Event Calendar
July 2024
July
Saturday,
July 27
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date July 27, 2024
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Historic Wagner Farm
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).
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date July 27, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
price $5 in advance; $7 at the door; children under 2 are free
location The Grove
Fairy & Firefly Fest
Legendary woodland creatures known as fairies can be found in folklore and at The Grove! Come with your wings and dress for a magical adventure! Get sprinkled with some pixie dust, participate in a bubble wind dance, and guided fairy quest. Make and take home a fairy door and a firefly catcher jar. Learn a fairy song, enjoy a play fairy picnic in the garden, get a photo with a fairy, and so much more! Magical concoctions and fairy food available for purchase.
Tickets are available for 11 am-1 pm or 1 pm-3 pm. Please choose a time when purchasing tickets.
Sunday,
July 28
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date July 28, 2024
6:30 am - 3:00 pm
price Early Bird by April 30: $70
location Park Center
Park Center Sprint Triathlon/Aqua Bike
Join us for a fast, fun and organized race with the best post-race party on the North Shore! The Sprint Triathlon features a 300-yard swim, 10-mile bike and 5k run. Not up for the running? Sign up for the Aquabike division to participate in the swim and bike portions only!
Registration Fee Schedule
April 30: $70
May 1-June 27: $85*
Day of: $95*
*Park Center Health and Fitness Members can sign up after April 30 for only $75.
Wednesday,
July 31
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date July 31, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
price Free
location Jackman Park
Glenview Bank & Trust Bearfoot in the Park Concerts - Jose Valdes & the Mambo All Stars
Join us for free, family-friendly live entertainment on Wednesday nights, June 5-August 7. Our summer evening concert series showcases the best the Chicago music scene has to offer with fantastic cover bands and original artists. Bring your picnic dinner, folding chairs and lawn blankets, and enjoy these shows guaranteed to please all ages.
José Valdes & the Mambo All-Stars perform exciting high-energy music from Latin America including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, ChaCha, and of course Mambo and Latin Jazz. They are much more than a salsa band, they are an international orchestra featuring the music of Celia Cruz, Selena, Tito Puente, Grupo Aventura, and many more!
August
Saturday,
August 3
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date August 3, 2024
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Historic Wagner Farm
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).
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date August 3, 2024
8:30 am
price $70/pair
location Glenview Prairie Club
Parent/Child Golf Tournament
Note: Tournament is SOLD OUT!
Enjoy a beautiful day playing golf together to win prizes! The tournament is for children ages 5-13 with an adult. Shotgun start at 8:30 am. Registration ends July 29.
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date August 3, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
price $5/child
location The Grove
Barbara's Butterfly Dance
At first the butterflies appear random in their fluttering around each other, and then, suddenly synchronized, they circle and spin together performing a dance. Learn all about butterflies, go through your own metamorphosis, and learn a butterfly dance as we celebrate and honor The Grove’s very dear friend, Barbara.
For ages 4-9 + adult guardian
Tuesday,
August 6
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date August 6, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
price Free
location Gallery Park
National Night Out
Join us for a free night of fun hosted by the Glenview Park District, Village of Glenview and Glenview Police Department! Meet your neighbors, community leaders and public safety officials. You can get up close and touch a truck, ride around the bicycle town (bring your bike and helmet) and play fun games. There will also be food trucks, music and much more!
At the end of the event, kids can take part in a short community walk, complete with glow bracelets and bubbles!
It is free to attend and everyone is welcome. We can’t wait to see you there!
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date August 6, 2024
8:15 pm - 9:30 pm
price Regular admission rates apply.
location Flick Outdoor Aquatic Center
Wednesday,
August 7
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date August 7, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
price Free
location Jackman Park
Glenview Bank & Trust Bearfoot in the Park Concerts - Kaleidoscope Eyes
Join us for free, family-friendly live entertainment on Wednesday nights, June 5-August 7. Our summer evening concert series showcases the best the Chicago music scene has to offer with fantastic cover bands and original artists. Bring your picnic dinner, folding chairs and lawn blankets, and enjoy these shows guaranteed to please all ages.
Kaleidoscope Eyes is Chicago’s premiere acoustic Beatles tribute band. We pay homage to the band that’s the official soundtrack of generations of families. Come see and hear why audiences across Chicagoland are raving about this captivating, crowd-engaging band!
Saturday,
August 10
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date August 10, 2024
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Historic Wagner Farm
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).
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date August 10, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Jackman Park
Free! Shakespeare in the Park - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Center Stage in Lake Forest presents William Shaespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, the wittiest war of words ever staged. Perhaps William Shakespeare’s most brilliant comedy, the story abounds in warmth, wit, and wackiness, and has been adapted to the silver screen several times, from Kenneth Branagh’s 1993 classic, to the recent “Anyone But You.” Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, and enjoy 90-minutes of unadulterated fun!
Sunday,
August 11
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date August 11, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am
price Free
location The Grove
Summer Restoration Work Day at The Grove
For ages 8+, volunteers under age 15 must participate with an adult.
Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. Bring work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. RSVPs are appreciated so we can so we can plan appropriate Work Day activities. Work parties may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
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date August 11, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Gallery Park Ampitheater
Free! Shakespeare in the Park - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Center Stage in Lake Forest presents William Shaespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, the wittiest war of words ever staged. Perhaps William Shakespeare’s most brilliant comedy, the story abounds in warmth, wit, and wackiness, and has been adapted to the silver screen several times, from Kenneth Branagh’s 1993 classic, to the recent “Anyone But You.” Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket, and enjoy 90-minutes of unadulterated fun!
Monday,
August 12
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date August 12, 2024
5:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Free! Outdoor Yoga
Join us each day for free Lakeside Yoga on August 12-16. All levels welcome. Location is East side of Park Center.
Tuesday,
August 13
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date August 13, 2024
5:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Free! Outdoor Yoga
Join us each day for free Lakeside Yoga on August 12-16. All levels welcome. Location is East side of Park Center.
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date August 13, 2024
8:15 pm - 9:30 pm
price Regular admission rates apply.
location Flick Outdoor Aquatic Center
Wednesday,
August 14
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date August 14, 2024
5:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Free! Outdoor Yoga
Join us each day for free Lakeside Yoga on August 12-16. All levels welcome. Location is East side of Park Center.
Thursday,
August 15
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date August 15, 2024
5:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Free! Outdoor Yoga
Join us each day for free Lakeside Yoga on August 12-16. All levels welcome. Location is East side of Park Center.
Friday,
August 16
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date August 16, 2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
price Regular admission rates apply.
location Flick Outdoor Aquatic Center
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date August 16, 2024
5:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Free! Outdoor Yoga
Join us each day for free Lakeside Yoga on August 12-16. All levels welcome. Location is East side of Park Center.
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date August 16, 2024
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
price Free
location Historic Wagner Farm
Evenings on The Farm
Enjoy everything summer evenings are supposed to be at Historic Wagner Farm. Come out to the farm from 5-8 p.m. on special Fridays in June, July and August to enjoy extended hours at the Heritage Center and Sweets and Treats Ice Cream Parlor. Bring a picnic and enjoy entertainment from community performers, tour the farmhouse and take a stroll on the farm. No registration is required.
Saturday,
August 17
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date August 17, 2024
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Historic Wagner Farm
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).
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date August 17, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
price Free
location Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Center
Prairie Fest
Discover why prairies are so special and unique and take in the late summer color show that mother nature treats us to at our free Prairie Fest. There will be family-friendly activities, trail walks, guest speakers and outside organizations teaching us about the natural areas.
Saturday,
August 24
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date August 24, 2024
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Historic Wagner Farm
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).
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date August 24, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer Restoration Work Day at Fuller Air Station Prairie
Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing non-native invasive plants or collecting seed. Bring work gloves if you have them. For families and individuals Ages 8+. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. To receive an application/waiver in advance please contact grove.volunteers@glenviewparks.org. Work days may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Monday,
August 26
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date August 26, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
price Free
location Community Park West
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.
Saturday,
August 31
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date August 31, 2024
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Historic Wagner Farm
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).