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5/8/2010- 10/31/2010 |
Model Railroad Garden
Model Railroad Garden: "Landmarks of America". A family favorite returning for its 11th season, the Model Railroad Garden delights visitors of all ages with the sights and sounds of garden-scale trains traversing bridges and trestles, miniature scenes of America's best-loved landmarks and beautiful gardens planted to scale. This year, White Sox fans will be excited to see historic Comiskey Park, complete with lights and sound, and ready for the start of a game!
Open from 10am-5pm daily (weather permitting). Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12. Members receive $1 off these rates. Visit above website for more information. - www.chicagobotanic.org/railroad
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe, IL 60022
847-835-5440
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5/15/2010- 9/25/2010 |
Mount Prospect Classic Car Shows
Presented by the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association.
Saturdays, May 15 thru Sept 25,
6pm-9pm. Come view the "coolest cars" around. Classic car shows will take place every Saturday night in downtown Mount Prospect. Themed nights each week.
- www.mpdma.org
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Metra Lot (Mt. Prospect)
NW Highway & Route 83
Mount Prospect, IL
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5/22/2010- 10/3/2010 |
Garden Chef Series
Saturdays and Sundays, May 22 through Oct 3. More than 40 of the Chicago area's best chefs including several new to the series demonstrate creative ways to use garden-fresh produce. Visitors are educated and inspired to grow, cook with and eat a variety of seasonal, fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits. Demonstrations are at 1:30pm and 2:30pm . Visit our website for more details. - www.chicagobotanic.org/chef
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe, IL 60022
847-835-5440
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5/30/2010- 9/15/2010 |
Ravinia Festival-2010 Events
Great artists of Pop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Dance, World and Classical including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Please see our website for schedule of events May thru Sept 2010. - www.ravinia.org
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Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-266-5100
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6/25/2010- 7/4/2010 |
30th Annual Taste of Chicago
For specific information about this event, please see festival website. - www.tasteofchicago.us
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Grant Park
Jackson & Columbus
Chicago, IL 60602
312-744-3370
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6/30/2010- 8/29/2010 |
Once on This Island
See theatre website for performance schedule. - www.marriotttheatre.com
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Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
Ten Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-634-0200
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7/3/2010- 7/3/2010 |
Prospect Heights Independence Day Parade
Parade steps off at 9:00am from Palwaukee Plaza area @ Palatine Rd. & Milwaukee Ave. Please see City of Prospect Heights website for details. - www.prospect-heights.il.us
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Corner of Palatine Rd. & Milwaukee Ave.
Prospect Heights, IL
847 398-6070
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7/17/2010- 7/17/2010 |
City of Prospect Heights 2nd Annual NATURE Palooza
A fun-filled day connecting with and supporting nature right here in Prospect Heights! Register online at www.prospect-heights.il.us, at City Hall or at Summerfest on June 26. Help contribute to our community in a significant and meaningful way!
- www.prospect-heights.il.us
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Kiwanis Park/Country Gardens Park Area
Prospect Heights, IL
847 398-6070
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7/25/2010- 7/26/2010 |
Civil War Days
See authentic encampments, demonstrations and field hospital. Shop for Civil War period items from the Settlers and watch the skirmish daily at 2pm each day. Refreshments available at the Camp Kitchen. Hours both Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm. Admission: $5 per person, $1 per child 12 and under. FREE parking.
- www.thegroveglenview.org
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The Grove National Historic Landmark
1421 Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025
847-299-6096
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