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Santa Claus is coming to town. And it turns out hes hungry because hes hitting a bunch of suburban brunches, lunches and dinners over the next few weeks.

Opening Friday, the new "Christmas at Cantigny" celebration will take visitors through the recently renovated McCormick House and a holiday light show accompanied to music.

Its time for Aurora Downtowns annual Cocoa Crawl in conjunction with the downtown groups monthly First Fridays event on Dec. 1.

Theres no shortage of events in the suburbs this weekend, including the opening of Chicago Botanic Gardens Lightscape, various Veterans Day events, festivals, turkey trots, concerts, craft fairs and more.

Comedians continue to the bring the funny to Chicago and the suburbs during the 312 Comedy Fest. Plus, dont miss the Stews & Brews (And Blues!) in Highland Park, pumpkin smashes, Day of the Dead and Diwali celebrations and more.

Native Texan George Lawson Keene is perhaps the most decorated World War I hero. Continue reading to discover how he earned this incredible distinction.

Labor Day weekend is almost here and with it comes a plethora of festivals, including Buffalo Grove Days, Napervilles Last Fling, Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, Schaumburg Septemberfest, Elgin Fringe Festival, Long Grove Irish Days, parades, fireworks, concerts and more.

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Plan to have a ball this weekend at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, Fan Expo Chicago, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days, Fest for Beatles Fans, Bloody Mary Fest, Gurnee Days, Fox Lake Cardboard Cup Regatta and more.

If you love festivals and live outdoor concerts, here are some options for the next week: Kane County Fair, Fiesta Days, Antioch Taste of Summer, Cantignys Voyage en France, Algonquin Founders Days, Taco Fest, Sounds of Summer and more.