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America 250 on Chicago's North Shore

Join people around the country in celebrating this historic moment as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. 

For even more ways to celebrate America's birthday, explore our Fourth of July happenings.

 

 

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June

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Make a Zine

 June 6, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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June

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Lego Gardens

 June 13, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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June

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Needle Felting

 June 20, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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July

Glenview's America 250 Celebration

 July 8, 2026
Join the Glenview Park District for a night of patriotism and community in Jackman Pa... MORE
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July

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Make a Zine

July 11, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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July

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Nature Journals

 July 25, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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Aug

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Beaded Artwork

 August 1, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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Aug

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Lego Gardens

 August 15, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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Aug

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Origami

 August 29, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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Aug

Skokie Park District's America's 250th Trivia Night

 August 30, 2026
Celebrate America's 250th birthday by testing your knowledge of the last 250 year... MORE
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Sep

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Meet the Artist

September 19, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
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June

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Join a Walking Tour

 June 8, 2026 - September 25, 2026
America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories- July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversar... MORE
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