will be presented rain or shine, with rain locations being held in the Petty Auditorium of the Skokie Public Library.
AUGUST Skokie’s Backlot Bash closes the summer season and draws 55,000-60,000 people to an action-packed downtown summer street festival. The name “Backlot” pays tribute to downtown Skokie’s heritage as a major silent film industry back lot set between 1907 and 1915. Each year, the Backlot Bash will feature more than 15 hours of free live music – both regional and national acts – on a main stage. The event also features an amusement park/carnival, 5K run, silent movies in Redmacker Auditorium at the Skokie Public Library, classic auto show, business expo and sidewalk sale, teen activities, bingo, food and beer and the Rotary Club pancake breakfast. The event is a collaboration of the Downtown Skokie Alliance, the Skokie Park District, the Village of Skokie, the Skokie Public Library and the Skokie Chamber of Commerce & Industry, any of which can be contacted for further information and dates, or visit www.backlotbash.com.
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ALL SUMMER LONG Skokie’s Farmers Market, held at 5127 Oakton St. and celebrating more than 25 years of operation, brings farmers and vendors from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
and Wisconsin to Downtown Skokie, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sundays, from June through the first Sunday of November. The market features the very finest and freshest seasonal produce, flowers, cheeses, baked goods and more. Skokie’s Farmers Market continues to proudly boast of this community-spirited event and the freshness of its vegetables, fruits, cheeses and flowers, often picked just hours before being made available to customers. The Farmer’s Market accepts SNAP and LINK cards.
SEPTEMBER The North Shore Festival of Art attracts more than 65,000 art lovers to the Skokie community each September. The annual event features an abundance of fine artwork, live music and more. Situated at the outdoor Westfield Old Orchard shopping mall, the event benefits the Skokie Chamber of Commerce & Industry. This Festival is organized by Amdur Productions and will feature some exciting new elements this year including a wine tasting area. This is one
of the finest juried Art Festivals in the Chicagoland Metropolitan Area.
OCTOBER Halloween is no longer just for kids! Join us in Downtown Skokie on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. for an afternoon of trick and treat, getting to know your neighbors and good old-fashioned fun as you meander through our exciting array of stores, restaurants and merchants.
NOVEMBER Kick off Small Business Saturday in Downtown Skokie on Saturday, Nov. 23, with a variety of “pop-up” merchants to augment our wonderful assortment of businesses, merchants and restaurants. Set off the holiday season in perfect harmony as you fill your stockings and finish off the day with holiday caroling in Krier Plaza.
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