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So Much Weekend Fun Around Lincoln Square, Make Time For A Nap

By Patty Wetli | June 24, 2016 8:17am | Updated on June 24, 2016 2:36pm
 Summer kicks into high gear with a full slate of outdoor activities this weekend, including movies in the parks.
Summer kicks into high gear with a full slate of outdoor activities this weekend, including movies in the parks.
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LINCOLN SQUARE — We're exhausted just thinking about all the fests, movies and concerts in the parks, farmers markets, garden/walking tours and general outdoor fun on tap this weekend.

Pro tip: Book time for a nap.

Friday

Amperbash block party, 5-9 p.m., 4845 N. Damen Ave., $35, adults.

Ravenswood Manor summer concert series, 7 p.m., Old Town School of Folk Music's Irish and Americana ensembles, 4626 N. Manor Ave., free, family-friendly.

• "Goonies," 8 p.m., Athletic Field Park, 3546 W. Addison St., free, family-friendly.

• "The Living Green," 8:30 p.m., North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Road, free, family-friendly.

Saturday

North Center Farmers Market, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., 4100 N. Lincoln Ave., free, family-friendly.

Horner Park Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Montrose and California, free, family-friendly.

• Summer Kick Off party at Independence Park, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3945 N. Springfield Ave. Bounce houses, arts and crafts, noon concert by Zydeco Voodoo, free, family-friendly.

Elston Avenue Sausage & Music Fest, noon to 10 p.m., 3800 N. Elston Ave., $5, family-friendly.

Ravenswood On Tap beer festival, 3-9 p.m., 1801 W. Foster Ave., $5, adults.

• "Angels in the Outfield," 8:30 p.m., Winnemac Park, 5101 N. Leavitt St.

Sunday

• Independence Park Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3945 N. Springfield Ave., free, family-friendly.

• Northcenter Neighborhood Association Garden Walk: Featuring more than 40 gardens, live music and pedicab rides for seniors; noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $5, seniors are free, family-friendly. There are two entry points to the self-guided walk, where visitors can obtain maps. Bell School, 3730 N. Oakley St., and 4325 N. Wolcott Ave.

Elston Avenue Sausage & Music Fest, noon to 10 p.m., 3800 N. Elston Ave., $5, family-friendly.

• Walking tour of The Villa historic district, 2 p.m., Addison and Pulaski. The tour lasts approximately two hours, $10. Reservations are recommended; email tours@thevillachicago.com.

• Rent a kayak or stand up paddleboard, 10 a.m. - 7p.m., River Park Paddle, 3032 W. Argyle St., $20/hour.

• Enjoy The Northman cider bar's new sidewalk cafe, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4337 N. Lincoln Ave.

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