Mark your calendars for appearances by the BoDeans, Cary Elwes and the Impractical Jokers, the College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, Earth Day events and more happening this week.

Sunday, April 14 Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Doll show featuring antique, vintage and collectibles. Early bird entry at 8 a.m. f...

With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Sunday, most bars and restaurants are planning a weekend of activities and specials. So gear up in your best green and get ready to celebrate with music, corned beef, green beer and more.

Mark your calendars for the World of Wheels car show in Rosemont, the Eagles and Steely Dan at the United Center, St. Patrick’s Day parades in Naperville and St. Charles and more this weekend.

Disney on Ice Presents “Magic in the Stars” brings beloved Disney characters to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena before moving to the United Center next week. This is just one of the many entertaining options happening this weekend. Ongoing “Downto...

Get out and enjoy the snow this weekend at WinterFest at Volo Bog. Or head inside to the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show in Rosemont, the Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show at McCormick Place, Reindeer Regatta in Des Plaines and more. Ongoing ...

If you didn’t have time to enjoy all of the holiday events this season, you’re in luck as many of the light shows, holiday stage productions, festivals and more are continuing through New Year’s. Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p....

Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of holiday flowers. epd.org/facilities/wilder-park-conservatory. Festival of Lights...

Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce's "Parade of Gingerbread Houses" returns on Friday, Dec. 1 through Jan. 8. The heartwarming tradition will unfold as 20 local businesses and nonprofits display their gingerbread houses for the public. Visit local sma...