Festivals and Fairs
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Celebrate the season with Cosley Zoo animals at annual Festival of LightsNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Lights glowing in the night, depicting seasonal scenes, will illuminate Cosley Zoo during this year's Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sale beginning Nov. 24 and co...
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MainStreet Libertyville's Dickens of a Holiday returns Dec. 2 and 9Nov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - MainStreet Libertyville will host Dickens of a Holiday Saturdays, Dec. 2 and 9. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Libertyville's Cook Park from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3...
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Bloomingdale Kris Kingle Market and tree-lighting ceremony set for Dec. 1Nov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - What better way to get the community in the spirit than a very merry gathering! Join the annual Kris Kringle Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1, from 3...
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Batavia Riverwalk shines during Celebration of LightsNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - The annual Celebration of Lights festival will light up the Batavia Riverwalk on Sunday, Nov. 26, as the community gathers to kick off the holiday season and welcome San...
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Electric Christmas Parade to light up St. Charles Holiday Homecoming WeekendNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - The annual St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Weekend will take place on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-25, in downtown St. Charles. This two-day event will feature a variety ...
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Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and karaoke during Elburn Christmas StrollNov 18, 2023 10:00 pm - Da Capo Music Studio will host "Cookies & Karaoke," part of the Elburn Chamber Christmas Stroll, on Saturday, Dec. 2. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the m...
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All spruced up: Morton Arboretum's 'Illumination' makes trees the 'star of the show'Nov 18, 2023 4:30 am - Along a trail of conifers, sticks of shimmering light turn the forest floor into a sea of gold on both sides of the path, everywhere you look. Come upon this sight in th...
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Thousands turn out for Aurora Winter Lights FestivalNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Aurora kicked off the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 people were in downtown Aurora on Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual W...
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'Candlelight & Gingerbread' returns Dec. 9 in Glen EllynNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 9, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents "Candlelight and Gingerbread: A Victorian Holiday Celebration." It will be 4 to 7 p.m. at the Glen Ellyn ...
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Kick off this holiday season Nov. 26 with Itasca's Winter WonderlandNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Join Santa Claus for the opening of Itasca's Winter Wonderland on Sunday, Nov. 26. This free event, hosted by the Itasca Park District and Village of Itasca, includes th...