Festivals and Fairs
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Palatine opens holiday season with downtown event Nov. 20-21Nov 14, 2009 10:00 pm - The Downtown Palatine Business Association is kicking off the 2009 holiday shopping season with "Holidays on the Town," Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21. The two-day even...
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Cheap stuff: 'Faces of War', Holiday lights fest, Pow WowNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Free Final day for 'Faces of War' Friday, Nov. 13, is the final day to see the Geneva History Center's "Faces of War" exhibit examining the stories of Geneva veterans. S...
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Lake Barrington debuts Family Fun and Fitness FairNov 03, 2009 10:00 pm - The first major event of a new health and fitness initiative for the village of Lake Barrington happens Sunday, Nov. 8, with its first-ever Family Fun and Fitness Fair. ...
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Cheap stuff: Holiday craft show, Arlington art showOct 29, 2009 11:00 pm - $10 and under Let the holidays begin Get a head start on your holiday shopping as more than 250 crafters and vendors display a variety of wares at Elk Grove High School...
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There's still time for Halloween family funOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Boo at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield: Not-too-scary fun awaits guests at Brookfield Zoo's annual Halloween celebration. Features ...
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BatFest offers fall-themed funOct 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Big hill. Pumpkin. Man's eternal curiosity about how far a spherical object will roll. Combine the three and you get the pumpkin roll contest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satu...
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Cheap fun: Singalong 'Sound of Music,' ECC's 60th, Fall FestOct 19, 2009 11:00 pm - $10 and under Be prepared to sing along! Guests of all ages are invited to sing along with the classic tunes of the 1965 film "The Sound of Music" at the "Sound of Music...
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60 years of the arts at Elgin Community CollegeOct 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie 60 years of the arts Help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Elgin Community College at the Fall for the Arts event. Dozens of performances run througho...
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Trucks and treats await kids in costumes in Vernon HillsOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The Vernon Hills Park District is hosting Trucks, Trunks & Treats on Saturday, Oct. 17. Community Relations Coordinator Marty Walsh tells us what you need to know. Q. Wh...
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A frighteningly good time at Lombard fall festOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether children dive right into a pile of hay searching for candy or take a tentative walk through the Fright House, organizers of Lombard Park District's Fall Festival...