This weekend, get outside for some Shakespeare and shopping, or visit the Museum of Science and Industry for family-friendly and adults-only LEGO events.
Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks
Begins July 14
Chicago
For the fifth year, Chicago Shakespeare Theater is touring the city with free outdoor performances. On Thursday and Friday, catch this year’s show, “Twelfth Night,” at Navy Pier before it heads to Loyola Park, Garfield Park Conservatory, Hamilton Park and more. Find a complete schedule here.
Central Street Sidewalk Sale
July 14-17
Evanston
Shop at local retailers like Beth’s Little Bake Shop, Evanston Art Center, Foodstuffs, Spex, Spice House and more while enjoying activities and entertainment like face painting, yoga, crafts, a puppet show and more.
Summer Brick Party
July 16
Chicago
The Museum of Science and Industry is hosting this LEGO-themed party to celebrate its temporary exhibit, Brick by Brick. Guests can create catapults, watch “The LEGO Movie” and a jousting competition, race cars, rock out to music and try LEGO-influenced yoga. Adults can then stick around for MSI After Hours: Brick Bash.
Let Loose on Lincoln: A Block Party
July 16
Winnetka
In addition to retailers participating in the Winnekta-Northfield Sidewalk Sale, which begins July 15, Lincoln Avenue will be filled with food trucks and music from bands like Chicago Catz. Make It Better is a proud partner of this event.
Art in the Park
July 16-17
Northbrook
Northbrook’s annual art festival features the works of 70 artists from around the country, food, music and crafts at Village Green Park.
Bonus
- Celebrate diversity along Evanston’s lakefront at the Ethnic Arts Festival July 16-17. Stop by for crafts, international food and music, dance and spoken word acts.
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