It’s starting to look a lot like autumn.
Garfield Park Conservatory is celebrating urban pioneer living with a harvest festival while Fear City opens its doors for a blackout event. You can also prepare yourself and your home for cozy nights indoors with a book sale and art fair.
The weekend begins with a remembrance ceremony for the 13th anniversary of September 11, 2001, led by a man who witnessed the events of that tragic day.
9/11 Remembrance with Best-Selling Author Michael Hingson
Friday, Sept. 12
Winnetka
Thirteen years ago, Michael Hingson escaped from the World Trade Center with his guide dog, Roselle. He has since written two books about the experience and will share his story at this community event. Proceeds will benefit The Hadley School for the Blind, The Winnetka Club Scholarship Fund and the Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield.
Lake Forest Library’s 39th Annual Book Sale
Friday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 14
Lake Forest
With 100,000 books for sale, we recommend bringing a few bags to carry out your haul. Plus, you’ll find thousands of DVDs, CDs and audio books. The sale opens Thursday for members and volunteers.
Harvest Day
Saturday, Sept. 13
Chicago
If you’re excited about fall, don’t miss this event at 2013 Philanthropy Award winner Garfield Park Conservatory. Enjoy a beekeeping demo and honey tasting, corn husk crafts, lawn games, live goats and chickens and more! (Nominate your favorite nonprofit for our 2014 Philanthropy Awards here.)
Fear City Blackout After Dark Zombie Dance Party
Saturday, Sept. 13
Morton Grove
If you can’t wait until Halloween, don’t miss this opportunity to roam Fear City with just a flashlight. Although the event is open to all ages, it is not for the faint of heart.
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
Saturday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 14
Chicago
This festival will celebrate 10 years this weekend with music, food, family activities and more than 150 juried artists, including Lou Zale of Deerfield and Lawrence Cimaglio, a native of Glenview.
Get your weekend started early!
- Witness Disney magic as Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Repunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora, Snow White and Tinker Bell visit the United Center. Disney On Ice presents Princesses and Heroes begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday.
Make A Difference Bonus
- If you or someone you love is looking for that perfect wedding dress, shop the Bridal Show & Charity Gown Sale at Old Orchard on Sunday, Sept. 14. Designer gowns in sizes 4-18 will be discounted 25-85 percent. A portion of proceeds will benefit Brides Against Breast Cancer.
Harvest Day photo courtesy of Garfield Park Conservatory. Fear City photo by Kardas Photography. Lakeview East Festival of the Arts photo by Anthony La Penna.
