Jennifer Hellwig

Oct 10, 2024 | chicagomag.com | Jennifer Hellwig

You won’t want to miss the opening weekend of Chicago Fashion Week. Highlights include the Asian Fashion Show, featuring all AAPI designers and models, and Create vs. Consume, a show exploring the relationship between fashion and food. Throughout the week, the public can attend more than 50 exhibitions, runway shows and clothing markets being held across the city. October 9-20. chicagofashionweek.comGet into the fall spirit at the Morton Arboretum’s Glass Pumpkin Patch.

Sep 26, 2024 | chicagomag.com | Jennifer Hellwig

Relive the best of summer at this three-day fest benefitting St. Helen School. A true neighborhood celebration, the annual St. Helen Carnival is being held in the heart of Ukrainian Village. There’ll be plenty of traditional carnival rides, music acts, and food from local vendors. September 27-29. sthelenchicago.orgThis Saturday, the AIDS Run & Walk will take place to support AIDS Foundation Chicago. As a participant, you can help raise funds and awareness for people living with HIV and AIDS.

Sep 13, 2024 | chicagomag.com | Jennifer Hellwig

Kick off the fall season at Oak Park’s annual Oaktoberfest celebration. The two-day German-style festival features a variety of live music performances and food from local vendors. There’ll be plenty of beer and wine to go around all weekend and, of course, a “root beer garden” for kids. September 13-14. oaktoberfest.netWrigleyville, meet Nashville. Grab your cowboy boots and head to the Wrigleyville Country Fest to watch live country music performances all day long.