Museums
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Mount Prospect Historical Society to hold bingo night with a twistJul 16, 2025 10:32 am - Upcoming events at the Mount Prospect Historical Society include a family bingo night and a dried flower lantern class.
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Explore agricultural history at Elmhurst museum’s Family Farm Fest on July 13Jul 09, 2025 11:32 am - The Elmhurst History Museum is hosting the free Family Farm Fest on July 13, featuring petting zoo, games, music, and more to celebrate “Acre: Our Farming Heritage” exhibit.
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Museum unveils historic 1903 map offering glimpse of McHenry County’s pastJul 02, 2025 9:29 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum has introduced a 15-foot x 15-foot reproduction of a 1903 map, allowing visitors to explore the county's history in an interactive way.
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Best Bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, music and fireworksJul 01, 2025 12:24 pm - The Chicago Dogs and Schaumburg Boomers celebrate Independence Day with baseball and fireworks, Aurora’s Paramount welcomes home-town ensemble Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, and Bridgeview celebrates world culture at World Fair US.
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Barrington to celebrate Fourth of July — and 10th anniversary of Barrington’s White HouseJun 30, 2025 11:05 am - Barrington’s Fourth of July celebration will include the usual traditions of a parade, fireworks and brat tent, as well as a special open house to mark the 10th anniversary of Barrington’s White House.
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Best Bets: ‘Heroes and Villians’ exhibit inaugurates new gallery at Lake County’s Dunn MuseumJun 24, 2025 9:47 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum inaugurates its new gallery with “Alex Ross: Heroes and Villains,” actor/comedian Billy Gardell headlines Waukegan’s American Place Casino and illusionist Chris Funk performs at the Metropolis in Arlington Heights.
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‘Hidden gems’: 5 unique suburban museums to visit this summerJun 19, 2025 2:30 pm - From sock monkeys to superheroes to dinosaurs to gemstones, these five unique family-friendly museums throughout the suburbs have something for everyone.
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Costume creator to bring historic hats to Glen Ellyn History CenterJun 17, 2025 10:52 pm - Historic costume creator presents "Fedoras to Fascinators" program on historic hats, bringing 30+ years of experience to fun event with actual hat examples.
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Naper Nights kicks off with tributes to Jane’s Addiction and Outlaw CountryJun 17, 2025 2:08 pm - On June 20-21, Naper Settlement kicks off the 2025 Naper Nights series with tributes to Jane's Addiction and Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings.
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Best Bets: Swingin’ at Cantigny, ‘Wicked’ sing-along at Paramount, The Wiggles at Rosemont TheatreJun 17, 2025 12:36 pm - Cantigny debuts musical swings, Wheaton welcomes craft beer lovers, The Wiggles return to Rosemont and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art hosts the Hokusai Japan Fest.