friday, Nov. 25, with the village’s annual tree lighting ceremony and Korpan’s Christmas Parade. Amy Serafin, director of the park ...
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Whet your appetite for the holidays at South Elgin’s ‘An Almost Winter Day’Nov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - The holiday season can’t start too early for some in South Elgin. South Elgin Parks and Recreation has planned the 10th annual #147;An Almost Winter Day#148; for 3 t...
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Palatine making Irish festival an annual eventNov 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Palatine's first Paint the Town Green event earlier this year was so successful, organizers have decided Irish eyes should smile on the village annually. Officials this ...
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Miniatures club holds expo in Elk GroveNov 06, 2011 11:00 pm - It’s the little things in life that matter — especially for the 55 members of the Wee “c” Miniature Club. An exhibit this weekend offers a chance to peek into their min...