Boo! 6 Halloween Events on Chicago's North Shore

Halloween is almost here on Chicago's North Shore! It's time to plan your costume, carve a pumpkin, and outfit your Glencoe, Winnetka, Highland Park, Deerfield, or Northbrook home in the spookiest decor. But once all of those festive activities are checked off of your list, you'll be ready for some bewitchingly fun events and I've rounded up a few below!

Add the following 6 Halloween Events on Chicago's North Shore to your calendar:

5th Annual Zombie Scramble
Evanston Ecology Center
Evanston IL

Run with your friends and finish with your "lives" (or flag football flags worn around your waist) intact! Zombies will be placed along the course to try to grab your flags!

Spooktacular Halloween Party
October 21, 2018
North Suburban YMCA
Northbrook IL

Enjoy a bounce house, costume contest, pony rides, haunted maze, paint pumpkins, and so much more! All ages are welcome at this North Shore event!

BOOnanza
Wheeling Community Recreation Center
Wheeling IL

Decorate a pumpkin, make crafts, listen to spooky stories, go for a hayride, and watch a magic show! Children 10 years of age and younger encouraged for this FREE event!

Dave Rudolf's Halloween Spooktacular
October 26, 2018
Winnetka Community House
Winnetka IL

Your little ghouls and goblins, no matter their age, are invited to this fun event with songs, stories, and costumes galore! $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Halloween in Downtown Skokie
October 27, 2018
Start at Crafty Beaver Lumber
Skokie IL

Kids 12 and younger are welcome to participate in trick or treating downtown Skokie! Just pick up your bag at Crafty Beaver and be on your way!

Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
October 24-28, 2018
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe IL

Pumpkins as large as 150 pounds will light up the night at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Artists spend hours decorating a single pumpkin to be staged along a festive pathway, so come enjoy a spooky walk, watching live carvings, view the ghostly trains in the Model Railroad Garden, drink cider, and more!

Ready to call the North Shore your home? Contact me today for more information about Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Winnetka, or Glencoe homes for sale.

I look forward to hearing from you! Happy Halloween!

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Winter Events This Month on Chicago's North Shore!

While the temperatures may be colder, that does not mean the calendar comes to a halt on Chicago's North Shore! There are dozens of events to attend this month, from Valentine's Tea Parties to a Winter Farmers' Market and as your local real estate expert, I'm happy to share them with you!

Below are five events you will want to add to your schedule this month in Glencoe, Northbrook, Winnetka, and beyond!

Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 AM to Noon
2024 McCormick Blvd, Evanston IL

Pick up the best of seasonal fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, baked goods, and more at the Evanston winter farmers market! Through April 28, the market is held indoors at the Ecology Center, from 8 AM to Noon.

Victorian Valentine Tea Party
February 12, 2018; 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Winnetka Historical Society Museum and Headquarters
411 Linden St, Winnetka IL

Take a trip back in time with this old-fashioned tea party set in Winnetka's 19th century museum! Participants will make Valentine's Day cards and enjoy an early afternoon tea with treats, parlor games, and vintage toys! Dress-up clothes, hats, stuffed animals and dolls are welcome!

Grand Valentine's Event
February 14, 2018; 5 PM to 7 PM
Max and Benny's; Northbrook IL 

Celebrate Valentine's Day at this Northbrook locale where kids (and grandkids!) can decorate cookies and cupcakes in the party room after dinner! Each will be able to decorate one cookie and one cupcake to enjoy at the restaurant or take home!

Glencoe Skate Night
February 16, 2018; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Watts Ice Center; 305 Randolph St; Glencoe IL 

The Glencoe Park District is throwing a special Skate Night for the 21+ crowd for Valentine's Day and you're invited! Skate rental is included in the $25 per person cost and mulled wine, hot chocolate, and desserts will be served.

Wine and Beer Tasting
February 23, 2018; 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Winnetka Community House

Back by popular demand, the 2018 Winnetka Wine and Beer Tasting will be held at the Winnetka Community House and feature premium wine, craft beer, and delicious food!

Ready to call the North Shore your home this year? Give me a call today! I've helped numerous buyers become homeowners right here in Glencoe, Highland Park, Evanston, Deerfield, Glenview, Winnetka, and the surrounding areas and I can help you do the same!

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5 Places to Visit This Fall on Chicago's North Shore

Fall is here on Chicago's North Shore and that means cooler temperatures, changing colors, falling leaves, and a variety of fun, festive events to add to your calendar! In fact, no matter where you live—from Winnetka to Glencoe to Deerfield, Northbrook, or Highland Park—you have plenty of places to visit to enjoy the season, one of the most beautiful in our area!

Below are five places to visit this fall on Chicago's North Shore:

The Farmers Market
There are dozens of farmers markets open on Chicago's North Shore where you can pick some of the season's best fruits, vegetables, plants, arts, crafts, you name it!

• Evanston Farmers Market— Saturdays through November 4th
• Northbrook Farmers Market— Wednesdays through October 11
• Glencoe French Market— Saturdays through October 14
• Glenview Farmers Market— Saturdays through October 28
• Skokie Farmers Market— Sundays through November 5 

Chicago Botanic Garden

With 385 acres and 27 gardens to explore in every season, the Chicago Botanic Garden is the perfect place to spend a fall day! This weekend, October 7, you can shop the Fall Bulb Sale, and on October 22, the garden will host a Trains, Tricks, and Treats event in the Model Railroad Garden! Plus, you won't want to miss the Night of 1,000 Jack-o-Lanterns from October 26-29 where more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins, some weighing as much as 150 pounds, will light up the night!

The Grove National Historic Landmark

Take in the beauty of fall outdoors at the Grove National Historic Landmark in Glenview! There are 145 acres of nature preserve with trails winding through woodland, prairie and natural wetlands, and throughout October and November you can enjoy free trail walks and an arts and crafts fair! 

Winnetka's Haunted History

The Museum at 411 Linden will host a fun Halloween event for the whole family on October 21 from 6:30 to 8 PM! The cost is $5 per person and will offer the chance to learn about Winnetka's haunted history, hear ghost stories, have your fortune told, and grab a treat or two! Costumes encouraged! 

Haunted Halloween Extravaganza

Celebrate at the Winnetka Community House on October 27 with a Monster Bash from 1 to 2 PM! There will be a costume parade, Halloween puppet show, doughnut holes, drinks and more! From 7 to 9 PM, there will be a showing of Hotel Transylvania along with popcorn and apple cider!

As your local North Shore real estate expert, you can count on me to share the best ways to explore and enjoy the communities of Deerfield, Northbrook, Glencoe, Highland Park, Winnetka, Evanston, Glenview, Skokie, Wilmette, and beyond!

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5 Ways to Ring in the New Year on Chicago's North Shore

The new year is now just a mere days away, so why not start planning how you'll ring in 2017 on Chicago's North Shore? There are dozens of ways to celebrate the new year in Winnetka, Glencoe, Deerfield, Highland Park, Northbrook and the surrounding areas and as your local real estate expert, I'm happy to share a few of them with you below!

It's a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play
December 30, 2016
Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview IL

This classic North Shore event is back again this year! Attend the show for complimentary cookies and hot chocolate and witness a cast of six actors reenact the popular It's a Wonderful Life story with the help of only a sound effects artist— as though it is Christmas Eve 1946 at WBFR Radio.

New Year's Eve at Pinstripes
December 31, 2016
Pinstripes, Northbrook IL

Head out to Pinstripes to watch two balloon drops, the first beginning at 8 PM (ideal for the kids!) and the second at midnight. There will be complimentary champagne, party favors and live music for all to enjoy. You can also try your hand at the pins as both the bowling lanes and bocce courts will be open!

New Year's Eve Bash
December 31, 2016
Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview IL

One entire wing of the museum will be transformed into a giant Times Square style party with a huge confetti drop to ring in the new year! The event lineup also includes a children's concert with Wendy Morgan & DB, DJ and dance party, hat making and horns, free hair styling, family photos and more! Kids under 12 months are free.

New Year's Day Skate
January 1, 2017
Winnetka Ice Arena, Winnetka IL

The holiday season may be coming to an end, but the winter fun is still alive and well in Winnetka! Celebrate the new year with an open skate around the ice arena. Admission is $2 and skate rentals are $3.50.

Wonderland Express
Through January 2, 2017
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe IL

Kick off the new year on the North Shore with this light show, greenhouse extravaganza, railroad garden and more! Here you can find the city of Chicago in miniature form, explore while it magically snows indoors and take in every holiday exhibition before it ends on January 2! This display has been called one of the Chicago area's top holiday "must-see's," so you won't want to miss it!

The new year is also an excellent time to consider moving to a new home in Winnetka, Glencoe, Deerfield, Highland Park, Northbrook and beyond! Give me a call today for more information about available properties and next steps in the buying process.

Have a safe and happy new year!

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Fall Events on Chicago's North Shore

Can you believe September is here? Summer is officially winding down, with just a few weeks left, and we're looking ahead to everything the fall season will bring to Chicago's North Shore. Soon enough, we'll be filling our calendars with trips to the pumpkin patch, apple orchard, fall festivals and more, so why not start now?

As your local real estate expert in Glencoe, Winnetka, Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park and the surrounding areas, I'm happy to share a few of the upcoming fall events on the North Shore!

Family Fall Festival
September 11, 2016; 9 AM to 11:30 AM
Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview IL

There is so much for the kids to enjoy at the Kohl Children's Museum's fall festival! From cranking an old apple cider press to riding on a horse-drawn wagon and playing a game of pumpkin bowling, celebrating fall has never been more fun!

Fallapalooza
September 18, 2016; 1 PM to 4 PM
Heritage Park, Wheeling IL

This free festival takes place at beautiful Heritage Park, with live music, a petting zoo, pony rides and hayrides just a few of the fun activities planned!

Doggie Dip
September 16, 2016; 6 PM to 7 PM
Glencoe Beach, Glencoe IL

Soak in the last moments of summer on the North Shore with your pup! Owners can bring their dogs to Glencoe Beach to watch them swim in Lake Michigan during an evening of fun!

Fall Fest
September 17, 2016; 4 PM to 9 PM
Duke Childs Field, Winnetka IL

With food, drinks, family, friends and fun, what more could you ask for in a fall festival? This year's event will include a hay ride, scarecrow building, music, pumpkin roll, chili and dessert cook-offs from 5 PM to 7 PM, science show, free ice cream, and a movie at dusk!

Shermerfest
September 18, 2016; 12 PM to 4 PM
Village Green Park, Northbrook IL

The Northbrook Historical Society and Northbrook Park District organize the annual Shermerfest year after year! You can expect an apple dessert baking contest, kids activities like face painting, balloon twisting and a magic show, afternoon music, food and beverages and more!

Autumnfest
October 1, 2016; 2 PM to 6 PM
Meadowhill Park, Northbrook IL

This free family event will include a fall hayride, hot apple cider, bonfire with s'mores, pumpkin pitch, pumpkin chuckin', magic show, petting zoo, face painting, fall sports challenge, food trucks and more!

Fall Bulb Festival
October 7-9, 2016; 10 AM to 4 PM
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe IL

This fall festivals spans both indoors and outdoors, with live music, a harvest market, a gourd mountain, vendors offering fresh herbs and vegetables, kids activities like a straw-bale maze, and over 225 varieties of daffodils, tulips and speciality bulbs!

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about buying or selling a home on the North Shore this fall. I'm here to help!

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August Events on Chicago's North Shore!

Back to school may be just around the corner, but there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy on Chicago's North Shore! From festivals to days at the museum to farmers markets and movies under the stars, you can count on your August being filled to the brim with events in Glencoe, Winnetka, Northbrook and the surrounding areas!

Be sure to mark the following on your calendar this month:

Ravinia Festival
Through September 17
418 Sheridan Road
Highland Park IL

As North America's oldest music festival, Ravinia holds over 140 different events throughout the summer, featuring a variety of genres. Now through September 17, you can catch acts like the GoGo's, Dolly Parton, Tony Bennett and more!

Garden Chef Series
Through October 9
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe IL

Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis for these free demonstrations at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Here you can learn to cook with garden fresh ingredients with noted chefs sharing their recipes in a beautiful open-air amphitheater.

Northbrook Days
August 3-7, 2016
Village Green
Northbrook IL

Each year the Northbrook community puts on a 5-day festival for the local residents and those from surrounding areas. 100% of the proceeds from the event are channeled back into the community, so don't miss this opportunity to support a great North Shore cause! There will be grand prize drawings, live entertainment, rides, games, food, beverages and more!

Kite Festival
August 13-14, 2016; 10 AM to 3 PM
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe IL

Enjoy an afternoon of stunt kite performances set to music and hosted by the Chicago Fire Kite Team and Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois. These organizations have been competing and showing off their impressive kite skills for 3 decades, having performed in both the US and abroad!

Movie in the Park
August 19, 2016; 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Hubbard Woods Park
Winnetka IL

Settle in for an evening under the stars as the Winnetka Park District presents a movie in the park! This event will feature the Traveling World of Reptiles from 6:30 to 7:30 where you can get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians, before The Good Dinosaur movie begins at dusk!

Farewell to Summer Family Luau
August 27, 2016; 4 PM to 7:30 PM
Maple Street Beach
Winnetka IL

Say goodbye to summer in the best way possible! Lifeguards will be on duty until 6 PM and food, music and entertainment will be available throughout the duration of the event. From 6:30 to 7:30, you can even marvel over the live luau dance and fire show!

I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer on the North Shore and as always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you have about buying or selling a home in Glencoe, Winnetka, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield or the surrounding communities!

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5 Places to Enjoy Spring on Chicago's North Shore

Spring has sprung! The weather is warming, the flowers are blooming and the event schedule on the North Shore is only beginning to pick up for the busy months ahead. But that doesn't mean you cannot stop to enjoy a beautiful spring day in Glencoe, Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park, Winnetka or the surrounding areas!

Below are five places on Chicago's North Shore where you can enjoy the season and all that the local communities have to offer:

Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd
Glencoe IL

A wonderful place to explore no matter the season, the Chicago Botanic Garden features a waterfall garden, cross bridges across glistening lakes, a Japanese Garden, English Walled Garden, trestles, art exhibits, tours by both train and foot— and so much more in their 26 gardens!

Glencoe Beach
999 Green Bay Rd
Glencoe IL

This North Shore beach is one of the most beautiful in the area! There are daily lifeguards on duty, a sprayground for kids, concession stand, volleyball courts, paddle boards, kayaks, sailboats and lessons in all of the above! What a great place to spend a spring day!

Ladd Memorial Arboretum 
2024 McCormick Blvd
Evanston IL

The Ladd Memorial Arboretum stretches along a 3/4 mile segment of McCormick Blvd on a 23 acre piece of reclaimed land. It is a hub of natural beauty and recreation and is open year-round for all to enjoy!

A.C. Neilsen Tennis Center
530 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka IL

A part of the Winnetka Park District, the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center has 8 indoor and 12 outdoor courts, a nursery and complete pro shop. The Tennis Center also holds group and private lessons for all ages and abilities.

Northbrook Park District
545 Academy Dr
Northbrook IL

The Park District of Northbrook offers more than 1,000 recreational programs and facilities including outdoor aquatic centers, Sportsman's Country Club (with 27 holes of golf and lighted practice range!), the Northbrook Sports Center, Anestsberger Golf Course, Ed Rudolph Velodrome (for bicycle racing!) and more!

And remember, as your local North Shore real estate expert, I am always on hand to answer questions about the market, buying or selling a home! Do not hesitate to reach out!

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Your Guide to 2016 Easter Events on Chicago's North Shore

It's officially time to start thinking spring as we set the clocks ahead, don green for St. Patrick's Day and jot down Easter egg hunts to visit around Chicago's North Shore. There are dozens of spring-centered events to attend this year and as your North Shore real estate expert, I've selected a few to share with you!

If you're planning your Easter weekend or festivities, you will want to consider the following taking place in Winnetka, Glencoe, Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park and the surrounding areas:

Community Easter Egg Hunt
March 19, 2016; 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Northbrook Covenant Church
Northbrook IL

Glencoe Spring Egg Hunt
March 19, 2016; 10 AM
Watts Park
Glencoe IL

Biscuits, Bones and Bunnies: Hound Hunt
March 19, 2016; 11 AM
Watts Park
Glencoe IL

Glenview Park District Eggstravaganza
March 19, 2016; 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Glenview Park District
Glenview IL

West Ridge Egg Hunt
March 19, 2016; 11 AM to 11:45 AM
West Ridge Center
Highland Park IL

LEGO Easter Egg Hunt
March 21-26, 2016; 10 AM to 9 PM
The Lego Store Northbrook Court
Northbrook IL

43rd Annual Egg Hunt
March 26, 2016; 10 AM to 10:30 AM
West Elm Park
Winnetka IL

Doggy Egg Hunt
March 26, 2016; 12 PM to 1 PM
West Elm Park
Winnetka IL

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3 Places to Enjoy the Last of Winter on Chicago's North Shore

According to the Groundhog, we're in for an early spring on Chicago's North Shore! But before you start planning your garden and organizing your spring vacation, there are a few places in the area you might like to visit during these final few weeks of the winter season!

We'll all be heading outdoors soon, so why not venture indoors to get away from the cold and enjoy all that the North Shore has to offer? Whether you're dreaming of a weekend staycation or simply a day trip to a spot you've never been, I'm happy to share the following North Shore locales:

Winnetka Ice Arena
490 Hubbard Road
Winnetka, IL 

The Winnetka Ice Arena is the perfect place to show off your ice skating skills or try something new! Public skating is available Monday through Thursday until May 26 and Saturday and Sundays until March 20. Adults can skate for $7 and youth (ages 5 to 17) for $6, both with a $3.50 skate rental per session. You can also catch the Spring Skating Exhibition on March 12 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM to watch the Free Skate program participants demonstrate their skills!

Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL

The Chicago Botanic Garden has been a must-visit on Chicago's North Shore for more than 40 years! It is one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers, including 26 gardens, 4 natural areas, 385 acres and 6 miles of shoreline. Winter hours for the Garden are 8 AM to Sunset through March 31. You can also visit the Garden February 14 through March 14 for their renowned Orchid Show!

Athletico Center
1900 Old Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL

When the temperatures drop, head indoors to the Athletico Center in Northbrook! The Athletico Center is the North Shore's premier sports and event center and offers a variety of activities from leagues to classes to birthday parties. The space is home to the IBJI Fieldhouse (a massive indoor field surface), Basketball Court and Event Center (a 7,300 square foot court), a party and meeting room and an outdoor patio (a 2,600 square foot area with outdoor fireplace and grill).

Let me be your guide to the North Shore this year, whether you're looking to purchase your first home or sell your current property and move on to the home you've always been dreaming of! Give me a call today for more information about the local real estate market and a list of available properties!

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Where to Celebrate the Holidays on Chicago's North Shore

The holiday season is here! December has arrived, snow has fallen and many North Shore homeowners are decking the halls and trimming the tree. So what comes next? Holiday-themed events to bring the spirit of the season to Winnetka, Deerfield, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park and the surrounding areas! And lucky for us, there is no shortage of festivities on the North Shore!

Below are just a few ways you can plan to celebrate the holidays in the area:

Breakfast with Santa
December 5, 2015
Winnetka Community House
Winnetka IL

Kick off the season with Breakfast with Santa in the newly-transformed Winter Wonderland at Winnetka Community House! This annual event is popular with the whole family and will include a breakfast buffet, a meet and greet with Santa, complimentary photo, personalized crafts and a book to take home from Mrs. Claus' library. Admission is $25 per person, kids under 2 are free.

Wonderland Express
December 5, 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe IL

The Wonderland Express exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden offers much to enjoy! The kids will love the trains and indoor snow, the adults will love the city sights and of course, everyone will love the lights!

3rd Annual Holiday Sing Along 
December 6, 2015
Winnetka Community House
Winnetka IL 

The Some Assembly Required 3rd Annual Holiday Sing Along will take place this weekend in Winnetka. $5 per person, $10 per family.

Clara and the Nutcracker
Through December 20, 2015
Piccolo Theatre
Evanston IL

A performance of the Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays on the North Shore! Join Clara on her adventure into dreamland, filled with songs, dancing and memorable characters. But don't be mistaken, this performance is not your average ballet— in fact, there are no tutus and no ballet moves at all! It's a unique show the whole family will love.

It's A Wonderful Life Live Radio Play
Through December 20, 2015
Oil Lamp Theater
Glenview IL

This presentation of "It's A Wonderful Life" is done entirely with the help of a sound effects artist! The story begins on Christmas Eve 1946 at WSTG Radio and reenacts the memorable story of George Bailey. $35 admission includes cookies.

I wish you a happy holiday season and as always, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about buying or selling a home yet this year or in 2016!

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Where to Find Halloween Fun on Chicago's North Shore

The leaves have turned and soon goblins and ghouls will take to the streets gathering candy from North Shore neighborhoods. But trick-or-treating isn't the only fun to be had in Deerfield, Glencoe, Winnetka, Northbrook and Highland Park!

As your North Shore real estate expert, I'm happy to share with you the many ways to celebrate the fall season and find Halloween fun in the area! So grab your calendar and look over the following events on Chicago's North Shore this month— you're sure to find something the whole family will love!

Pumpkins at the Beach

When: October 23, 2015; 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Where: Tower Road Beach, Tower and Sheridan Rd in Winnetka

Tower Road Beach transforms into a pumpkin patch this Friday for Halloween fun! There will be a costume contest at 7 PM, divided into age groups, pumpkin decorating, carnival games, sound effects and Halloween decor galore! 

Halloween Hoopla

When: October 23, 2015, 7 to 9 PM; October 24, 3 to 9 PM

Where: Jewett Park Community Center in Deerfield

Free admission on Friday! The Halloween Hoopla in Deerfield will include a bonfire and movie in the park, face painting, hayrides, inflatables, laser tag, a DJ and much more!

Lloyd Beach's Haunted Trail of Terror

When: October 24, 2015; 6:30 to 9 PM

Where: Lloyd Beach in Winnetka

Middle-schoolers on up will enjoy this haunted trail through the twists and turns of Lloyd Beach. There will be a graveyard of spirits, haunted boathouse and beach of monsters. The perfect, scary Halloween event on the North Shore!

HallowFest: A Garden of Good... And Evil

When: October 24, 2015, 5:30 to 9 PM; October 25, 4 to 7:30 PM

Where: Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanical Garden in Glencoe

Celebrate Halloween at the Chicago Botanic Garden with costumes, face-painting, ghostly lights, ghost trains and a ride around the garden on the Howlin' Express. 

100th Annual Haunted House and Halloween Party

When: October 30, 2015; 10 AM to 9 PM

Where: Winnetka Community House in Winnetka

There will be a traditionally scary haunted house and a not-so-scary haunted house for the younger crowd at this popular Winnetka event! Bring the entire family to enjoy carnival games, costumed characters, inflatables, photo booth and more before the big Halloween party from 6 to 8 PM.

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Buy Local, Eat Local at North Shore Farmers Markets

The North Shore of Chicago is a hub of culture, history, entertainment and shopping. This spring, there is so much to do and see locally that there is no need to even leave the area! One of those treasured events returning to North Shore communities this spring and summer is the farmers market.

Many North Shore locales— like Glencoe, Northbrook and Evanston—host farmers markets featuring their own home-baked goodies, flowers, fruits and vegetables, in addition to local wares. As the weather continues to warm up, be sure to make plans to visit one of the following farmers markets nearby:

• Evanston Farmers Market

Begins third week of May

When: Open Saturdays, 7:30 AM to 1 PM

Where: Held on University and Oak Streets

• Glencoe Farmers Market

Begins first Sunday in June

When: Open first Sundays in June through November,  9 AM to 2 PM

Where: Chicago Botanic Garden

• Glenview Farmers Market

Begins first week of June

When: Open Saturdays, 8 AM to 12 PM

Where: Wagner Farm, Lake Avenue and Wagner Road

• Northbrook Farmers Market

Begins first Wednesday in mid-June

When: Open Wednesdays, 7 AM to 1 PM

Where: Our Lady of Brook, Dundee Road

As your North Shore real estate expert, I am happy to share the many reasons why our area is such a great place to call home. Contact me today with any questions you have about buying a home on the North Shore or selling your current property!

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