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Weekend Guide: 10 Things To Do In Chicago’s Northern Suburbs
From a Chocolate Fest in Long Grove to a Lantern Festival in Lake Zurich, here's what's happening May 15-17 in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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.
Water Lantern Festival in Lake Zurich
When: 5:30 p.m. on Saturday
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What: Festival highlights include: food trucks and vendors, live music, scavenger hunt and lantern launch. More info: waterlanternfestival.com/events/lake-zurich.
Chocolate Fest in Long Grove
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
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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/.
Art Wauk in Waukegan
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.
First Responders Expo at Gurnee Mills
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.
Woodstock Farmers Market Opens for Season
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:
- Arlington Heights Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the corner of Fremont and Vail streets
- Evanston Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Evanston.
Spring Campout in Highland Park
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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