HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Celebrate this week with parades, fireworks, fun runs and more! Also this month, score the best deals of the year at local sidewalk sales and stockk up on the delicious tastes of summer at the North Shore farmers markets. Read on for more July happenings.

4th of July Celebrations

Various Locations


Celebrate Independence Day with parades, live music, fabulous fireworks, family fun activities and so much more! Or grab your friends and family and head to the beach for some fun in the sun! Some activities take place on July 3 and 4, while others continue through the weekend. 

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Ryan Field Groundbreaking

Ryan Field | 1501 Central St., Evanston


Northwestern University celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Ryan Field on June 24. The ceremony was attended by Pat and Shirley Ryan and their family, Northwestern University President Michael Schill and Evanston Mayor Daniel Bliss as well as many other Rebuild Ryan Field Supporters. The new stadium is set to open for the 2026 Wildcats season.

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Sidewalk Sale Kick Off July 25!


July 25-27, come out for the biggest sales of the year at your favorite local merchants on Central Street Evanston!

Evanston Plein Air Festival

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

JULY 13-21

Various Locations | Evanston


This free citywide summer arts festival, presented by Evanston Made, invites the community to plein air art events and competitions hosted in every Evanston neighborhood! Artists are invited to paint in the plein air style capturing the beauty of Evanston’s natural environment, favorite landmarks and built environment. Everyone is welcome!  

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Summer of Sound

VARIOUS DATES THROUGH JULY

Various Locations


For many, summer is all about live music and outdoor concerts. From classic rock, blues and pop to country, classical, jazz and everything in between, the sounds of summer will keep you entertained! Some of this month’s highlights include the Evanston Downtown Summer Sounds, Sister Hazel (7/13) at Wheeling’s Heritage Park and Music on the Esplanade at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Magical Music with Chicago Symphony


At Ravinia the CSO plays classics by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky & more + dazzling new works with the world’s best soloists.

Glencoe Festival of Art SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

JULY 20 AND 21

Downtown Glencoe



Nestled in Glencoe’s historic downtown, the Glencoe Festival of Art features more than 100 juried artists showing and selling art in a variety of mediums and at all price points including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wearables, furniture and more! Family-friendly (and dog-friendly, too!), the fest has activities for kids, art demos, live music and more!

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Chicago Union Frisbee

SUNDAY, JULY 21

Marin Stadium | 2235 Campus Dr., Evanston



Did you know that Chicago has a professional ultimate disc team? As a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA), the Chicago Union competes at the sport’s highest level, and they play in Evanston! You can experience all the action during their July home game against the Detroit Mechanix on 7/21.

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Downtown Summer Sounds Concert Series Kicks Off on July 11!


Visit Downtown Evanston this summer for the free Downtown Summer Sounds concert series, Thursday Night Markets & More!

Northbrook Grand Prix

THURSDAY, JULY 25

Village Green Park | 1810 Walters Ave., Northbrook


Get ready for the return of a thrilling day of criterium bike races on the streets of downtown Northbrook! For one exciting day, beginning at 11am, the streets will be closed to create this fast-paced 1.1km (.75 mile) bike racing course. Find a spot anywhere along the route in the park or on the street to see all the action!

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Sister Hazel Tickets Now on Sale!


Join us at Wheeling Park District Heritage Park Performance Pavilion for Sister Hazel on 7/13 at 8pm! SPACE LIMITED!

Lincolnwood Fest

THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

JULY 25-28

Proesel Park | 6915 Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood



Fun for the entire family, this four-day festival features live entertainment each day including crowd favorites 7th Heaven and Sixteen Candles, a beer and wine garden, food vendors, a classic car show, bingo, carnival rides, games and a family activity tent. Invite your friends and come on out!

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Plein Air Festival 2024


Evanston Made hosts their annual Plein Air Festival, July 12-21. Watch artists paint across Evanston with Finale on Sunday.

Out of Space

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

JULY 26-28

Illinois Science + Technology Park Field | 4900 Searle Pkwy., Skokie



Save the dates and join us for a variety of live music including Courtney Barnett with Bob Mould and Squirrel Flower (7/26), The Sacred Souls and St. Paul & The Broken Bones with Jeremie Albino (7/27) and Guster and The Lone Bellow with Devon Gilfillian (7/28). Get tickets for one show or a 3-day pass!

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Art at the Glen

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

JULY 27 AND 28

The Glen Town Center | 2030 Tower Dr., Glenview



Glenview’s spectacular Glen Town Center is home to the 21st annual Art at the Glen where 130 juried artists from near and far will showcase and sell their unique pieces. Live music on two stages, activities for kids, on-site painting classes, and festival food add to the family-friendly vibe of this beloved event.

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Blind Faith Café – Globally Inspired Vegetarian Cuisine


525 Dempster St. Evanston – Lunch • Brunch • Dinner – blindfaithcafe.com

A Little Truth: Fact and Fiction in Family Photography

THROUGH JULY 7, 2024

Block Museum of Art, Evanston

Actions For the Earth Art, Care & Ecology

THROUGH JULY 7, 2024

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston

Mary's Wedding

THROUGH JULY 14, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

A Little Night Music

THROUGH JULY 14, 2024

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Chicago Union Frisbee

THROUGH JULY 21, 2024

Martin Stadium, Northwestern University, Evanston

The Hot Wing King

THROUGH JULY 21, 2024

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

The Lightning Thief: a Percy Jackson Musical

THROUGH JULY 28, 2024

Skokie Theatre, Skokie

Music on the Esplanade - Generation

JULY 1, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

A Far Cry and Kinan Azmeh and Dinuk Wijeratne

JULY 2, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Starlight Concert Series

JULY 2, 2024

McCulloch Park, Evanston

Wilmette's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 3, 2024

Various Locations, Wilmette

The King's Singers - Northern Lights

JULY 3, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

July Free Day Indigenous Artist Pop-Up Market

JULY 3, 2024

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston

Music on the Esplanade - David Chiriboga Ensemble

JULY 3, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Glencoe's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 3-4, 2024

Various Locations, Glencoe

Wednesdays on the Green - July concerts

JULY 3-31, 2024

Village Green Skokie

Evanston's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 4, 2024

Various Locations, Evanston

Winnetka's 4th of July Fun

JULY 4, 2024

Various Locations, Winnetka

Glenview's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 4, 2024

Various Locations, Glenview

16th Annual Liberty Loop & Lap

JULY 4, 2024

Techney Prarie Park and Fields, Northbrook Park District, Northbrook

Northbrook's 4th of July Fun

JULY 4, 2024

Various Locations, Northbrook

Skokie's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 4, 2024

Various Locations, Skokie

The Music of Abba: Arrival From Sweden

JULY 5, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

2 Pianos 4 Hands

JULY 5, 2024 - AUGUST 4, 2024

Northlight Theatre, Skokie

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

JULY 6, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Gerald McClendon

JULY 6, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Smittytown Market

JULY 6, 2024

Temperance Beer Co., Evanston

Prospect Heights Independence Day Parade

JULY 6, 2024

St. Alphonsus Liguori Parking Lot to Hebron Church Parking Lot, Prospect Heights

July Art & Wine Night

JULY 6, 2024

Creative Coworking, Evanston

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

JULY 6, 2024

Various Locations, Downtown Evanston

The Beach Boys with special guest John Stamos - Endless Summer Gold

JULY 7, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Music on the Esplanade - Classical Blast

JULY 8, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Starlight Concert Series

JULY 9, 2024

Lovelace Park, Evanston

National Seminario Ravinia: Orchestras For All Concert National Orchestral Institute, Orchestra Partner

JULY 10, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Tiffany

JULY 10, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Music on the Esplanade - Third Coast Bluegrass

JULY 10, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone

JULY 11, 2024

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Family Aquatic Center’s Carnival Day

JULY 11, 2024

Family Aquatic Center, Wheeling

The RESET: An Immersive Sound Experience with Davin Youngs

JULY 11, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Rock the House Garden Concerts - July

JULY 11, 2024

Winnetka Community House, Winnetka

Thursday Night Markets

JULY 11, 2024

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Don Felder

JULY 11, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Glow in the Park

JULY 12, 2024

Ingraham Park, Evanston

CSO and Marin Alsop with Michelle Cann and Masabane Ceculia Rangwanashaa

JULY 12, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

The Main-Dempster Mile Plein Air Art Festival Block Party

JULY 12, 2024

Main-Dempster Mile, Evanston

Benise Fiesta

JULY 12, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

July First (Actually Second) Friday in Hubbard Woods

JULY 12, 2024

Hubbard Woods Design District, Winnetka

Wilmette Sidewalk Sale

JULY 12-13, 2024

Central Business District, Wilmette

Sister Hazel

JULY 13, 2024

Heritage Park Pavilion, Wheeling Park District, Wheeling

CSO and Marin Alsop with Abel Selaocoe

JULY 13, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Starlight Movie Series - Space Jam: A New Legacy

JULY 13, 2024

Leider Park, Evanston

Evanston Plein Air Festival

JULY 13-21, 2024

Downtown Evanston

Norah Jones with very special guest Mavis Staples

JULY 14, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Take Flight Spirits Yoga & Cocktails

JULY 14, 2024

Take Flight Spirits, Skokie

Walter Trout

JULY 14, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Music on the Esplanade - Fernandez & Kimball

JULY 15, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Starlight Concert Series

JULY 16, 2024

Twiggs Park, Evanston

Takács Quartet in concert

JULY 17, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Downtown Summer Sounds: The Dreamtree Shakers

JULY 18, 2024

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Miloš Karadaglić + Viano Quartet

JULY 18, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Summer in the Sixties

JULY 18, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Mountain Grass Unit

JULY 19, 2024

Evanston SPACE

CSO + Icons of Song: The Music of Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon

JULY 19, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Evenings on the Farm July

JULY 19, 2024

Historic Wagner Farm, Glenview

Starlight Movie Series - Luca

JULY 19, 2024

Lee Street Beach, Evanston

Winnetka Sidewalk Sale

JULY 19-20, 2024

Various Locations, Winnetka

20th Tiny Bit of Giant’s Blood w/Vivi Rogers & The Never and the North

JULY 20, 2024

Evanston SPACE

CSO + Marin Alsop: Mahler's Ninth

JULY 20, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Glencoe Festival of Art

JULY 20-21, 2024

700 Vernon Ave., Glencoe

Novelty Golf & Games Diamond Jubilee

JULY 20-21, 2024

Novelty Golf & Games, Lincolnwood

CSO and Marin Alsop with Hayato Sumino

JULY 21, 20242

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Lecture: “Chicago to Lake Geneva: A 100 Year Round Trip”

JULY 21, 2024

Wilmette Historical Museum, Wilmette

Music on the Esplanade - The Bear Williams Band

JULY 22, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Ravel and His Contemporaries

JULY 23, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Music on the Esplanade - Lynne Jordan & The Shivers

JULY 24, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Downtown Summer Sounds: Adia Dew

JULY 25, 2024

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Pablo Cruise

JULY 25, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

CSO and Marin Alsop with Augustin Hadelich

JULY 25, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Dinner and a Schpiel with Ariana Brooks - Jewish Food History - Gefilte Fish

JULY 25, 2024

Max & Benny's, Northbrook

Northbrook Grand Prix

JULY 25, 2024

Village Green Park, Northbrook

Movie in the Park: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

JULY ,25 2024

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling

Lincolnwood Fest 2024

JULY 25-28, 2024

Proesel Park, Lincolnwood

Central Street Sidewalk Sale

JULY 25-28, 2024

Central Street, Evanston

CSO + Marin Alsop: The Planets and The Moons Symphony

JULY 26, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Out of Space Skokie 2024 - Courtney Barnett with Bob Mould

JULY 26, 2024

Illinois Science + Technology Park Field, Downtown Skokie

Main-Dempster Mile Sidewalk Sale

JULY 26-28, 2024

Main-Dempster Mile, Evanston

Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and Chalk Art Contest

JULY 26-28, 2024

Downtown Evanston

Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury

JULY 27, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Historic Apartment Buildings 2024 Walking Tour

JULY 27, 2024

Evanston History Center, Evanston

The Parking Lot Party

JULY 27, 2024

Wll's Place, Skokie

Out of Space Skokie 2024 - Thee Sacred Souls and St. Paul & The Broken Bones w/Jeremie Albino

JULY 27, 2024

Illinois Science + Technology Park Field, Downtown Skokie

Starlight Movie Series - The Color Purple

JULY 27, 2024

Mason Park, Evanston

Rise N’ Shine Car Meet

JULY 27, 2024

Chicago Auto Pros, Glenview

Wheeling Car Show

JULY 27, 2024

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling

Art at the Glen

JULY 27-28, 2024

The Glen Town Center, Glenview

Paws & Claws Alley Cat Vintage Market

JULY 27-28, 2024

Paws & Claws Cat Adoption Center back parking lot, Evanston

CSO Tchaikovsky Spectacular + Carolyn Kuan and Desirée Ruhstrat Featuring the 1812 Overture with cannons

JULY 28, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Out of Space Skokie 2024 - Guster The Lone Bellow w/Devon Gilfillian

JULY 28, 2024

Illinois Science + Technology Park Field, Downtown Skokie

5k Beer Run x Sketchbook Brewing Co.

JULY 28, 2024

Sketchbook Brewing Co., Skokie

Music on the Esplanade - Blue Rose

JULY 29, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Starlight Concert Series

JULY 30, 2024

Eiden Park, Evanston

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes Choco Orta with Caribe Project

JULY 31, 2024

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Let's Paint the Town Fabulous

JULY 31, 2024

Double Clutch Brewing Co., Evanston

Music on the Esplanade - Lone Piñon

JULY 31, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Northbrook Days Festival 100 Years

JULY 31, 2024 - AUGUT 4, 2024

West Metra Commuter Lot, Northbrook Train Station, Northbrook

Rock the Garden Summer Concerts

THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2024

Community House Winnetka

Tots-n-Tunes

THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2024

Takiff Center, Glencoe Park District, Glencoe

Tuesday in the Park - Summer Concert Series

THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2024

Village Green, Northbrook Park District, Northbrook

Glenview Bearfoot in the Park Concerts

THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2024

Jackman Park Gazebo, Glenview

Wheeling Park District Concert Series

THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2024

Heritage Park Pavilion, Wheeling

Summer Scavenger Hunt: All Abroad!

THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2024

Wilmette Historical Museum, Wilmette

Sounds of Summer

THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2024

Wallace Bowl and Malinckrodt Gazebo, Wilmette Park District, Wilmette

Mimosas & Movement

THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2024

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Skokie Monday Night Cruise-In

THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2024

West Parking Lot, Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Wheeling Town Center Tuesday Night Market

THROUGH AUGUST 27, 2024

Wheeling Town Center, Wheeling

Wednesdays in the Woods: Evening Concerts

THROUGH AUGUST 28, 2024

Hubbard Woods Park, Winnetka Park District, Winnetka

Van Gogh for All

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Titanic: The Exhibition

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Downton Abbey - The Exhibition

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Summer Soundcheck at Glencoe Park District

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Kalk Park, Glencoe Park District, Glencoe

Lost & Found - Lose Yourself in Nature

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Northbrook Farmers Market

THROUGH OCTOBER 9, 2024

Downtown Northbrook

Shtetl in the Sun Andy Sweet’s South Beach 1977-1980

THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2024

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie

Church & Dodge Sunday Markets

THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2024

SE Corner of Church & Dodge, Evanston

Glenview Farmers Market

THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2024

Parking Lot, Historic Wagner Farm, Glenview

Winnetka Farmers Market

THROUGH OCTOaBER 26, 2024

Winnetka Metra Train Station

Wilmette French Market

THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2024

Just East of Wilmette Metra Station

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 2024

University Pl. and Oak Ave., Evanston

Skokie Farmers Market

THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Northwest corner of Oakton St. & Floral Ave., Skokie

Kindertransport - Rescuing Children on the Brink of War

THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie

No Rest: The Epidemic of Stolen Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirits

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston


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