Festivals and Fairs
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Elgin museum to celebrate Native American cultureSep 27, 2011 11:00 pm - You don’t have to go back in time 8,000 years to experience a Native American bison blessing. Elgin Public Museum has been doing it for the past eight years. On Saturda...
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Geneva store to host Fox Valley Holistic Health CelebrationSep 27, 2011 12:00 am - Interested in acupuncture? Want to try Thai yoga? Ready for reflexology? Or would you just like to learn more about holistic health and organic products and services? Yo...
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'Scarier' Fright Fest opens Saturday at Six FlagsSep 27, 2011 12:00 am - Tiny the giant spider once again hangs from the side of the American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. A giant inflatable gorilla has taken its usual spot...
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Carnival, pony rides and more in HuntleySep 24, 2011 12:00 am - Between the do-it-yourself-scarecrows, a petting zoo and pony rides, Nicole Jones knew her 5-year-old daughter Alessia was in for a fun Saturday at the Huntley Fall Fest...
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Good Shepherd hosts Art in the Barn this weekendSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - The 37th Art in the Barn will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, on the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Route 22, Barrington. The Jury of S...
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Elgin artist to sell work at folk art fairSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Chris Robinson has always dabbled in some sort of art project, trying various things over the last several decades. Years ago she made hundreds of Santa and Uncle Sam do...
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Conant grad part of winning team at Elgin Short Film FestivalSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - “The Small Assassin,” a movie short based on a short story by Waukegan writer Ray Bradbury, won first place and $1,000 at the Elgin Short Film Festival Saturday night at...
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Heritage Fest comes to West DundeeSep 14, 2011 1:00 am - Timing is everything when it comes to Heritage Fest in West Dundee. More than 10 years ago when organizers planned the first three-day festival, they decided to sandwich...
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CSBarks offers festival of fun for FidoSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - It’s clear that Fido has a special place in Carol Stream. A new 3-acre dog park, to be called Bark Park, is opening this fall at the northwest corner of North Avenue and...
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Fine arts festival in GrayslakeSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - The Lake County Art League will hold the annual Prairie Crossing Fine Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Shops at Station Square, 970 Harris Road, ...