Festivals and Fairs
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Arlington Park fireworks coming July 2Jun 28, 2011 12:00 am - What Arlington Park bills as the best fireworks show in the Chicago area this Independence Day, will be shot off July 2 at the track. Since Chicago will skip its traditi...
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Arlington Hts. Frontier Days is hereJun 28, 2011 12:00 am - Local festivals continue to be on the chopping block in many local municipalities as officials move to cut costs and concentrate on providing basic services. However, on...
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Hoffman Estates 4th festival scheduleJun 28, 2011 12:00 am - June 30 through July 4; on village hall grounds, 1900 Hassell Road. Free parking at ADP building and Muir School. Hours: 6-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 1-11 p.m. Saturda...
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Hoffman Estates’ 4th fest starts June 30Jun 28, 2011 12:00 am - The Village of Hoffman Estates is well known for its popular, first-rate Fourth of July festival, and this year is no exception. The five-day celebration kicks off at 6 ...
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Frontier Days scheduleJun 28, 2011 12:00 am - June 30 through July 4, Recreation Park, on Miner Street, three blocks east of Arlington Heights Road. Hours: 5-11 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m.-midnight Friday; noon-midnight S...
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Decorate a chair for Frontier DaysJun 28, 2011 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Arts Commission is looking for participants who have a creative flair. The Frontier Days “Decorate a Chair” competition, on July 3, contest is open...
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Complete suburban fireworks scheduleJun 27, 2011 11:00 pm - Colorful Independence Day fireworks will be lighting up the suburban skies in the coming days. Here's our guide to a sampling of suburban fireworks displays. Let the cel...
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Taste of Lombard: So many flavors, so little timeJun 27, 2011 12:00 am - Corn on the cob, Italian sausage, barbecue, chocolate-covered strawberries, Chinese dishes, Mexican food, pizza — there’s so many different foods at the Taste of Lombard...
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Arlington Hts. chair-decorating contest set for Frontier DaysJun 24, 2011 1:00 am - Arlington Heights’ ever-popular “Decorate a Chair” competition will be July 3 during the village’s Frontier Days festival at Recreation Park. Individuals and groups want...
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A weekend full of festivals in the suburbs, cityJun 24, 2011 12:00 am - Arlington Heights Promenade of Art, downtown Arlington Heights, Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights: An estimated 150 juried artists display their work; d...