6. Garfield Park Arts & Crafts Fair

The Buzz -- Upwards of 200 vendors display goods at this one-day crafts sale, which attracts some 15,000 visitors searching for unique, handmade treasures. Now over 30 years old, the neighborhood event takes place outdoors and offers a crafts area for kids and an "Art in the Making" booth where attendees can get up-close-and personal with some of the art media they encounter. Food stations ensure that you browse the fair on a full stomach. A perfect place to find a one-of-a-kind gift or decorative knick-knack for your home.