Cost: Free

What to expect: A celebration of Chicago's Italian culture featuring food, live entertainment, shopping and more in Daley Plaza.

Why to go: Fashion junkies will find lots to love here, especially at the opening-day live fashion show from Zzazz Productions (noon-1 p.m.) and jewelry vendors like Carol Akiyama and Maria Marchese. The food offerings aren't too shabby, either: Palermo Bakery, Rex Italian Foods, Suparossa and Massa Italian Cafe & Gelateria will be on hand.