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Updated: October 28, 2011 12:24PM

Park Fest July 12

The Park Fest concert Tuesday features Od Tapo Imi, a pop tropical band that brings a wild musical show to Village Green Park. (Think Jimmy Buffet meets Blue Man Group!) The concert begins at 7 p.m. in the gazebo, and food service begins at 6 p.m. For weather updates, call (847) 291-2985. For a complete schedule of Park Fest concerts, visit nbparks.org.

Art in the Park

The Village Green will take on new colors with the return of Art in the Park, a two-day fine arts festival Saturday and Sunday. More than 70 artists will display their creations. The weekend event includes live music, upscale festival food, junior artists, a community project and demonstrations. The Metra train stops nearby, and free parking is available. The festival is presented by the Northbrook Arts Commission, Northbrook Park District and Village of Northbrook. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Driver Safety

An AARP driving program on Monday and Tuesday can guide adults toward safer driving habits. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northbrook Park District Senior Center. Drivers who complete the course may qualify for a discount on car insurance. Call (847) 291-2988 to register, or stop by the Senior Center.

Evening Pool Fun

A Super Soak Sunday welcomes families to the Northbrook Sports Center Pool on Sunday for wet fun and games from 5:30 to 7 p.m. And, Meadowhill Aquatic Center hosts a Wacky Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. this Wednesday. The pools are open until 9 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays. Season passes provide unlimited admission to the pools and are available online and at Registration Offices. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call (847) 291-2980.

Magic Class

Children can learn fascinating tricks from a professional magician from 6:45 to 7:40 p.m. July 15 at the Leisure Center. Students are grouped by age and receive a magic kit to take home. The program welcomes ages 5-12. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call (847) 291-2995.

Kids’ Duathlon

Get ready to race! The second annual Kids’ Duathlon invites ages 5-14 to a friendly competition from 6 to 8 p.m. July 22 at Meadowhill Park and the Ed Rudolph Velodrome. Boys and girls compete separately in running and bicycling contests and receive free pizza, drinks, and admission to the pool afterwards. Contestants are grouped by age. Sign up at nbparks.org or any Registration Office. Children can attend free training sessions at the Velodrome at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights before the event.

Customer Night

A Customer Appreciation Night on July 15 welcomes all ages to a pool party at Meadowhill Aquatic Center from 6 to 9 p.m. The Park District will provide games, raffles, giveaways and DJ music for pool pass holders and paid entries. For more information, call (847) 291-2980.

New Decathlon

A corporate decathlon invites area teams to Meadowhill Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23. The new event from the Park District features 10 events, including swimming, running, cheerleading and beanbag tossing. For more information, call (847) 291-2980.

Bicycle Races

Bicycle races get rolling at 7 p.m. Friday nights at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Meadowhill Park. Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to participate. On Thursday nights, the public can watch top cyclists compete, beginning at 7 p.m. The spectator fee is $2; children under 12 are free. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call (847) 291-2980.