Spring Sip 'N Stroll

Sat., May 6

Various Locations

Downtown Evanston

From Noon to 3pm, come explore downtown Evanston by visiting dozens of local shops and cafes for sips of tea, coffee, bubbly and treats! If you shop at 5 or more businesses, bring your receipts to Creating Coworking to enter a raffle to win a downtown gift basket filled with $400 worth of goodies! 

Maker's Markets Begin

Sun., May 7

1800 Maple Street (Garage)

5th floor, Evanston

The Maker’s Market season begins with the first event, 12-5pm. Outdoors, in a covered parking garage, this market features hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind, handmade goods like art, craft, wearables, jewelry, stationary, handbags, etc. This event also takes place Aug. 6 and Oct. 8. 

Tuesday Night Market

Tues., May 9

Wheeling Town Center

375 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling

Are you looking for homemade bread, jams, jellies, pastries, crepes, sweet treats, candles, flowers, beverages and more? Tuesday Night Market is the place to be! Come stroll the Plaza while enjoying samples from 35+ vendors, along with live music. The market takes place rain or shine from 4:30pm to 8:30pm.

Happy Mother's Day

Sun., May 14

Treats, sweets, brunches, gifts, events and more! How will you celebrate the special women in your life this Mother’s Day? No need to worry. We’ve done the research for you! Our list of mom’s favorite things provides plenty of options to show her just how much she’s loved!

Umbrella Arts Festival

Sat., May 13

Fountain Square

1601 Sherman Ave., Evanston

The Umbrella Arts Festival is a celebration of Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American (ASPA) culture and art. Invite your friends and family to enjoy art, music, dance and food, while learning more about the ASPA community. This free event takes place from 11am to 2pm and is open to all ages!

Vintage Garage Chicago

Sun., May 14

Self-Park Garage - 5th Floor

1800 Maple Ave., Evanston

Enjoy vintage shopping at its very best on the 5th floor of a downtown Evanston parking garage! See all your favorite vendors and lots of new ones featuring vintage fashion, clothing, jewelry, accessories, furniture, home decor, oddities and more! 10am to 4pm. Admission is $6.

Discover a Pet Day

Thur., May 18

Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel

1400 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview

The Renaissance has partnered with Border Tails Rescue to bring pets and their lucky owners together. From 5:30-7:30pm, leashed pets are welcome to enjoy human and dog friendly hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Pet supply vendors, live entertainment, pet adoption opportunities and more.

Northbrook Art in the Park

Sat., May 20 and Sun., May 21

Village Green

1810 Walters Ave., Northbrook

Art in the Park returns to downtown Northbrook’s Village Green Park from 10am to 5pm each day! More than 85 artists will show and sell their beautiful creations including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Live music in the gazebo, festival food, and youth art activities make this a family-friendly event for all.

Collage & Cocktails

Wed., May 31

Take Flight Spirits

8038 Lincoln Ave., Skokie

Relax with a delicious drink and tap into your creativity as you build a visual roadmap to summer fun! Kim Moldofsky of Scrappy Affirmations will help you dive into the creative process to create a canvas with your plan for the best summer ever! The event begins at 7pm. All materials provided.