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International Festival of Life
This family festival features international and local acts on two stages, arts and crafts, food, games and entertainment for kids.
Events (1) Highland Park Fourth Fest
July 4, 2013Featuring carnival games, inflatables, train and pony rides, petting zoo, food and live entertainment.
Events (1) Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks
July 4, 2013Community celebration features food, a beer garden, live music, activities for kids and fireworks display.
Events (1) Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival
July 5, 2013 - July 7, 2013Visitors have the opportunity to meet the creators of the art on display, commission a specific piece, ask questions about techniques, learn the sources...
Events (1) Windy City Ribfest
Fest features live music, lots of ribs, arts & crafts and kids' area on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Events (1) Fountain Square Arts Festival
Features more than 200 artists, food, musical entertainment and a children's art tent.
Events (1) Old Settlers Days
July 6, 2013 - July 9, 2013Festival features parade, music, carnival rides, Trading Post, food and fireworks.
Events (1) Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
Guests can stroll and shop among 80 juried artists who will be selling art with a botanic theme or art made from plant materials on the Esplanade....
Events (1) Taste of Chicago
It's the biggest for a reason: It's the best. What Taste of Chicago lacks in general user-friendliness (crowded trains and buses, predictably blistering...
Events (1) Bastille Day 5K Run/Walk and Block Party
July 11, 2013Features 5K run/walk, post-race block party, food and live music.
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