Event Goers Guide: Make the Most out of Your Sunny & Cool Saturday, September 17

Saturday is coming up! Have you got any idea about how to free the day from monotones and enjoy a stress-free Saturday? Being a Chicagoan, you have plenty of opportunities to embrace the crisp fall weather and kick back after a work week. Each fall, Chicago will become an event zone, playing the host to a surprising variety of events or annual festivals. So this is also a case for this upcoming Saturday, September 17.

On this fall Saturday, Chicago will become event goers' paradise! A diversity of celebrations and fests will take place on this day to ensure you a memorable experience, such as World Music Festival, Guinness Oyster Fest, Chicago SummerDance and the list going on and go. Some of these events are free, like Chicago SummerDance, while others are just low-cost ticketed, like Guinness Oyster Fest. You can visit the city's official tourism web for the latest event schedules throughout the year.

Then weather-minded people may wonder if Saturday will have enjoyable weather for outings. Well, the answer is YES! On this Saturday, Chicago will see wonderfully sunny weather, with temperatures ranging from 63°F to 56°F, and the humidity of 65%. According to the most updated weather forecast, there is 0% chance of precipitation on this day! Everything has shown that Saturday is unquestionably a big day for hanging out or going to events.

The question is how to balance your schedule and get the most out of September 17.

Obviously, you can not participate in all events on this Saturday. Then how to handle the time and make the entire day fun-filled? Listed are two picks on September 17. Their hours happen to be staggered, so it is possible for you to visit them one by one.

11th Annual County Fair: 11am to 4pm
This year's County Fair will come to the historic Garfield Park Conservatory, an urban spot on Chicago's West Side, on this Saturday, September 17. The fair highlights a diversity of agricultural traditions, urban gardening works, horticultural exhibits, etc. Additionally, the event will offer an array of kid-friendly activities, petting zoo, and down-home competitions related to American heritage, agriculture and something alike. Live music will be a fantastic complement to this terrific spree!

  • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Avenue
  • Admission: $5 per person, children aged 3 and under free (extra fee may apply for special events, exhibits and activities)

2011 Edgewater GRalley: 12pm to 10pm
St. Gertrude Catholic Church will present this year's Edgewater GRalley, as a part of the 2011 World Music Festival. This end-of-summer festival features music by world famous artists, such as Malika Zarra, Arcari, Mile 96, Funkadesi and more. Enjoy the inspiring music, taste the treats from area's best restaurants, visit the eco-friendly pavilion, Edgewater business expo and artists alley…Besides, there is a children's playground with fun activities for the whole family, along with performances by children's musicians.

  • Location: Glenwood Ave in Edgewater neighborhood
  • Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, students and children, $25 for a family package of 4
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