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Name: Winter Arts and Craft Expo
Start: 2025-12-15T09:00:00
End: 2025-12-15T18:00:00
Location: Evanston Art Center

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Winter Arts and Craft Expo

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Evanston Art Center

Evanston, IL

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Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 1:00pm

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Lincolnshire, IL

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Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 2:00pm

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Rosemont, IL

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Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 2:30pm

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Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:00pm

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Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:00pm

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Deerfield, IL

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:30pm

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Evanston, IL

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Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 5:00pm

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 6:00pm

Rosemont Theatre

Rosemont, IL

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Schaumburg, IL

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Evanston, IL

As You Like It

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Glencoe, IL

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir

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Evanston, IL

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