The Village of Northbrook’s Community Commission is presenting a Cultural Fair Feb. 26 in partnership with the North Suburban YMCA.
According to a news release, the fair will feature live entertainment, food samples, and displays representing the diverse heritage of local residents. The event runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Y, located at 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook and is free and open to the public.
A variety of local organizations are participating to celebrate the many cultural backgrounds of Northbrook residents. Attendees can expect artistic displays, musical acts, dance demonstrations, education/information tables, henna artists, arts and crafts, a karate demonstration, and samples of food from different cultures, the release said.
“We are honored to once again host the Northbrook Community Commission’s Cultural Fair and value our partnership with them” Kim Nyren, the NSYMCA’s Director of Community Investments and Events, said. “We have hosted for 3 years previously and this year promises to provide our community with a meaningful, educational, and fun experience for all ages. We are proud to be a home for the community to learn, experience, and appreciate the strength of our diversity.”
According to the release, Jennifer Saperstein, chairperson of the Northbrook Community Commission and Sam Reiss, staff liaison to the Commission, are first time hosts and planners of the event.
“We are thrilled to bring the Cultural Fair back to Northbrook — the first since the pandemic,” Saperstein said. “Bringing the community together to celebrate diversity and inclusion is our Commission’s core objective and we are excited to be partnering with the YMCA to celebrate the different backgrounds of our residents.”
For updates on the event visit: https://www.northbrook.il.us/819/Community-Events.