On The Go Chicago

I don’t know about you, but my family loves going to Chicago Street Festivals.  When I first moved here five years ago, it took me a few festivals to appreciate the beauty of standing on hot blacktop, drinking beer and listening to cover bands. These days,  I don’t think it would feel like summer without going to festivals.

I find the ethnic festivals to be among the most fun to visit with our kids.  Chicago is so diverse that you can travel around the globe without leaving the City.  We were eating pierogi and Polish sausage at Taste of Polonia last weekend, and plan to fill up on brats and German beer at the 89th Annual German American Festival this weekend.

The festival is loacted in Lincoln Square (Western, Lincoln and Leland Avenues) and runs Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13th.  I spoke to one of the organizers this afternoon, and her family friendly recommendations included the  parade at 2:00 on Saturday and the traditional folk music and dancers all Sunday afternoon.  BEST OF ALL…IT’S FREE!

My daughter Grace loves to walk around our house in the wooden shoes we got her at the Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan. Who knows, she might be dancing around in lederhosens come Monday!

What are some of your favorite festivals to visit with your kids?