The Western Springs Business Association (WSBA) is excited to announce that their signature event, Gathering on the Green, is back this summer! Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon and evening of food, beverages, live music, entertainment, and activities for kids on the Tower Green.
You won’t want to miss this Western Springs summer festival!
Meet friends and neighbors at the iconic Western Springs Water Tower on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 4:00 to 10pm! Keep reading for all the details, including how to get a discount on kids activity wristbands.
This article is sponsored by Western Springs Business Association.
Kids Activities at Gathering on the Green
There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, pop-a-shot basketball, three balloon artists, laser tag, three face painters, a mega slide, rock climbing wall, and two bounce houses, so all different age groups are sure to have a great time. Please note that the majority of the kids activities will be from 4-8pm, with the mega slide, rock climbing wall, pop-a-shot, belly bouncers, and bounce houses extended until 9pm.
All of the activities and attractions for kids are included in the wristband price of $20 per child (children 2 years old and under are free). You can buy discounted wristbands in advance for the price of $15 per child (ages 3 years old and up) and reserve free wristbands for children under 3 years old until Tuesday, June 18 at 5pm! Not only do you receive a discounted price, you can avoid the wristband line at the festival.
Then pick up your advance sale wristbands at Colonial Barber Shoppe in Western Springs at your convenience on Wednesday or Thursday between 10am-5pm the week of the event. If you are not able to pick up your tickets during that time, stop by the volunteer and wristband sales tent the day of the event and they will be set aside for you there.
Local Food and Businesses
Local food and restaurant vendors include brats and hot dogs grilled by the Western Springs Fire Department, Beach Avenue BBQ, burgers, brisket, grilled chicken, falafel burger, bbq pork, fries, fried cheese, soft pretzels from Monk’s Mobile Kitchen, tacos, burritos, and quesadillas from Taqueria Me Taquito, tamales, chicken and steak sandwiches, ceviche, shrimp cocktail, aguas frescas from Fresco Delicioso, pizza from Salerno’s, shaved ice from Tropical Sno, Kernel Dan’s Kettle Corn, Chill’s Italian Ice, Sugar Cloud Co. cotton candy, and Smallcakes! Your family can enjoy a taste of Western Springs and beyond while relaxing at one of the picnic tables, conveniently located between the kids activities and food vendors. Enjoy beer, wine, and hard selzer at the beer garden. All food will be sold for cash; alcohol will be available for purchase with tickets.
You can also stop by the tables of various member businesses and organizations for giveaways and to connect with others in the community.
Entertainment Schedule
Enjoy live entertainment for both kids and adults! Here is the full schedule:
4:00 – 4:30pm – Trinity Irish Dancers
4:30 – 5:00pm – Mattix Music Studio
5:30 – 6:30pm – Out for Hours
6:45 – 7:45pm – The Second Summer
8:00 – 10:00pm – The Pigs
Thank you to the headline sponsors, Heartland Bank and Diedre Rudich of Compass for supporting Gathering on the Green!
About the Western Springs Business Association
The mission of the WSBA is to promote and grow member businesses through community and collaboration. In addition to providing annual networking and educational events for members, WSBA is a non-profit which sponsors several community events throughout the year. For further information visit westernspringsbusiness.com or email at whizba@westernspringsbusiness.com.
