From festivals to markets to family-friendly events, communities across Chicago’s northern suburbs are packed with activities this weekend. Here are nine events to check out.
When: 5:30 p.m. on Saturday
Where: Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich
What: Festival highlights include: food trucks and vendors, live music, scavenger hunt and lantern launch. More info: waterlanternfestival.com/events/lake-zurich.
When: 12 to 11 p.m. on May 15, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on May 16 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 17
Where: Downtown Long Grove
What: Attendees are invited to enjoy chocolate goodies, chocolate-infused drinks, and specialty menu items at restaurants and food booths. This family-friendly festival has live music, carnival rides, games and more. More via longgrove.org/festival/chocolatefest/.
When: 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday
Where: Downtown Waukegan
What: An evening of art, food, shopping, and live music. More information on the musical lineup as well as other ArtWauk offerings, visit here.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday
Where: Gurnee Mills, 6170 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee
What: The free, family-friendly event includes more than 45 police and fire departments. More: simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/management-office/stream/27th-annual-first-responders-expo-6275993.
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday
Where: Woodstock Square Historic District 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock
What: The farmers market includes in-season food and arts from local farms, producers, and artisans. See our vendor list for more details. There's also live music and free family fun. More via: woodstockfarmersmarket.org/
Other Farmer's Markets Open For Season:
When: 4 p.m. on Saturday through Sunday
Where: The Preserve of Highland Park, 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park
What: More information is available here.
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