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Join the Butterfield Park DIstrict as we host our first Touch-A-Truck. The event is to show the community how these different trucks keep our community safe, clean, and running smoothly. By joining us at this free family friendly event that will bring children of all ages, including adults, and gives them a chance to touch,...
Step back in time this back-to-school season! Visit the Museum to explore school days of the past and create your own historically-inspired crafts to take home. To learn more visit, https://bit.ly/4dr5VaH or a Customer Service Counter.
Come out to see all the different vehicles from the Villa Park Fire Departments including the Mobile Command Center, plus tow trucks, dump trucks, mowers, and smaller equipment. This hands-on event allows kids and adults to climb in, on and around the vehicles. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...
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...
Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July 27 Pullman Park - August 17 Grant Park - September 6-8 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer...
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