It’s festival season! This weekend, don’t miss the Lincoln Park Greek Fest, Do Division Street Fest and the 57th Street Art Fair. Plus, visit Chicago Botanic Garden for World Environment Day and Highwood for an event that’s all about redheads.
Lincoln Park Greek Fest
June 3-5
Chicago
The 39th annual Lincoln Park Greek Fest features food (gyros, pastitso, vegetarian moussaka and baklava), performances (Perifania Dance Troupe, Chicago Cretan Youth Dance Troupe and Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society), kids’ activities (a bounce house and games) and more.
Do Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale
June 3-5
Chicago
This annual festival celebrates its 10th year with more than 10 blocks of retail, art and food vendors, two music stages, a fashion show, the Family Fun Fest and more.
World Environment Day
June 4
Glencoe
Chicago Botanic Garden hosts this day dedicated to learning more about conservation and sustainability. Families will love performances on the Esplanade and drop-in activities throughout the Garden. You can also hear from a variety of experts, including WGN’s Tom Skilling.
Redhead Days
June 4-5
Highwood
Calling all redheads! Celebrate “50 Shades of Red” with a Carrot Cake Throwdown, The Playground Games, giveaways, live music, food and, of course, Ronald McDonald. Plus, stay for the chance to break the world record for the largest gathering of redheads in a photo.
57th Street Art Fair
June 4-5
Chicago
The oldest juried art fair in the Midwest takes place in Hyde Park this weekend with artists from across the country selling jewelry, photos, paintings, ceramic works and more. Plus, you’ll find music, demonstrations, food and kids’ activities.
Bonus:
- Have Ravinia tickets? Restaurant Michael kicks off its Dine & Ride promotion on June 2. For $125 per person, you’ll receive a three-course dinner with wine pairings and a ride to Ravinia. You’ll be picked up after dinner in a luxury sedan with chocolate truffles, macarons, petit fours and Champagne and will get a ride back to the restaurant after the show. Learn more here.
Looking Ahead:
- Cancer Survivor Beauty & Support Day, when more than 30 businesses in Highland Park will offer complimentary services to cancer survivors, is June 7. Learn more and find a list of participating businesses here.
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