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Suburban Fairs & Festivals July 31, 10am-4pm Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Expo Chicago Chicago: www.babyexpochicago.com Marriott Chicago O’Hare, 8535 W Higgins Rd. Baby Expo Chicago is a leading consumer expo for new and expecting parents and families with demos, discounts and freebies, entertainment and educational seminars. Aug. 6, 1-4:30pm Wheaton Brew Fest Wheaton: wheatonparkdistrict.com/brewfest GET THE LATEST SCOOP Wheaton Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave. Event features over 80 brews, entertainment, food vendors, and a lot of summer fun! Admission: $45/person, $20/designated driver. Our monthly E-newsletter is packed with tons of family fun! • Money Saving Coupons • The Latest Events • Great Features • And More! Aug. 6-7, Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-5pm 12th Anniversary The World of Faeries Festival South Elgin, IL: 815-788-1630, www.theworldoffaeries.com Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31. The weekend includes music and family fun. Shopping in our vendor village. Check the website for more details. General Admission $11, $8 seniors 65 and up, Children 12 and under are free and Free Parking all weekend. Discounts at the gate for weekend pass, 5 adults to a car and shopping cart online. Aug. 13, 10am-4pm Green Fair on the Fox Batavia: www.facebook.com/GreenFaironTheFox Batavia RiverWalk and Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave. Green Fair on the Fox features an eco-marketplace, local businesses, organizations and individuals who raise awareness on sustainable living, physical fitness and healthy living. Enjoy great food, live music, demonstrations and fun activities. Free! Don’t miss the next Issue! Sign up today at Aug. 13-14, 10am-3pm Chicago Botanic Garden Kite Fest Glencoe: www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/event/ kite_festival Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd. In the meadow west of Evening Island, enjoy professional stunt-kite performances set to music. Kite-making workshops, parade, public fly time and more. Ice cream, beverages and many lunch options available. WWW.OAKLEESGUIDE.COM Sept. 1-5, Thurs. 6-10pm, Fri. 6-11pm, Sat. 1-11pm, Sun. 1-9pm, Mon 1-8pm Summer Carnival Carol Stream: 630-665-7050, www.carolstream.org July 4 Fourth of July Celebration Northbrook: www.northbrook4thofJuly.com Join your friends and neighbors to celebrate our nation’s birthday with food, fun and fireworks. Free Carol Stream Town Center, SW Gary Ave. & Lies Rd. 20 exciting rides for kids of all ages, carnival game walkway, food court with popcorn, cotton candy, funnel cakes, pizza by the slice, fresh-squeezed lemonade & more. $25 Unlimited ride wristbands valid Thu. 6-10pm, Sat. and Sun. 1-5pm. $20/person Mon. unlimited rides. July 15-16, Fri. 5-11pm, Sat. 4-11pm Irish Fest –Arlington Heights Arlington Heights: 847-255-1225, www.ahpd.org Museum Grounds, Euclid & Vail. The Annual Celebration of Celtic Pride in Arlington Heights with two days of Irish Dancing, Heritage, Fun and Food! Sept. 2-5 Naperville Last Fling Naperville: 630-961-4143, www.lastfling.org July 22-23, Fri. 4-11pm, Sat. 11am-11pm Downtown Block Party Mount Prospect: 847-398-6616, mpblockparty.com Jackson Ave. and Eagle St. This annual Jaycees fundraiser lasts four days