Festivals and Fairs
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Things to do Nov. 21-27: Aurora Christkindlmarket, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Holiday Magic, Thanksgiving events and moreNov 18, 2025 10:47 am - Make plans for Aurora Christkindlmarket, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Holiday Magic, Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, Turkey Trots, winter festivals, Santa sightings, Thanksgiving events and more.
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Grinch-themed Breakfast Bash brings Whoville to Geneva churchNov 17, 2025 7:51 pm - United Methodist Church of Geneva is bringing back the popular Whoville Fest during Geneva Christmas Walk weekend, and this year it’s a Breakfast Bash featuring “Storytime with The Grinch!”
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Things to do Nov. 14-20: Reindeer Run at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Grand Kyiv Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ and moreNov 11, 2025 10:40 am - Make plans for Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Reindeer Run, “Swan Lake” at Waukegan’s Genesee, IllumiBrew at Morton Arboretum, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago and more.
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‘A beloved holiday tradition’: Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ returns for a 13th year of immersive displaysNov 07, 2025 10:34 am - The Morton Arboretum’s “Illumination” presentation incorporates several large-scale sculptures from the arboretum’s “Vivid Creatures” exhibition -- and offers three days for dogs to attend.
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Rolling Meadows 2026 events: Meadows Fest rocks on, but Hoedown gets the bootNov 05, 2025 11:06 am - Rolling Meadows officials plan to bring back Meadows Fest in 2026 after its successful debut in 2025, but will eliminate the Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest and Bites & Beats due to low attendance.
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15th annual Going Dutch exploring identity, mythology and transformationNov 05, 2025 10:37 am - The 15th annual Going Dutch on Nov. 8-9 celebrates female and nonbinary voices in the arts through dance, theater, and multidisciplinary performances.
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Things to do Nov. 7-13: Chicago Toy & Game Fair, Antique Bottle and Advertising Show, Veterans Day events and moreNov 03, 2025 9:11 am - Make plans for the Grayslake Antique Bottle and Advertising Show, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair in Rosemont, Veterans Day events throughout the suburbs and more.
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BAPS in Bartlett hosts Diwali with a message of unity and harmonyOct 29, 2025 4:42 pm - The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Bartlett hosted a grand Diwali celebration, inviting the community to experience the traditions and joy of the Festival of Lights.
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Hostfest to showcase Norwegian food, music, craftsOct 29, 2025 12:50 pm - Taste of Norway Hostfest, a Norwegian cultural event, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2 in Montgomery. Traditional Norwegian food like smorbror, lefse, lingonberry desserts, and baked goods will be served.
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Best bets: Immersive Wondra opens at Woodfield and 312 Comedy Fest returnsOct 28, 2025 4:48 pm - The immersive, nature-centered Wondra opens at Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall, Rosemont hosts Halloween revelers, the New Philharmonic performs classical music by candlelight in Glen Ellyn and Chicago’s Lyric Opera stages a double bill set in Sicily.