Festival Friday with Diane Pathieu

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Time now for Festival Friday.

America's Beauty Show / Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

America's Beauty Show is back at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center! Top beauty brands, industry experts, and salon professionals will be in one space. The show offers hands-on education and insights into the latest trends in hair styling, nails, skincare, makeup, and more. Learn cutting-edge techniques directly from top educators and learn the latest beauty trends.

Parks Earth Day / Various Locations/ Chicago Park District

Chicago Park District Earth Day Park Clean-Up continues and invites volunteers of all ages to help beautify neighborhood parks across Chicago! This annual event mobilizes individuals, groups, and organizations to take part in activities like mulching trees, picking up litter, and improving playground surfaces, and more with supplies provided.

Tulip Fest '26 / Richardson Farm Spring Grove

The Richardson Farm Tulip Festival returns for its sixth year, opening NEXT Wednesday on Earth Day, in Spring Grove, featuring more than 1 million tulips and over 75 varieties plus over one hundred thousand daffodils spread over 10 acres. The tulip fest offers scenic views, outdoor games, food trucks, live weekend music, free parking, dog-friendly grounds, and more.

Live Like Roo Foundation Celebrates 10 Years / Arlington Heights

Live Like Roo Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of providing hope, financial assistance, and "bucket list" joy to pets diagnosed with cancer and their families. The foundation continues to help pet owners create meaningful moments during difficult times. The milestone will be celebrated with a dog-friendly 10th birthday event to kick off its next chapter.