There are so many great summer festivals happening in Chicagoland. If you’re looking for a fest near Skokie, then check out these five can’t-miss events. Be sure to check if you need to purchase tickets ahead of time.
Summer events not to miss near Skokie
Glencoe Festival of Art
July 19-20, 2025
- Address:Â 700 Vernon Ave., Glencoe
- Cost:Â Free
A total of 110 juried artists from across the country will showcase their work in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry and wood. There will also be live music, food and activities for kids.
Lincolnwood Fest at Henry A. Proesel Park
July 24-27, 2025
- Address:Â 6915 Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood
- Cost:Â Contact for details
This fest features live music, carnival rides, games, bingo, classic car show, arts and crafts and more.
Art at the Glen at The Glen Town Center
July 26-27, 2025
- Address:Â 2030 Tower Drive, Glenview
- Cost:Â Free
See the art of 130 juried artists from across the country. Artists will be available at their booths to give demonstrations and one-on-one conversations about their artistic processes.
Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival
Aug. 16-17, 2025
- Address:Â 800 Church St., Evanston
- Cost:Â Free
Shop the works of art from 150 juried artists from around the country at their annual art fest. There will also be selfie stations, face painting, a kids art zone, live music, food trucks and more.
Backlot Bash
Aug. 22-24, 2025
- Address: Downtown Skokie, near Oakton St. and Lincoln Ave.
Cost: Free admission; fees for rides, food and select activities
This three-day community festival features live music on two stages, a classic carnival with rides and games, the Backlot Dash 5K on Saturday morning and bingo all weekend long.Â
This article was recently published on May 16, 2025, by Chicago Parent’s Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Chicago events as well as updating previous year’s events to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best summer festivals in Chicagoland. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
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