Diane Pathieu's Weekender Report
Fiesta Del Sol - Pilsen
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's the largest Latino festival of its kind in the country featuring food, culture and so much more! Ant it is celebrating 52 years.
Art at the Glen - The Glen in Glenview
"Art at the Glen" returns for its 21st year at Glenview's Glen Town Center... 130 artists will show off their best paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and more. This family-friendly event offers live music, kids' activities and on-site painting classes.
Pierogi Fest - Downtown Whiting, Indiana
Pierogi Fest is back! This year Sugar Ray will be on the main stage! That's in addition to 6 other performance stages featuring more than 50 acts. The festival offers more than 75 food booths, 2 beer gardens, and more.
Pierogi Fest is one of America's 50 best festivals- and one of the most unique too - it all takes place in downtown Whiting all weekend long.
Gabby's Dollhouse - Lombard
Over 1,000 people A DAY are expected to walk through Gabby's larger-than-life-size dollhouse. Celebrate the 10th season of the popular NETFLIX kids show GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE with the "Party with Marty the Party Cat" tour. Bring the kiddos to meet the party cat, plus go inside Gabby's Dollhouse for a sneak peek into various character-themed rooms then let your imagination run wild with a dance party and get a special photo with Gabby.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue - Chicago
Taste of Lincoln Avenue is celebrating 40 years! This iconic fest will feature food, arts and crafts, and live music all weekend long. It runs along Lincoln avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood.
Lincoln Park Zoo Wine Fest - Chicago
Leave the kids home for this one! Come celebrate summertime in the city at a special, adults-only evening at Lincoln Park Zoo. Friday night is Summer Wine Fest - bringing more than 50 wines from over 20 wineries to the zoo for a one-night-only event.
Wicker Park Fest - Chicago
It's one of the city's most popular fests bringing in people from all over the country! The Wicker Park fest includes eclectic music, great local food, vendors and arts and crafts - plus the popular Pet Fest is back featuring activities like paw painting, pet portraits, and more all benefiting Wicker Park's dog park renovations.
Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale - On Clark in Chicago
It's time for the Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale! Featuring over 40 businesses along N. Clark and surrounding streets. Businesses will extend onto sidewalks with summer sales, antiques, unique merchandise, fashion apparel, and local treasures. The event will also showcase independent musicians and artists performing throughout the district.
DuPage County Fair - County Fairgrounds Wheaton
It's the 70th anniversary of the DuPage County Fair! The fair is back and bigger than ever! Rides, food, live music, exhibits, a beer garden and more.. there is something for the whole family - you can milk a cow or participate for a volleyball tournament! It all takes place at the fairgrounds through Sunday!
Ghanafest - Washington Park Chicago
Thousands of people are expected to celebrate Ghanafest! It's the 36th year for the event in Washington Park... this year's theme..."Embracing Our Culture," Enjoy authentic cuisine, cultural performances by Chiefs and Queen Mothers, live music, and kids activities including dancing competitions and trivia.
Chinatown Summer Fair: 23rd Street and Wentworth Avenue in Chinatown
Chinatown's Summer Fair is back this weekend! This unique ethnic outdoor fest attracts more than 40,000 people and celebrates the Chinese culture with food, music, art and performances. The fest opens with a lion dance procession on Saturday afternoon.
