This list is not all-inclusive
APRIL 2015
Date/Time TBD
NORTHBROOK
Earth and Arbor Day
Meet at the corner of Shermer and Meadow for volunteer town cleanup and then enjoy a festival featuring earth-friendly ideas and concepts plus food and entertainment. northbrooknine.com
MAY 2015
May 8-10
NORTHBROOK
Northbrook-On-Ice
7:30 p.m. Friday; 1 and 7 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 16-17
SKOKIE
Skokie Festival of Cultures
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This fest celebrates Skokie’s diversity with music, dance, food, crafts, children’s games and more in Oakton Park. skokieculturefest.org
May 30
GLENCOE
Glencoe Grand Prix Bike Race and Family Festival
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Amateur to professional cyclists in this USA Cycling National Criterium. Enjoy live music and ride the course on Family Fun Ride. glencoegp.org
JUNE 2015
Date/Time TBD
DEERFIELD
Deerfield Festival of the Fine Arts
Held on Park Avenue and Deerfield Road adjacent to Jewett Park. dwevents.org
June 20
GLENVIEW
Annual Dairy Breakfast and Farm Day
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bring the family to Wagner Farm for breakfast, tours, demonstrations, wagon rides and more. wagnerfarm.org
June 20-21
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
Date/Time TBD
LAKE BLUFF
Summer Art Festival
This two-day festival offers a viewing of artists work on the Village Green. sartistsonthebluff.org
June 27 – 28
EVANSTON
Fountain Square Art Festival
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Features more than 225 artists around Fountain Square. cityofevanston.org
Date/Time TBD
DEERFIELD
Deerfield Family Days
This event at Brickyards and Jewett parks offers entertainment, arts and crafts, parades, rides and fireworks. deerfield.il.us
Date/Time TBD
HIGHLAND PARK
Festival of Fine Craft
This juried art show takes place on the tree-lined streets surrounding The Art Center. amdurproductions.com
DATES/TIMES TBD
HIGHWOOD
Taste of Summer
Great tastes, live music, family activities and a beer garden in Everts Park. celebratehighwood.com
JULY 2015
July 18-19
EVANSTON
Ethnic Arts Festival
noon-7 p.m.
Dawes Park is transformed into a Global Village for this two-day celebration of global diversity. cityofevanston.org
Date/Time TBD
GLENCOE
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
All of the artwork at this juried show embodies a botanic theme, use or material. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to see the masters at work. amdurproductions.com
Date/Time TBD
NORTHBROOK
Art in the Park
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
Date/Time TBD
GLENCOE
Sailfest
Join in the sailboat regattas or kayak excursions at Glencoe Boating Beach. glencoeparkdistrict.com
Date/Time TBD
HIGHWOOD
Annual Bloody Mary Fest
Highlight of this festival at Everts Park is a competition to make the best Bloody Mary in the Midwest. The fest will also include vendors, entertainment, and family activities. The Buddy Challenge and 5K race is also part of the event held in Everts Park. celebratehighwood.com
AUGUST 2015
Aug. 1 – 2
EVANSTON
Lakeshore Arts Festival
The festival showcases fine art by more than 100 artisits. cityofevanston.org
Date/Time TBD
GLENCOE
Glencoe Festival of Art
This festival in downtown Glencoe features artists from around the world. amdurproductions.com
Date/Time TBD
LAKE FOREST
Lake Forest Days
The event includes a raffle, parade with a different theme each year and carnival in West Parks. post264.org
