You know the best time of the year is here at long last when our annual festival roundups start appearing. Here’s the first one, the annual list of art fairs in Chicago and the suburbs.
All the old favorites are here: 57th Street, Wells Street, Old Town (the nation’s oldest outdoor art fair) and Gold Coast art fairs. We’ll be following up with a city festival roundup May 21, then suburban festivals May 28.
You might want to wear a wide-brimmed hat and sandals, and don’t forget the sunscreen.
MAY
ARLINGTON FINE ARTS FEST: Large variety of pastels, charcoal, oil and watercolor paintings; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15; Arlington Fine Arts Festival, Campbell between Evergreen and Vail Streets, Arlington Heights. 847-392-4255.
ART AND CRAFT SHOW: Quality exhibitors from a three-state area; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16; County Farm Plaza, Army Trail and County Farm Roads, Carol Stream. Through May 16. 630-293-3637.
ARTS & CRAFTS ADVENTURE I: A neighborhood art fair featuring oil paintings and homemade crafts; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15; Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. 312-751-2500.
NORTHPOINT SPRING CRAFT SHOW: Individually crafted needlework, wood carvings, ceramics, and jewelry; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15, 16; Northpoint Shopping Center, Arlington Heights and Rand Roads, Arlington Heights. 630-739-1071.
YOUNG EVANSTON ARTISTS (YEA!) FESTIVAL: Features children’s artwork and performing arts from 50 Evanston schools; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 15; Evanston business district, Dempster Street and Chicago Avenue, Evanston. 847-866-6766.
ART IN THE PARK: West Suburban Artists Guild presents a juried art fair including paintings, printmaking, sculpture, pottery, photography, jewelry; also children’s activities; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16; Austin Gardens, Ontario and Forest Avenues, Oak Park. 708-562-2577.
FAIR DIDDLEY CRAFT SHOW: Crafts, including jewelry, ceramics and stained glass objects; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16; Woodstock Town Square, downtown Woodstock. 815-385-5745.
SANDWICH ANTIQUES MARKET FAIR: 600 dealers displaying furniture, textiles, and jewelry; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16; Sandwich Antiques Market, one block north of U.S. Hwy. 34, Sandwich. 773-227-4464.
YOUNG AT ART FESTIVAL: Two-day festival will showcase the work of young partnership participants over the last year and give families the chance to experience a wide range of hands-on arts activities; May 16 is Kids Day at Ida Noyes and Mandel Halls, and May 17 is Teen Night at Kenwood Academy; call for locations; 12:30-4 p.m. May 16; 7-9 p.m. May 17; Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St. 773-702-8360.
RIVERSIDE ANTIQUE FAIR: More than 50 dealers displaying antiques and collectibles, plus a silent auction; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22, 23; Centennial Park, downtown Riverside. 708-447-4425.
BLOOMINGDALE COURT SPRING FAIR: Ceramics, pottery, photography, oil paintings; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 29; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30; Bloomingdale Court Shopping Center, Army Trail Road and Springfield Avenue, Bloomingdale. 630-739-1071.
NORTH SHORE ART LEAGUE CRAFT FESTIVAL: 125 exhibitors, various crafts, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 30; Northbrook Court, Lake Cook Road, Northbrook. 847-446-2870.
OLD ORCHARD CENTER CRAFT PROMENADE: Sculpture, wood carvings, metalwork, crockery displayed throughout the shopping center; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 29; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 30; Old Orchard Center, Old Orchard Road and Skokie Boulevard, Skokie. 847-674-7070.
SCHAUMBURG PRAIRIE ARTS FESTIVAL: Paintings, photography, ceramics, graphics, sculpture and other fine art; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 29, 30; Atcher Municipal Center, 11 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. 847-895-3600.
ST. CHARLES FINE ARTS SHOW: Fine art, sculpture, fiber, photography, ceramics, jewelry from Midwest artists, downtown restaurants and galleries participate, free trolley rides, children’s activities, on the south lawn of Factory; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 29, 30; Piano Factory Outlet Mall, 410 S. 1st St., St. Charles. 630-513-5386.
JUNE
ACC CRAFT SHOW: 2nd annual American Craft Council show features more than 200 jury-selected fine craftspeople and artisans from around the country; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 4-6; $8; Navy Pier, Festival Hall. 312-409-3459.
LAKE FOREST ACADEMY’S ANTIQUES SHOW: Top domestic and international dealers will exhibit museum-quality furniture and decorative arts from the 17th-19th Centuries, including English and American furniture, Impressionist paintings, rare books, Chinese porcelain, jewelry, rugs, prints, maps and decorative accessories; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 4-6; $10, includes admission to all three show days; Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Rd., Lake Forest. 847-615-3238.
TRINKETS AND TREASURES: Collectibles, antiques, enamelware, jewelry and memorabilia; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4, 5; Jack Benny Center for the Arts, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. Through June 5. 847-360-4740.
KANE COUNTY ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES FLEA MARKET: Runs the first weekend of every month, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, food served all day; noon-5 p.m. June 5, July 3; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6, July 4; $5, free for children 12 and under; Kane County Fairgrounds, Ill. Hwy. 38 and Randall Road, St. Charles. 630-377-2252.
DES PLAINES ARTS GUILD INVITATIONAL ARTS FAIR: Juried show featuring the works of Midwestern fine artists in all mediums held on the Des Plaines Library grounds; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 5, 6; Des Plaines Public Library, 841 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. 847-437-0725.
57TH STREET ART FAIR: Billed as the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, event includes mixed media, wide variety of foods, located in Hyde Park; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 5, 6; Kimbark Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets. 773-493-3247.
COMMUNITY ART FAIR: A neighborhood fest, featuring oil and watercolor paintings and food concessions; 11 a.m. June 5, 6; Bixler Park, 57th Street and Kenwood Avenue. 773-363-8282.
CREAM OF WHEATON: Annual event includes an arts and crafts fair with sculpture, paintings, drawings, photography, pottery and woodworking, plus “A Taste of the Western Suburbs” and entertainment; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 5; Memorial Park, Hale Street and Union Avenue, Wheaton. 630-665-4710.
PARK WEST ANTIQUES FAIR: More than 70 Midwest antique dealers, refreshments and children’s activities available; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 5, 6; $5; Main Gate, 600 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-477-5100.
WHEATON ART IN THE PARK: A summer weekend festival focusing on oil painting, sculpture and photography; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5, 6; Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton. 630-668-5161.
WOODGROVE ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT FAIR: Pottery, crockery, wood carving, sculpture and weavings take center stage; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 5, 6; Spring Craft Fair, 75th Street and Lemont Road, Woodridge. 630-739-1071.
NORTH AURORA OUTDOORS ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR: 2nd annual show features several artists, coincides with the Fox Valley Park District’s Mid-American Canoe Race on the Fox River; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6; Village South Island Park, on Ill. Hwy. 56 and the Fox River, between Ill. Hwys. 31 and 25, Aurora. 630-897-8551.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: Artwork, quilting and crafts by featured senior artists on the courthouse lawn; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 9; Kankakee Courthouse, Court between Indiana and Harrison Streets, Kankakee. 815-933-1603.
ARTS & CRAFTS EXPRESSIONS: Exhibits and art in action demonstrations; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 10, 11; Two North Riverside Plaza, along riverwalk between Madison and Washington Streets. 312-751-2500.
25TH ANNUAL WELLS STREET ART FESTIVAL: More than 200 fine artists, also food, children’s activities, farmer’s market, live art auction and entertainment; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 12, 13; $3 donation; Old Town, on Wells Street between Division Street and North Avenue. 773-868-3010.
4TH ANNUAL GRAYSLAKE ART FESTIVAL: More than 50 artist exhibit in a wide range of media, a full day of entertainment, food vendors, wine-tasting and beer tent; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12; Downtown Grayslake, Center Street north of Ill. Hwy. 120, west of Ill. Hwy. 83, Grayslake. 847-548-2858.
BEVERLY ART CENTER FESTIVAL OF ETHNIC ARTS: Celtic painting, African sculpture, South American textiles, also dance, music and food; noon-10 p.m. June 12, 13; Grounds of Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
HOMEWOOD FINE ART FAIR: An annual event featuring oil paintings, photography, jewelry; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12, 13; Richard D. Irwin Park, Ridge Road and Highland Avenue, Homewood. 708-206-3384.
OLD TOWN ART FAIR: The country’s oldest juried outdoor art fair features more than 250 invited artists, also a celebrity auction, garden walk, children’s activities, food; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 12, 13; $5 donation, free for children under 13; Old Town, 1800 block of Orleans Street and Lincoln Park West. 312-337-1938.
WESTERN SPRINGS SUMMER CRAFT SHOW: Stained glass objects, engravings, sculpture and metalcraft; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12; Village Green (site of the historical Water Tower), Grand Avenue and Burlington Northern tracks, Western Springs. 630-739-1071.
DEERFIELD FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: The second annual event will have more than 150 nationwide and local artists; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19, 20; Park Avenue between Deerfield Road and Hazel Avenue, Deerfield. 847-945-4660.
HINSDALE FINE ARTS FAIR: Juried art show featuring artworks by painters, sculptors, jewelry-makers, photographers and potters from across the country; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19, 20; Burlington Park, Chicago Avenue between Washington and Garfield Streets, Hinsdale. 630-323-3952.
PARK RIDGE ART LEAGUE FINE ARTS FAIR: Wide assortment of fine art works, free painting for children; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19, 20; Hodges Park, Vine Street and Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge. 847-698-3430.
BARRINGTON ART FAIR: Ninety fine artists display and sell their work at this juried art fair; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20; Cook and Station Streets, downtown Barrington. 847-382-5626.
WILMETTE FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS: More than 100 artists, sponsored by the Wilmette Arts Guild; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 26; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27; Metra Parking Lot, Green Bay Road and Central Avenue, Wilmette. 847-256-2080.
JULY
PARK NEWBERRY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: Fine art festival with classical musicians, food from Gold Coast restaurants; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 10, 11; $3 donation; Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark St. 773-868-3010.
SKOKIE ART GUILD ART FAIR: 38th annual fair includes all media; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 10, 11; Village Green, 5211 W. Oakton Ave., Skokie. 847-677-8163.
NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE ART FESTIVAL: An annual juried art festival with 250 national and international artists, food court, live music; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16-18; Chicago Tribune Pioneer Court, 435 N. Michigan Avenue. 815-937-0920.
ORLAND SQUARE SUMMER ART, CRAFT AND FOLK FAIR: Juried art and craft show at Orland Square Mall; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 16, 17; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 18; Orland Square Mall, U.S. Hwy. 45 and 151st Street, Orland Park. 708-349-1646.
NAPERVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB ANNUAL ART FAIR: More than 100 juried exhibitors, free admission to art show and settlement, ice cream, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 17, 18; Historic Naper Settlement Grounds, Aurora Avenue west of Washington Street, Naperville. 630-420-9680.
ART IN JULY/KILDARE COUNTRY SIDE ART FAIR: A large variety of styles and genres of paintings, enamelware and photography; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 24, 25; Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin Roads, downtown Long Grove. 847-634-0888.
GLENVIEW OUTDOOR ART FAIR: All original fine art; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 24, 25; Lyon School grounds, Lake and Waukegan Roads, Glenview. 847-724-4007.
SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: More than 100 vendors featuring ceramics, jewelry and fabric art; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 24, 25; Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville. 847-632-4636.
ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL OF JEWELERS ROW AREA: Paintings, crafts and a large assortment of jewelry featured; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 29, 30; Jewelers Row, between Wabash Avenue and Madison Street. 312-751-2500.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE MICHIGAN AVENUE ART FESTIVAL: A large selection of oils, watercolors, photographs, ceramics and crafts; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 30, 31, Aug. 1; Pioneer Court, northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. 954-472-3755.
COMMONS OF CHICAGO RIDGE CRAFT SHOW: Needlework, quilts, basketry, pottery, crockery and woodwork; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 31; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 1; Ridgeland Avenue between 99th Street and Southwest Highway, downtown Chicago Ridge. 630-739-1071.
NORTH SHORE ART FESTIVAL: Ninth annual event has artworks by more than 250 artists, music, food, held in the parking fields of the school; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 31, Aug. 1; Niles North High School, Lawler Avenue and Old Orchard Road, Skokie. 847-673-0240.
AUGUST
CHESTERTON ART & CRAFTS FAIR: More than 135 juried artists and crafters displaying oils, watercolors, quilts and ceramics; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 7, 8; $2 at door; Hawthorne Park, Waverly Road south of U.S. Hwy. 20, Porter, Ind. 219-926-5645.
ENDLESS SUMMER CRAFT SHOW: Metal sculptures, basket weaving and hand-carved woodwork; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 7, 8; LaGrange Road from Cossett Avenue to the Burlington Northern railroad tracks, downtown LaGrange. 630-739-1071.
LAKE COUNTY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL ’99: Water color, oil/acrylic, mixed media, sculpture and photography works, as well as fine crafts, will be exhibited by about 100 artists; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 7, 8; North Point Marina, east of Sheridan Road and 7th Street on the lakefront, Winthrop Harbor. 847-662-2185.
GOLD COAST ART FAIR: 42nd annual event of Chicago’s third-oldest fair, featuring as many as 600 artists; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 13-15; The Gold Coast, Dearborn and Division Streets. 312-787-2677.
GOOSE LAKE CLUBS ART & CRAFT FAIR: Oil paintings, etchings and charcoals; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 14; Lorenzo and Goose Lake Roads, Morris. 630-739-1071.
ITASCA JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 200 artists and craftsmen exhibit handmade items, food vendors, family entertainment, proceeds to selected charities; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15; Spring Brook Nature Center Arboretum, on Irving Park Road next to the Itasca Fire Department, Itasca. 630-773-2590.
WOODSTOCK FINE ART FAIR: Watercolors, oil paintings, murals and portraits are featured; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 15; Woodstock Town Square, downtown Woodstock. 815-338-2436.
ELGIN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: A three-day weekend festival of paintings, photographs, crafts, plus the Elgin Symphony Orchestra; 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 20; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 21; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 22; Civic Center Plaza, 150 Dexter Ct., Elgin. 847-931-6120.
ITASCA JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR: The 32nd festival of artistry, featuring oil paintings and homemade quilts and needlework; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 20; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 21; Scoville Park, Oak Park Avenue and Lake Street, Oak Park. 630-773-2590.
NEW EAST SIDE ARTWORKS: Ceramics, sculptures, jewelry and photographs exhibited; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 20-22; Michigan Avenue and Lake Street. 773-404-0763.
BLOOMINGDALE COURT’S ANNUAL SUMMER CRAFT FAIR: Highlights of this fest include quilts, crockery, ceramics, sculpture and hand-crafted furniture; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 21; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 22; Army Trail Road and Springfield Avenue, Bloomingdale. 630-739-1071.
GRAYSLAKE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: A wide range of painting styles and crafts featured; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21, 22; $2 at door; Lake County Fairgrounds, U.S. Hwy. 45 and Ill. Hwy. 120, Grayslake. 847-356-7499.
ARTS & CRAFTS EXPRESSIONS: A downtown fair featuring wood-carving, sculpture, watercolor and oil paintings and ceramics; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 26, 27; Two North Riverside Plaza, along riverwalk between Madison and Washington Streets. 312-751-2500.
ARTS ADVENTURE: Oils, watercolors, photographs, ceramics and jewelry; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 28, 29; McClurg Court to Columbus Drive. 312-751-2500.
PARK NEWBERRY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: A Gold Coast art fair featuring oil paintings, photographs and crafts; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 28, 29; Ogden School, 24 W. Walton St. Through Aug. 29. 773-868-3010, ext. 24.
PORT CLINTON ART FESTIVAL: Artists from the north suburbs and other Midwest areas display oils and handmade crafts; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 28, 29; downtown Highland Park. 847-432-0166.
SUMMER CRAFT FAIR AT CHESTNUT COURT: Basketry, sculpture, needlework, stained glass artwork plus food vendors; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 28; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 29; 75th Street and Lemont Road, downtown Darien. 630-739-1071.
SEPTEMBER
OAKBROOK CENTER FINE ART EXHIBITION: More than 180 artists exhibit oil paintings, watercolors, charcoals, illustrations and etchings; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 4; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 5; Oakbrook Center, Ill. Hwy. 83 and Cermak Road, Oak Brook. 630-573-0700.
DEER PATH ART LEAGUE FESTIVAL: A Lake Forest art fair featuring yoil paintings, photographs and crafts; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 6; Market Square, Deerpath Road and Western Avenue, Lake Forest. 847-234-3743.
AROUND THE COYOTE: Internationally recognized as the world’s largest studio walk and art and performance exhibition, featuring works by 1,000 artists; 6-10 p.m. Sept. 9; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 11, 12, 19; $5 at door, $10 weekend pass; Wicker Park-Bucktown neighborhood. 773-342-6777.
FALL ON THE GREEN CRAFT SHOW: Woodcraft, metalwork, needlework and pottery featured; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 11, 12; 95th Street and Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn. 630-739-1071.
DOWNTOWN WESTERN SPRINGS FALL CRAFT FAIR: More than 50 artisans displaying selections of ceramics, jewelry, furniture and wood carving; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11; Village Green (site of the historical Water Tower), Grand Avenue and Burlington Northern tracks, Western Springs. 630-739-1071.
ELA FESTIVAL OF ARTS: 4th annual event features more than 60 regional and area fine artists in a juried exhibition and sale; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 11; Paulus Park, U.S. Hwy. 12 and Ill. Hwy. 22, Lake Zurich. 847-540-1919.
WEST END ART FESTIVAL: The fourth annual event is juried and will feature 150 artists; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11, 12; Burlington and Brainard Avenues, LaGrange. 847-432-0166.
PIONEER VILLAGE RAKU POTTERY FAIR: Potters at Fox Valley Park District’s Pioneer Village demonstrate the Japanese art form of firing clay pots, many available for sale, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 12; Blackberry Farm’s Pioneer Village, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora. 630-892-1550.
ANNUAL ARTS EXPRESSIONS: A yearly end-of-summer exhibition of paintings, photographs and crafts; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 16, 17; James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. 312-751-2500.
PARK FOREST ART FAIR: A popular community event featuring an assortment of art forms; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, 19; Orchard and Lakewood Boulevards, downtown Park Forest. 708-748-3377.
DANADA SCULPTURE SHOW & SALE: More than 500 pieces of sculpture, from miniatures to monumental; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, 19; Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton. Through Sept. 19. 630-916-3150.
ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS ADVENTURE: Oil painting, watercolors, ceramics and sculpture are highlighted; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18; Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect St., Park Ridge. 312-751-2500.
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS: A juried outdoor art fair with more than 30 artists, food available; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19; The Schoolhouse Shop, 278 E. 1500 N., Furnessville, Ind. 219-926-1551.
COUNTRYSIDE PLAZA’S ANNUAL FALL CRAFT SHOW: Ceramics, metalwork, basketry, needlecraft, furniture; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, 19; Countryside Plaza, 5900 S. LaGrange Rd., Countryside. 630-739-1071.
NAPERVILLE RIVERWALK FINE ART FAIR: Annual event has juried exhibition and sale, handicapped accessible, more than 125 nationwide artists located on both sides of the DuPage River, also a children’s art area; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, 19; Naperville Riverwalk, Main and Jackson Streets, Naperville. 630-355-2530.
OLD ORCHARD CENTER FINE ART PROMENADE: 125 artists exhibit a variety of oils, watercolor and enamels in a juried show; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 18; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19; Old Orchard Center, Old Orchard Road and Skokie Boulevard, Skokie. 847-674-7070.
FALL RANDHURST SHOPPING CENTER ART & CRAFT FAIR: Paintings, woodwork, metalcraft, furniture arts on display and for sale; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 24, 25; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 26; Elmhurst and Rand Roads, Mt. Prospect. 630-739-1071.
NORTH SHORE ART LEAGUE NATIONAL ART FESTIVAL: More than 125 exhibitors, various media, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 25; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 26; Northbrook Court, Lake-Cook Road, Northbrook. 847-446-2870.
