Weekend picks: Chicago Air & Water Show takes off
Look to the skies
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights are just some of the high-flying performers who will take to the skies at the annual Chicago Air and Water Show along the lakefront, from Fullerton to Oak Street. Free. (312) 744-3316 or chicagoairandwatershow.us. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21
Quilting bee
“Love of Quilting” TV personality Marianne Fons will make a special appearance at 10:30 a.m. Saturday ($15) at the weekend gathering Quilts of Valor at the Cosman Cultural Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. $6 general admission. (847) 961-5157 or northernillinoisquiltfest.com. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Money galore!
See more than $1 billion in rare coins and paper money, including Smithsonian gold, Treasury Department $100,000 bills and a $2.5 million nickel at the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Other highlights include seminars, dealers buying and selling numismatic items, free appraisals of coin and paper money and more. $6 for adults; children 12 and younger admitted free. Visit WorldsFairOfMoney.com. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Cutting it out
Get new crafty ideas to preserve family memories and showcase snapshots at the Scrapbook Expo at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $7. (630) 584-6300 or pheasantrun.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Long Grove Fine Art & Wine Festival
More than 90 artists will showcase original work at the juried Long Grove Fine Art & Wine Festival at the Archer Municipal Lot near Fountain Square, at routes 53 and 83, Long Grove. View all mediums, from watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings to sculpture, jewelry, photography and more. Artwork is available for purchase. Other highlights include a variety of wines for tasting, food and live music.
Clang! clang! clang!
Ride on historic trolley cars during TrolleyFest, which also coincides with South Elgin's Riverfest Express. Get aboard this weekend at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St. (Route 31), South Elgin. $2-$3.50. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21
Antiques galore
Seventy-five dealers from across the United States and Canada present a wide range of antiques and fine arts at the Chicago O'Hare Summer Antique Show Sale at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Items include antique and estate jewelry, watches, folk and tribal art, reference books, lamps, vintage clothing and more. $10 admission is good for all three days; kids younger than 12 admitted free. Parking is free with paid show admission. (847) 692-2222 or chicagoohareantiques.com. Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
Visit the Viking Ship
The public can get an up-close view of the Viking ship from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition at the Viking Visitor's Day open house at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva. View the inside of the ship, and learn about its voyage from Bergen, Norway, to the Columbian Exposition. Donations will be accepted to assist with the ship's repairs. Cost is $5 adults; $3 for ages 13-19 and $1 for children ages 5 to 12. (630) 232-6060 or vikingship.us. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
#8216;Peace, Love and Lambs'
Travel back in time to the 1960s as Lambs Farm hosts a day of activities and contests with #8220;Celebrating the '60s #8212; Peace, Love and Lambs.#8221; The Beatles cover band American English will perform. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, I-94 at Route 176, Libertyville. $10 age