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Events Near Gardner IL

August Hill Wine Run 5k

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:00am
August Hill Winery
Utica, IL
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Holi - The Festival of Colors

Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:00am
Rotary Hill
Naperville, IL
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Tinley Park Brew and Vine Festival

Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:00pm
Odyssey Tinley Park
Tinley Park, IL
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Ducks Unlimited - Lockport Dinner

Ducks Unlimited - Lockport Dinner

Friday, Apr 12, 2024 at 5:30pm
Crystal Grand Banquet Hall
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Homer Township Public Library Spring Craft Fair

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 9:30am
Homer Township Public Library
Homer Glen, IL
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Veggie Fest

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 10:00am
Temple of Harmony
Joliet, IL
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Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am
Kayak Starved Rock Campground
Ottawa, IL
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Ducks Unlimited - Palos Park Chapter Banquet - Orland Park, IL

Ducks Unlimited - Palos Park Chapter Banquet - Orland Park, IL

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
Orland Chateau
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Kankakee River Valley, IL

Kankakee River Valley, IL

Thursday, Jun 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Kankakee, IL
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Ford Co Turkey and Conservation Chapter,

Ford Co Turkey and Conservation Chapter,

Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Gibson City, IL
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Iroquois Gobblers

Iroquois Gobblers

Saturday, Aug 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Milford, IL
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