Say goodbye to June and hello to July with a shopping event, art and food festivals, and a cookbook signing around Chicago this weekend.
Glencoe Sidewalk Sale
June 29-30
Glencoe
You’ll have a chance to explore Glencoe during this event highlighting some of the best merchandise and food the village has to offer.
Windy City RibFest in Uptown
June 29 to July 1
Chicago
For the 10th year, Windy City RibFest in Uptown will bring together some of the best local rib vendors and bands. Plus, kids will love arts & crafts, games, inflatables, and more.
Chef Bill Kim Cookbook Signing
June 30
Chicago
Bar Biscay will host Chef Bill Kim, author of “Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces,” for a cookbook signing and pairing event.
Summer Fest
June 30
Glenview
Get to know Glenview during this annual fest, which will feature booths from local businesses and organizations, entertainment, activities for kids, and more. After, stick around for Pantry Palooza Rock 2 Sotck Music Fest to support Northfield Township Food Pantry.
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
June 30 to July 1
Glencoe
The gorgeous grounds of Chicago Botanic Garden will be the site of this art festival featuring photography, paintings, jewelry, and more from 100 juried artists.
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Anna Carlson writes the weekly 5 Things to Do column and monthly Recommended Events. A graduate of the University of Missouri, her work has been published in Chicago Parent, Inside Columbia Magazine and Central California Parent Magazine. She is a proud supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
