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    Corn Classic 10K & 5K Race Weekend

    Corn Classic weekend is better than ever! Run the Corn Classic (5k or 10k) in the morning, followed by a post-race celebration that will take place… Read more about Corn Classic 10K & 5K Race Weekend
  • Show more in category of Bird & Eagle Watching

    Eagle Watch Weekend

    Eagle Watch Weekend is a two-day, family-friendly event in Starved Rock Country that celebrates the American Bald Eagle in Illinois. Read more about Eagle Watch Weekend
  • Show more in category of Ice Skating

    Ice Skating at The Loading Dock Ice Rink

    Lace up your skates and take to the ice at The Loading Dock Ice Rink! Read more about Ice Skating at The Loading Dock Ice Rink
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    Winter Wonderland Ice Rink

    Orland Park's Winter Wonderland ice rink is open for the season! Come join us! Read more about Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
  • Show more in category of Holidays

    Holiday Paint ‘N Sip Class

    Camp Aramoni •  Dec 12 @ 6PM

    Head to Paint ‘N Sip at Camp Aramoni to learn how to paint a festive snowman on canvas! Read more about Holiday Paint ‘N Sip Class
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    Nutcracker - Schaumburg Dance Ensemble

    Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts •  Dec 05 – Dec 15

    Schaumburg Dance Ensemble returns with its annual production of Tchaikovsky’s magical holiday ballet. Read more about Nutcracker - Schaumburg Dance Ensemble
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    Quad Cities Winter Lights

    Quad City Botanical Center •  Dec 11 – Dec 15 @ 5PM

    The gardens will be in winter bloom with over 250,000 glowing lights during the eighth annual Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company at the QC… Read more about Quad Cities Winter Lights
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    Savanna Festival of Trees

    Savanna Museum & Cultural Center •  Nov 29 – Dec 15 @ 4PM

    The Festival of Trees kicks off on Friday, November 29, from 5 to 8 p.m., during the Savanna Christmas Walk. Read more about Savanna Festival of Trees

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