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What many people might not know about Something Wicked is that the festival raised over $165,000 in Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

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What could be better than spending your Halloween rocking your favorite costume, being surrounded by friends and strangers in unity and celebration, and dancing until you drop (while almost peeing your pants at the terrifying sounds and attractions around the venue)? The answer is nothing.

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Fresh, spunky, earth-friendly, clean, and fun, KAABOO (20 miles north of San Diego) might just give Coachella a run for its money.

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Make a point to check out the art installations.

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Get a good night’s sleep every night for the few days leading up to the festival, and hydrate and eat well leading up to it, too.

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Maybe a traditional vacation will give your body the relaxation time it’s been craving, but a music festival will rejuvenate your soul.

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It’s great seeing a band or artist at a club or venue but there’s something to be said about being in a crowd overlooking the Chicago Skyline at Lollapalooza, being in the desert at Coachella, or feeling like you’re amongst nature at San Francisco’s Outside Lands.