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St. Norbert Annual Block Party
June 8, 2013Features a CARA Certified 5K and Kids' Dash at 8 a.m. Block party includes live music, beer garden, food and kids' corner with games, inflatables,...
Events (1) Promenade of Art Arlington Heights
Featuring 130 juried artists, live music, food and kids' activities. Art enthusiasts of all ages can get into the "art-filled action" by making their...
Events (1) Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts
June 15, 2013 - June 16, 2013Eclectic art festival with diverse works from 300+ artists. Plus, unique folk and Native American music on two stages, an "EcoVillage" green vendor...
Events (1) Dairy Breakfast and Farm Day
Celebrate National Dairy Month and enjoy a farm style breakfast featuring plenty of dairy items. There will be farm tours, demonstrations, hay rides,...
Events (1) Long Grove Strawberry Festival
Enjoy plenty of food, shopping, entertainment and strawberry-related activities. Plus face painting, kiddie rides and pony rides.
Events (1) Fun and Fit Family Day
Families can spend a day outdoors, and learn how to be healthy together. Includes vendor and information booths, demonstrations and competitions that...
Events (1) Mowing & Mooing
Experience 19th century farm life by helping with the hay harvest, cow milking, making cheese, butter, and ice cream. Event includes a horse-drawn...
Events (1) Fountain Square Arts Festival
Features more than 200 artists, food, musical entertainment and a children's art tent.
Events (1) Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
Guests can stroll and shop among 80 juried artists who will be selling art with a botanic theme or art made from plant materials on the Esplanade....
Events (1) St. Haralambos Big Greek Food Fest of Niles
The event features authentic Greek food and wine, cooking demonstrations, live Greek music and dancing. Kid's Korner is a secure area where kids...
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