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Villa Park Summerfest
June 21, 2013 - June 22, 2013Friday night includes a car show, bands, food and drink. Saturday features kids' attractions, craft show, bands, kid's entertainment stage. Wristbands...
Events (1) Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
June 28, 2013 - June 30, 2013Festival features art, live music, food, sidewalk sale, and arts-inspired activities for kids.
Events (1) Summer on Southport
June 29, 2013 - June 30, 2013Features 3 stages of live entertainment, great food, artisans, and interactive activities for all.
Events (1) Bastille Day 5K Run/Walk and Block Party
July 11, 2013Features 5K run/walk, post-race block party, food and live music.
Events (1) Windmill City Festival
July 12, 2013 - July 14, 2013Featuring carnival, entertainment, music and demonstrations.
Events (1) Buffalo Grove Fine Arts Festival
July 13, 2013 - July 14, 2013Festival features works from more than 160 artists, including youth art division and special needs division, and kids' art activities.
Events (1) Dragon Boat Race for Literacy
Experience the excitement as teams compete in a fast-paced race on the south branch of the Chicago River in decorated dragon boats. Explore music,...
Events (1) Bucktown GardenWalk
July 13, 2013 - July 14, 2013Festival features a garden walk, tree walk, trolley rides, live music at Club Lucky and petting zoo at Lottie's Pub.
Events (1) West Fest
Event features live music on three stages, food, art and family, pet and kids' activities in a dedicated children's area.
Events (1) Taste of River North
July 19, 2013 - July 21, 2013Enjoy cuisine from River North restaurants, merchants, artists, music and a family fun area.
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