Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate with parades, festivals and fireworks lighting up the North Shore. Summer is heating up with vibrant festivals, weekend art fairs and some of the best sidewalk sales of the year. Make the most of the month with a stroll through our North Shore farmers markets, live music under the stars and plenty of chances to shop, eat and explore.

Chicago Union Frisbee - Home Games

Friday, July 4 vs. Minnesota Wind Chill

Saturday, July 19 vs. Detroit Mechanix

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | 2235 Campus Dr., Evanston


What’s the Chicago Union? It’s a professional ultimate frisbee team! Founded in 2013, the team boasts the best record in the Midwest Division and qualified for playoffs in its first three seasons. Since then, the Union has won its division three times! Get your tickets and see what all the excitement is about!

 
 
 
 

Wednesday Love at Northbrook Farmers Market

Wednesdays, 7am–1pm through October 8. Free onsite parking. Downtown Northbrook. Show your midweek some love! Discover why Chicago Public Media named this market one of the best in all of Chicagoland. Fresh, fabulous & friendly.

 

Summer Family Festival

Sunday, July 6 and 13

Kohl Children's Museum | 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview


Get ready for a jam-packed afternoon of exploration and wonder including special music, art, train rides, animal encounters and more! Your ticket also includes access to all indoor exhibits including the new Science + You exhibit and the outdoor Habitat Park featuring the Butterfly Encounter. Space is limited, so don’t delay!

 
 
 
 

Central Street Sidewalk Sale Kicks Off July 24!

July 24-26, come out for the biggest sales of the year at your favorite local merchants on Central Street Evanston!

 

Summer of Sound

Friday, July 18

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie


Come rock out to the musical stylings of Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press! This free concert takes place outdoors near Bloomingdale’s from 7 to 9 pm. And mark your calendar for August 8, Too Much Molly hits the stage for another great night of live music. Food and beverages are available for purchase and the first 100 people in line will receive a special gift card from one of Old Orchard’s amazing stores.

 
 
 
 

Now Serving: Hangar Two Catering Menu

Hosting just got easier – and tastier! Hangar Two by Tangled Roots Brewing Company now offers catering, featuring bold, chef-crafted menus perfect for any event. Whether it’s a casual gathering or a special celebration, let their team bring the flavor and charm to you. Locally inspired, expertly prepared, and always memorable. Book your catering today and elevate your next occasion!

 

Glencoe Festival of Art

Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, July 20

Downtown Glencoe | 700 Vernon Ave., Glencoe



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

 
 
 

Flamenco Nights

Every Thursday in July

Peckish Pig | 623 Howard St., Evanston


Every Thursday in July, come enjoy Spanish guitar performances by Norberto Guerra, accompanied by singer Patricia Ortega, and Flamenco dance performances by Ronaldo Monge. The Flamenco performances are on the patio, weather permitting, and will be moved inside in case of rain. Reserve your table today! ($5 cover per person).

 
 
 

Downtown Summer Sounds Kicks-Off on July 10!

Get ready for Downtown Evanston's Downtown Summer Sounds — free concerts at Fountain Square every Thursday from July 10 to September 4! Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer & wine, dance lessons & family fun!

 

Art at the Glen

Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, July 27

The Glen Town Center | 2030 Tower Dr., Glenview



Glenview’s spectacular Glen Town Center is home to the 22nd annual Art at the Glen where 130 juried artists from near and far will showcase and sell their unique pieces. Live music, activities for kids, on-site painting classes, art demos and festival food add to the fun family-friendly vibe of this beloved event.

 
 
 

Music in the Park

Body: Enjoy the Northbrook Park District's Tuesdays in the Park free summer concerts through August 5 in downtown Northbrook.

 

2025 NV5 Invitational

Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27

The Glen Club | 2901 Lake Ave., Glenview


The NV5 Invitational is a professional golf championship on the Korn Ferry Tour featuring an elite field of 16 of the top up-and-coming professional golfers in the world. Owned by the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour identifies and develops golf's next stars. Past participants include World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Northbrook native and PGA Tour winner Nick Hardy.

 
 
 

Experience the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia

The 89th Chicago Symphony Orchestra summer residency at Ravinia brings you six weeks of symphonic magic under the stars, led by Ravinia Chief Conductor Marin Alsop with stars like Cynthia Erivo, Beck, Lang Lang & more.

 

Clue – A Walking Mystery

July 23 - August 17

Village Green Park | 5127 Oakton St., Skokie


Step into the world of CLUE like never before! In this interactive and immersive experience, the unsolved murder lives on and it’s up to you to crack the case. Search downtown Skokie for scattered clues, solve puzzles, and uncover WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT. Perfect for ages 8 and up!

 
 
 

Diana

THROUGH JULY 6, 2025

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/ Chicagoland

THROUGH JULY 13, 2025

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston

The Marvelous Wondrettes

tTHROUGH JULY 20, 2025

Oil Lamp Theatre, Glenview

Dhaba on Devon Avenue

THROUGH JULY 27, 2025

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

Downtown Evanston - Sunday Jazz at the Square

THROUGH JULY 27, 2025

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Starlight Concert Series - Chris Greene Quartet

JULY 1, 2025

Harbert Payne Park, Evanston

Brass from the Past

JULY 1, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Nas with Chicago Philharmonic

JULY 2, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Music on the Esplanade - Jonas Friddle Trio

JULY 2, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Chamber Music Afternoon f. Fellows of the Piano & Strings Program

JULY 3, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Wilmette's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 3, 2025

Various Locations, Wilmette

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

JULY 3, 2025

Peckish Pig, Evanston

Glencoe's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 3-4, 2025

Various Locations, Glencoe

Lincolnwood Summer Concert Series

JULY 3-31, 2025

Proesel Park, Lincolnwood

Evanston's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 4, 2025

Various Locations, Evanston

Northbrook's 4th of July Fun

JULY 4, 2025

Various Locations, Northbrook

Skokie's 4th of July Celebrations 2024

JULY 4, 2025

Various Locations, Skokie

Firecracker 5K Run

JULY 4, 2025

Indian Hill Park, Winnetka

Lincolnwood 25th Annual 4th of July Concert

JULY 4, 2025

Proesel Park, Lincolnwood

Glenview's 4th of July Celebrations

JULY 4, 2025

Various Locations, Glenview

Winnetka's 4th of July Fun

JULY 4, 2025

Various Locations, Winnetka

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

JULY 5, 2025

Various Locations, Evanston

Chicago with special guest Stevie McVie

JULY 5, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Chalet Farm Truck

SATURDAYS JULY 5-26, 2025

Chalet Home + Garden, Wilmette

Brittney Carter with m.e.h. and menace4hire

JULY 6, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Chamber Music Afternoon f. Fellows of the Piano & Strings

JULY 6, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Kygo with special guest Victoria Nadine

JULY 6, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Summer Family Festival

JULY 6, 2025

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Music on the Esplanade - Generation

JULY 7, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Starlight Concert Series - Radio Free Honduras

JULY 8, 2025

Leah LoMar Park, Evanston

Dan Tyminski Band

JULY 8, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Music on the Esplanade-Luciano Antonio

JULY 9, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Chucho Valdés, Paquito D’Rivera & Arturo Sandoval f. Emilio Frías

JULY 9, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Rock the Garden Summer Concerts - Dad Band

JULY 10, 2025

Community House Winnetka

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

JULY 10, 2025

Peckish Pig, Evanston

A Concert for Will's Place

JULY 10, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Mah Jong in the Garden with Holy Mahj

JULY 10, 2025

Chalet Home + Garden, Wilmette

Downtown Summer Sounds - Chicken Bone

JULY 10, 2025

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Thursday Night Markets

JULY 10, 2025

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Twisted Melodies

JULY 10, 2025 - AUGUST 10, 2025

Northlight Theatre, Skokie

Hops & Hike: Fireflies

JULY 11, 2025

The Grove, Glenview

89th Residency Opening Night CSO + Marin Alsop, conductor / Bruce Liu, piano

JULY 11, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Glencoe Al Fresco

JULY 11, 2025

WLC (next to Writers Theatre), Glencoe

First Friday in Hubbard Woods

JULY 11, 2025

Hubbard Woods Design District, Winnetka

Wilmette Sidewalk Sale

JULY 11-12, 2025

Central Business District, Wilmette

Walking Evanston’s Alleys 2025 Walking Tour

JULY 12, 2025

Evanston History Center, Evanston

CSO + Marin Alsop: Gershwin's Concerto in F Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

JULY 12, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Big Stage Ballroom - Fred Astaire Dance

JULY 12, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Dom Flemons

JULY 13, 2025

Evanston SPACE - at Cahn Auditorium, Northwestern University, Evanston

Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara + CSO

JULY 13, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Summer Family Festival

JULY 13, 2025

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Evanston Cars & Coffee

JULY 13, 2025

Downtown Evanston

Unplug Day at the Beach

JULY 13, 2025

Tower Beach Road, Winnetka

Burton Cummings - A Few Good Moments Tour

JULY 14, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Music on the Esplanade - Kaleidoscope Eyes - Beatles Tribute

JULY 14, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Juanes

JULY 15, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Music on the Esplanade - Third Coast Bluegrass

JULY 16, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Evanston Plein Air Festival

JULY 16-20, 2025

Various Locations, Evanston


Downtown Summer Sounds - Funkadesi - featuring Pavithra Anand

JULY 17, 2025

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

JULY ,17 2025

Peckish Pig, Evanston

Summer Swizzle

JULY 17, 2025

Chalet Home + Garden, Wilmette

Evenings on the Farm

JULY 18, 2025

Historic Wagner Farm, Glenview

Mahler’s Second Symphony: “Resurrection” CSO & Chorus + Marin Alsop

JULY 18, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Summer of Sound at Westfield Old Orchard

JULY 18, 2025

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Glencoe Al Fresco

JULY 18, 2025

WLC (next to Writers Theatre), Glencoe

Joy Clark and Kyshona

JULY 18, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Winnetka Sidewalk Sale

JULY 18-19, 2025

Various Locations, Winnetka

Art Encounter's Downtown Evanston Mural Tour

JULY 19, 2025

Various Locations, Downtown Evanston

Classic Albums Live Performs The Eagles' Hotel California

JULY 19, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, & I’m in Therapy

JULY 19, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Best of Soul perfromed by Brandon James

JULY 19, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Japan Festival 2025

JULY 19, 2025

Skokie Sports Park East, Skokie

Glencoe Festival of Art

JULY 19-20, 2025

700 Vernon Ave., Glencoe

Sundari

JULY 20, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony - CSO + Marin Alsop, Himari, violin

JULY 20, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Chicago Union Frisbee

JULY 21, 2025

Martin Stadium, Northwestern University, Evanston

Music on the Esplanade-The Jolly Ringwalds

JULY 21, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Blue Monday: Mike Wheeler

JULY 21, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Albert Castiglia

JULY 22, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Starlight Concert Series - Finom

JULY 22, 2025

Kamen Park West, Evanston

Bingo Brunch

JULY 23, 2025

Max & Benny's, Northbrook

Music on the Esplanade - Windy City Ramblers

JULY 23, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Beck CSO + Edwin Outwater, conductor 
with support from Molly Lewis

JULY 23, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Clue: A Walking Mystery

JULY 23, 2025 - AUGUST 17, 2025

Village Green Park, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Northbrook Grand Prix

JULY 24, 2025

Village Green Park, Northbrook

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

JULY 24, 2025

Peckish Pig, Evanston

Downtown Summer Sounds - Joel Paterson Swing Quartet

JULY 24, 2025

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Central Street Sidewalk Sale

JULY 24-26, 2025

Central Street, Evanston

Out of Space Skokie 2025

JULY 24-27, 2025

Illinois Science + Technology Park Field, Skokie

2025 NV5 Invitational

JULY 24-27, 2025

The Glen Club, Glenview

Lincolnwood Fest 2025

JULY 24-27, 2025

Proesel Park, Lincolnwood

Nicholas Tremulis and the Prodigals

JULY 25, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Chef Sheherazde CSO + Marin Alsop

JULY 25, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Glencoe Al Fresco

JULY 25, 2025

WLC (next to Writers Theatre), Glencoe

Benise: 25 Years of Passion

JULY 25, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and Chalk Art Contest

JULY 25-27, 2025

Downtown Evanston

Main-Dempster Mile Sidewalk Sale

JULY 25-27, 2025

Main-Dempster Mile, Evanston

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms w.special guest Spin Doctors

JULY 26, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Jammin' 5K/10K & Foam Frenzy 1/2 Mile Fun Run

JULY 26, 2025

Gallery Park, Glenview

Art at the Glen

JULY 26-27, 2025

The Glen Town Center, Glenview

Coffee & Classics - Super Vintage (pre-1960)

JULY 27, 2025

Indian Hill Metra Lot, Winnetka

“Italian” Mendelssohn & Elgar’s Enigma CSO + Marin Alsop

JULY 27, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Kat Edmonson

JULY 27, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Music on the Esplanade - Strung Out

JULY 28, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Music on the Esplanade - The Donna Herula Band

JULY 30, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Northbrook Days 2025

JULY 30, 2025 - AUGUST 3, 2025

West Metra Commuter Lot, Northbrook Train Station, Northbrook

Downtown Summer Sounds - Mixx Company Band

JULY 31, 2025

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston

Lang Lang’s The Disney Book CSO + Edwin Outwater, conductor

JULY 31, 2025

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

JULY 31, 2025

Peckish Pig, Evanston

Glenview's Bearfoot in the Park Concerts

THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2025

Jackman Park Gazebo, Glenview

Winnetka's Wednesday in the Woods: Children's Concerts

THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2025

Hubbard Woods Park, Winnetka

Wednesdays on the Green - Summer Sessions in Skokie

THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2025

Village Green, Skokie

Wilmette's Summer Music Series 2025

THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2025

Village Green and other locations, Wilmette

Science + You

THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Butterflies & Blooms

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Patterned by Nature - From Polka Dot to Stripes - Nature's got Style

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Northbrook Farmers Market

THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2025

Downtown Northbrook

Glenview Farmers Market

THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2025

Historic Wagner Farm Parking Lot, Glenview

Winnetka Farmers Market

THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2025

Winnetka Metra Train Station, Winnetka

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2025

Intersection of University Pl. and Oak Ave., Downtown Evanston

Wilmette French Market

THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2025

Just East of the Wilmette Metra Station, Wilmette

Skokie Farmers Market

THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 2025

Parking Lot, Northwest Corner of Oakton St. & Floral Ave., Skokie

Living Stories Contemporary Woodland Native American Art

THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2026

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, Evanston

 
 
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