August weekends are chock-full in Chicago. We usually get some great weather (finally) and so many things to do, it’s hard to decide where to go. Take this one, for example. The Chicagoland Veggie Fest is going on Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9 in the Naperville area. With over 100 vendors, kids’ activities and free admission, it’s the place to learn about a healthy lifestyle.
Meanwhile, if you’re into science fiction you can head over to Rosemont, where the giant space at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center will be brimming with fans at the Chicago Comic-Con between August 6-9. “Twilight” stars, Herb Jefferson Jr. of the old “Battlestar Galactica” and “Star Trek”‘s Nichelle Nichols are among the celebrity guests turning this convention into a sci-fi fan’s paradise. And that’s really just the tip of the iceberg, because Comic-Con features tons of artists, comic creators and more designed to appeal to the geek in all of us.
And then there’s Lollapalooza. One of the premier music festivals in the country, Lollapalooza closes off a portion of the lakefront at Grant Park that includes Buckingham Fountain. This makes room for the stages and bands that’ll keep music fans coming August 7-9. This year’s headliners include Depeche Mode, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (replacing the Beastie Boys), the Killers, Kings of Leon, Tool and Jane’s Addiction. Everyone who’s anyone will be here, so don’t miss it! Last I checked, regular three-day passes and single-day tickets were still available. And by the way, Lollapalooza is pretty family-friendly for a music festival, with the tag-a-kid service, Kidzapalooza area and free admission for anyone under 10 with a fare-paying adult. Strollers and blankets are allowed.
We wish we could be at all three places at once! -By Helen
