Weekend Planner: Harry, Greek Food, Outdoor Theater, Sidewalk Sale, Ice Cream Social

Garden Walk
When/Where: Sunday, July 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 7 different gardens around Park Ridge.
Why Go: Enjoy seven different gardens on a walk around Park Ridge.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $15 the day of, children 10 and under are free

Ice Cream And Pie Social
When/Where: Saturday, July 16 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Niles Historical Museum, 8970 N Milwaukee Ave. 
Why Go: Enjoy a sweet summer treat plus old-time movies and a guided tour of the museum.
Pricing: $2

Big Greek Food Fest
When/Where: Friday, July 15, 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday July 16, 3 p.m. to midnight, Sunday July 17, 3 p.m. to midnight, St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7500 N. Caldwell, Niles.
Why Go: Lamb, spanakopita, dolmades, baklava, Greek music, dancing and fun. 
Pricing: $2 admission, seniors $1, children under 12 free, plus cost of food. Find a coupon for free admission Friday. 

Teen Movie Night
When/Where: Friday, July 15 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Niles Teen Center.
Why Go: Grab a pillow and a blanket and watch a fun movie with other teens.
Pricing: $3 for Teen Center members

Concert In The Park: Hooray For Harry Potter
When/Where: Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. at Hodges Park at Prospect and Courtland (one block west of Pickwick Theatre), Park Ridge.
Why Go: Celebrate the last movie in the Harry Potter series with a concert in the park.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 841 Spruce St. in Winnetka.
Why Go: It’s bargain hunting with some sunshine, good food and community.
Pricing: Free admission


When/Where: Sunday, July 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Tower Road Beach, corner of Sheridan Road and Tower Road in Winnetka
Why Go: Mr. Myers blends calypso, ska, reggae and rock-n-roll to create Caribbean Rock.
Pricing: Free

Little Shop of Horrors Live
When/Where: Sat. July 16 at 12 p.m. and Sunday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmette Theatre
Why Go: Watch the exotic, man-eating plant come to life as performed by the Actor’s Training Center.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $12 at the door

Starlight Theater Presents Carousel
When/Where: Sat. July 16 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Gillson Park’s Wallace Bowl in Wilmette
Why Go: Delight in a free musical beneath the stars!
Pricing: Free