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8 events 26 8 events, 26 2026-07-26 2026 Sidewalk Sale & Chalk Art Contest 2026 Sidewalk Sale & Chalk Art Contest July 26 2026 Sidewalk Sale & Chalk Art Contest 2026 Sidewalk Sale & Chalk Art Contest Get ready for a great weekend of summer shopping! From July 24-26 over twenty-five local shops in Downtown Evanston will set up racks and tables with "too-good-to-resist" deals outside on the sidewalks throughout the business district. On Saturday, July 25 between 9AM and 3PM, artists of all ages […] 2026-07-26 Summer Sidewalk Sale Summer Sidewalk Sale July 26 Summer Sidewalk Sale Find the best prices of the year during our Annual Sidewalk Sale and Clearance Event. You'll find many items for less than $10 and SO much holiday merch, you'll think it's December! Smart shoppers always find their way to the Sidewalk Sale! 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum July 26 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum 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 […], 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp “Swim & Play” July 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp “Swim & Play” Come and experience the Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp grounds. Families will enjoy swimming, Garoon Gateway to Science, our outdoor hands-on science museum, sports, mini golf, and our Outdoor Adventure […], 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Bubble Play with Glowby the Bubbler July 26 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Bubble Play with Glowby the Bubbler Bubble Play with Glowby the Bubbler July 25 – 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Bubbler is Back September 12 – 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Step into a whimsical world of bubbles with Glowby the Bubbler. It's interactive improv and endlessly fun. + 3 More

2 events 27 2 events, 27 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum July 27 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum 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 […], 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Children’s Art Classes – Summer Workshops July 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Children’s Art Classes – Summer Workshops Welcome to Children’s Art Classes Glenview, where creativity and early childhood education come together. Our art and painting classes, drawing classes, and arts education programs are designed to encourage imagination, […] $129

2 events 28 2 events, 28 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum July 28 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum 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 […], 11:00 am MomTalk- Mom Support Group @360° Wellness & Coaching July 28 @ 11:00 am MomTalk- Mom Support Group @360° Wellness & Coaching MomTalk is a warm, welcoming space where moms can come together to connect, share, and support one another — no judgment, just real conversation. It's facilitated by Brooke La Count, LPC, and designed to meet you right where you are in your motherhood journey. A few spots have already been reserved, but we still have […]

4 events 29 4 events, 29 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum July 29 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum 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 […], 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Highwood Evening Gourmet Market July 29 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Highwood Evening Gourmet Market Highwood Evening Gourmet Market Wednesdays June 3 - Aug 26, 2026 4:30 - 9:00 pm Celebrate Highwood is thrilled to announce its 2026 Wednesday Evening Gourmet Market music line-up at the bandshell in Everts Park (111 North Avenue, Highwood)! A highly coveted destination on the North Shore for Wednesday evening gigs, the weekly outdoor music […], 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Margarita Night at Everts Park July 29 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Margarita Night at Everts Park Margarita Night Wednesday, July 29, 2026 4:30 - 9:00 pm Everts Park (111 North Ave.) This festive theme night invites attendees to dress in their favorite Jimmy Buffet-style, Parrothead and Hawaiian gear to party to the sounds of a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. There will be beach balls, flamingos, margaritas, Carribean food, key lime pie […] + 1 More

4 events 30 4 events, 30 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum July 30 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum 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 […], 4:30 pm Food Truck Thursdays in the Ravinia District at Jens Jensen Park July 30 @ 4:30 pm Food Truck Thursdays in the Ravinia District at Jens Jensen Park 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 […], 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2026 Downtown Summer Sounds at Fountain Square July 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2026 Downtown Summer Sounds at Fountain Square 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 […] + 1 More

2 events 31 2 events, 31 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum July 31 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience the New “WhirlWind” Exhibit at the Kohl Children’s Museum 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 […], 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton July 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton Free, City-produced Friday night concerts at Port Clinton Square return for a third year! Mark your calendars for 10 Friday evenings, July 10 - September 25. Bring a lawn chair and start your summer weekends with live music and fun for the entire family. On-site food and beverage vendors will round out this local Friday-night […]