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    Richardson Farm Tulip Festival

    Richardson Adventure Farm •  Apr 20 – May 20 @ 10AM

    Tulip Festival! Yes, that’s right! Tulips – the flower of Passion! 5 acres of them! 250,000 bulbs - 30 different varieties plus 50,000 daffodils! Read more about Richardson Farm Tulip Festival
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    Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents Rock of Ages

    Metropolis Performing Arts Centre •  May 01 – May 25

    Plug in, turn it up, and feel the noise with a night full of exhilarating hits from the decade of decadence! Read more about Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents Rock of Ages
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    Circus Vazquez at Fox Valley Mall

    Fox Valley Mall •  May 16 – May 26

    Circus Vazquez brings thrilling acrobats, jugglers, and family fun to Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, May 16–26, 2025. Enjoy world-class performers under the Big Top—an unforgettable,… Read more about Circus Vazquez at Fox Valley Mall
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    HerrinFesta Italiana

    Downtown Herrin •  May 19 – May 26 @ 12noon

    Here comes Summer! HerrinFesta Italiana was founded in 1991. A celebration of the rich Italian heritage in Herrin, IL and now a spectacular entertainment… Read more about HerrinFesta Italiana
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    41st Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition

    The Next Picture Show Gallery •  May 01 – May 31 @ 10AM

    The Illinois Watercolor Society is back! Read more about 41st Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition
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    Peony Hill Farm UPick

    May 03 – May 31

    Peony Hill Farm is a fresh cut peony farm nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Illinois. Peony Hill Farm is the home to 12 acres… Read more about Peony Hill Farm UPick
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    The Morton Arboretum presents "Of the Earth"

    The Morton Arboretum •  May 26 – May 31

    Five large-scale sculptures by Polish American artist Olga Ziemska will be created exclusively for a new exhibition at The Morton Arboretum, Of the Earth. Read more about The Morton Arboretum presents "Of the Earth"
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    Oakbrook Center Presents "Los Trompos Experience"

    Oakbrook Center •  Apr 26 – Jun 02

    Jump in and take a spin! As the Spanish translation to "the spinning tops,” Los Trompos takes inspiration from the fondly remembered children’s game and takes… Read more about Oakbrook Center Presents "Los Trompos Experience"

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