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Faith UMC will be having our Blessing of the Backpacks during service on August 18th. Students will be blessed as they begin the new school year. Bring your backpacks! We are also asking for school supply donations so that we may give to those who are in need. If you and your family can afford...
Downtown Evanston transforms itself into an incredible showcase of all types of original art when the Evanston Art & Big Fork Fest opens for a three day show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 18, 19 and 20. Located on Sherman and Church Streets, in the heart of one of the North Shore’s magnificent lakefront...
Visit the Arboretum on Saturday, August 17 or Sunday, August 18 for a juried art show featuring photography, woodturning, jewelry, painting, ceramics, fused glass, and more from Midwest artists. Guests can sip wine and other beverages, enjoy live music, and take in gorgeous summertime views as they browse the nature-themed artworks on display. Artist booths...
The festival will run 10am – 6pm with an attractions area, beer garden (on Sundays the beer garden is open 12 – 5pm), and a grilled food area with music being played throughout the day. The festival will feature Blueberry Donut Sundaes with fresh Compote served fresh out of our bakery, blueberry slushies, a Beer Garden featuring...
Montgomery Fest has brought together neighbors, friends, and families for decades to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer fun. The fest offers various activities and events, including live entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a petting zoo, a parade, a car show, and a carp fishing derby. It is topped off with a...
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us for some Scavenger Hunt fun! We’ll start at our base camp, break into groups with a list of Nature items and activities you need to collect or do and then meet back at basecamp to share your discoveries! Fun with a team, family, by yourself or we’ll create a group once we meet...
This free picnic features lunch off the grill, informational booths, meet & greet with BSD 100 teachers, games and more! Say goodbye to Summer in style! Join us for a day of food, fun and games at Proksa Park.
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