Name: Barrington Dance Ensemble Presents Clara’s Nutcracker Tea
Start: 2026-11-21T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Barrington's White House

Barrington's White House

Clara’s Nutcracker Tea, presented by the Barrington Dance Ensemble (BDE), is a festive afternoon filled with holiday wonder and enchantment. The event brings the beloved story of The Nutcracker to life through charming dance performances and a telling of Clara’s magical adventure. Guests will enjoy character performances, interactive dancing, photo opportunities and vintage holiday treats generously donated by Ambrosia Euro-American Pâtisserie. Attendees will receive complimentary raffle tickets for a chance to win four tickets to BDE’s performance of The Nutcracker. This is a heartwarming way to introduce young children to the magic of ballet while creating treasured holiday memories. The event is geared toward children 12 and under and their grown-ups. This event is in partnership with Barrington Dance Ensemble.
There are two times to choose from – <a href="https://nutcrackertea1pm.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">1 p.m.</a> and <a href="https://nutcrackertea3pm.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">3 p.m.</a>

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Barrington Dance Ensemble Presents Clara’s Nutcracker Tea

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Cuba Township is hosting its 25th Annual Fall Festival at 28160 W Cuba Road in Barrington, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. 
Highlights of the Fall Fest include:
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 <li>Lake County Sheriff's K-9 Team demonstration</li>
 <li>Alpacas from SafeHouse Farm in Barrington</li>
 <li>Face Painter and Balloon Artist</li>
 <li>Pumpkin Decorating</li>
 <li>Jumbo Jump Slide and Jump House</li>
 <li>Hay Rides</li>
 <li>Touch A Truck</li>
 <li>Construction hats and vests for the kids</li>
 <li>Live music from Sons of Bildor</li>
 <li>Pulled pork sandwiches, cotton candy, snacks, sodas and water</li>
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Barrington Hills Park District - Riding Center

The Village of Barrington Hills will be hosting its&nbsp;Annual Barrington Hills Fall Festival&nbsp;on&nbsp;Sunday, October 11th, from Noon to 4 PM, at the&nbsp;Barrington Hills Park District Riding Center, 361 Bateman Road.&nbsp;
Highlights of the Fall Fest include:
<ul><li>Scales 'n Tales Traveling Zoo--a Fall Fest favorite where visitors arrive early to save their&nbsp;seat--delivers an unforgettable educational experience featuring exotic animals</li><li>Lake County Sheriff's K-9 Team will showcase their incredible skills in a live demonstration.</li><li>A Mechanical Bull</li><li>The Living Horse Museum (unique to our festival), where visitors are&nbsp;encouraged&nbsp;to engage with the Museum's showcased animal ambassadors</li></ul>
Plus Live Music, Rock Climbing Wall, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Crafts and Delicious Food &amp; Drinks with all the classic&nbsp;Fall Fest Fun that visitors have come to know and love. Visit vbhil.gov/fall-fest/ for times &amp; details.

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The Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk is an annual community hunger education and fund-raising event sponsored by Church World Service. This year plan the Walk will take place throughout the Village of Barrington, beginning at St. Anne Catholic Community, 120 Ela St., Barrington on Sunday, October 11. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Walk will begin at 1:00. There is a 1-mile and 5K route.The best way to donate or register to walk is via the website:&nbsp;https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/barringtonil
The need for food and resources for our local agencies and around the world is ever present. The Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk raised over $53,100 in 2025. We hope to exceed that amount this year.
CROP Hunger Walk funds benefit the overall work and ministry of Church World Service. And, it’s important to note that 25 percent of funds raised in Barrington are given to local organizations working to fight hunger.

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What happens when the person who moves into your spare bedroom opens the door to an entirely different life?
Parker Players Theater Company presents Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, a sharp, funny and unexpectedly moving comedy about friendship, identity and the possibility of starting over—at any age.
Sharon is recently divorced, living alone in Iowa and wondering what comes next. Enter Robyn, her new roommate: mysterious, unconventional and carrying a past that is decidedly more colorful than Sharon’s. As the two women become fascinated by each other’s lives, their unlikely friendship begins to challenge everything they thought they knew about themselves.
Sharon has spent a lifetime doing what was expected of her. Robyn has spent hers breaking rules and reinventing herself. But as each woman begins trying on pieces of the other’s world, The Roommate
asks a provocative question: Are we defined by who we say we are—or by what we choose to do next?
Directed by Kurt Naebig and starring Barrington residents Ann Field and Jennifer McHugh, The Roommate is an intimate, entertaining two-woman play filled with humor, surprises and genuine heart.
For anyone who has ever looked at their life and wondered, “What if I’m not finished becoming who I want to be?”
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From October 16-17, 2026 - The Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel will host an extensive display of miniature sculptures, a vendor area, auction, and educational “how to” sessions presented by The Military Miniature Society of Illinois at their 50th annual show. 
This visually stunning event attracts hundreds of people of all ages from all over the USA and internationally who are interested in viewing and creating miniature artwork like the many pieces that will be on display. Consider sharing this event with the public through your medium. Feel free to contact our press office if you have any questions or would like to see the event first hand. We would be very happy to make those arrangements during our set up night or the day of the show or meet with some of our artists beforehand. Now more about the show… 
The non-profit MMSI’s annual event at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel (50 Martingale Road in Schaumburg, Illinois 60173), will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday October 17 (and also 3-8 p.m. on Friday October 16). Adult admission is $10 per person, and is free for children under 12 or active military providing proper identification.Considered as one of the top-level exhibitions of painted miniature sculptures in the world, visitors will see many examples of this broad and diverse art form of realistic sculpted and painted miniatures which range in size from under one inch to over twelve inches high. The artists’ work represents a wide range of historical periods from ancient to modern times and includes military, sports, science fiction, movies, fantasy and other subjects. Those submitting their work for competition will be ranging from youngsters and adult amateur hobbyists through world renowned professional artists whose work may be painted from commercially available kits, conversions, or original sculptures.


For more about the show and the MMSI (Military Miniature Society of Illinois) please visit the website: military-miniature-society-of-Illinois.com

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