June 19, 2026 to August 30, 2026, 9:30 to 4:00pm Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago announces the addition of an all-new “WhirlWind” exhibit designed to provide young visitors with the opportunity to explore the power of wind and air. Created by the team at Kohl’s Children Museum, each component of “WhirlWind” promotes collaborative play […]
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1 event,Event Website Get ready to pedal into 2026 as part of Downtown Evanston's ongoing collaboration with Evanston Transit Alliance and Chicago Family Biking/Evanston Kidical Mass. From May through October, we're bringing you two fantastic series of monthly bike rides that promise fun, fitness, and a whole lot of community spirit! The adult rides will be led by Evanston […] |
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4 events,June 4, 2026 to September 3, 2026 486 Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States Enjoy a summer evening of food, live music, and community fun at Food Truck Thursdays in Highland Park's Ravinia District. Featuring rotating food trucks, local restaurants, family-friendly entertainment, and weekly live performances, this outdoor event runs every Thursday […] Now entering its 8th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase artists, makers, and retailers from the regional community. The 2026 market dates are June 11, July 9, August 6, and September 3, from 5-8PM on the south plaza at Fountain Square (due to construction, the June 11 market will be on the north plaza). Each of the […] Now in its third year, Downtown Summer Sounds is a free, outdoor concert series at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston. For nine weeks, from July 9 through September 3, an exciting mix of local and regional bands will perform on Thursday evenings from 6-8PM (see schedule below). In addition to great live music, the concert series is also an opportunity to […] |
3 events,Nashwood Labor Day Weekend September 4 - September 6, 2026 Downtown Highwood Watch Highwood transform into Nashville over Labor Day weekend. Highwood restaurants and bars will feature 100 free, live country, southern blues, classic and contemporary rock from beginning Friday happy hour and running all day and evening Saturday and Sunday. First Friday Music Series returns to Rogers Park this summer featuring live performances by local musicians along Sheridan Road Chicago musicians gather on the first Fridays of May, June, and September to perform live on local business patios CHICAGO (April 8, 2026) The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance and Sheridan Road Special Service Area #54 are excited to announce […] Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton Fridays, July 10 - September 25 | 6 PM - 8 PM Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.) Spend your Friday evenings at Port Clinton with great food and great music. Enjoy 10 Friday evening concerts featuring performances from a variety of artists and genres (including special performances by Highland […] |
1 event,Nashwood Labor Day Weekend September 4 - September 6, 2026 Downtown Highwood Watch Highwood transform into Nashville over Labor Day weekend. Highwood restaurants and bars will feature 100 free, live country, southern blues, classic and contemporary rock from beginning Friday happy hour and running all day and evening Saturday and Sunday. |
1 event,Nashwood Labor Day Weekend September 4 - September 6, 2026 Downtown Highwood Watch Highwood transform into Nashville over Labor Day weekend. Highwood restaurants and bars will feature 100 free, live country, southern blues, classic and contemporary rock from beginning Friday happy hour and running all day and evening Saturday and Sunday. |
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1 event,Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton Fridays, July 10 - September 25 | 6 PM - 8 PM Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.) Spend your Friday evenings at Port Clinton with great food and great music. Enjoy 10 Friday evening concerts featuring performances from a variety of artists and genres (including special performances by Highland […] |
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1 event,Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton Fridays, July 10 - September 25 | 6 PM - 8 PM Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.) Spend your Friday evenings at Port Clinton with great food and great music. Enjoy 10 Friday evening concerts featuring performances from a variety of artists and genres (including special performances by Highland […] |
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1 event,Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton Fridays, July 10 - September 25 | 6 PM - 8 PM Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.) Spend your Friday evenings at Port Clinton with great food and great music. Enjoy 10 Friday evening concerts featuring performances from a variety of artists and genres (including special performances by Highland […] |
2 events,Event Website Get ready to pedal into 2026 as part of Downtown Evanston's ongoing collaboration with Evanston Transit Alliance and Chicago Family Biking/Evanston Kidical Mass. From May through October, we're bringing you two fantastic series of monthly bike rides that promise fun, fitness, and a whole lot of community spirit! The adult rides will be led by Evanston […]
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Oktoberfest Saturday, September 26 | 4 PM - 8 PM Jens Jensen Park (540 Roger Williams Ave.) Back by popular demand! Oktoberfest returns as a City-produced event in 2026. Enjoy classic Oktoberfest fare, entertainment, a bier hall, and games (like axe throwing, a high striker, and hammerschlagen), plus special children’s programming. Event Link |
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1 event,Thursday, October 1 - Community Night & Opening Carnival Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4. 2026 View Pumpkin Fest website for complete information Leashed Dogs Are Welcome The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival is the biggest outdoor celebration on Chicago’s North Shore featuring all-you-can-carve pumpkins, nightly lightings of pumpkin-filled walls, carnival rides, costume and pumpkin pie eating […] |
1 event,Thursday, October 1 - Community Night & Opening Carnival Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4. 2026 View Pumpkin Fest website for complete information Leashed Dogs Are Welcome The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival is the biggest outdoor celebration on Chicago’s North Shore featuring all-you-can-carve pumpkins, nightly lightings of pumpkin-filled walls, carnival rides, costume and pumpkin pie eating […] |
1 event,Thursday, October 1 - Community Night & Opening Carnival Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4. 2026 View Pumpkin Fest website for complete information Leashed Dogs Are Welcome The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival is the biggest outdoor celebration on Chicago’s North Shore featuring all-you-can-carve pumpkins, nightly lightings of pumpkin-filled walls, carnival rides, costume and pumpkin pie eating […] |