We are always doing something fun in downtown Libertyville, be sure to come early and often!
We try to get involved with activities that have a positive impact on our community and we post those activities on our site so that everyone gets a chance to get in on the fun.
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8/2 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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8/3–8/5 THIS IS A BIG BIG WEEKEND!
Arden's 6th Annual Art Event!
For the 6th year in a row we will be holding our “Art at Arden's” event, we will have hundreds of additional oil paintings in our store from Friday to Sunday. This is the good stuff, all individual artists works, each unique (no art-farm stuff here). There will be a great selection and special prices here for this event, so if you are looking for something special, be sure to check it out!
As well, Friday in the park across the street will (as usual) be the world famous "Out to Lunch"; it's always a great event.
Then Saturday and Sunday in the park is the David Adler Arts & Craft Show.
David Adler Cultural Center’s Festival of the Arts
August 4—10am-6pm, August 5—1pm-5pm. The David Adler Cultural Center offers two days of live musical performances and art exhibitions in Cook Park.
David Ader Cultural Center Festival of the Arts -in Cook Park on Saturday, August 4 (10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sunday, August 5, 2007 (12 noon - 5 p.m.) Call 847 367-0707 for more info. If we don't have the art your looking for, odds are it will be across the street!
And if all that wasn't enough, on Saturday is the Mickey Finn's Backlot Brewfest. Complete with great beer, a chili cook-off, great beer, a pig roast, great beer, lots of live music, did I mention great beer... It's all family friendly and FREE till 6pm then it's going to get a little louder!
ALL Events are going on at once - Get out here for this one!
So whatever it is you're interested in, I'm pretty sure you'll have fun this weekend right here in the 52nd best small town to live in the whole U.S. of A.
Looking forward to seeing you here,
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8/3 Out-to-Lunch - 11a-2p - Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: Ted Ferguson
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8/9 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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8/10 Out-to-Lunch - 11a-2p - Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: The Gwalla Gwallas with Lost Harding
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8/15 Car Fun on 21 - 6p–9p
Enjoy America’s passion for the automobile! Cars 25 years and older line Church Street in downtown Libertyville while the bands play in the park
Live Band: Michael Coleman & The Backbreakers
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8/16 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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8/17 Out-to-Lunch - 11a-2p - Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: Harvey Stern
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8/23 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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8/24 Final Out-to-Lunch for the summer 11a-2p in Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: Pie Eyed Pete
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8/30 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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9/6 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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9/13 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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9/15 Street Dance - 4p-11p - Metra Train Station
Bands, Beer, Food and Friends! Enjoy music and a silent auction under the stars with 3,000 of your closest friends at MainStreet Libertyville’s annual fundraiser. Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info, tickets or to volunteer.
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9/20 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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9/27 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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10/4 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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10/6 PumpkinFest - 10a-4p – Downtown Area
Free pumpkins, music, hayrides, children’s activities, balloons, trick or treat bags, pumpkin painting, cookie decorating...wow, too many activities to count. Family fun abounds in downtown Libertyville! Call MainStreet Libertyville 847 680-0336 for more info.
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10/11 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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10/18 Final Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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10/31 Trick or Treat on MainStreet - Wed 11a-3p – Halloween
Trick or treat in the stores in the in downtown Libertyville in the perfect safe and secure environment that will make things even more fun and delightful. Bring your camera!
(Residential trick or treat 4p-8p)
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11/23 – 6:30p Village of Libertyville Tree Lighting Ceremony in Cook Park
Join your friends and neighbors in lighting the huge tree in Cook Park. Choral groups sing at 6:30 p.m.; the tree lighting is at 7 and Santa will arrive.
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12/1 Dickens of a Holiday - Sat 11a-4p
The kids know they have visited the real Santa and Mrs. Claus when he is outside in a snow covered sleigh in Cook Park! Carriage rides, a Victorian Tea, the Children’s Holiday Shoppe, Tour the Historic Cook Mansion, Pictures with Santa, Carolers and more top the festivities.
12/(1, 8, &15) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
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12/8 Dickens of a Holiday - Sat 11a-4p
The kids know they have visited the real Santa and Mrs. Claus when he is outside in a snow covered sleigh in Cook Park! Carriage rides, a Victorian Tea, the Children’s Holiday Shoppe, Tour the Historic Cook Mansion, Pictures with Santa, Carolers and more top the festivities.
12/(1, 8, &15) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
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12/15 Dickens of a Holiday - Sat 11a-4p
The kids know they have visited the real Santa and Mrs. Claus when he is outside in a snow covered sleigh in Cook Park! Carriage rides, a Victorian Tea, the Children’s Holiday Shoppe, Tour the Historic Cook Mansion, Pictures with Santa, Carolers and more top the festivities.
12/(1, 8, &15) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
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Please visit Mainstreet Libertyville and Village of Libertyville for more local info and happenings.
**PAST EVENTS**
6/14-17 Libertyville Days Festival (Thurs-Sun)
Food, amusement rides, carnival, bands, beer tent and more in downtown Libertyville. Sponsored by the Libertyville Civic Center Foundation http://www.libciviccenter.org/festival2007.html
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6/16 Libertyville Days Parade - Saturday beginning at 10a
Starts at the Metra station and proceeds south on Milwaukee Avenue
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6/20 Car Fun on 21 6p–9p
Enjoy America’s passion for automobiles! Cars 25 years and older line Church Street and the Civic Center parking lot in downtown Libertyville while the bands play in the park.
Live Band: VooDoo Cadillac
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6/21 Libertyville Village Band - 7:30p - Cook Park Rose Garden.
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6/21 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street - The first of the season!
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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6/22 Out To Lunch- 11a-2p - First of the Season!
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: The Shenanigators
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6/25 Golf Outing - 12p - Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Come and have a great time. You get 18 holes of golf, and electric cart, lunch, hor d’oeuveres, one-hour open bar, dinner, and prizes galore. Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
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6/28 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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6/28 Libertyville Village Band - 7:30p - Cook Park Rose Garden.
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6/29 Out-to-Lunch - 11a-2p - Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: The Usuals
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7/4 Fourth of July Celebration - Butler Lake Park
Music in the bandshell, Fireworks at dusk (9:15 p.m.)
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7/5 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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7/6 29 Out-to-Lunch - 11a-2p - Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: Terry Breen
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7/12 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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7/12 Libertyville Village Band - 7:30p - Cook Park Rose Garden.
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7/13 Out-to-Lunch - 11a-2p - Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: Medicinal Strings
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7/18 Car Fun on 21 - 6p–9p
Enjoy America’s passion for the automobile! Cars 25 years and older line Church Street in downtown Libertyville while the bands play in the park.
Live Band: Joe Public
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7/19 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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7/19 Libertyville Village Band - 7:30p - Cook Park Rose Garden.
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7/20 Out-to-Lunch - 11a-2p - Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: John McHugh
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7/20-22 Sidewalk Sales -9a - 6p in downtown Libertyville
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7/26 Farmer’s Market - 7a-1p - Church Street
Vendors bring you locally grown produce, flowers, fresh-baked goods, cheeses, herbs, meat and more. Farmer’s Market is held on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. (Every Thurs 6/21–10/18) - Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for more info.
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7/26 Libertyville Village Band - 7:30p - Cook Park Rose Garden.
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7/27 Out-to-Lunch - 11a-2p - Cook Park
MainStreet’s most popular tradition!
Local restaurants serve lunch in Cook Park. A different live band entertains each week. Out to Lunch is a treat to meet and eat. Park your car at Crawford Warming House near Butler Lake and enjoy a Free Trolley ride to Cook Park! (Every Friday 6/22–8/24) Call MainStreet at 847 680-0336 for info.
Live Band: Mike Beck