Thursday, October 13, 6pm
1900 - 2100 blocks of Central Street, Evanston
Central Street Evanston proudly presents its semi-annual Retail Therapy Night - a much anticipated tradition for almost a decade. This special event, which takes place each fall and spring, is a night of one-of-a kind merchandise, valuable store discounts, raffle prizes, giveaways, refreshments, and plenty of fun and surprises! Retail Therapy Night is a way to thank Central Street's loyal customers. Some of this year's participants include Gavin, Lois & Co, Millie Fiori, Notice, The Spice House, Perennials and Stella. For more information, please call 847-849-3272.
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Saturday, October 15
Wagner Farm
1510 Wagner Road, Glenview
Here's a chance for you and your entire family to experience harvest time from an earlier era. Enjoy corn picking by hand, wagon rides, farm activities, harvest food treats and fall arts and crafts from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $3 per person, and children under the age of 3 are free. For more information, please click here.
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Thursday, October 20 from 5 - 7 pm
The Winnetka Wine Shop
726 Elm St., Winnetka
Please join the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce and fellow CNSCVB members for this joint networking event. Sample wines from the Winnetka Wine Shop along with light hors d'oeuvres. This hidden treasure of a wine store is locally owned and operated wine shop that has more than 200 different wines, 50 different craft and imported beers at all price levels from all around the world. This event is open to all CNSCVB members and there is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP by Friday, October 14 to Jennifer Engel (CNSCVB Manager of Membership and Advertising) at 847-763-0011 x 22 or e-mail her at jengel@cnscvb.com
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American actor, comedian, head writer for "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) and SNL's "Weekend Update" anchor Seth Meyers will be the star attraction during Northwestern University's 2011 Homecoming festivities the weekend of Oct. 21 to 23. Meyers will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Friday night, Oct. 21 Homecoming Parade which begins at 6:30pm. The Pep Rally which begins at 7:30 p.m., will take place at Deering Meadow, the green space between Deering Library (1937 Sheridan Road) and Sheridan Road. The Homecoming Game at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Penn State Nittany Lions. For information on all the activities planned as part of Homecoming wekend, click here.
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HallowFest/Spooky Pooch Parade/Trains, Tricks & Treats
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Celebrate Halloween, if you dare, at the Chicago Botanic Garden! HallowFest: A Garden of Good...and Evil is the start of the spook-tacular season with fun family activities (Friday through Sunday, October 21 - 23). When visitors arrive for HallowFest, they can choose between the "spooky" or "friendly" paths, both of which lead to loads of Halloween-inspired activities including crafts and face painting. The Spooky Pooch Parade (Saturday, October 29) is the one day each year when visitors can bring their dogs to the Garden. The cleverly costumed canines not only march in a parade, but they also partake in an awards ceremony. Come show off your costume and enjoy the end of the Model Railroad Garden season during Trains, Tricks and Treats (Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and 30). Decorated with spider webs, spiders, ghosts, goblins and pumpkins, the Model Railroad Garden is a great place to celebrate Halloween! For more information including hours and prices for all events, click here.
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Friday - Sunday, October 21-23
Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka
This spectacular event is a fusion of the former Winnetka Antiques Show and the Modernism Show, two of the Midwest's most well respected events (with a combined 60 year history!) Encompassing periods of design ranging from the 17th century to the mid 20th century, esteemed dealers from across the country will showcase fine examples of American, British, French and Asian antiques, as well as pieces from the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century design movements. The exhibition and sale will offer furniture, silver, ceramics, jewelry, garden antiques, lighting, rugs, textiles, fine and folk art, architectural artifacts and even more. Tickets are $15 for a 3-day admission. For more information and hours, click here.
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Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23
Westfield Old Orchard
I-94 at Old Orchard Road, Skokie
Join in on a weekend chock full of family fun, free entertainment and fall traditions at the 3rd Annual WFamily Harvest Fall Festival (noon to 5 pm each day). New this year is a special performances by Million Dollar Quartet! As always, classic fall activities will be front and center throughout the festival including guest appearances by costumed characters. Kids of all ages will enjoy the free hay maze, a visit to the pumpkin patch, a costume contest, and arts & crafts projects. All guests will receive a free pumpkin and a trick or treat bag that they can decorate on the spot. For $3 per ticket, a trackless train will take visitors on a special cruise throughout the beautifully landscaped center. The fun takes place in the North Plaza of the shopping center, near L.L.Bean and Crate & Barrel next to Bloomingdale's. For more information, click here.
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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
You watch them every morning-half asleep, chugging coffee and trying to get out the door. Now you can let your rushed morning laughter bellow into the nighttime with a unique stand-up comedy event featuring the hilarious WGN Morning News personalities Pat Tomasulo, Ana Belaval and Mike Toomey (Friday, October 21 at 8pm). Also this month (Saturday, October 22 at 8 pm), two veteran stars from the original Broadway cast of the hit musical "Rent" present a once-in-a-lifetime tag-team concert celebrating their individual musical careers with a pop rock evening. For more information and tickets, click here. For specially priced theatre, dining and hotel packages, click here.
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Now through December 30
Kohl Children's Museum
2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview
Kohl's new traveling exhibit features a child-sized laboratory allowing visitors to explore how scientists impact their health and wellness. Come explore machines, processes, and technology that demonstrate the role that science plays to keep your body healthy. Science + You invites you to make a healthy "pretend" soup in a test kitchen by selecting appropriate ingredients, compare your finger prints to others using video microscopes, guide antibodies through the bloodstream to eliminate germs from the body, and use a glove box - just like a real scientist - to solve mathematical problems. For more information, please click here.
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Northbrook Court
2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
Northbrook Court is excited to announce that the new two-level H&M is now open! Offering a broad and varied range of clothing and accessories, H&M allows customers to find their own personal style with fashionable offerings for women, men and children. The collections, for all occasions, are created with H&M's broad clientele in mind, striving to satisfy many different tastes and requirements. New items come into the store every day! H & M is located on both the upper and lower levels near Macy's. For more information, please click here.
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