This weekend, there are multiple ways to get out and give back. Plus, learn more about a shopping event on Leap Day.
Winterfest
Feb. 26
Evanston
Celebrate winter at Little Beans Café with music from Miss Jamie on the Farm, a sing along with Elsa, an indoor snowball fight, crafts and food (including ice cream snowmen).
Thrift House Re-Opening
Feb. 27
Evanston
The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore’s redesigned Thrift House reopens this Saturday. Stop by and shop women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, housewares and more.
“Connecting Cultures: 40 Years at the Mitchell Museum”
Feb. 27
Evanston
The Mitchell Museum’s latest exhibit celebrates the museum’s past exhibits and presenters through a display of 45 objects.
Klairmont Kollections Tour for Rainbows for All Children
Feb. 27
Chicago
When you register for a tour of the exclusive Klairmont Kollections, you’ll support Rainbows for All Children and the work they do to help children facing loss. You can also RSVP for the evening fundraiser. Make It Better is a proud media sponsor of this event.
Classic Puck Off
Feb. 28
Rosemont
Head out to Rosemont to watch Windy City LIVE co-host Ryan Chiaverini, Blackhawks alumni Eric Daze and Adrian Aucoin, ESPN 100 radio host Carmen DeFalco and other notable Chicagoans face off in this annual event. After the game, meet players for a $10 donation to the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association.
Leap Day Bonus
- Block 37 is celebrating the extra day this month with a “tax free” shopping day on Feb. 29. Participating stores, including Anthropologie, Magnolia Bakery, Les Néréides and Sunglass Hut, will offer 10.25 percent off, a discount equal to the state sales tax.
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