MAY 27
GRAPEVINES AND WINES
Chicago Botanic Garden,
1000 Lake Cook Road
6-8 p.m.
What it is: The Garden’s first tasting event offers guests ages 21 and up samples of international wines as well as light bites. Advance tickets $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers; day-of tickets $28 for members, $33 for nonmembers.
What else you need to know: Parking is $20 per car (free for members). For more information, call 847-835-5440 or visit chicagobotanic.org/wines.
MAY 30, JUNE 6
WOODLAND WALK
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road
5-7:30 p.m.
What it is: The perfect season for a picnic dinner in the beauty of the Garden. Children 4-10 are welcome with an adult to enjoy a tram ride, planting project and s’mores.
What else you need to know: Takes place rain or shine; all walkers get a plant to take home.
AUG. 1-2
FESTIVAL OF ART
Green Bay Road and Park Avenue, downtown
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
What it is: Booths featuring more than 100 juried artists demonstrating their crafts, with food and live music making for a perfect summer outing.
What else you need to know: Kids will enjoy the art scavenger
