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Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 12 p.m.

Dining

Get your taste buds ready for a weekend of diverse flavors and dishes at the annual fundraiser, which features more than 250 vendors, 40 musical acts (lineup TB... READ MORE

Zoovies

Date: Tue., Jun. 18, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Film

Snack on drinks and food (available for purchase) while watching a classic movie on the zoo's South Lawn. READ MORE

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 12 p.m.

Sheffield and Webster Avenues

Fair/Festival

More than 100 residential gardens are open for exploration during the 45th annual neighborhood festival, which also features live music from Poi Dog Pondering (... READ MORE

Kids Concert Series: Future Hits

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10 a.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Concert

The Chicago-based trio performs kid-friendly tunes. READ MORE

Kids Concert Series: The Dreamtree Shakers

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 10 a.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Concert

The "kindie" rock band performs songs that incorporate movement and puppetry. READ MORE

Kids Concert Series: Mindy Hester & The Time Outs

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 10 a.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Concert

Mindy and her group perform a variety of kid-friendly rock parodies, such as "Juice Box Hero" and "Keep On Rockin' In The Pre-School." READ MORE

Kids Concert Series: Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies

Date: Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Concert

The family-friendly musical group performs a variety of original songs and classics. READ MORE

Yoga at the Zoo: Parent and Toddler Yoga

Date: Tue., Jun. 4, 10 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Kids & Family

Children ages 2-5 and their parents practice animal-inspired yoga poses from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday from June to September. READ MORE

Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout

Date: Fri., Jul. 5, 6 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Kids & Family

Families with children ages 5-12 bring and pitch their own tents, enjoy dinner, visit some of the zoo's animals, take part in a campfire, make s'mores and learn... READ MORE

Long Grove Strawberry Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 10 a.m.

Village of Long Grove

Fair/Festival

Celebrate summer with berry-inspired treats such as chocolate-covered strawberries, donuts, ice cream and smoothies. The 29th annual festival also features live... READ MORE