The Northbrook Civic Foundation presents Northbrook Days
NORTHBROOK DAYS July 30-Aug 3, 2025
WED 6pm - 10pm THU 5pm - 10pm FRI 6pm - 11pm SAT 12pm - 11pm SUN 12pm - 8pm
Event highlights
NORTHBROOK DAYS FESTIVAL
Presented by the Northbrook CIVIC Foundation,
a Northbrook Tradition since 1925.
Located in the West Metra Commuter Lot
of the Northbrook Train Station
Featuring a carnival with 15+ great rides, food booths, beer tent and our live music stages. Fun for all ages! Net proceeds from Northbrook Days are donated back to our community through Civic Foundation grants and college scholarships.
Event Calendar
- Wed, July 30. Opening night. 6pm-10pm. Beer Tent Opens at 6:00PM
- Thurs, July 31. Family Bargain Night 5pm-10pm. Family Bargain Night ($25 Wristband- Ride All You Want). Beer Tent Opens at 5:00PM. Rides Open at 6:00PM
- Fri, Aug 1. 6pm-11pm. Beer Tent Opens 6:00PM
- Sat, Aug 2. Special Friends Morning (9:30am-11:30pm). Scott Berger Special Friends Morning. Sponsored by The Northbrook Civic Foundation, The Berger Family and Special Gifts Theatre. Email us at Nbkdays@gmail.com to Register
- Sat, Aug 2. Public Hours 12pm - 11pm. Beer Tent Opens at 12:00PM. Wristbands Ride All You Want from 12:00PM-5:00PM
- Sun. 12pm - 8pm. 12pm-8pm. Beer Tent Opens at 12:00PM. Wristbands Ride All You Want
Event history
The Northbrook Civic Foundation was originally established in 1907 and has one primary fundraising event each year — Northbrook Days Festival which was started in 1925 -– and is held each summer in downtown Northbrook. The five-day festival includes a carnival, games, the grand prize raffle, food from local restaurants, beer & wine, and live music stages. This year, the dates of the festival are Wednesday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 6th.All of the proceeds from Northbrook Days are funneled back into the community through Civic Foundation grants and scholarships. Civic Foundation scholarships are for Northbrook residents who are entering college, university, junior college, trade, vocational or technical school. In 2022, $50,000 in scholarships were awarded to graduating GBN seniors. The Northbrook Civic Foundation also supports the community through active participation and funding of projects that enhance the quality of life in Northbrook. Just in the last few years, the Civic Foundation has provided grants to local organizations including TotalLink2 Community, C.A.T.C.H., the Northbrook Public Library, Northbrook Speedskating, Special Gifts Theatre, and Elyssa’s Mission, plus Civic is a major supporter of the annual Glenbrook North Grad Night festivities
Located in the West Metra Commuter Lot of the Northbrook Train Station
NORTHBROOK DAYS FESTIVAL - July 30th–Aug 3rd: Presented by the Northbrook CIVIC
Foundation, this year we continue our celebration of 100 Years of Northbrook Days. Located in
downtown Northbrook and featuring a carnival with 15+ great rides, food booths, beer tent and
live music stages. Fun for all ages! Net proceeds from Northbrook Days are donated back to our
community through Civic Foundation grants and college scholarships. For more info, shuttle bus
service, hours and entertainment schedule please visit www.northbrookdays.com
