According to our Team Member, Sue Moss, there is never a shortage of things to do each weekend in Chicago - especially during the summertime.
This year, the unusually-temperate weather makes spending time outside even more enjoyable!
Here's what's going on in Chicago this weekend -
First, there's the 25th Annual American Craft Exposition held at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion in Evanston (2311 Campus Drive). A wide variety of crafts will be on display and for sale by 150 juried craftspeople from across the country. Click here for dates, times and more.
There's also the Randolph Street Market Festival in the West Loop neighborhood at Randolph and Ada Streets (1350 W. Randolph Street). View antiques and vintage collectibles from over 200 dealers at this indoor/outdoor fair. Click here for more details.
Then there's the Bucktown Arts Fest at Senior Citizens Memorial Park in the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhood (2238 N. Oakley Avenue). Not only will various forms of art be featured by artists from across the country but also live music, dance and theater along with a food court and beer vendors. Check out the music lineup as well as dates and times by clicking here.
You'll find the Taste of Greece 2009 in Greektown (100-400 S. Halsted Street). I've been waiting for this annual fest all summer long! Click here for a list of participating local restaurants to see why this is one of my favorite summer events!
Muy Caliente! It's the Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival held in Grant Park (300 S. Columbus Drive). Wear your dancing shoes because you won't be able to sit still to these Latin sounds from around the world! Click here for who's playing when and on what stage.
How about Jammin' at the Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo (2200 N. Cannon Drive) on Friday starting at 7:15 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. You'll also need a lawn chair since you'll be sitting in the zoo's Main Mall. Click here for more information on this returning popular summer concert series.
Go visit the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park (200-231 Ravinia Park Road) featuring Tony Bennett on Friday and Saturday, and Carrie Underwood on Sunday and Monday. Click here for ticket information.
And finally, there's the 27th Annual Chicago Triathlon this Sunday at 6:00 a.m.! Registration is closed, however, watching is free and fun!! Click here for information on the course route, prime viewing spots for spectators and the post-race party.
Need more?
Wait until next weekend! Hope you can spend some time in Chicago this summer! Have a great weekend - try not to tire yourself out!
DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
Dean, there is nothing like summer in Chicago! I miss Ravinia and the great Randolph Street street fairs. I lived in the West Loop and enjoyed the Greek Town fest so much. Enjoy....I wish I were there!
Thanks for the post..it is going to be interesting. So far so good but only time will tell and there will be stories for sure!