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154 upcoming festivals, concerts, markets and main-street traditions across all four counties.
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Festivals, fundraisers, live music, farmers markets — if it happens in Carroll, Lee, Ogle or Whiteside County, we want it here. It’s free.
- HolidayFeaturedMount Carroll Christmas Walk & House Tour WeekendDec 4 – Dec 5Carroll County Courthouse Square · Mount CarrollA holiday weekend in Mount Carroll’s historic downtown: Santa at the district library, a community tree lighting on the courthouse square, a tour of decorated homes and an indoor holiday market.
- HolidaySights & Sounds Holiday Kickoff and Tree Lighting5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLibrary Plaza · SterlingDowntown Sterling launches the holidays on the first Friday of December with Santa’s arrival, the Library Plaza tree lighting at 5:30, horse-and-carriage rides, live entertainment and late-night shopping.