BBQ Bolt Run/Walk
July 20, 2019 08:00am - 11:00am Add this event to your calendarThe Downers Grove Park District is spicing things up this summer with the inaugural BBQ Bolt Run/Walk event on Saturday, July 20th. Starting and finishing at McCollum Park, the BBQ Bolt brings the community together to celebrate summer with fitness followed by a post-race Picnic in the Park featuring BBQ, beer, festivities and a kid area! Every registered participant (even kiddos!) will get to enjoy a “Picnic in the Park” complete with BBQ, beer or lemonade! The BBQ Bolt supports Downers Grove Park District’s inclusion services, through SEASPAR, for people with disabilities who want to participate in a park district program or activity.
Where: McCollum Park, 6801 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516Meet Jay Styles at Chicago Craft Beer & Pizza Fest
July 20, 2019 12:00pm - July 21, 2019 07:00pm Add this event to your calendarMeet Jay Styles and The New SHE 100.3 Team at Chicago Craft Beer & Pizza Fest on Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st. Windy City beer lovers will again be in hops heaven when Chicago Craft Beer & Pizza Fest returns for its 8th flavor-packed year to it’s new West Lakeview neighborhood. Highlights include daily afternoon tastings where visitors who purchase a pass can sample from a pool of more than 70 specialty beers lovingly crafted by 35-plus local, regional and national breweries. Tasting ticket holders are also encouraged to savor the day after the tastings and enjoy great music acts and more! Join us for a LIVE Broadcast with Jay Styles on Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Hangout with the SHE Team and take your picture with our Instagram-worthy backdrop noon to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 3500 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657Join the SHE Team at Pierogi Fest
July 27, 2019 12:00pm - 02:00pm Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Pierogi Fest on Saturday, July 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Downtown Whiting, IN. Pierogi Fest celebrates European food and culture with a wacky, familial twist. Featuring more than 90 food booths and five stages of entertainment, you won’t want to miss it!
Where: Downtown Whiting, INLombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts
July 27, 2019 06:00pm - 08:00pm Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts, brought to you by CD One Price Cleaners, on Saturday, July 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents and visitors are invited to experience live music, see a large collection of classic and custom cars, and enjoy downtown Lombard’s stores and restaurant establishments, at this free and family-friendly event.
Where: Downtown LombardJoin the SHE Team at Get Your Rear in Gear 5K
July 28, 2019 07:00am - 10:00am Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Get Your Rear in Gear 5K on Sunday, July 28th in Tinley Park. Put on in partnership with the Colon Cancer Coalition, this event raises funds for colon cancer awareness efforts in the Tinley Park-area, honor survivors, and remember those lost to colon cancer. Post-run refreshments, tech shirts for all participants, and marathon quality medals for age group winners are included
Where: Community Park, 8105 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477Join the SHE Team at Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 28, 2019 01:00pm - 04:00pm Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Taste of Lincoln Avenue on Sunday, July 28th. The fest sprawls over several city blocks in the heart of the vibrant Lincoln Park/DePaul neighborhood. It offers lots of fun things beyond its 100 food, arts/crafts and other vendors. These include:
- Two stages of great music featuring both national and regional acts.
- For families there’s the wildly popular (and free entry) “Kids’ Carnival” area open each afternoon that features entertainment, art activities, pony rides, kiddie rides and more.
- For adults there’s the popular Wine and Whiskey Tastings. Ticketed tasting sessions are held several times over the weekend.
- In addition, for both kids and adults with a sweet tooth a more recent fest addition is a fun stand-alone “Chocolate Fest” area with tastings and sales.
The bottom line? When it comes enjoying summer in the Windy City, Taste of Lincoln Avenue should be at the top of everyone’s list!
Where: 2500 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614Join the SHE 100.3 Team at La Grange Endless Summerfest
August 2, 2019 05:00pm - 08:00pm Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at La Grange Endless Summerfest on Friday, August 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss the highlight of Chicago’s legendary summer festival scene in the western suburbs. The La Grange Endless Summerfest promises something for everyone – from family-friendly carnival rides and fireworks to incredible live band performances and delicious local bites. Make summer memories that last! Join us for live music, cold beer, carnival rides, fireworks, bingo and delicious bites from your favorite local restaurants!
Where: Gordon Park, Tilden Avenue & Ogden Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525Join the SHE Team at Jeff Fest
August 4, 2019 02:00pm - 05:00pm Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Jeff Fest on Sunday, August 4th. Get down to great tunes, tasty foods, family fun and more at the 19th annual summer happening that is Jeff Fest (aka Jefferson Park Arts & Music Festival). Held in idyllic Jefferson Memorial Park, Jeff Fest is a proud tradition in one of Chicago’s most friendly communities. Beyond music and food, the Kids’ Zone area on the north side of the park features a ton of cool activities for families. It’s also where you’ll find the fest’s groovin’ “Community Stage” with eclectic acts ranging from dance acts and Irish cloggers to local bands and more. There are also arts & craft vendors, plus ticketed wine tastings that make for relaxing weekend afternoons in one of Chicago’s coziest neighborhoods.
Where: Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. Long Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630Join the SHE Team at Bubble Fun Run
August 17, 2019 08:00am - 11:00am Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Bubble Fun Run on Saturday, August 17th in Park Ridge. The Back to School Bubble Fun Run will feature foaming bubbles at the start line, finish line, and throughout the course! Racers will be able to run, walk, skip, and hop through piles of foaming bubbles!
Where: Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts
August 17, 2019 06:00pm - 08:00pm Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts, brought to you by CD One Price Cleaners, on Saturday, August 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents and visitors are invited to experience live music, see a large collection of classic and custom cars, and enjoy downtown Lombard’s stores and restaurant establishments, at this free and family-friendly event.
Where: Downtown LombardLombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts
August 24, 2019 06:00pm - 08:00pm Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts, brought to you by CD One Price Cleaners, on Saturday, August 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents and visitors are invited to experience live music, see a large collection of classic and custom cars, and enjoy downtown Lombard’s stores and restaurant establishments, at this free and family-friendly event.
Where: Downtown LombardJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Feet Fest Family Adventure Run
August 25, 2019 09:00am - 11:00am Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Feet Fest Family Adventure Run on Sunday, August 25th. Calling all adventurous families – come join us in the Street Fest celebrations by navigating your way through exciting obstacles over a two mile course from Towne Square through the surrounding neighborhood. There will be hoops to jump, balls to toss, cones to zag through, and several other challenging activities. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, medal, goody bag, and post-race snacks. Pre-race stretching will begin at 8:45 a.m. near the starting line.
Where: Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067Join the SHE Team at Taste of Greektown
August 25, 2019 01:00pm - 04:00pm Add this event to your calendarJoin The New SHE 100.3 Team at Taste of Greektown on Sunday, August 25th in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. As most Chicagoans know, this strip of Halsted Street has been the epicenter of the city’s acclaimed Greek restaurant scene for decades. Quite simply, Taste of Greektown is a romantic weekend celebration for lovers of Mediterranean culture. Blending Old World traditions with a 21st century freshness, the tantalizing food and spirits from neighborhood eateries will again be the main attraction. There will also be plenty of music and entertainment including Greek bands and games for both kids and families. Opa!
Where: 315 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661