Spring is here with fresh adventures for you around town and online! Here’s a round-up of five activities that we found most interesting for you this week.
Don’t forget: limited capacities and vaccination requirements apply at many venues. Please check the details and for any updates before finalizing your plans!
Explore Evanston’s Creative Community
Enjoy an art-filled day at First Saturday Evanston, a celebration of local art with events across Evanston. Enjoy sketching and beer at Sketchbook, visit gallery venues across the city, or support a local arts not-for-profit at the Artopia 2022 auction!
Date: Sat, Apr 2
Time: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Multiple Locations, Downtown Evanston
More Info: evanstonmade.org
Keep Skokie Beautiful
Get a headstart on Earth Day festivities at Skokie’s Spring Greening, a volunteer event that will focus on recycling unused items collected by the community.
Date: Sun, Apr 3
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Westfield Old Orchard, 4905 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie
More Info: skokieparks.org
Shop From Talented Crafters
Looking for a gift for a friend or a decoration for your home? Peruse through over 200 booths featuring some of the most talented crafters around at the Lake County Arts & Crafts Fair. Stay until the evening for dinner afterwards!
Date: Fri, Apr 1
Time: 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
More Info: stepbysteppromotions.com
Create Beautiful Art
Celebrate Spring with a fun art class! Create a cherry blossom painting on canvas and get crafty with paint, buttons, paper, and more. Kids aged 8 – 12 welcome.
Date: Sun, Apr 3
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $20/residents | $25/non-residents
Location: Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie
More Info: skokieparks.org
Reuse & Recycle
Celebrate Earth Month with the We’re No Fools Kick Off Party at the Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse & The Wasteshed. Make art and make friends at this party while enjoying food, drinks, dancing, music, and more. Don’t miss this fun celebration of community, art, and the environment!
Date: Fri, Apr 1
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse/The Wasteshed, 1245 Hartrey Ave, Evanston
More Info: evanstonmade.org
