Get Out! June 30 to July 4: Independence Day Celebrations, The Taste and More

When/Where: Village Green in Winnetka, Saturday, July 2 at 8 a.m.
Why Go: Celebrate freedom with a light jog around town. Plus, there are awards for top runners.
Price: Pre-register with the Winnetka Park District for $20, or at the door for $25

When/Where: , 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 on Monday, July 4 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Raise money for Winnetka Youth Organization’s annual summer service trip to Earthkeeper Farm in Kent, MI by selling glowsticsk for the evening’s fireworks.
Price: Free

Independence Day Fun & Fireworks
When/Where: Sunday July 3 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Gillson Park, Wilmette, IL
Why Go: Come celebrate the 4th of July with an array of activities including a 3K run/walk, Tastefest, a musical concert and a theatrical performance. Wilmette Park District is topping off the evening with a blow-out fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Pricing: Free Admission

Taste of Chicago
When/Where: July 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and July 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Grant Park, Chicago
Why Go: Peruse some of the best food the City of Big Shoulders has to offer in the closing weekend of the Taste of Chicago. Also pop by the entertainment stages to get some blues tunes.
Pricing: Fill to your stomach’s content

Elvis Live!
When/Where: Beacon Tap, 1374 Lee St. in Des Plaines. Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy some cocktails in the beer garden while you watch ‘The King,’ or at least the closest thing to him. Rick Saucedo has been performing as Elvis since he was a 17-year-old kid in 1972. He’s opened for The Monkees and performed in The Legend Lives On on Broadway as Elvis. He’s the real deal.
Price: Call 847-296-2335 for details d-in.

Concert In The Park: American Salute
When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday, July 1 in Hodges Park, at the intersection of Vine, Main and Courtland in Park Ridge.
Why Go: Enjoy patriotic medleys in the park to celebrate Fourth of July a little early.
Pricing: Free admission.

Park Ridge First Fridays: Sounds Of Summer
When/Where: Uptown and South Park shops and restaurants from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, July 1.
Why Go: Eat, shop and spend some time with friends and family at the shops in Park Ridge that will stay open late.
Pricing: Free admission.