May 21 Kane County Sportsman's Show: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Buy, sell and trade fishing tackle, Indian artifacts, firearms and related items and jewelry. Country break...

Bio Town: Downers Grove Age on Election Day: 49 Occupation: Mom and administrative assistant Employer: InciteXP Previous offices held: None Q&A Q: Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or elec...

By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Before Friday "Frindle": 10 a.m. daily through Friday, Feb. 24, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Based on the book by Andrew Clements, a student decides to c...

Starts before Friday Santa Claus at Geneva Commons: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Sunday, Dec. 18, at Geneva Commons, 410 Commons Drive, Geneva. Stop by Santa's station for a photo and treats. shopgenevacommons.com. Holly Jolly Days: 3-7 p.m...

Ongoing Santa Claus at Geneva Commons: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Dec. 18 at Geneva Commons, 410 Commons Drive, Geneva. Stop by Santa's station at Geneva Commons for a visit, a photo and treats. shopgenevacommons.com. “The Immersive Nutcr...

Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 27, at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fall flowers. epd.org/news/fall-flower-show. Festival of Trees at Hawthorn...

Many suburban communities kick off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies. Some of these events have grown into mini-festivals, complete with caroling, Santa visits, sleigh rides and more. Here's where you can see them this week and beyond...

Nov. 13 Yuletide Treasures: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 23, at DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheaton. DuPage Art League's annual Yuletide Treasures Show features one-of-a-kind gifts, all handmade...

Nov. 2 The Great Pumpkin Roll: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Central Park, 1510 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Bring your pumpkin(s) to roll down the Sled Hill at Central Park. There will be judges to see whose pumpkin had the longest roll, shortest ro...