Festival Friday with Diane Pathieu

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

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, an immersive, real-life adventure based on the globally popular game, will make its Midwest debut at EXP Rosemont this weekend for a limited time. Step into the Overworld and embark on a story-driven rescue mission. Participants will explore seven Minecraft-themed realms, collect resources, interact with familiar creatures, and more.

The Batavia Boardwalk Shops return for their seventh season in downtown Batavia, featuring 10 unique small businesses in a vibrant micro-retail setting designed to support emerging entrepreneurs. The 2026 lineup offers a diverse mix of shops including books, specialty foods, fashion, home décor, and more.

For more than 30 years, Chicago Humanities has hosted live events that connect global ideas to the city, and its 2026 Spring Festival-running through June 28-continues that mission with a wide-ranging lineup of conversations featuring prominent voices in politics, arts, media, and literature. Events take place across Chicago.