As we say hello to August, don’t miss a festival all about a classic Chicago food, a new kids fair, two art festivals and a hit Broadway show.
Chicago Hot Dog Fest
Aug. 5-7
Chicago
Chicago History Museum is hosting this celebration of a Chicago staple with vendors including Edzo’s, Wiener Take All and Cooker’s Red Hots. The best part? It’s free!
Downtown Highland Park Kids Fair
Aug. 6
Highland Park
This new event at Port Clinton Square will highlight the best that Highland Park has to offer for kids. Enjoy arts and crafts, dance and music classes, shopping, food and more entertainment.
Art at The Glen
Aug. 6-7
Glenview
Stoll around The Glen and explore the works of 185 artists during this festival that Sunshine Artist Magazine calls one of the top 30 shows in the country.
Lakeshore Arts Festival
Aug. 6-7
Evanston
There’s even more art to discover along the lake in Evanston. In addition to art from more than 80 artists, there will be live music, a silent art auction and a Children’s Craft Tent.
“Newsies”
Closes Aug. 7
Chicago
This Disney hit is back in Chicago, but not for long. Don’t miss your chance to “Seize the Day” with the 2012 Tony winner for Best Score and Best Choreography.
Make a Difference:
- Give back by donating gently used books, CDs and DVDs to Turning the Page’s Carpe Librum bookstore, which will be open in Chicago for a limited time. Donations are accepted Tuesday-Friday (11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and Saturday-Sunday (11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at 4047 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Learn more here.
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