The 2010 Brat Tent officially opens today, kicking off Barrington’s 2010 Fourth of July festivities. There’s a full schedule of July Fourth fun taking place this week in downtown Barrington and we’re going to be
The Horse Trials are underway in Barrington Hills this weekend. About 300 upper-level riders from around the country are competing with their beautiful horses today and tomorrow at the Barrington Countryside Park
The official first day of summer is just days away and today marks the return of a favorite summer activitiy in downtown Barrington. The Barrington Farmers Market is back in action for
Did you know that you don’t even have to leave Barrington to embark on an kayak adventure? All you have to do is plan a trip to L.L. Bean at The Arboretum.
There’s a whole lot going on in Barrington today, including the big “Memorial Weekend Block Party” taking place at The Arboretum of South Barrington. They have activities for the whole family planned
There will be so much more than just visual arts on display at this weekend’s Barrington Art Festival. One of the Village of Barrington’s festival planners says it’s an art festival and
Last night my husband and I decided to take our kids on a stroll to our neighborhood ice cream shop. It was meant to be a quick excursion, but turned out to
There’s a great way to get some fresh air and exercise this weekend while helping raise money to support local cancer survivors and their families. It’s the first ever Wellness Place Community
When it comes to martial arts, everything I know I learned from the “Karate Kid”. But if I ever encounter a bad guy, let’s face it, “wax on, wax off” just isn’t
Barrington is well known as an equestrian community, its map spotted with pastoral horse properties and winding riding trails. There are all kinds of activities for horse enthusiasts, but I never knew
You don’t have to join “The Biggest Loser” to get fit. There’s a great shape-up going down right in The Village of Lake Barrington. The Village recently formed a “Community Health and Wellness Committee” and hosted their
My all-time favorite musical is playing right here in Barrington this weekend and I can’t help but give the old “break-a-leg” to the cast and crew of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Downtown Barrington may not be a big place, but there’s one place that defines its skyline like no other. From first dates to favorite movies, the historic Catlow Theater holds so many memories and