Event Calendar
August 2022

Wednesday,

August 3

Glenview Bank & Trust Bearfoot in the Park Concerts - No Turn on Red

Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment all summer long every Wednesday through August 3! Bring a picnic, folding chairs and lawn blankets. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at Park Center.

No Turn on Red: A funk band paired with amazing female vocals and a full thick rhythm section.

Check Out Full Concert Schedule

Friday,

August 5

Roos-a-Plooza End of Season Hoorah!

Join us for an end-of-the season pool party at Roosevelt Outdoor Aquatic Center! Enjoy music played by a DJ, games and special concession items.

Check out the flier for more information.

See you at the pool!

Saturday,

August 6

Glenview Farmers Market at Historic Wagner Farm

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Wednesday,

August 10

Middle School Glow in the Dark Night!

Join us for Middle School Night at Flick Outdoor Aquatic Center! The event is for children ages 11-14 years old/grades 6, 7 & 8. Please register each child in advance online.

$5 for Outdoor Pool Members (discount applied at checkout)
$7 for non-members

Register today.

Check out the flier for more information.

See you at the pool!

Saturday,

August 13

Glenview Farmers Market at Historic Wagner Farm

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Restoration Work Days at Fuller Air Station Prairie

Sponsored by the North Branch Restoration Project, seasonal activities include brush cutting, weed removal and seed collection. Anyone ages 8 and older are welcome!

Upcoming dates: September 10.

Learn More →

Friday,

August 19

Twilight Fireworks

Celebrate the summer season with a Twilight Fireworks show at Gallery Park on Friday, August 19.

Grab a picnic dinner from home or your favorite local restaurant and enjoy a Live DJ beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by a 26-minute fireworks show synchronized to music. Fireworks will begin at approximately 8:20 p.m.

More info

 

Saturday,

August 20

Glenview Farmers Market at Historic Wagner Farm

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Fall Prairie Fest

Visit the Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie as we celebrate 15 years of prairie life!

  • Fun family-friendly activities:
    • make milkweed “seed bombs”
    • create your own prairie forb & insect station
    • play our “match the plant to its name” game
  • Trail walks every hour with prairie experts.
  • Give-aways for kids.
  • Meet North Branch Restoration Project volunteers to learn about prairie ecosystems and why it is so important to save them.

This free event is made possible through a grant from the Judy Beck Foundation.

Sunday,

August 21

Restoration Kids Days

Children ages 3+ yrs. and their guardians participate in amazing hands-on environmental experiences where they join a skilled staff member in high-quality learning activities that connect children and adults to nature, conservation, and prepares them for a future of lifelong learning, appreciation and stewardship of the Earth. Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Friday,

August 26

Evenings on The Farm

Enjoy everything summer evenings are supposed to be at Historic Wagner Farm. Come out to the farm from 5-8 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month to enjoy extended hours at the Heritage Center and Sweets and Treats Ice Cream Parlor. Bring a picnic and enjoy entertainment from community performers or take a stroll on the farm. No registration is required.

Stay Cool @ Back to School

Enjoy one last chilly blast of fun at the Glenview Community Ice Center before it’s time to go back to school!

FREE
Lessons*
Open Hockey
Broomball
Public Skate starting at 6:40 pm
Training Demos
and more!
➡️ Learn more & register for free lessons

Saturday,

August 27

Glenview Farmers Market at Historic Wagner Farm

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William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

CenterStage in Lake Forest presents William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, adapted and directed by Barbara J. Anderson.

Performances will take place on August 27 & 28 at the Gallery Park Ampitheater, and September 17 at Jackman Park.

More info

Sunday,

August 28

Restoration Work Days at The Grove

Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary—just bring your work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Email groverestoration@glenviewparks.org for more information including availability. Work parties may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Tropical Pool Party!

Join us for an end-of-the season pool party at Flick Outdoor Aquatic Center! Enjoy music played by a DJ, games and special concession items.

Check out the flier for more information.

See you at the pool!

William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

CenterStage in Lake Forest presents William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, adapted and directed by Barbara J. Anderson.

Performances will take place on August 27 & 28 at the Gallery Park Ampitheater, and September 17 at Jackman Park.

More info