July 24 thru 26 in the North Shore
Chicago’s North Shore is bursting with activity. Street fairs, famed festivals, special interest tours, walks and talks in addition to a variety of theatrical offerings, world-class concerts, unique performing arts presentations, sporting events, farmer’s markets, and much more offer the visitor a plethora of entertainment options for the entire family.
Get a jump start on the weekend.
Steely Dan:
Rockabye Gollie Angel Tour
July 24, 2015 – Tonight!
Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States with a series of outdoor concerts and performances held every summer from June to September. A perfect evening – listening to music, drinks and a picnic under the stars on Ravinia’s lawn. Pavilion seating also available! Prices vary for lawn and pavillion seats.
Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL
(847)266-5100
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Ice Cream Social
July 25, 2015 – July 25, 2015
Join us for our Annual Ice Cream Social at Evanston History Center! 1pm-4pm (Rain or Shine) Listen to music on the grounds of the Dawes House, watch Kevin Kelly’s hilarious and entertaining magic show, enjoy Andy’s Frozen Custard, free admission to the Dawes House, “Evanston Ties the Knot,” and much more! A summer favorite for kids and adults! Free.
Evanston History Center located in the Charles Dawes House
225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL
847-475-3410
Glenview Farmers Market
July 25, 2015 – July 25, 2015
Satudays 8am-Noon. Located across from Historic Wagner Farm. Enjoy weekly entertainment and the Green Table, 9am – 12pm to enjoy visiting with different local experts who will provide education about sustainable living. FREE.
Wagner Farm
1510 Wagner Rd.
Glenview, IL
847-657-1506
Downtown Evanston Super Sidewalk Sale
July 24, 2015 – July 27, 2015
Merchants of Calling all bargain hunters! Close to 200 Evanston merchants in both downtown Evanston and the Chicago/Dempster district will offer deals on summer inventory, featuring the ideal mix of independent shops and your favorite national chain stores. Free.
Downtown Evanston
Evanston, IL
(847) 869-0222
Butterflies and Blooms
Now – September 7, 2015
Butterflies & Blooms is a butterfly exhibition where visitors can immerse themselves in a habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies. This exhibition is filled with species native to South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as those native to Illinois. Up to 500 butterflies can be seen at any one visit. Visitors can also observe butterflies hatching through a window into the pupa emergence room. Varies.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe, IL
(847) 835-5440
Chagall for Children
Now – September 6, 2015
Chagall for Children is a world-class exhibit that showcases 14 multi-sensory exploration stations, each incorporating a high-quality reproduction of one of Marc Chagall’s works, and pairing it with different interactive components to let kids flex their creative muscle while learning different art principles such as color, composition, light, and texture. Varies.
Kohl Children’s Museum
2100 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL
(847) 832-6600
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