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Holiday Cheers: Sips of the Season is back for the second year on Nov. 25 in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. Stroll through downtown Elgin and enjoy holiday themed drinks while viewing holiday themed window murals provided by over 20 participating businesses.

Gear up for fall at the annual Long Grove Apple Fest, suburban Oktoberfests, Barringtons Art in the Barn, Pioneer Day in Glen Ellyn and more.

Enjoy a variety of German beers, food and music during the 11-day Glendale Heights Oktoberfest, opening Thursday, Sept. 14. Experience live entertainment every day including strolling German "Oompah" entertainers under a tent. To round out the Glendale Heights Oktoberfest experience, there will be vendors with German products, souvenirs, hats, steins, and more.

Fall is almost here, and with it comes a variety of fall fests, Oktoberfests, Ribfest, Heritage Fest, craft beer fests, art fairs and more.

With September comes the start of Oktoberfest season. But, there are a variety of other fests, too, including the Northern Illinois Air Show, Geneva Festival of the Vine, Sandwich Fair, Bloomingdale Septemberfest and mor to enjoy.

With September comes the start of Oktoberfest season. But, there are a variety of other fests, too, including the Northern Illinois Air Show, Geneva Festival of the Vine, Sandwich Fair, Bloomingdale Septemberfest and mor to enjoy.

Krampus Krawl 2022 is back Saturday in Elgin after a several year hiatus, with revelers celebrating the myhtological half-man, half-goat who comes around every year to punish poorly behaved children. The informal downtown pub crawl can be joined at anytime and starts at 6pm at Elgin Public House.

Time to get seasonal: Andys Frozen Custard is now serving Santa Brownie and Nog Shake treats, Mortons and Chilis have added seasonal sippers and Santa has plans to stop in at Crust Brewing and Katies Kitchen.

Krampus Krawl 2022, a downtown Elgin pub crawl celebrating European folklore figure Krampus, will take place Dec 10 in Elgin.

Looking for Halloween fun? From pumpkin fests to community trick-or-treats, there are a plethora of options this weekend in the suburbs.