I have a bad habit of overusing exclamation points, but today, I simply HAD to put one in our title! Because, one week from today, the area’s only Open-Air Skating Rink will be opening for business in South Barrington. They’re busy setting it up at the South Barrington Arboretum and there are two big events tied to the outdoor “Skating Plaza’s” grand opening next weekend. The first is an appearance by “Skates”, the Chicago Wolves Mascot.…
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228. Sign Up for the South Barrington Gobbler Gallop
South Barrington is continuing a brand new tradition by hosting the second annual “Gobbler Gallop” one week from today on Sunday, November 21st. The 5K run and 1 mile walk is a great way to kick off the Thanksgiving season because you’ll be helping two important causes AND get a great workout at the same time.…
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176. Kidz Karnival MOVED TO LANGENDORF!!!
Because of rain and windy weather in the…
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138. Witness Wonders at Walk On Farm
There’s a farm in Barrington where horseback riding…
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131. Duck Races at Langendorf Park Pool
Get your swimsuits, goggles and your rubber ducks…
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125. See Police Duo “Combs and Maxx” in Action
When he was just a baby, a dog…
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124. Barrington’s Night Out Against Crime
There’s a night of family fun with a…
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121. Swim Aqualusion
It’s been a record hot summer this year,…
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96. Barrington Concours d’Elegance
One of Barrington’s most special evenings out is…
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92. Take a Seat with the Lawn Chair Dads
Now here’s a group that marches to the…
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88. Pepper Family Hospice Open House
The new Pepper Family Hospice Home and Center…
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87. Horse Trials by Day, Ron Hawking by Night
The Horse Trials are underway in Barrington Hills…
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76. Outdoor Discovery School at L.L. Bean
Did you know that you don’t even have…
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42. Meet the Equestrian Diva
Barrington is well known as an equestrian community,…
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30. Barrington Community Kite Fly
Every year I see the street-side signs calling…
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