Events

Home for the Holidays: Christmas in the Fabulous 1950s

Explore mid-century modern traditions and fun fads in Naper Settlement’s holiday-themed, post-World War II exhibit, Home for the Holidays: Christmas in the Fabulous 1950s. This temporary exhibit highlights a time when the U.S. government began tracking Santa Claus’ sleigh via radar, aluminum trees were the latest... Read More

Friday Fun Five November 3, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       The Nutcracker – Chopin Theatre... Read More

Friday Fun Five October 20, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Boofest – Kenosha Public Museum... Read More

Halloween Events and Festivals 2017

Article provided by the Daily Herald. This weekend Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Nature-themed scarecrows created by local Scout troops. $9-$14. mortonarb.org. Cosley Zoo’s Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through... Read More

Friday Fun Five October 13, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Win tickets to Disney Live!... Read More

Friday Fun Five October 6, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Autumn Drive October 21-22 in... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 29, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fall Family Fun Fest –... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 22, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Western Ave School PTO Clothing... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 15, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Touch a Truck – Blackberry... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 8, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Firezone Drop In September... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 1, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Septemberfest September 2-4 in Schaumburg... Read More

5 things to do this weekend

Article provided by the Daily Herald. From Wizard World in Rosemont to the Naperville Wine Festival to Venetian Night, it’s another busy weekend in the suburbs. Here are five ways to make the most of it. For other ideas, see dailyherald.com/calendar. Fan-tastic fun Meet up with celebrities... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 25, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Family Night Golf – Glenview... Read More

Riverdance

The 20th Anniversary World Tour of “Riverdance” is wending its way back to the suburbs for a three-performance run at the Rosemont Theatre. The percussive Celtic dance revue plays 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Tickets go on sale... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 18, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fridays on the Green August... Read More

Chicago’s Air and Water Show

Article provided by the Daily Herald. “There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings.” The weather is expected to be warm, but there may be a lot of “goose bumps” on beachgoers’ arms when the... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 11, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Lumen Optical to Provide Free... Read More

130th Annual Sandwich Fair

The 130th annual Sandwich Fair takes place at the beautiful Sandwich Fairgrounds starting Wednesday September 6th thru Sunday September 10th. Loads of fun, food and entertainment all 5 days of the fair. Harness racing, lumberjack shows, livestock judging, culinary competitions, commercial exhibits and even melodramas just... Read More

August Fairs & festivals

45th Annual Gurnee Days: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Viking Park and band shell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Music from Gina Glocksen Band at... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 4, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Space Day – Pirates Cove... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 28, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Disney’s Aladdin – Cadillac Palace... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 21, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       149th Annual Kane County Fair... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 14, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Taste of Westmont July 14... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 7, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fridays on the Green July... Read More

Kane County Fair for Summer Fun

Make it a summer to remember at the 149th Annual Kane County Fair on Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. It’s four days of fun-filled experiences, live music, grandstand thrills, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H pride and... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 30, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Frontier Days June 30 to... Read More

June Fairs and Festivals

Article provided by the Daily Herald. This weekend Geneva Swedish Days: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Third and State streets, Geneva. Music, carnival, Kids’ Day, Grand Parade, Sweden Väst, “Geneva’s Got... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 23, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       World War II Day –... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 16, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Taste of Des Plaines June... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 9, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Dairy Breakfast and Stock Show... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 2, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Frontier Kite Fly – Naperville... Read More