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Chili Cook-Offs, Dog Adoption, Winter Carnivals: Illinois Weekend

Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern Illinois? Patch has you covered.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020

Chili Cook-Off: New Lenox
Dog Adoption Event: Romeoville
Dog Adoption Event: Orland Park
Winter Carnival: Bolingbrook
Free Winter Carnival: Frankfort
Winter Wonderland: Orland Park
Family Music Class: Orland Park
Wedding Showcase: Naperville
Afterhours in the Library: Naperville
Mardi Gras Pre-Party: Naperville
Scotch & Whiskey Tasting: Naperville
Healthy Living Expo: Tinley Park
Railroad Club Open House: Tinley Park
Brews & Yoga: Downers Grove
Saturday Night Karaoke: Lockport
Snow Day Festival: Beecher
Mental Health First Aid: Frankfort
Home & Garden Show: Oak Brook
Free Live Music: Algonquin
Free Wine Tasting: Crystal Lake
Sip & Paint: Crystal Lake

Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020

Chili Cook-Off: Lake Forest
Chili Cook-Off: Naperville
Legally Blonde Auditions: Orland Park
Sports Memorabilia Show: Orland Park
LGBTQ+ Senior Forum: La Grange
Enchanted Princess Luncheon: Orland Park
Medical Cannabis Card Certification: Oak Lawn

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