It's another big (almost) summer weekend in Chicago. On tonight's WGN News at 5:30 p.m., we're breaking down the best things to get out of the house and do. First up, a music fest celebrating 25 years:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Millenium Park
Saturday and Sunday, 12-9:30 p.m.
50 artists on 3 stages
Free!
Full Lineup here.
Big shows have to be Donnie McClurkin closing out Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Also, you have Kirk Franklin headlining Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. Beforehand, look for American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, performing with her mother Diane. That goes down at 7:20 on Sunday.
But wait! There's more....
57th Street Art Fair in Hyde Park
Chicago Tribune Printer's Row Lit Fair
Dearborn between Congress and Polk
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Free!
The Tribune has more information here.
A reader's paradise, the Chicago Tribune's Printers Row Lit Fair is celebrating its 25th anniversary. New and used books, as well as specialty items and author readings galore, Printer's Row is always a great time. The link above has more schedules and locations.
As for the others we spoke about:
The Raven: The Magic of Ravenswood
Saturday 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Chase Park
4701 N. Ashland
$5 donation
metromix.com has more info here
Frontier Kite Fly Festival
Naperville
Frontier Park just off 95th St.
Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free!
More information and a video here
Forest Park Summer Fest
7344 Madison St.
Friday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Free!
summerfestfp.com for more info
But as mentioned, my sentimental favorite. After all, I grew up in Schaumburg in the same Timbercrest home my parents still occupy....
40th Annual Timbercrest/Woods Garage Sales
Schaumburg
Just southwest of Schaumburg & Roselle Roads, between Schaumburg Rd. and Weathersfield Way (click on map for larger image)
Official Website has more info
More than 100 homes have a yard sale in this large Schaumburg neighborhood, attracting thousands of bargain hunters around Chicagoland. Don't forget to check out the Leshock household, plenty of great deals!
- 5700 S. Kenwood Ave.
- Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Free!
- http://www.57thstreetartfair.org for more info
Chicago Tribune Printer's Row Lit Fair
Dearborn between Congress and Polk
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Free!
The Tribune has more information here.
A reader's paradise, the Chicago Tribune's Printers Row Lit Fair is celebrating its 25th anniversary. New and used books, as well as specialty items and author readings galore, Printer's Row is always a great time. The link above has more schedules and locations.
As for the others we spoke about:
The Raven: The Magic of Ravenswood
Saturday 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Chase Park
4701 N. Ashland
$5 donation
metromix.com has more info here
Frontier Kite Fly Festival
Naperville
Frontier Park just off 95th St.
Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free!
More information and a video here
Forest Park Summer Fest
7344 Madison St.
Friday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Free!
summerfestfp.com for more info
But as mentioned, my sentimental favorite. After all, I grew up in Schaumburg in the same Timbercrest home my parents still occupy....
40th Annual Timbercrest/Woods Garage Sales
Schaumburg
Just southwest of Schaumburg & Roselle Roads, between Schaumburg Rd. and Weathersfield Way (click on map for larger image)
Official Website has more info
More than 100 homes have a yard sale in this large Schaumburg neighborhood, attracting thousands of bargain hunters around Chicagoland. Don't forget to check out the Leshock household, plenty of great deals!