Many north suburbs have planned events for Earth Day, April 22, and springtime.
April 22
Earth Day Clean-up, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Glencoe Beach, 55 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe. Celebrate Earth Day with interactive earth-friendly activities and educational opportunities. Free, but you must register in advance at glencoeparkdistrict.com
April 24
Jump into Spring Luncheon, Thursday, April 24 from 12 to 2 p.m., Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Celebrate spring with a lunch followed by entertainment at the Northbrook Senior Center. For ages 55 and up. $19 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at nbparks.org.
April 25
April Showers Bingo,1:30 to 3 p.m., Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Enjoy bingo, treats and prizes. Light refreshments provided. For ages 55 and up. Tickets $13 members, $19 nonmembers. Register at nbparks.org.
Pickleball Social, 7 to 9 p.m.,Weinberg Family Recreation Center, 305 Randolph Road, Glencoe. Enjoy pickleball, drinks, music, and snacks during a night of free play on the courts. Free. Ages18+. Sign up at glencoeparkdistrict.com
MLB Pitch Hit & Run Competition, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Techny Prairie Park & Fields, 1700 Techny Road, Northbrook. A one-day event for kids ages 7 to 14 that allows youth to participate in the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. Participants will compete in either the baseball or softball division; they can advance through three levels of competition, including the finals held during the MLB All-Star Game. Free. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at nbparks.org.
April 26-27
The Good Festival in honor of Earth Day takes place noon to 2 p.m. at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center on Skokie Boulvard and Golf Road in Skokie. Demo drives with leading electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, mini-spring wreath making, an animal adoption event, showcasing eco-friendly products and services. Bring clean, dry textiles for responsible recycling by Simple Recycling. The Organic Gardener will offer seed planting kits.
April 27
Earth Day Celebration 10 a.m.-noon, Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie. Tune in to nature’s melodies as you experience the many different genres of music found in the natural world. Earth-friendly foods will be available for sale. Purchase native wildflowers and grasses for your gardens on this first of two spring sale dates. Admission is free.
May 2
Winnetka Parks Foundation Ladies Round Robin, 6:30 p.m., A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center, 5300 Hibbard Rd., Winnetka. Join the Winnetka Parks Foundation and A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center for an evening of competitive tennis, refreshments and raffles while giving back to the Winnetka Parks Foundation. Register at https://winnetkaparksfoundation.
May 3
Spring Tea, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Sip tea and share small plates at an elegant tea party! The entire family is welcome. A visit from a royal princess, spring crafts and other surprises await. For ages 3 and up. Tickets for adult-child pair are $65 for residents, $85 nonresidents. Additional persons are $15 for residents, $19 nonresidents. Register at nbparks.org.
Summer Kickoff at the Beach, 10 a.m. to noon, Tower Beach, 899 Sheridan Rd., Winnetka. Enjoy activities at Tower Beach including learn-to-sail demonstrations and beach safety. Help the environment by participating in a beach-clean up; bags and gloves will be distributed for all. Register at https://www.winpark.org.
Forest Bathing Walk, 10 a.m. to noon, Little House, 690 Birch Road, Glencoe. Forest bathing is a gentle, guided nature walk designed to help you unplug, slow down and deepen your connection to the environment through a series of prompts. This event, held in partnership with Friends of the Green Bay Trail, has limited space. $20 for residents, $25 non-residents. Sign up at glencoeparkdistrict.com
May 17-18
Skokie Festival of Cultures, 11 a.m.– 6 p.m., Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St. Explore Skokie’s diversity at the 33rd Annual Skokie Festival of Cultures, a two-day, free ethnic festival in the park, featuring music and dance performances on two stages, food and beverages for sale, interactive cultural booths, a children’s game & activity area (additional fee), merchandise vendors, Parade of Cultures at the opening ceremonies on Saturday at 1 p.m., Festival of Colors on Sunday at 5:45 p.m.
May 26
Memorial Day Observance: parade 10:00 a.m., ceremony 10:30 a.m., Village Green Park, 525 Maple St., Winnetka. Join us for a Memorial Day Ceremony to honor those who gave their lives serving our country. The parade starts at Glendale and Elm St., then heads east to the Village Green Park for the ceremony.
