It’s a sidewalk sale- revamped! Who wants to drag their kids down the sidewalk, kicking and screaming while simultaneously fighting off the crowds for that LBD (little black dress) on sale for 70% off?

To avoid this potentially very whiney dilemma, cruise over to Evanston’s Central Street Sidewalk Sale/ Family Fest and Budding Artist Art Fair. (* Insider tip…AVOID SHERIDAN ROAD AT ALL COSTS…Hello construction capitol of the North Shore! For a road with less rage, take Green Bay!) This is not your average sidewalk sale – although it comes equipped with quite the crowd, it stands above the rest because of the diversity in shopping opportunities. Where else can you find spices, antiques, restaurants, clothes, and distracting kid friendly entertainment all in one place?

Sizzling details:

Sidewalk sale
Date: July 10^th-12^th (Thurs –Sat)
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: 2100 Block on Central Street, Evanston

Family Fest & Budding Artist Art Fair (featuring kids artwork ages 6-17)
Date: July 12^th (Sat)
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Independence Park (across from sidewalk sale)
Activities:
10:00 a.m. - Nili Yelin (The Storybook Mom)
11:00 a.m. - THE WEE HAIRY BEASTIES
(world renowned musicians with tons of family friendly songs)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
(Crafts and activities for your inner child as well as your offspring)
1:00 pm - WILMETTE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
(Drama, Drama, Drama-Performances and theatre games)
3:00 p.m. THE CHANG BROTHERS BAND
(These talented young folks could be the next Rolling Stones)

Got those sidewalk sale munchies? RUN (don’t walk) over to Food Stuffs cookout to refuel and rest your body (and credit card) before your next shopping binge!

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