Weekend picks: Get out and wag that tail

Park and bark

Canine agility activities, sheep herding demonstrations and even a fashion show are all part of the CSBarks Dog Festival this Sunday at Armstrong Park, 391 Illini Drive, Carol Stream. Free admission. (630) 784-6100 or csbarks.org. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18

Celebrating Mexico's heritage

Join the city of West Chicago for its Mexican Independence Day Parade and Celebration. The fest features music, pinatas, food and more. Parade along Joliet Street in West Chicago, followed by a celebration in the downtown business district. Free admission. (630) 293-5903 or westchicago.org. Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18

Let's tango!

American Tango Institute dancers Netza Roldan and Tatyana Vaskanich present a Tango! dance program at Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. The show includes demonstrations and information about the dance form itself. Admission is free. (847) 546-7060 or rlalibrary.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18

When learning rocked

Generation Xers grew up with “Schoolhouse Rock,” a series of irresistible animated musical shorts that aired on Saturday mornings and taught kids about everything from the parts of speech to how a bill becomes a law. Those young fans are now parents themselves, and they can relive those days with their children during the “Tribute to ‘Schoolhouse Rock'” kids concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $12. Go to oldtownschool.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18

Chinese concert

Taiwan's eye-catching Musou Band performs a goodwill concert featuring traditional Asian melodies performed on Chinese instruments. There's also a collaborative piece with members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra this Saturday at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Free admission, but reservations required. (630) 323-2440, ext. 5013 or hemmens.org. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18