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What's Blooming on Harrison Street Art Festival
May 25, 2012 - May 26, 2012This year's What's Blooming includes an exhibition of Highland Park's hand-painted butterflies. These butterflies are more than three feet wide and...
Events (1) Chicago Memorial Day Parade
The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza. Because of the solemnity of the wreath laying, it is best for...
Events (1) Barrington Art Festival
Featuring artwork, live music, food and kids' activities.
Events (1) Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands, Wind and Water Festival
Public festival with events on both the Illinois and Indiana sides of Wolf Lake. Events include fishing clinic, kite fly, face painting, canoeing,...
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Chicago Eastside Millennium Art Festival
June 1, 2012 - June 3, 2012Event includes art festival, food, live music and kids' activities.
Events (1) Do-Division Street Fest
June 1, 2012 - June 3, 2012Features food, crafts, live music and a huge sidewalk sale. Family Fun Fest activities include live music, drumming, dunk tank, pony rides and vendors....
Events (1) SausageFest Chicago
The only brats at this street fest will be the ones you're drooling over. This fest, in the shadow of Wrigley Field, features two days of continuous...
Events (1) LaGrange Pet Parade
Featuring marching bands, kids showcasing their pets (participate and have a chance to win one of the many prizes), floats and clowns. Visit website...
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