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Summer. There is something warm and welcoming about that word, especially in the Midwest when the other three seasons are often not in our favor weather-wise. Now that the heat and sunshine are upon us, it’s time to get outside and cherish the summertime bliss! There are many fun local activities coming up for the whole family to enjoy!

“Uniquely Thursdays” Hinsdale Summer Concert Series

Come out and enjoy the summer weather while enjoying live music from local bands at the “Uniquely Thursdays” Hinsdale concert series this summer! Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the annual concert series takes place from June 16th-August 18th with a great variety of bands in Burlington Park on Thursdays at 6pm-9pm. Admission is free and food and drinks are available for purchase in the park. There are also various sponsorship opportunities for anyone interested in sponsoring the bands. Additional information is available at https:// www.hinsdalechamber.com/ uniquely-thursdays/.

Hinsdale Farmers Market

Celebrating its 46th anniversary this year, the beloved local favorite Hinsdale Farmers Market is back this summer with all the top items that so many residents look forward to each year! Running from June 6thOctober 24th, local farmers, growers, artisans, and small business owners line Burlington Park with booths of freshly grown fruit, produce, honey, cheeses, meats and poultry, jams and preserves, and many other specialty items from their farms and stores. Come get your goodies from over 25 Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin vendors this summer!? More Music… live performance from the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra Live Outdoor Concert July 30, at Cantigny Park features Cinema Classics. The program includes a medley of John Williams' greatest melodies along with music by Elmer Bernstein, Danny Elfman, Jerry Goldsmith, Stephen Sondheim, and Hans Zimmer. As a special treat, you will hear Svengoolie Variations - a piece written by Downers Grove composer Thomas Maslan that's often played on Chicago's own Svengoolie TV show. Starts at 7pm at Cantigny Park, 1S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189. Go to www.westsuburbansymphony.org for more information on these concerts.

Morton Arboretum Human+Nature Sculpture Exhibit

Adding to the already stunning (and very popular!) exhibit, three new sculptures will be joining the Human+Nature exhibition in June (no official release date yet). Internationally-renowned artist, Daniel Popper, created handmade wooden sculptures exclusively for the Arboretum, ranging from 15-26 ft tall. Come explore the 1,700 acres of the beautiful Morton Arboretum while marveling over the intricate sculptures this summer!

Oak Brook Polo celebrates 100th year anniversary in 2022

Watch two teams made up of amazing, athletic ponies and their riders as they compete at Cecil Smith Field. There are 9 matches left in the season as follows: July 17, 24, 31, August 14, 21, 28, September 11, 18, 25 All Sundays. Gates open to ticketed guests at 1pm Go to www.oakbrookpoloclub.com for more details.