Past Events
A. Perry Homes - Black Creek Event in Wilmette, IL
Thursday, October 6th | 5:30pm - 8:00pm
The Winnetka Club’s Annual ‘Lifestyles of the North Shore’ Housewalk

Save the Date
May 20, 2021
Spend a glorious day touring several homes on the annual Winnetka Club 'Lifestyles of the North Shore' Housewalk. Voted the "Best Housewalk on the North Shore." A. Perry Homes will be featuring a home remodel project that was recently completed in Glencoe. This event supports New Trier Township high school scholarships and local philanthropies.
Tickets:
https://www.thewinnetkaclub.org/housewalk/

Friday, July 31 & Saturday, August 1
Please join us for an exclusive two-day shopping event at A. Perry Homes. The off-site estate sale features items from clients who are taking advantage of the firm's new ReFresh offering.
SHOP: 10 am - 2 pm
WHERE: A. Perry Homes, 1220 Washington Avenue, Wilmette, IL
Please submit this form prior to attending
Gingerbread House Building for Charity

Sunday, December 8, 2019
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
Gingerbread Home Building for Charity with A. Perry Homes
This holiday season, giving back is as easy as building a gingerbread house. A. Perry Homes hosted their annual Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Kids built their best gingerbread house and the winner received $250 to donate to their favorite charity. Our architects and staff will be on hand for technical guidance and to ensure everyone has a great time!
Location
A. Perry Homes Design Studio
1220 Washington Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
A. Perry Homes Open House
Saturday, September 28th 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Visit A. Perry Homes Open House at 900 Linden Lane, Glenview in the Glen Oak Acres neighborhood
Get a Free consultation with the best Architects & Construction Professionals around!
Around Town on Chicago's WGN 9
Friday, May 17th, 2019 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dream...Build...Enjoy University
Saturday, May 18th, 2019
Everything you need to know about finding, designing, building, remodeling, and financing your home. Inside expert tips on the whole process. In 90 minutes you will get all the information you need to be a smarter consumer. Question and answer session led by Architect, Realtor, Builder, Remodeler & Mortgage broker.
1:30 PM
1220 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL
RSVP to [email protected] or 847-370-0668
Cost - Free to attend!


Winterfest
January 26, 2019
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Cost: $50 entry includes food, drink, and $500 in chips.
Gingerbread House Building for Charity

Sat, December 8, 2018
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Gingerbread Home Building for Charity with A. Perry Homes
This holiday season, giving back is as easy as building a gingerbread house. A. Perry Homes hosted their annual Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Kids built their best gingerbread house and the winner received $250 to donate to their favorite charity. Our architects and staff will be on hand for technical guidance and to ensure everyone has a great time!
Location
A. Perry Homes Design Studio
1220 Washington Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
To Register please visit bit.ly/gingerbreadbuilding2018
15th Annual MainStreet Libertyville Home Tour
June 9, 2018
Get your $20 tickets for this rare opportunity to tour two A. Perry Homes at https://
Designer Kitchens of the North Shore Kitchen Tour
May 4, 2018
The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore invites you to join us for Magical Year 8: Designer Kitchens of The North Shore Friday May 4, 2018! A. Perry Homes will have TWO homes featured on the Tour.
The annual Kitchen Tour, held each spring, is devoted to showcasing a selection of the North Shore’s exquisite residences, specifically highlighting the latest in kitchen design, architecture, and a range of exceptional interior design and styles. Additionally, complementary tabletop and floral trends from local vendors are featured throughout each home. The tour is a self-guided through five homes in Winnetka, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Glenview.
Proceeds from the tour support the Junior League of Evanston- North Shore’s funding for the charitable activities of the League. We are an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Purchase tickets here: https://members.jle-ns.org/?nd=ticket_list&fundraiser_id=10
Libertyville Women’s Guild Housewalk
Contact Anthony at [email protected] or at 847-370-0668 to register. See more of their work at www.APerryHomes.com.
North Shore Art League Artists Exhibit
Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Retreat
The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce used the A. Perry Design Studio to host their first ever retreat lead by the Executive Service Corp. Topics of discussion included: Building a successful board, Ensuring effective planning, and Ensuring adequate financial resources.
Terrarium Building on Screen Break
Take a Screen Break and learn about micro climates while planting a mini-terrarium using recycled materials at A. Perry Homes new Design Studio at 1220 Washington Ave, Wilmette. Instruction and all materials are generously provided by Lurveys Supply & Garden Center.
Architecture Boot Camp for Kids
A. Perry Homes partnered with the Alliance for Early Childhood to provide screen free activities in March. Kids visited A. Perry Homes design studio on Saturday March 11th at 1220 Washington Ave in Wilmette from 12:00 - 3:00 and learned how to design their very own custom home from an A. Perry Homes principal architect.
Wilmette Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast

Introduce your business to a room filled with fellow businesspeople interested in connecting with you and helping you to gain more clients. Motivational guest speaker, Dr. Ben Duke from Elite Wellness will talk about "Planning to win every day." Learn daily habits and tips from the world's most successful people. Dr. Duke will show you how to attack each day for success and fulfillment. Covering:
1. Top 3 daily habits by highly successful entrepreneurs
2. The top trick to turn your mind ON in the morning
3. Find your best evening routine
ReDefined Fitness Detox Week Cooking Demonstration
Join us for our Kickoff Seminar and learn all about the 7 Day Detox. We will have real food examples and a chef demonstration from Chef Lori of Crave Cuisine showing us what to eat and how to cook. We will also have tips from Nutritionist, Tia Rains and our own Redefined Trainer, Corey Shackelford. Come and learn all about DETOXING and why....
National Charity League Chapter Kick Off
The National Charity League, is committed to the development of mothers and daughters as leaders and is dedicated to improving local communities through hands-on volunteerism. The NCL Experience inspires and empowers women to succeed as confident, well-rounded and socially aware contributors to society. Each NCL chapter promotes social awareness by considering the local community’s needs and selecting appropriate non-profit organizations to serve. Each Chapter then supports its philanthropic partners through hands-on volunteer activities. Mothers and daughters participate in a six-year core program of community service, leadership development, and cultural activities.
NS Issue Release Celebration

Thursday, July 20th, 2017
JOIN MODERN LUXURY FOR A PROGRESSIVE EVENING CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF THE ANNUAL NS RESTAURANT ISSUE. ENJOY REFRESHING COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES FROM FOUR OF THE NORTH SHORE’S PREMIER RESTAURANTS WHILE MINGLING WITH NS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, LAURA HINE, AND GROUP PUBLISHER, RANDY HANO.
Make It Better Best of 2017

Wednesday, June 28th, 2017
Please join us for a Best of 2017 Winners Toast
4-6 p.m.
A. Perry Homes Design Studio
1220 Washington Ave.,
Wilmette
Designer Kitchens of the North Shore Kitchen Tour - Hosted by the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore.

Friday, May 5, 2017
The 2017 Designer Kitchens of the North Shore Kitchen Tour will take place Friday, May 5, 2017. In its 7th year, the Kitchen Tour raises significant revenue to fund important programs of the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore.
ScreenBreak began as “TV Tune Out Week” in 1995. The event focused on swapping television time for more engaging entertainment options. As technology advanced, this special week expanded to include all types of electronic screens, and the name “ScreenBreak” was adopted to reflect this inclusive approach. The program reminds parents, educators, and students the value of stepping away from screen-based technology to participate in more engaging, play-based learning and entertainment options.
The week-long community tradition offers seven days of free events to help encourage children and families to "take a break" from screens and limit time using TVs, computers, video games, tablets, and even texting. More than 5,000 community members and dozens of local businesses and organizations participate in ScreenBreak every year.
Grand Opening

Friday, April 21, 2017 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join us as we celebrate the official grand opening of our new studio space in Wilmette.
Drinks and light apps will be served.
Please join us as we celebrate the official grand opening of our new studio space in Wilmette. More than an architect’s studio, it is a place for the community to gather for education, design ideas and inspiration. It is a laboratory for new ideas in materials, and inspirational living. The many design features include a rooftop organic community garden, a demonstration kitchen, a wine tasting room, a unique collaboration space, an indoor-outdoor shower and the the famous “Disco” bathroom.
Spring Break 2017

ScreenBreak began as “TV Tune Out Week” in 1995. The event focused on swapping television time for more engaging entertainment options. As technology advanced, this special week expanded to include all types of electronic screens, and the name “ScreenBreak” was adopted to reflect this inclusive approach. The program reminds parents, educators, and students the value of stepping away from screen-based technology to participate in more engaging, play-based learning and entertainment options.
ScreenBreak began as “TV Tune Out Week” in 1995. The event focused on swapping television time for more engaging entertainment options. As technology advanced, this special week expanded to include all types of electronic screens, and the name “ScreenBreak” was adopted to reflect this inclusive approach. The program reminds parents, educators, and students the value of stepping away from screen-based technology to participate in more engaging, play-based learning and entertainment options.
The week-long community tradition offers seven days of free events to help encourage children and families to "take a break" from screens and limit time using TVs, computers, video games, tablets, and even texting. More than 5,000 community members and dozens of local businesses and organizations participate in ScreenBreak every year.
For Kids 5k

The For Kids 5k is our annual race benefitting the kids of Northwestern Settlement, a charity that nurtures, educates and inspires families in Chicago’s West Town community.
The For Kids 5k is our annual race benefitting the kids of Northwestern Settlement, a charity that nurtures, educates and inspires families in Chicago’s West Town community.
Beginning outside our design studio and winding through the beautiful neighborhoods of Winnetka and the Green Bay Trail, ending with a finisher's party complete with live music, food and fun. All children receive finisher medals, and awards for the fastest stroller.
Healthful Habits

At a very special evening, Healthful Habits shared some cooking techniques at the A. Perry Studio. The talented Chef HC served up a delicious plant-based dinner, and as a special treat to guests, the world-renowned Dr. Colin Campbell, author of the New York Times best selling book, The China Study, skyped in for a live interview.
Holiday Hoopla at the A. Perry Design Studio

A day of holiday fun for the kids featuring photos with Santa in front of the A. Perry fireplace, horse and carriage rides around charming Winnetka, live music from the New Trier Choir, crafts, hot cocoa and snacks.
A. Perry Haunted House Coloring Contest

Here's one of the winners of the annual A. Perry Haunted House Coloring Contest! As a prize for turning one of our recent renderings into a frightening haunted houses, every winner received a gift certificate to Toys R' Us!