FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
Tag: Festival
Oct 16, 2023

A Weekend of Pumpkin Patches and the Mandarin Craft Festival

Last weekend I visited not one but two pumpkin patches as well as the annual Mandarin Craft Festival in Jacksonville, Florida. This was my first time visiting the festival, and I went with my friend to walk the more than 100 stalls selling handmade items.

Extraordinary Egypt

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT WORLD OF THE PHARAOHS

Aug 29, 2022

Back to Backlot Bash

In the early 1900s, filmmakers felt Skokie, a suburb just north of Chicago, resembled an old prairie town and made it a popular choice for shooting westerns. The Niles Center (now Skokie Theatre) showed movies shot just feet away. About a century later, in 2007, Skokie's Backlot Bash debuted, paying homage to the village's roots.

May 29, 2022

Skokie Festival of Cultures

For the first time since 2019, the Skokie Festival of Cultures made a full return. After missing 2020 and holding mini-events in 2021, the annual event was greeted with huge crowds this weekend.

Madrid: The Charm of an Authentic City

They say Madrid is in vogue for many reasons: its lifestyle, its heritage, its cuisine and all of its new attractions. And it’s true, because Madrid is on the radar of travelers looking for a cutting-edge destination that still holds onto its essence. Join us as we explore its charms.

Dec 19, 2021

Winterland Returns to Wrigley Field

Winterland is back at Gallagher Way outside of historic Wrigley Field. We took advantage of the beautiful weather Sunday to enjoy holiday activities.