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North Center Chicago Entertainment & Recreation
The strong-family oriented neighborhoods in North Center, Chicago, share a concern for neighborhood matters and prioritize the importance of an active community. The area has many of its own local activities and attractions, including bowling allies, city-maintained and sponsored parks, complete with activities and programs for after school, libraries, movie theaters, and a down-home Town Square. With plenty of chamber of commerce sponsored community events held throughout the year, North Center is an ideal area for young families and individuals looking for that small town feel within a big city.
Sponsored events in North Center and neighboring communities include:
Ribfest Chicago
In 2006, over 20,000 people attended this festival and more than 30,000 are expected to attend in 2007. This festival features some of the best food around, with a focus on barbecue and ribs. With plenty of activities for kids, like the Red Baron “Kid’s Square,” a stage for children’s entertainment, Ribfest Chicago can’t be missed!
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Boys and Girls Club Family Fest
This festival features an abundance of rides, food, a beer garden, and games. With several family activities, including a carnival, visitors often buy a megapass for unlimited access to rides.
The Saint Ben’s Neighborhood Garden Walk
A benefit for the Common Pantry, the oldest continuously operating food pantry in Chicago, this self-guided tour gives visitors the opportunity to stroll through any of the community gardens on the map. Visitors are encouraged to vote and a Small Garden award winner is chosen every year.
Summer Concert Series in the Town Square
From The Hoyle Brothers country and western music to Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan Gypsy Jazz, almost any style of music is available at this yearly street festival.
WineFest Chicago
One of the most popular festivals of the year, this event features some of the best samples of foods, cheeses, wines, chocolates, and more from area restaurants. With educational exhibits about wine and tasting sessions, people that attend WineFest Chicago learn how to taste, judge, serve, and offer wine as a gift.
The Chicago area is known for its abundance of events and celebrations. In fact, the number of Chicago festivals grows yearly, both in number and size. However, for residents of North Center that would rather attend cultural events, nearby Chicago has plenty to offer. From the world-class Chicago Symphony Orchestra to the opera, ballet, and theater companies, there is certainly not a shortage of performing arts opportunities in and around North Center.
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For North Center sports fans, a Chicago sporting event is only a few minutes’ drive or ride away. With 15 area sports teams, and one of them is a new professional women’s basketball team, one can find something going on almost any night of the week.
For North Center residents that would rather play sports themselves, the North Center recreation centers and parks offer great opportunities for classes and team sports available to both children and adults.
If searching for something to do in Chicago, an internet search is the best way to find updated information on dates, times and possible cancellations.
If considering a move to North Center, be sure to check out homes for sale in North Center Chicago.
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