Bring the family for Randhurst Village Street Fest

Randhurst Village is bringing back a community favorite event, Street Fest, which features local organizations, stores and restaurants, as well as special entertainment and presentations for a day filled with family fun.

The free, outdoor event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, on Randhurst Village Drive, between Hampton Inn and Suites and AMC Randhurst Theatre, in Mount Prospect.

The drive will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event. Guests are invited to bring their own chairs to enjoy the live performances. Free parking is available in the enclosed garage near the AMC theater.

Returning fan favorite 7th heaven and attractions including a beer/wine area sponsored by BlackFinn Randhurst Grill and benefiting the Mount Prospect Lions Club are festival highlights. Adding to the fun are rides, inflatables, entertainment, vendor booths and community and civic charitable organization, and food.

Street Fest will feature performances by multiple dance ensembles through the Mount Prospect Park District, followed by headliner 7th heaven from 3 to 5 p.m.

A special thank you to Stage Sponsor Nothing Bundt Cakes for their continued support, as well as Beer Garden Sponsor Mueller Dante Homes.

Exhibits, demonstrations and food and beverage sales will be offered from Randhurst Village tenants. A variety of nonprofit and civic organizations will be on-site providing information on their unique services and offering interactive activities for the whole family.

These groups provide a variety of support and education for the needs of the local community, including community care, education and grief support.

Some of these organizations include Lutheran Charities KARE-9 Military Dogs, Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect Historical Society, Clearbrook and NWSRA, Mount Prospect Police Department and more.

Rounding out the day's festivities will be favorite activities including bumper cars, Trackless Train, Fire Truck slide, games, and crafts for children of all ages.

Performance times, nonprofit activities and event information on stores and restaurants are subject to change. Stay up to date by visiting randhurstvillage.com for more information or call (630) 571-6450.

Randhurst Village, featuring more than 40 stores and restaurants, is located at the intersection of Rand and Elmhurst Road in Mount Prospect.