Join us for a full weekend of community, music, memories, and fun as we celebrate 25 incredible years of Third Place Commons, September 26–28!
The festivities kick off Friday night with a swinging evening on the Commons Stage featuring Swing Street and an open dance floor at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, the celebration continues all day long with live music, family fun, a Founders Forum, kids’ activities, Birthday Bingo, cake, balloons, and more! Don’t miss the Activity Fair, where you can connect with the many groups who make the Commons such a vibrant gathering place.
Then on Sunday, head to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market for more live music, family fun, and face painting. And all weekend long, enjoy the mall-wide Sidewalk Sale—a perfect way to support local businesses while celebrating with your community.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, Sept. 26
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7 p.m. – Dancing with Swing Street
Saturday, Sept. 27
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8 a.m. – Lito Castro on guitar
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9 a.m.–2 p.m. – Birthday Bingo: Collect stamps from merchants, win prizes, and enter the drawing for a family pass to Sky Zone (drawing at 3 p.m.)
- 9 a.m.–4 p.m. – Time Capsule: Help fill a time capsule to celebrate the spirit of our community in 2025 – to be opened in 2050!
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10–11 a.m. – Founders Forum: Stories from the early days
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11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. – Activity Fair: Meet the groups who make the Commons thrive
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1–1:45 p.m. – Kids’ Sing-Along & Stories with beloved children’s music legend Nancy Stewart
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2–3 p.m. – Cake, Balloons & Family Fun
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3–4:30 p.m. – Native Flute Performance & Workshop with Peter Ali – enjoy an inspiring concert and learn to play the flute yourself!
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7 p.m. – Live music & open dance floor with the Mark Dufresne Band
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All day: Explore Commons history memorabilia in the Stadler Room & shop the mall-wide Sidewalk Sale
Sunday, Sept. 28
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. – Lake Forest Park Farmers Market with live music, face painting & sidewalk sale
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10–11:45 a.m. – Brazilian Jazz
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12–1:45 p.m. – Local legend Matt Biery
- Time Capsule: Help fill a time capsule to celebrate the spirit of our community in 2025 – to be opened in 2050!
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✨ Don’t miss this very special celebration of 25 years of community at Third Place Commons. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!