Carnival of Curiosities
Streeterville
Head down to Navy Pier to mingle with costumed characters and check out performances from breakdancers, fire spinners, acrobats, sword swallowers, drummers and stilt walkers. 4 p.m. -9 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. -6 p.m. Sunday. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue. 312-595-7437.
Introductory Aikido Classes
Lakeview
This beginners class will teach the non-violent martial art form known as Aikido followed by a question and answer session. Wear comfortable clothes. 1-2 p.m. Sunday. Chicago Aikikai, 3652 N. Lincoln Avenue. 773-935-2334.
Fashion Focus Chicago: Fashion Lab
Grant Park
This fashion show features designs by students from local fashion design schools, including The Illinois Institute of Art, International Academy of Design & Technology, Columbia College and more. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph Street. Reservations required: chicagofashionresource.com. 312-744-2400.
Harvest Days
Lincoln Park
This seasonal family celebration is fun for the entire family and includes craft-making, a blacksmithing demo, races, games and more. 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. Sunday. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 N. Cannon Drive. 312-742-2000.
Green City Market
Lincoln Park
Market features organic produce, poultry, hormone-free beef, organic breads, artisanal cheeses, mustards, flowers and more. Also includes cooking demonstrations by Chicago chefs using market produce. 7 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Chicago Green City Market, 1750 N. Clark St. 773-435-0280.
