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Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks to be held at Deer Path Middle School on July 4

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https://www.lakeforestlibrary.org/event/celebrating-125-years-family-fest-birthday-bash-scott-green-magic-and-foam-party

https://www.lakeforestlibrary.org/event/celebrating-125-years-family-fest-birthday-bash-scott-green-magic-and-foam-party

"Celebrating 125 Years Family Fest Birthday Bash With Scott Green Magic And Foam Party" will be held 1-3 p.m. on July 8 at Lake Forest Library. The event will be held on the front lawn or will move to the Kasian Room in the case of rain. Bring your family to a library birthday bash with refreshments and entertainment. Treats include cookies, drinks, Kona Shaved Ice, and Munchies from the Left Bank available for purchase. A Scott Green magic show will be held at 1 p.m., followed by a foam party held at 2 p.m. Wear clothes that you can get messy! Plus, it's not too late to sign up for Summer Reading!

"Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks" will be held at 5 p.m. on July 4 at Deer Path Middle School. This yearly community celebration and fundraiser was established by the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation in 2006 to provide an enjoyable and safe environment for families seeking to celebrate Independence Day. 

Musical performers throughout the event's history have included the Village People, Dennis DeYoung, KC and the Sunshine Band, Eddie Money, Rick Springfield, Wynonna, and Lou Gramm. Pricing information is as follows: Lake Forest/Lake Bluff residents: $25 - Price increases to $30 on June 20 at 8 a.m.; Non-residents: $30 - Price increases to $35 on June 20 at 8 a.m.; VIP Adult Pass: $125 (Includes admission, catered food and beverages) - Price increases to $150 on June 20 at 8 a.m.; VIP Youth Pass: $50 (15 and under. Must be accompanied by VIP Adult Pass) - Price increases to $75 on June 20 at 8 a.m.; Kids under 5 are free; Tickets are available at the gate.


Lake Forest Family Fest Birthday Bash | https://www.lakeforestlibrary.org/event/celebrating-125-years-family-fest-birthday-bash-scott-green-magic-and-foam-party

Tuesday, July 4

Lake Bluff Fourth of July Parade    

WHEN: 10 a.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff

    

Wednesday, July 5    

Lake Bluff Police Pension Board (PPB) Meeting    

WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Village Hall Conference Room, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff

    

Lake Forest Building Review Board Meeting 

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: 800 N. Field Dr., Lake Forest

    

Thursday, July 6    

Specialist Days - Wetland Exploration    

WHEN: 9 a.m.

WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest

PRICE: $75/$85

    

Friday, July 7    

Summer Visit Days    

WHEN: 9 a.m.

WHERE: Lake Forest College, 55 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest

        

Lake Bluff Farmers Market    

WHEN: 7 a.m.

WHERE: Village Green, Lake Bluff

    

Book Bike at the Farmers Market    

WHEN: 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.

WHERE: Gazebo on the Village Green, Lake Bluff

    

Saturday, July 8    

Summer Music Festival: Chicago Chamber Music Workshop

WHEN: 11 a.m.

WHERE: Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, 878 Lyster Rd., Highwood

    

Sunday, July 9    

Bluffinia    

WHEN: 6 p.m.

WHERE: Village Green, Lake Bluff

    

Monday, July 10

Nature Detectives    

WHEN: 9 a.m.

WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest

PRICE: $250 - $275

    

Lake Bluff Village Board Meeting    

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff Village Hall, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff

        

Lake Bluff Park District Committee of the Whole Meeting    

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff

        

Juggling Funny Stories With Chris Fascione    

WHEN: 3 p.m.

WHERE: Front Lawn of Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest

        

Smoothie Workshop with Elawa Farm    

WHEN: 4 - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Spruth Room - Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff

    

Tuesday, July 11    

Concert In The Park - Valius

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: South Park, 150 S. Maywood Rd., Lake Forest, IL

        

Lake Bluff Architectural Board of Review (ABR) Meeting    

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff Village Hall, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff

    

Lotions & Potions: Art for All Ages    

WHEN: 7 - 8 p.m.

WHERE: Spruth Room - Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff

    

Wednesday, July 12

Lake Bluff Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Meeting    

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff Village Hall, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff

    

Lake Forest Building Review Board Meeting    

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: 220 E. Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest

    

Thursday, July 13    

Concert In The Park - HiFi Superstar    

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Market Square, 264 Market Square Ct., Lake Forest

        

Summer Music Festival: Chicago Chamber Music Workshop, Morning Music Series    

WHEN: 10 a.m.

WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe

    

Lake Forest Administrative Hearing    

WHEN: 9 a.m.

WHERE: 220 E. Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest

    

Friday, July 14    

Conservation Cocktails: Honeybees    

WHEN: 6 p.m.

WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest

PRICE: $15/$20

    

Summer Music Festival: Chicago Jazz Workshop Final Concert, Jr. Jazz Ensemble    

WHEN: 1 p.m.

WHERE: MYAC Center, 878 Lyster Rd., Highwood

    

Saturday, July 15    

Lake Forest Chamber Music Soiree    

WHEN: 11 a.m.

WHERE: Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, 878 Lyster Rd., Highwood

        

Brewing Company Downtown Block Party    

WHEN: 5 - 10 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Lake Bluff

    

Monday, July 17    

Lake Bluff Park District Regular Board Meeting    

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff

        

Lake Forest City Council Meeting    

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: 220 E. Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest