Community Corner

Get Out July 14 to 17: Harry Potter, Ice Cream Social, Garden Walk and More

Patch has a few ideas on what to do this weekend.

  1. Garden Walk
    When/Where: Sunday, July 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 7 different gardens around Park Ridge.
    Why Go: Enjoy seven different gardens on a walk around Park Ridge.
    Pricing: $10 in advance, $15 the day of, children 10 and under are free
  2. Ice Cream And Pie Social
    When/Where: Saturday, July 16 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Niles Historical Museum, 8970 N Milwaukee Ave.
    Why Go: Enjoy a sweet summer treat plus old-time movies and a guided tour of the museum.
    Pricing: $2
  3. Teen Movie Night
    When/Where: Friday, July 15 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Niles Teen Center.
    Why Go: Grab a pillow and a blanket and watch a fun movie with other teens.
    Pricing: $3 for Teen Center members
  4. Concert In The Park: Hooray For Harry Potter
    When/Where: Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. at Hodges Park in Uptown Park Ridge.
    Why Go: Celebrate the last movie in the Harry Potter series with a concert in the park.
    Pricing: Free
  5. Little Shop of Horrors Live
    When/Where: Sat. July 16 at 12 p.m. and Sunday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmette Theatre
    Why Go: Watch the exotic, man-eating plant come to life as performed by the Actor’s Training Center.
    Pricing: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
  6. Starlight Theater Presents Carousel
    When/Where: Sat. July 16 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Gillson Park’s Wallace Bowl in Wilmette
    Why Go: Delight in a free musical beneath the stars!
    Pricing: Free
  7. Winnetka Sidewalk Sale
    When/Where: Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 841 Spruce St. in Winnetka.
    Why Go: It’s bargain hunting with some sunshine, good food and community.
    Pricing: Free admission
  8. Free Summer Concert at Tower Road Beach
    When/Where: Sunday, July 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Tower Road Beach, corner of Sheridan Road and Tower Road in Winnetka
    Why Go: Mr. Myers blends calypso, ska, reggae and rock-n-roll to create Caribbean Rock.
    Pricing: Free


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