Celebrate a new month this weekend!
Start in Evanston with food, shopping and live music before spending some family time at festivals in the city and the ‘burbs. You can also give back while buying a little something for yourself. Win-win!
Here are five recommended events for the first weekend in May:
Celebrate May
Friday, May 2
Evanston
Yes, it’s time to celebrate May’s much-anticipated arrival. Chicago Avenue will be rocking with local band The Berets, a rosé wine tasting, art displays and more.
Chicago Kids and Kites Festival
Saturday, May 3
Chicago
Your kids can learn the best ways to fly a kite with professional kite flying demonstrations. In addition to face painting, balloon artists and crafts, participants can look forward to it raining candy during the Big Kite Candy Drop.
VIPink Weekend
May 3–4
Skokie
Shop for a cause this weekend at Old Orchard. Buy a $10 VIPink Card and receive 20 percent off at select retailers, including Aeropostale, Banana Republic, J.Crew and Michael Kors. Proceeds will benefit Bright Pink, a national nonprofit helping young women with the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer.
Touch a Truck Family Festival
Photo courtesy of Kohl Children’s Museum.
Sunday, May 4
Northfield
If your kids like playing with toy trucks, they’ll love climbing into super-sized versions. There will also be food, raffles, kiddie train rides and a DJ, with all proceeds benefitting Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago. (Make It Better is a sponsor of this event.)
Cinco de Mayo Piñata Party
Photo courtesy of Lincoln Park Zoo.
Sunday, May 4
Chicago
Spend a day at the zoo and create your own piñatas along with wreaths and balls made out of willow. Then, watch animals, including lions and tigers, try to find treats inside pre-made piñatas.
