The YOUth Make a Difference 5K Run/Walk was held June 29 to benefit Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook.

In Glenview, the place to be for fun June 28 was at the 35th annual Glenview Summer Festival.

The Northfield Branch Library hosted a "build your own catapult" event at 7 p.m. June 25 for children in grades 5-8.

Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville saw a massive influx of happy faces June 11, most of them fitting the "55 or better" age group.

Families from Northfield and neighboring communities gathered in the sunshine to play games, climb aboard rides, and generally enjoy themselves May 31.

The Deerfield Fine Arts Festival held May 31 and June 1 in Jewett Park, gave artists from local communities and across the country a chance to display their work to the public.