Event Calendar
September 2024

September

Wednesday,

September 18

Yappy Hour Series: National Dog Day Celebration (dog park members only)

Presented by:

Community Bark West will be hosting three exciting FREE events exclusively for dog park members. Not a dog park member? Click here for more info to join! Join us to celebrate your favorite four-legged friend on this special day. Take your best spin on our prize wheel and cool off with Kona Ice’s refreshing shaved ice while your dog enjoys fun activities. This event is rescheduled from it’s original date on August 26.

Saturday,

September 21

Glenview Farmers Market

Shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, delightful flowers, homemade jellies and preserves, artisan breads, meat, cheese, eggs and other locally-produced items. Visit community information booths, and enjoy live entertainment and activities for kids.

Free parking at St. Peter and Paul Church (corner of Lake and Wagner Roads).

Fall Sales on the Farm!

Open every day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mum Sales begin 9/21
Pumpkin Sales begin 10/1

If you love to see beautiful fall colors on your porch or in your garden during the fall, be sure to make a stop at Historic Wagner Farm! Dress up your home and yard with colorful, hardy mums! Pick up the perfect pumpkin and find cornstalks, ornamental corn and gift shop merchandise in the sales shed.

Wagon rides are offered Saturdays & Sundays from 10 am-12 pm through October 26. Tickets are sold on site for $4/person. Children under 2 free of charge. Note: Rides are subject to cancellation. Call 847-657-1506 to check the status prior to your visit.

All sales benefit Historic Wagner Farm programs and operations.

Family Desserts

Spend an evening at Historic Wagner Farm with your family and friends enjoying the best part of a meal – the desserts! The gourmet treats will feature produce grown on the farm and will showcase how delicious eating seasonally can be. We’ll also take some time to visit the livestock and learn about the process of growing food on a farm.

For ages 4+ (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)

Advance ticket purchase required. Note: tickets are capped at 30

Sunday,

September 22

Cops and Bobbers

Ready to reel in the big one? This FREE event is a must for your young anglers, 5-15 years. Glenview Police and park district staff will assist with baiting and reeling in fish. The largest fish caught in each category wins a prize:

  • 5 Years and under
  • 6-8 Years
  • 9-12 Years
  • 13-15 Years

You are encouraged to bring your own fishing gear and bait. Bait for purchase and free loaner equipment available while supplies last.

Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please dress for the weather!
Questions? Call The Grove at 847-299-6096.

Saturday,

September 28

Glenview Farmers Market

Shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, delightful flowers, homemade jellies and preserves, artisan breads, meat, cheese, eggs and other locally-produced items. Visit community information booths, and enjoy live entertainment and activities for kids.

Free parking at St. Peter and Paul Church (corner of Lake and Wagner Roads).