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Wilmette Winterfest
Saturday, February 7
Village Hall Green (and other locations) | 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
Get ready for wintertime fun at Wilmette Winterfest! From jaw-dropping ice sculpture demos and a free movie to live music, dance performances, Mosy-Posy the poet clown, a bounce house, games, and more, there’s something for everyone. Make a day of it with delicious local dining and one-of-a-kind shopping around town!
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Orchid Show – Feelin’ Groovy
Saturday, February 7 - Sunday, March 22
Chicago Botanic Garden | 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
Rewind to the ‘60s and ‘70s where 10,000 vibrant orchids are the hottest thing since bell bottoms. Floor-to-ceiling sunbeams made of cascading orchids light up the room in living color. Lose yourself in a 10-foot lava lamp aglow with colorful blooms, then hit the road as a flower-filled Volkswagen Beetle carries you through a Route 66 daydream!
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Love Local Chocolate Crawl
Thursday, February 12
Various Locations | Throughout Downtown Evanston
Celebrate the season of love at the Love Local Chocolate Crawl from 4:30-7:30 PM. Bundle up and gather your friends, coworkers and family (yes, this is kid-friendly!) for an evening stroll stopping in local shops to enjoy a variety of chocolate treats and special offers. Find the perfect gifts for your loved ones or perhaps a little something special for yourself!
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Lunar New Year Festival
Sunday, February 15
Evanston SPACE | 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us at this festive community event honoring the Year of the Horse. Enjoy an energetic Lion Dance, creative art activities, lucky red envelopes, and cultural fun for all ages. This free celebration is perfect for families to gather, connect, and welcome good fortune together.
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Two New Exhibitions
Wednesday, February 4 - Sunday, June 14
Block Museum of Art, Alsdorf Gallery, Northwestern University | 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston
Two new exhibitions open this month at the Block Museum of Art: Hamdia Traoré’s Des marabouts de Djenné and Muslim Portraiture in Mali, exploring Islamic education, spiritual authority, and cultural resilience during social upheaval, and Teresa Montoya’s Tó Łitso (Yellow Water): Ten Years after the Gold King Mine Spill, examining its lasting environmental and social impact.
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Perfume Making Class
Sunday, February 8
Chalet Nursery | 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette
Come enjoy a fun, hands-on perfume-making class at Chalet Nursery, where you can craft your own signature scent! Sample a variety of fragrance oils, experiment with combinations and create your own custom perfume to take home. No experience needed. Just curiosity and creativity! Invite your friends for this unique sensory DIY experience!
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Celebrate Your Love!
Are you looking for fun, romantic, or festive ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day? From dining and sweet treats to special events and gift ideas, Chicago’s North Shore has something for couples, friends, and everyone who loves love. Here are some memorable experiences, local happenings, and special ways to make the day extra special!
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Fall in Love with Downtown Glenview
Saturday, February 28
Downtown Glenview | 1755 Glenview Rd., Glenview
Families and friends are welcome to enjoy this free event featuring iceless skating, a DJ, kids curling, cocoa, coffee, sweet treats, and a gift card raffle. 12pm-4pm.
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Photography in Mali: Hamdia Traoré’s Marabouts of Jenne in Context
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - JUNE 14, 2026
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston
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Teresa Montoya: Tó Łisto (Yellow Water)
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - JUNE 14, 2026
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston
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The Caucasian Chalk Circle
FEBRUARY 5-8, 2026
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston
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