Upcoming Events on Chicago’s North Shore

North Shore Late Summer Events

Events on Chicago's North Shore

The 4th of July has passed, and the first day of school will be here before you know it. With so many community events, you’ll definitely want to take the opportunity to get out to some of the North Shore’s late summer favorites. Organized events that create a sense of community are something that so many love about Chicago’s North Shore, and here are a few locally renown upcoming choices:

Northbrook Days

Northbrook, IL
July 30th - August 3rd

Head out to the Village Green for five fun-filled days of carnival rides, games, the “Taste of Northbrook”, and a local business expo. There is even going to be a wine and painting event held on Sunday, August 3rd. You won’t want to miss out on this annual family-friendly summertime favorite hosted by the Northbrook Civic Foundation.

Chicago Botanic Garden Kite Festival

Glencoe, IL
August 9th & 10th

Who doesn’t love to fly a kite? This event gives children of all ages the opportunity to do so in the beautiful setting of the meadow west of Evening Island at the Botanic Garden. The Chicago Fire Kite Team will be on hand, along with other professionals, to both demonstrate and teach. Food and treats will be available for purchase at the festival.

2014 American Craft Exposition

Evanston, IL
August 22nd - 24th

This a long-standing event held annually at Northwestern University. One of the most-loved North Shore summer fairs, The American Craft Exposition a highly competitive, juried art event with a wide variety of artistic stylings — metals, jewelry, leather, wood, decorative fibers and ceramics, just to a name some. There will also be a benefit preview to support ongoing breast and ovarian cancer research on the North Shore.

It’s so important to enjoy the community in which you live, and Chicago’s North Shore makes that easy to do. The communities offer such a variety of festivals and fairs, there is definitely something for everyone. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information about Chicago’s North Shore. As a long-time North Shore real estate professional, I love helping people fall in love with it.

Janie Bress
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