It’s the last weekend in July, so make the most of it!
Need some retail therapy? Shop great deals at the Highland Park Sidewalk Sale, or stop by Old Orchard to find new art pieces. If you’re looking for other ways to get outside, spend your Saturday cheering on Chicago’s soccer teams or learning more about creating your own herb garden. Plus, you can end your weekend with a festival all about bloody marys.
Here are five recommended events for the weekend:
Highland Park Sidewalk Sale
July 25-27
Highland Park
Do not miss this sidewalk sale, which will feature more than 80 local businesses all in one spot. The bargains begin Thursday, July 24, so start your weekend early.
Chicago Fire/Chicago Red Stars
Saturday, July 26
Bridgeview and Lisle
Still have World Cup fever? Both of Chicago’s professional soccer teams are playing this weekend, and with a 1 p.m. start for the Red Stars and a 7 p.m. kick-off for the Fire, your family or friends can make an entire day of it.
Herb Garden Weekend
July 26-27
Glencoe
It’s all about herbs at the Chicago Botanic Garden this weekend. You’ll learn tips from staff, take a tour of herb gardens and plantings, bring home seedlings, and take part in other herb-related activities.
North Shore Festival of Art
July 26-27
Skokie
If you were already planning on an afternoon of shopping, do it at Old Orchard and enjoy live music, food, kids activities and great art, too!
5th Annual Bloody Mary Fest
Sunday, July 27
Highwood
Cups will be filled to the brim as mixologists compete for the title of Best Bloody Mary in the Midwest. Not a fan of the drink? You can still enjoy live entertainment, food and other beverages, and kids’ activities.
Bonus:
- Randolph Street Market’s summer season continues this weekend, July 26-27. Toma Clark Haines, the Antiques Diva® and this month’s featured expert, will share her do’s and don’ts of flea marketing.
