If you’re not heading to Lollapalooza (where Evanston native Jessie Arlen, stage name iDA HAWK, will perform songs she co-wrote with GriZ on Friday night) this weekend, say goodbye to July with a movie at Ravinia and a wine tasting in Winnetka instead. Families also won’t want to miss a kid-friendly show, workshop or sand sculpting contest.
“Titanic” Live
July 29-30
Highland Park
Head out to Ravinia either Friday or Saturday to watch “Titanic” with music performed live by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Children’s Choir. On Friday, come early for a film discussion with WGN’s Dean Richards, or purchase Girls’ Night Out tickets for a buffet-style picnic, trivia and more on Saturday.
“Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!’”
Opens July 30
Evanston
Northwestern’s Imagine U is bringing these beloved children’s book characters to life through Aug. 7.
Taste of Good Grapes
July 30
Winnetka
Good Grapes is hosting its seventh annual wine, craft beer and food fest. Enjoy a tasting with more than 50 wines and 20 craft beers, plus food from Taste on Chestnut. Proceeds will benefit The Floured Apron.
Family Art Workshop: We All Need Peace
July 31
Skokie
After viewing the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s We All Need Peace children’s exhibit, kids ages 4-10 will create their own works of art and learn about being peacemakers at school and beyond. Reservations are required.
Sand Sculpting Contest
July 31
Glencoe
Spend a day at Glencoe Beach and enter the Family Sand Sculpting Contest, where prizes will be awarded for Best Castle, Best Animal, Best Sculpture and Most Creative Effort.
Bonus:
- Start your weekend early with a free concert on July 28 at Plaza del Lago, which hosts shows every Thursday night throughout the summer. This week’s band, SEMPLE, will perform hits from the 60s to today.
- On July 30, take a ride down a 300 foot long slip and slide on Cricket Hill at Montrose Beach. There will also be live music, food and drinks. Buy tickets here.
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