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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: May 1 to 3, 2026
Spring is in full swing, and it's time to get out and enjoy it. Take a look at what's happening nearby this weekend.
Watch live art demonstrations at the Deer Park Art Show.
Peruse thousands of original artworks from 75 artists this weekend at the Deer Park Art Show. Attendees can also enjoy watching live art demonstrations, interacting with artists and talking about their work, and stopping by the Kids Art Zone for fun projects and games.
Date: May 2-3
Time: Various times
Cost: Free
Location: Deer Park Town Center
More Info: amdurproductions.com
Enjoy a day of music outdoors at the North Shore Jazz and Classical Music Festival.
Also known as "Fun Fest," the North Shore Jazz and Classical Music Festival is an annual event put on by the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory. This free community event includes live performances by various bands, orchestras, choral ensembles, and chamber music groups, as well as ongoing games and delicious refreshments.
Date: May 3
Time: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: 878 Lyster Rd, Highwood
More Info: mya.org
Shop paranormal finds at Mystic Menagerie: A Mystic Market.
Browse witchy-themed local goods at Mystic Menagerie, a market catering to paranormal enthusiasts and curio-collectors seeking handcrafted gifts made by talented local artisans. Attendees can even sign up in advance for an investigation of the Woodstock Square Mall by real ghost hunters happening later that evening.
Date: May 2
Time: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Our Happy Space at Woodstock Square Mall
More Info: facebook.com
Stack cakes for a good cause at the Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
Join the South Lake County Regional Community Emergency Response Team (SLCR CERT) at its annual fundraiser supporting firefighters and other first responders with a delicious, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Other activities onsite include a "mini-fightfighter challenge", antique truck rides, face painting, K-9 demonstrations, a raffle, and more.
Date: May 3
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cost: $12
Location: Lake Zurich Fire Station # 1
More Info: slcrcert.org
Find unique blooms at the Central States Dahlia Society Sale.
The Central States Dahlia Society presents its annual dahlia plant and root sale, many varieties of which were featured at the Botanic Garden's annual show in September. Society members will also be available to answer questions you might have about dahlia planting and care.
Date: May 2-3
Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
More Info: chicagobotanic.org
