This list is not all-inclusive
MAY
MAY 9-11
NORTHBROOK
Northbrook-On-Ice
7 p.m. Friday; 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday;
1 p.m. Sunday
High-level skating, dazzling costumes and great music combine as skating school students present four performances during Mother’s Day weekend. nbparks.org
MAY 17 & 18
SKOKIE
Skokie Festival of Cultures
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Travel the world right in your own backyard. This annual fest celebrates Skokie’s diversity with music, dance, food, crafts, children’s games and more from a variety of world cultures. There are also cultural booths and displays. Admission is free in Oakton Park. skokieculturefest.org
May 26
WINNETKA
Memorial Day Parade
10 a.m.
Join in the event from the corner of Glendale and Elm streets heading east to the Village Green. winpark.org
May 30
EVANSTON
Evanston Green Ball
7-10 p.m.
A tast of Evanston paired with drinks and live music from several bands are a draw for this third annual event to benefit the Evanston Ecology Center. Festivities are held at the Levy Senior Center. cityofevanston.org
May 31
GLENCOE
Glencoe Grand Prix Bike Race and Family Festival
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Amateur to professional cyclists are welcome in this USA Cycling National Criterium. Enjoy live music and ride the course on Family Fun Ride. glencoegp.org
June
June
SKOKIE
Wednesdays on the Green
Celebrate the end of summer with concerts and special events held every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. on the Village Green June through August. wednesdaysonthegreen.com
JUNE 14
GLENVIEW
Annual Dairy Breakfast and Farm Day
8 a.m.
Bring the family to Wagner Farm for breakfast, tours, demonstrations, wagon rides and more. wagnerfarm.org
June 21 & 22
EVANSTON
Custer Fair
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The festival held along historic Main Street includes entertainment, artisans and crafters, food vendors, and kid-centered activities. custerfair.com
June 21 & 22
LAKE BLUFF
Summer Art Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This two-day festival offers a viewing of artists work on the Village Green along with free art activities. artistsonthebluff.org
June 28-29
EVANSTON
Fountain Square Art Festival
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Billed as the largest and oldest fine arts fair on the North Shore it features more than 225 artists. The two-day festival also includes live entertainment and children’s art tent. cityofevanston.org
DATES/TIMES TBD
HIGHWOOD
Taste of Summer
Great tastes, live music, family activities and a beer garden in Everts Park. celebratehighwood.com
June
DEERFIELD
Deerfield Family Days
This event at Brickyards and Jewett parks offers entertainment, arts and crafts, parades, rides and fireworks. deerfield.il.us
July
July 4
EVANSTON
Fourth of July
Activities start with family games throughout the city. In the afternoon there is a gala parade on Center Street. An evening concert and fireworks in Dawes Park. evanston4th.org
July 4
GLENVIEW
Independence Day Celebration
The day kicks off with a bike parade followed by a main parade. There is a twilight show and fireworks on the grounds of Glenview Park Golf Club. glenviewparks.org
July 4
GLENCOE
Fourth of July Celebration
The day includes games, a petting zoo, art fair, fun run and parade. The celebration continues at a barbecue with entertainment and fireworks from Glencoe Beach. glencoeparkdistrict.com
July 4
NORTHBROOK
Fourth of July
Beginning with pancakes in the park it is a day-long celebration. Other activities include music, family games, a police and fire softball game, a bike and traditional parade and fireworks. northbrookjuly4th.org
July 4
WINNETKA
Fourth of July Parade & Activities on the Green
This parade begins at Elm Street and Glendale Avenue and heads to the Village Green. Enjoy a flag-raising ceremony, children’s flag parade and family races. winpark.org
July 4
WINNETKA
Fourth Fest
6 p.m.
Pack up a meal and a blanket and head to Duke Childs Field. Festivities include music, entertainment, giant slide, face painting and fireworks. winpark.org
July 12 & 13
NORTHBROOK
Art in the Park
Time TBD
More than 70 fine artists show their work during this two-day festival in Village Green Park. In addition there is live music, food and art-related activities. northbrookarts.org
July 26
GLENCOE
Sailfest
Noon-1 p.m.
Join in the sailboat regattas or kayak excursions at Glencoe Boating Beach. glencoeparkdistrict.com
August
Aug. 2 & 3
GLENCOE
Glencoe Festival of Art
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This festival in downtown Glencoe features artists from around the world. Look for art demonstrations, live music, food and children’s activities. amdurproductions.com
Aug. 5 & 6
LAKE FOREST
Lake Forest Days
Parade at 10 a.m.
The event includes a raffle, parade with a different theme each year and carnival in West Park with rides, games, food and beverages. post264.org
