Celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with a walk or jog along the Northwestern shoreline, or the Harms Woods Trail, and find fresh treats from the Evanston Farmers Market (returning May 6). Read on to explore all the festivals, markets, Mother's Day celebrations and more going on this month. And don't forget, Ravinia Tickets go on sale today! | |
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!
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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.
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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.
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Splash at Wheeling Park District
Get your Family Aquatic Center season passes and cool off with Wheeling Park District this summer! Call 847-465-3333!
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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!
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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!
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Join Downtown Evanston on May 6 for our Sip 'N Stroll!
Visit local shops, enjoy coffee, bubbly or treats and breathe in some fresh spring air.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl
May 18, 2023
Main-Dempster Mile, Evanston
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I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
May 18, 2023 - July 2, 2023
Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview
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The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Lodz Ghetto
May 18, 2023 - September 24, 2023
Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie
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