2013 Summer Festival Guide

May

Bartlett Fest, Bartlett High School, 701 W. Schick Road, Bartlett: Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Event showcases nearly 100 artisans, along with food, music, carnival rides and more. Free. (773) 868-3010.

Taste of Glen Ellyn, Main Street parking lot on Main between Duane Street and Hillside Avenue, Glen Ellyn: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 16; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 17; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 18; noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Carnival, food, music, business expo. Craft fair from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Wristbands for carnival. (630) 469-0907 or glenellynchamber.com.

Spring Greek Food Festival, St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 E. Fifth Ave., Aurora: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 17; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 18; and 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Free. First spring festival featuring favorite Greek foods, such as saganaki, gyros, Greek chicken, pastitsio, and moussaka. Stop by the bakery, featuring homemade pastries, including baklava, galaktoboureko, kourambiethes, loukoumades (honey puffs) and more. (630) 851-6106 or www.stathanasios.org.

Des Plaines Community Garage Sale, at participating homes, Des Plaines: 9 a.m. to sunset, Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, for ZIP code 60016. Shoppers check the website or contact Prudential Starck Realtors for participating homes. (847) 255-3900 or www.desplaines.org/garagesale.

Mount Prospect Community Wide Garage Sale, houses all over Mount Prospect: May 17-19. Each participating homeowner holds their own garage sale, combining to make one of the largest group sales in Illinois. mountprospectgaragesale.com.

ArtWauk, Waukegan Arts District, downtown, Waukegan: 5 to 10 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. Visit the Waukegan arts community in this monthly event. (847) 623-6650 or www.artwauk.com.

Blooming Fest, along Main Street, West Chicago: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Downtown garden festival includes plant sale, craft show, children's activities, music, food, sidewalk sales and special promotions. Free general admission. westchicago.org.

Civil War Days, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. Famous historical figures stroll the grounds. Battle each day. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 youth 4-12, free under 4; discounts in advance. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.

Des Plaines Spring Fun Fair: Mountain View Mine Adventure Golf Course, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Park district's annual family festival, with Pooch, Pet & Pedal Parade, Touch a Truck, Community Health Fair, climbing wall, kids dash, rubber duck race. www.desplainesparks.org. (847) 391-5733.

Hanover Park Spring Maxwell Street: Hanover Park commuter parking lot, Lake Street and Barrington Road, Hanover Park: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18. Hanover Park residents and neighbors sell their old treasures, handmade crafts and new merchandise. Free admission. hanoverparkillinois.org.

Lilac Time Mutt Strutt, Maple and Park avenues, Lombard: 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18. 5K and One Mile Puppy Path. Includes pancake breakfast. Preregister or on-site starting at 7 a.m. (630) 953-6102.

Chicago Drum Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. The 23rd annual event is the largest, longest-running vintage and custom drum show. Exhibits, clinics, classes, demonstrations, entertainment, celebrity guests. $15, or $10 for ages 6-12. www.chicagodrumshow.com.

JustPlay! Sports and Recreation Festival, Ross Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue and Lies Road, Carol Stream: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Zip line, Eurobungies, scuba lessons, Division BMX demonstrations, Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, bags and basketball tournaments, dart tag, karate, music and other activities. Free admission. justplay.org or carolstream.org.

Lamb's Farm Train Days, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, I-94 at Route 176, Libertyville: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and Sunday May 19, in the Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe & Bakery. Children of all ages can don their conductor's hat and navigate electric trains, courtesy of Valley Model Railroad Association. Free. Lambs Farm will also have activities (some with cost) and gifts. For information, contact Eric Rodriguez at (847) 990-3775 or www.lambsfarm.org.

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: Mount Prospect Metra Station, Southwest corner of Northwest Highway and Route 83, Mount Prospect: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, from May 18 to Sept. 28. Classic car shows with a different theme each week. Free admission. Check the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association website for each week's show. www.mpdma.org.

Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 19: an 18.5 mile race from Oak Springs Road in Libertyville to Dam #2 (Kensington Road) in Prospect Heights. Serious competitors to beginners welcome. Good places to watch race as well. $22-$30. Signup deadline is Sunday, May 12. Visit canoemarathon.com.

Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg Bike Ride & Picnic: Blackwell Elementary School, 345 N. Walnut Lane, Schaumburg: Noon to 2:15 p.m. May 19, from Blackwell Elementary School to Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. Celebrate Schaumburg's German heritage with a police-guided tour of its bikeways, followed by a free outdoor barbecue and live music. T-shirts available for $10. Tour is over five miles; beginners and riders with training wheels not advised to participate. (847) 490-7020. .

Rare Breeds Livestock and Poultry Show, Garfield Farm Museum, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, Campton Hills: 27th annual show highlights the need to preserve rare domesticated animals from extinction. Rare breed enthusiasts can show off their favorite animals to the public and interact with other exhibitors and prospective buyers. Guests can see rare breeds of cattle, horses, sheep, hogs and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19. $6, $3 for kids. (630) 584-8485 or www.garfieldfarm.org.

Lilac Parade, steps off at Main and Wilson, travels to Lilacia Park, Lombard: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Theme is Nostalgia of the '60s, '70s and '80s. Free. (630) 415-2079 or lombardlilacparade.com.

Fourth Thursday Concerts: Towne Square, Palatine Road and Smith Street, Palatine: 6:30 p.m. May 23, June 27, July 25. Free. Weather hotline: (847) 705-5123 ext. 431 or palatineparks.org.

Des Plaines Community Garage Sale, at participating homes throughout Des Plaines: 9 a.m. to sunset, Friday through Sunday, May 24 to 26 for ZIP code 60018. Shoppers check the website or contact Prudential Starck Realtors for participating homes. (847) 255-3900 or www.desplaines.org/garagesale.

Hawthorn Woods Police Department Bike Rodeo, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, Quentin and Old McHenry roads, Hawthorn Woods: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Free. Events include free bicycle helmets, free hot dogs and ice cream, safety inspections and McGruff the Crime Dog. (847) 847-2300 or vhw.org.

Barrington Arts Festival, along Station Street, from Hough Street to Park Avenue, Barrington: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26. Free admission. Festival offers the work of 120 juried artists from around the world in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, photography, watercolors, wood and more. Event also features live music, food and kids' activities. Visit barrington-il.gov.

Schaumburg Prairie Arts Festival: Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive, Schaumburg: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 25 and 26. Outdoor fine art show and sale featuring artists, live entertainment, food vendors and children's activities. Free admission, parking. www.prairiecenter.org; (847) 923-3605 or (847) 895-3600.

St. Charles Fine Art Show, on Riverside Avenue between Main Street and Illinois Avenue, St. Charles: 15th annual juried fine art show featuring 100 artists, musical entertainment, demonstrations and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Free admission and parking. downtownstcharles.org.

Streamwood Memorial Day/POW/MIA vigil: Streamwood Veteran's Memorial, 301 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood: Candlelight vigil begins at 8 p.m. May 25. Throughout the night, vigil guards march past the monoliths. They will be relieved at 11 a.m. May 26 at the formal start of the Memorial Day ceremony. (630) 736-3800. or www.streamwood.org.

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, on Sheffield Avenue, from Belmont to School Street. Chicago: Concerts, crafts, food and more. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Rolling Meadows Memorial Day Parade and ceremony, Kirchoff Road and Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows: 11 a.m. May 25. Parade marches west to the Carillon Tower for an 11:30 a.m. ceremony. Veterans and their families encouraged to participate. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the first Farmers Market/Food Truck event for 2013 will be held at City Hall parking lot, 3600 Kirchoff Road. (847) 394-8500.

Dash to Cure Diabetes: Citizen's Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington: 8 a.m. May 26 in Barrington. A 4-mile run on the prairie path between Citizen's Park and Cuba Marsh; a 5k walk through Barrington streets; Junior Dashes for children. Goody bags and T-shirts to the first 500 registered. www.dashtocurediabetes.org. (847) 381-0687 or www.barringtonparkdistrict.org.

Dundee Township Memorial Day Parade, Grafelman Park, Route 72 and Fifth Street, West Dundee: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26. The parade, organized by the Tri-Cities Evergreen VFW Post 2298, steps off at Van Buren Street in East Dundee, and marches west on Main Street (Route 72) to the park's gazebo where a program will honor veterans. (847) 428-9006 or vfw2298.com.

Got Freedom? Run/Walk: Miner School, 1101 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights: 8 to 10 a.m. May 26. 5K run, 10K run, 5K walk and a 5K+ tactical challenge, benefiting SALUTE Inc., which helps veterans and their families. Runs start at Miner School and end at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St. $30 until May 18, $35 after. Register at www.saluteinc.org. (847) 463-8400.

Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade: Begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the village hall, at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Parade ends at Memorial Park on Chestnut Street for a 10:30 a.m. ceremony. For information, call Wally at (847) 253-5960.

Bartlett Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance Service: Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues, Bartlett. Events begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, with an American Legion flag retirement ceremony. At 11 a.m., veterans, scouts, civic groups and bagpipe players walk to Bartlett Cemetery, where the remembrance service continues. For information, call Paula at (630) 837-0800.

Buffalo Grove Memorial Day: Knopf Cemetery, on Arlington Heights Road, one-half mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Buffalo Grove: 11 a.m. May 27 ceremony at Knopf Cemetery hosted by Kingswood United Methodist Church.

Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Crystal Lake Central High School, 45 W. Franklin Ave., Crystal Lake: 11 a.m. Monday, May 27. Steps off at the high school, proceeding east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street, west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery where a memorial service will be held. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled and the memorial service will be held in the high school field house. www.crystallake.org.

Des Plaines Memorial Day Parade and Service: Parade begins at 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 27, in the Maine West High School parking lot, at Wolf and Howard streets, Des Plaines. Parade marches east to Lake Memorial Pavilion for an 11 a.m. ceremony that will last about an hour. Free. For information, call Steve at (847) 452-6991.

Elgin Memorial Day ceremonies, Veterans Memorial Park, 274 N. Grove Ave., Elgin: The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, in cooperation with city of Elgin, will host four ceremonies. At 8:45 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, 1001 Villa St., a Catholic Mass along with a combined color guard, rifle salute, and playing of Taps. At 9:15 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park, 30W730 Route 20, the observance includes a combined color guard, rifle salute and the playing of Taps. At 9:45 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, a program to honor those who lost their lives at sea, including a performance by the Elgin Choral Union and concluding with the strewing of flowers into the Fox River, a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. At 11 a.m. at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd., the program will pay tribute to the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and honor the men who served and lost their lives in this conflict. It will also feature an address by historian Don Pielen and music by the Elgin Choral Union and the Northwest Baptist Academy Marching Eagles. www.elginmemorialday.org.

Elk Grove Village Memorial Day observance: Elk Grove Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village: 10:45 a.m. May 27. Free. (847) 357-4010. (847) 437-9494 or elkgroveparks.org.

Fox Lake Memorial Day ceremony, Fox Lake Veteran's Memorial, Nippersink and Grand Avenue, Fox Lake: 11 a.m., Monday, May 27. Free. (847) 367-6640 or www.lcfpd.org or www.foxlake.org.

Fox River Grove Memorial Day Parade, Algonquin Road School, 975 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove: Steps off at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, at school and continues down Algonquin Road to South River Road. The parade, hosted by the American Legion Frank H. Nagel Jr. Post 119, ends at Lions Park with a ceremony. foxrivergrove-il.org.

Hanover Park Memorial Day: Hanover Park municipal complex, 2121 W. Lake St., Hanover Park: Ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Veterans Memorial Plaza. For information, call (630) 823-5700, (630) 372-4200 or go to hanoverparkillinois.org.

Libertyville Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Downtown Libertyville, from the Metra station south to Cook Park, Libertyville: 9:15 a.m. Monday, May 27. Silent parade concluding with a ceremony to honor members of the armed services around 9:45 a.m. Ceremony includes music, flag folding, flag collection, a prayer, firing of weapons by the color guard and playing of Taps by a bugler. The color guard will reassemble and march to the Veterans' Monument at Lakeside Cemetery where Taps will be played and weapons fired to conclude the program. If it rains, ceremonies will be held at the American Legion Hall, 715 N. Milwaukee Ave. (847) 362-2430 or libertyville.com.

Lincolnshire Memorial Day celebration, Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. A ceremony and a flag retirement are planned. Free. Call (847) 913-2360 or visit lincolnshire.il.us or www.lincolnshirecommunity.com.

Lombard Memorial Day, Common Park, St. Charles Road and Grace Street, Lombard: Ceremony from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, May 27, at the Veterans Memorial in the Sunken Garden. (630) 620-5718 or www.villageoflombard.org.

Maple Park Memorial Day services, along Main Street, downtown Maple Park: Maple Park American Legion Post 312 members will place American flags on the graves of service members and perform honors on Memorial Day at six Maple Park cemeteries starting at 9 a.m. The Honor Guard and Rifle Squad march into the cemetery as the chaplain recites a prayer and the Rifle Squad fires three volleys over the graves of the veterans, followed by Taps. The cemeteries will be: Pierce Cemetery, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Gardner Cemetery, Van Vlak Cemetery, Saint Peter and Paul's Catholic Cemetery and South Burlington Cemetery. mapleparklegion.org or mapleparkfunfest.com.

Memorial Day ceremony, Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva: 3 p.m. Monday, May 27. The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission will conduct a Memorial Day Ceremony at the County Veterans Memorial located on the front grounds of Building A. (630) 232-3550.

Memorial Day observance, Hoffman Estates Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the Veterans Memorial, next to police department. To remember all of our country's military veterans who fought and continue to fight. www.hoffmanestates.org.

Palatine Memorial Day parade, starts at Wood Street and Northwest Highway, Palatine: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 27. Hosted by the American Legion. (847) 359-1606. or amlegion-palatinepost690.org.

Round Lake Area Memorial Day parade and ceremonies, American Legion Hall, 111 Main St., Round Lake Park: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. The 2013 silent parade theme is “Lest We Forget.” The villages of Hainesville, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Park, Round Lake Heights along with the Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion are sponsoring this communitywide event. The parade will travel west on Main Street then north on Cedar Lake Road and end at the Round Lake Beach memorial at Clarendon Drive and Cedar Lake Road. Ceremonies are planned at memorials along the route. Free. For information, call the Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, at (847) 546-2002.

South Elgin Memorial Day service, Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin: Hosted by South Elgin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2327, ceremony will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at the Municipal Annex, 1 W. State St. www.southelgin.com.

St. Charles Memorial Day Parade, Downtown St. Charles, Main Street, St. Charles: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, starting at Sixth Street and continuing to Riverside Avenue, ending at Freedom Shrine (along the Fox River north of the police department) where there will be a ceremony. www.stcharlesil.gov.

Wheeling Memorial Day Parade, starting at Sam's Club, 1055 McHenry Road, going down McHenry Road to AMVETS Post 66, at 700 McHenry, Wheeling: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Wheeling High School band, Knights of Columbus, AMVETS and more. Brief ceremony at AMVETS post, followed by refreshments inside. (847) 537-0440.

Aurora Memorial Day Parade, Steps off from South River and Benton, Aurora: Patriotic ceremony at 11:15 a.m. Monday, May 27, in front of David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place. Parade starts at noon and proceeds east to Broadway Avenue, north to Downer Place to end at River Street. (630) 256-3370 or aurora-il.org.

Barrington Memorial Day Parade and services, Barrington: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27. The parade kicks off at Cook and Main streets and will end at Evergreen Cemetery with a short service to commemorate U.S. men and women who gave their lives while in military service to their country. Memorial services conducted at area cemeteries: 7:30 a.m. White Cemetery on Cuba Road; 8 a.m. St. Paul Cemetery on East Main Street; 8:30 a.m., Barrington Center on Sutton Road and Route 68 and 9 a.m., Union Cemetery on Route 62, west of Sutton Road. For information, visit www.barrington-il.gov.

Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Crystal Lake Central High School, 45 W. Franklin Ave., Crystal Lake: 11 a.m. Monday, May 27. Steps off at the high school, proceeding east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street, west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery where a memorial service will be held. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled and the memorial service will be held in the high school field house. www.crystallake.org.

Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade, From York and Third streets to Wilder Park, Elmhurst: Steps off at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27. Free. (630) 530-3000 or elmhurst.org.

Hampshire Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Hampshire Middle School, 560 S. State St., Hampshire: Parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the middle school and proceeds to Ralph Seyller East Park where a short program will be held. In case of rain, it will be held in the school. After the ceremony, veterans are invited to lunch in the park pavilion. (847) 683-2606.

Itasca Memorial Day Parade, Steps off from Bryn Mawr and Catalpa avenues, Itasca: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27. Memorial service follows at Usher Park, 200 E. Irving Park Road. Free. (630) 773-2257 or itascaparkdistrict.com.

Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade, starts at Grand and McKinley avenues, ends at Lehmann Park, Lake Villa: 1 p.m., Monday, May 27. Free. lake-villa.org.

Lisle Memorial Day Parade, steps off from Lisle Junior High School, 5207 Center Ave., and proceeds to village hall, Lisle: 11 a.m. Monday, May 27. Ceremonies follow parade at 11:30 a.m. at village hall and 11:45 a.m. at Lisle Cemetery. Community cookout at noon at Museums at Lisle Station Park. Free. (630) 769-1000.

Mount Prospect Memorial Day parade, starts at the corner of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue, Mount Prospect: 9:35 a.m. Monday, May 27. from Emerson Street to Lions Park for a ceremony. Any citizens can march in the parade, and veterans are especially encouraged to join in. Free. Call parade coordinator Bob Fey (847) 299-3510.

Mundelein Memorial Day parade, runs west down Hawley Street from the village hall to Memorial Park, Mundelein: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Free. (847) 949-3200 or mundelein.org.

Naperville Memorial Day Parade, Jackson Avenue and West Street, Naperville: Proceeds east to Washington Street, north to Benton and east to the SS. Peter & Paul parking lot. 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27. Ceremony follows parade at Community Concert Center in Central Park, Benton and Court streets. Free. (630) 355-7664 or napervfw3873.org.

Waukegan Memorial Day Parade, steps off from the intersection of Grand Avenue and Genesee Street, through downtown to Veteran's Park at Washington Street and Martin Luther King Drive, Waukegan: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Free. (847) 599-2525.

Wheaton Memorial Day Parade, steps off at Hale and Wesley, then west on Wesley, south on West to Wheaton Cemetery, Wheaton: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Ceremony follows at cemetery. Free. (630) 682-0076.

Wood Dale Memorial Day Parade, steps off at Wood Dale Junior High, 655 N. Wood Dale Road, and proceeds to Irving Park Road, Wood Dale: 11 a.m. Monday, May 27. Ceremony follows at Veterans Memorial on Irving Park Road. Free. (630) 787-3712 or wooddale.com.

Barrington Cruise Nights: downtown Barrington, Cook and Station streets, Barrington: Weekly car shows at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 30 to Aug. 29 in the Harris Bank Parking lot on South Cook Street. Free. Food and ice cream vendors, prizes and live entertainment. (847) 304-3400. Schedule: May 30, Chevys; June 6, 70s Night; June 13, Ford/Mercury; June 20, 4-Speeds; June 27, street rods, pre-1948; July 11, Buick, Pontiac & Olds; July 18, exotic cars; July 25, British cars; Aug. 1, Mopar; Aug. 8, convertibles; Aug. 15, sports cars; Aug. 22, Corvettes; Aug. 29, trucks/4x4s. www.barrington-il.gov. (847) 382-5626.

2013 Taste of Wheaton, Taste of Wheaton, in Memorial Park at Union and Hale streets, Wheaton: Carnival, concerts, arts and crafts show, food, block party and more. Runs Thursday, May 30, through Sunday, June 2, in Memorial Park. Carnival at Liberty and Main streets, and entertainment at Hale and Front. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Cosley Zoo Run for Animals at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Free admission. wheatonchamber.com or wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Community Days, Town Center Park, Route 72 and Center Drive, Gilberts: Fifth annual festival features live music, food vendors, beer/wine tent, games and prizes, carnival by Windy City Amusements and more. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 1; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Free admission. Carnival wristbands, $20 per day, 6 to 10 p.m. May 30; and noon to 4 p.m. June 1 and 2. American English at 8 p.m. June 1. Musical acts include: Deep Six, Going South, Fairlanes, Kampfire Cowboys, Saloonantics, The Infractions, FamJam, Stormcrow, Good New, Big Band, Smokehouse and Street Corner Blue. (847) 428-2861 or www.villageofgilberts.com.

Rose Festival, Roselle Metra Station, Maple Avenue and Irving Park Road, Roselle: 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, May 30; 6 to midnight Friday, May 31; noon to midnight Saturday, June 1; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Music, carnival and food. The 19th annual Run for the Roses 5K starts at 8 a.m. Sunday at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., followed by the 6K youth run at 9 a.m. Rose Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday on Roselle Road starting at Devon Avenue. Carnival specials: 10 rides for $15 on Thursday; $20 wristband all-you-can-ride from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. www.roselle.il.us.

Hoffman Estates Children's Concert Series: Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates: 10 a.m. every other Friday, May 31 to Aug. 9. May 31, R.C. Juggle variety show; June 14, Steve Beno, children's singer; June 28, The Rope Warrior, rope jumping; July 12, Zak Morgan, children's singer; July 26, Daniel Martin, magician; Aug. 9, Performer TBA. Free. www.hoffmanestates.org or heparks.org.

Harvard Milk Days, Milky Way Park, Route 173, Harvard: 72nd annual festival will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, May 31; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 1; and noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Carnival, entertainment, craft show, petting zoo, milk drinking contest, cow chip lotto, antique tractor display and chain saw carving. Entertainment includes: Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps from 6 to 10 p.m. and Bob Bohm's Magic Show at 8 p.m. Friday; talent show at 6 p.m. and Bob Bohm's Magic Show at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday; and New Odyssey at 7:30 p.m. and grand finale fireworks at 10 p.m. Sunday. Annual Milk 10K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday. Annual Milk Days Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday. Free admission; $5 daily parking or $10 three-day pass. www.milkdays.com or (815) 943-4614.

June

A Celebration of Craft Beer, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1; 6 to 6:30 p.m. V.I.P. early entrance. Craft beers, representatives from breweries, history of Naperville's Stenger Brewery, appetizers. Tickets $40; $25 designated driver until May 31; $50/$25 at the door; $60/$35 V.I.P. available until May 20. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.

Cruising into Summer Street Fun Fair and Car Show, Downtown Hampshire, along State Street, Hampshire: Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the 15th annual event from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1. In addition to the car show, there will be face painting, hula hoop contest, dancing, music, karaoke, 50/50 raffle, scavenger hunt and the popular pie toss. Free admission; $15 to enter a car. www.hampshirechamber.org.

Fox Lake Bike Rodeo, Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1. No registration required. Free. (847) 587-2151 or foxlake.org.

Grayslake Craft Beer Festival, on South Whitney Street, between Center Street and Park Avenue, Grayslake: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Variety of ticket options will be available for beer, plus food for purchase and live music. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakechamber.com.

Lake Villa Art in the Park, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Art, live music, food and fun. Free admission. For information, call village hall at (847) 356-6100 or visit www.lake-villa.org.

Ray Bradbury's “Dandelion Wine” Fine Arts Festival, Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1. The 14th annual festival will feature music, dance, art and more. Free admission. Call (847) 360-4740.

Des Plaines Invitational Fine Art Fair, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. Des Plaines Art Guild's 59th annual member show. Free admission. www.dpag.org or dppl.org.

Fine Arts Festival, Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S. York Road, Oak Brook: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. More than 50 artists exhibit work that includes paintings, ceramics, hand-woven textiles, mosaics, pastels, stained glass, jewelry and photography. Free admission. (630) 920-9720 or grauemill.org.

Mid-American Canoe Race, Mount St. Mary's Park, St. Charles: 52nd annual event to be held Sunday, June 2. The 10-mile race begins at 9 a.m. from Mount St. Mary Park in downtown St. Charles, with the 6-mile race starting at 10:30 a.m. from the Batavia VFW, just south of downtown. Boats will be launched in heats of 10 every four minutes from both start areas. Free shuttle buses will run continuously along the route beginning at 7:30 a.m. Participation fees vary. Registration required. www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Roselle's Rose Parade, Devon Avenue and Roselle Road to Lawrence Avenue and Irving Park Road, Roselle: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Free. (630) 894-3010 or rosellechamber.com.

Wauconda summer concert series, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda: 7 p.m. Thursdays in June. Free concerts. The concert for June 6 will be CanaryBlue Band, with music of the '70s and '80s. (847) 526-3610 or waucondaparks.com.

Arlington Heights downtown concert series: Downtown Arlington Heights, Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights: All concerts 7 to 8:30 p.m., Vail Avenue at Campbell Street, bring chairs and blankets. Free. UnPlugged Thursdays, June 6-Aug. 8; Sounds of Summer Fridays, June 7-Aug. 7. June 6: St. Viator Jazz band; June 7: Gone 2 Paradise; June 13: Missed Opportunity; June 14: Trippin' Billies; June 20: Illinois Brass Band; June 21: 25 or 6 to 4/The Chicago Experience; June 27: Reunion Jazz Band; June 28: Britbeat; July 4-5, no concerts; July 11: Arlington Heights Community Concert Band; July 12: Heartache Tonight; July 18: Prairie Brass Band; July 19: Arranmore; July 25: Special Consensus; July 26: No concert; Aug. 1: Jon Rogers & Friends jazz; Aug. 2: Blooze Brothers; Aug. 8: Skip Towne & The Greyhounds.

2013 Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, at Millennium Park and Grant Park: Largest free blues festival in the world. Blues concerts on five stages. Runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 9. Free admission. Visit cityofchicago.org.

Arlington Heights Picnic in the Park: North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman Street, Arlington Heights: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 7. The park district's kick off to summer, with live entertainment, food vendors, moonwalks and inflatable slide, face painting, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library bookmobile and the park district information booth. Free admission. (847) 577-3003, ext. 1 or ahpd.org.

U Rock 2013: Teen Battle of the Bands, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton: Teens ages 14 to 19 from Wheaton and Glen Ellyn park districts invited to audition starting at 5 p.m. Friday, June 7. or wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Lake Villa Celebration of Summer, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa: Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. Teen night is 6 to 9 p.m. June 7; Car show is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8, music at 6 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Free admission. For information, call village hall at (847) 356-6100 or visit www.lake-villa.org.

City of St. Charles RiverFest, downtown and along the Riverwalk, St. Charles: 31st annual festival will be from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 10. Two entertainment stages with live music, dragon boat races, 40-ton fantasy sand sculpture, craft show, car show, water ski show, carnival and more. Free. www.prideofthefox.org.

Fridays on the Green concerts: Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect: Downtown Mount Prospect concert series, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, June 7, June 21, July 19, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16, on the Village Green. Free. www.mountprospect.org or (847) 392-6000.

Aurora Green Fest, Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Speakers, vendors, recycling extravaganza, green car show, music, art show, kids activities, rain barrels for sale and bike maintenance. Free. (630) 859-8606 or foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Hoffman Estates Community Fishing Derby: South Ridge Lake, 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8. No license required. For information, contact Cheri Sisson at info@hechamber.com.

Promenade of Arlington Heights: Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9. 130 juried artists from around the country working in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, wood and furniture. Taste of Arlington Heights features dishes and drinks from many Arlington Heights notable restaurants. Live music, art activities for kids. www.promenadeofartarlingtonheights.com or (847) 926-4300.

Streamwood Stride: Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 8. 10K and 5K Run/Walks, Double Derby (in conjunction with Bartlett Park District) and 1-Mile Fun Run. Pancake breakfast ($2-$4) after the races. Fees apply for races. Registration/information: www.spdcares.com; (630) 372-PARK, (630) 372-7275 or www.streamwoodparkdistrict.org.

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival, Burlington Park, on Chicago Avenue between Washington and Garfield streets, Hinsdale: Event features more than 130 juried artists, food, kids' activities and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9. Free. (630) 323-3952 or hinsdalechamber.com.

Japan Festival 2013: Elk Grove High School, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9. Two entertainment stages, food and kids activities, plus demonstrations of Sumo, Japanese flower arrangements and the tea ceremony, among others. Free admission. www.japanfest-chicago.org. (847) 718-4400 or eghs.d214.org.

Rails to Victory, Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St. (Route 31), South Elgin: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9. In honor of 70th anniversary of World War II, experience a WW II military encampment and view period battles on the banks of the Fox River at 4 p.m. daily. Be a fan at baseball game on the homefront with the Rockford Peaches at 7 p.m. Saturday; and ride the museum trolleys into “occupied France” to experience the suspense and drama of the heroism of the American Allies. Free entry to the museum grounds for the battles, demonstrations and baseball game; advance reservations and a fee required for the trolley rides. www.railstovictory.com, foxtrolley.org or (847) 697-4676.

Wells Street Art Festival, Wells Street between North Avenue and Division Street: More than 250 juried artists display their works. Another highlight is a variety of local fare. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9. $7 admission donation. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Lake Villa fireworks, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa: At dusk Saturday, June 8 during Celebration of Summer. Free admission. (847) 356-6100.

Arlington Heights Historical Society House Walk & Tea, at various homes, Arlington Heights: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9. See a 2007 Prairie Style energy efficient home with low maintenance, 1880 renovated farm house filled with antiques and flea market finds, a 1920s bungalow with new additions that seamlessly tie in with the original construction and more. $25-$30; tea an additional $10. Register now at www.ahmuseum.org or (847) 255-1225.

Fermilab Family Outdoor Fair, Lederman Science Center at Fermilab, Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9. Families explore the outdoor world at Fermilab through hands-on exploration with nature, including sweeping for insects. visiting a bison herd, going on a nature scavenger hunt and more. Free. No registration required. (630) 840-5588 or www.fnal.gov.

Kane County Railroadiana and Model Train Show and Sale, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9. One of two annual Railroad Collectible Shows in Chicago with model trains and operating layouts. Railroad collectibles include items used by railroads such as lanterns, china, silverware, keys, locks, timetables, train parts and maps as well as books, photography and DVDs on railroad topics. Admission is $5.50, plus tax; children under age 12 are free. www.rrshows.com.

Nature Funfest, Greenbelt Cultural Center at Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9. Kids ages 4-12 can learn about nature with nature-related activities, plus face painting, games and refreshments. Free. Use the entrance on the east side of Green Bay Road. (847) 968-3477 or lcfpd.org.

Elk Grove (Village) RotaryFest, Lions Park, Elk Grove Boulevard and Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 12 and 13; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 14; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 15; 2 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Carnival, live music, food, games, the Hometown parade, fireworks, food and beer. Main stage entertainment includes 7th Heaven, Modern Day Romeos and The Lounge Puppets. Free admission. (847) 439-3900.

Puerto Rican Festival, Division and California streets (Humboldt Park): Celebration of Puerto Rican culture includes food, music, arts and crafts, carnival rides and more. Runs 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday June 12, through Friday, June 14; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and Sunday June 16. Free admission. There is a charge for carnival rides. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Wauconda summer concert series, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda: 7 p.m. Thursdays in June. Free concerts. The concert for June 13 will be Watch Out Kenny playing classic blues. (847) 526-3610 or waucondaparks.com.

Elmhurst Jaycees Charity Carnival, Along Park between Prospect and Myrtle, Elmhurst: Thursday, June 13 to Sunday, June 16. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission; unlimited megapass available. elmhurstjaycees.com.

Libertyville Days, Milwaukee Avenue at Church Street and throughout the downtown area, Libertyville: 6 to 11 p.m., Thursday, June 13; noon to 11 p.m. Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15; and, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Live entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, beer tent, arts and craft show, sidewalk sales, kids party and activities, contests and more. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, beginning at the Metra station on Milwaukee Avenue near Lake Street to Highland Middle School. Free admission. Unlimited ride special is $22 per day. (847) 918-8880 or libciviccenter.org.

Summer Sounds on the Green: Virginia Hayter Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway., Hoffman Estates: Hoffman Estates' summer concert series, 7 p.m. on Thursdays, June 13 to Aug. 8. Free admission. Visit hoffmanestates.org.

27th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Hamilton Lakes, Thorndale Avenue and Route 53, Itasca: Festival features concerts, athletic competitions, carnival attractions, kids' activities, whiskey tastings and seminars, bagpipe and drummer show and more. Runs 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 14, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15. Admission is $12 for adults on Friday, June 14, with kids 12 and under free. On Saturday, June 15, admission is $20 adults; $5 for kids ages 3-12. Children under age 2 are free. chicagoscots.org or (708) 447-5092.

Blues on the Fox, River Edge Park, 360 Broadway St., Aurora: 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, and 3 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15. JJ Grey & Mofro, and Dr. John perform Friday. Saturday performers include the Stone Foxes, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers, and Robert Randolph and The Family Band. Tickets: $10 per day or $15 for a two-day pass general admission. $30 per day or $50 for two-day pass seated; $60 per day for skydeck. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Elgin Ribfest, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. Featuring food, drinks and kid's activities. Musical entertainment includes: Hi Infidelity and Rumor Hazit on Friday; and 7th Heaven, Friction and Serendipity on Saturday. $5 admission fee going to Boys and Girls Club of Elgin. elginribfest.com.

Concerts in the Park, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, Quentin and Old McHenry roads, Hawthorn Woods: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays, June 14 through Sept. 20. Bands scheduled include: June 14: Peach's Beach Party (trop-rock); June 21: The Chauffeurs (oldies, pop-rock); June 28: Deja Vu (variety); July 5: Save the Clocktower (dream pop); July 12: Saturday June Band (rock 'n' roll); July 19: Shelter Dogs (classic rock); July 26: Soul Patch Monkey (classic rock); Aug. 2: Gray Rock Band (vintage rock and roll); Aug. 9: Paper Thick Walls (indie/folk); Aug. 16: John Lambert (classic acoustic rock); Aug. 23: Alex & the Allstars (rock/pop); Aug. 30: Magic Frank Blues Band (blues); Sept. 6: Carte Blanche (variety/pop/rock); Sept. 13: Chuck-A-Roo & the Fabulous Memories (rock 'n' roll/blues/jazz); Sept. 20: 8 Miles South (southern rock). (847) 438-5500 or vhw.org.

Spring Awakening Music Festival 2013, Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive: Music festival features headliners such as Moby, Crystal Method, AN21 and others. Runs Friday, June 14, through Sunday, June 16. Visit springawakeningfestival.com or clubtix.com or ticket package options. (312) 235-7000.

Taste of Randolph Street, Randolph Street corridor, 900 W. Randolph Street: Rock concerts on three stages with artists such as Divine Fits, Milo Greene and many others. Highlights include a variety of fare and merchants. Runs 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 14; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16. $10 suggested donation. tasteofrandolphstreet.com.

ArtWauk, Waukegan Arts District, downtown, Waukegan: 5 to 10 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. Visit the Waukegan arts community in this monthly event. (847) 623-6650 or www.artwauk.com.

Batavia Green Walk, Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue, Batavia: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the riverwalk and across the pedestrian bridge to River Street, in conjunction with the River Street dedication. Batavia MainStreet is partnering with the Batavia Community Garden, Batavia Environmental Commission and other green partners to present a “Green Walk to Healthy Living” through locally grown foods, through movement and to kick off the Batavia Farmers' Market. It features vendors, local organizations and people at the riverwalk who raise awareness on green initiatives. Food, live music, demonstrations and more. www.downtownbatavia.com.

Concert by the Lake, Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The Echoes of Time will perform. Music and entertainment, food and a beer tent. Free admission. Food and beverages are extra. www.foxlake.org.

Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby: Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15. Prizes awarded for shortest fish, longest fish, most fish caught and most unique catch for each age group. Bring your own poles and bait. Everyone gets a hot dog, chips and soda. $8-$14. www.parkfun.com or (847) 490-7020.

Grayslake Arts Festival, Center Street, between Slusser and Whitney, Grayslake: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15. More than 70 juried artists featured in the 17th annual event sponsored by the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce. Other highlights include food vendors, entertainment, children's activities and a high school art exhibit. Free admission. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakechamber.com.

Algonquin's Art on the Fox, Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin: The Algonquin Public Arts Commission will host sixth annual Algonquin's Art on the Fox from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15-16. The fine art show is open to participation by artists who create works of original design and execution in a variety of media. www.algonquin.org.

Antioch Summer Bazaar Arts and Craft Faire, Downtown Antioch, Main Street, Skidmore Avenue, Lake Street, Antioch: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Features 150 booths of handcrafted wares. Free admission. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.

Art in Bloom Festival, Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Juried art show with more than 75 artists, live music, demonstrations, crafts and food. Free with $5 parking. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.

Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts, Chicago Avenue and Main Street, Evanston: Festival features more than 300 artists displaying their works, folk and Native American music on two stages, kids' activities, food and more. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16. $1 admission donation. (847) 328-2204 or custerfair.com.

SausageFest Chicago, Lake View Sausage Fest, 3600-3700 Sheffield, Chicago: Concerts, arts and crafts and a variety of sausage fare from local butcher shops and eateries. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16. $5 admission donation. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Rotary Fest fireworks, off Lions Drive between Elk Grove High School and Rainbow Falls, Elk Grove Village: Dusk June 15 at the RotaryFest festival at Lions Park, Elk Grove Village. elkgroverotary.com/rotaryfest.html.

Libertyville Days Parade, Beginning at the Metra commuter station on Milwaukee Avenue at Lake Street, Libertyville: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Proceeds to Highland Middle School. Features marching bands, clown and more. Free. (847) 680-0040 or www.libciviccenter.org.

RotaryFest Hometown Parade, from Elk Grove Boulevard at Tonne Road to the festival grounds in Lions Park, Elk Grove Village: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15. Theme is “Sports on the Boulevard.” (847) 439-3900.

1840s Days, Garfield Farm Museum, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, Campton Hills: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Step back in time to see what life was like more than 160 years ago during Garfield Farm Museum's 1840s Days. The event features guided tours and period demonstrations by costumed interpreters. Visitors can walk through the restored 1846 brick inn and the museum's historical barns. $6, $3 for kids. (630) 584-8485 or www.garfieldfarm.org.

Swedish Day Midsummer Festival, Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16. 103rd annual festival includes second annual Lutefisk toss, Maypole dance, cultural presentations, Viking re-enactment, arts and crafts, folk dancers, live Scandinavian music, entertainment, cottage walk, food and more. $5; free for kids under age 12. www.swedishday.net.

Lions Park Summer Concert, Lions Memorial Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect: Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. June 17 through July 29 at the Lions Memorial Bandshell. Mondays are the Mount Prospect Community Band: June 17, Mount Prospect's Got Talent; June 24, Summer Harmony with the Arlingtones; July 1, The Fourth on the First!; July 8, Old Fashioned Concert in the Park with Wayne and Kathleen Messmer; July 15, Strike Up the Band!; July 22, Singing' and Swingin'; July 29, Do It Yourself Sousa. Thursdays feature a variety of musical entertainment: June 13, Hello Summer Dance Party; June 20, Jak Tripper Band; June 27, Hi-Fi Superstar; no concert July 4; July 11, Hometown Country Fair; July 18, 7th Heaven. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. www.mppd.org.

Events in the Plaza Concert Series, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. Chicago R&B Kings will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor performances but arrive early to secure your spot. Cars are turned away when parking is full. Free. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, June 20. www.lcfpd.org.

Swedish Days, downtown Geneva, Geneva: 64th annual festival runs Tuesday, June 18, to Sunday, June 23. Features parade, American and Swedish food, carnival rides, free daily and nightly entertainment, zip line, Sweden Väst, Radio Disney, children's games and more. Hours vary each day with activities. General admission is free. Fee for some activities and food. genevachamber.com/swedishdays.html or genevachamber.com.

Wauconda Summer Concert Series, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda: 7 p.m. Thursdays in June. Free concerts. The concert for June 20 will be Stateline Band playing country music. (847) 526-3610 or waucondaparks.com.

Rotary GroveFest, downtown Downers Grove: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 20; noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 21 through 23. Carnival, music, business expo, craft fair on Saturday and Sunday, car show on Sunday. Free admission. rotarygrovefest.com or downtowndg.org.

2013 Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Various venues: Local, national and international gospel music performers are featured at three Chicago locations. Runs Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23. Free admission. Check for cityofchicago.org full schedules.

Naper Nights, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22. American English and Ska To Catch 'Em All on Friday: $10, $5 ages 4-12. Heartache Tonight and Righteous Hillbillies on Saturday: $15, $10 ages 4-12. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.

Long Grove Strawberry Fest, at the crossroads of Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, Long Grove: Sample a variety of strawberry treats. Fest also features music, kids' activities and more. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23. $5 admission. Kids under age 12 are free. (847) 634-0888 or www.longgroveonline.com/strawberry.html.

Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Nationally known fiber artists and instructors will conduct workshops on a range of fiber art and related subjects plus a fleece judging competition, fine arts exhibits, vintage handbag exhibit, garment competition, do-it-yourself fashion show, music and a marketplace. Admission is $10 per day, $25 for three days. Kids 10 and under are free. (815) 276-2537 or fiberandfolk.com.

America's Cardboard Cup Regatta, Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake: 29th annual regatta on Saturday, June 22. Gates open at 9 a.m. and races start at noon. Admission fees apply. Rain date June 29. www.cardboardcup.com or crystallakeparks.org.

Civil War-Era Baseball Game, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Old-fashioned baseball game at Siems Memorial Park off Highbridge Road in Union. Civil War-era baseball game pits the McHenry County Independents (an actual team of that era) against a team from Lake County in what could become an annual tradition. Features display of Franklin Mint baseball parks from noon to 2 p.m. June 22 and 1 to 4 p.m. June 23 in the West Harmony School, located on the museum grounds. (815) 923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.

Solstice Hop and Vine Fest: Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Wineries, breweries and food vendors, live music, nature walks. $25 fee include 10 tastings. Tickets at Spring Valley Nature Center, the Jerry Handlon Administration Building, 235 E. Beech Drive; and schaumburgparkfoundation.org. Must be 21. (847) 985-2115. (847) 985-2100 or parkfun.com.

Prospect Heights Summer Block Party: Lions Park, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights: 4 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Voice finals at 5 p.m.; DuPage Band at 7 p.m.; 28 Days at 9 p.m. Children's inflatables are $3.50 each or unlimited from 5 to 9 p.m. for $10. Vendors will sell food. Free admission. (847) 394-2848; www.phparkdist.org. (847) 398-6070 or prospect-heights.il.us.

Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration, Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin: Seventh annual festival from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Vendors sell Scandinavian food, or bring your own picnic and drinks. Children's parade in folk costume, traditional Maypole raising and dancing for all, and children's performances. $5, free for children 12 and younger. (847) 695-6720 or vasaparkil.com.

11th Annual Chicago Pride Fest, Chicago Pride Fest, Halsted Street and Waveland Avenue: Musical and dance performances on two stages, arts and crafts, food, local merchant vendors and more. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23. $8 admission donation. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Green Music Fest, on Damen, between North and Schiller streets, Chicago: Concerts, eco-minded vendors, demonstrations, arts and crafts and family activities. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23. $5. (773) 384-2672 or greenmusicfestchicago.com.

Wheeling Community Cultural Fest: Northside Park, 220 Glendale Ave., Wheeling: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Food, games, music and dancing. Co-sponsored by Indian Trails Public Library and the Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center. Free. www.wheelingparkdistrict.com; (847) 465-3333. (847) 465-3333.

Events in the Plaza Concert Series, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25. Paper Arrows will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor performances but arrive early to secure your spot. Cars are turned away when parking is full. Free. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, June 27. www.lcfpd.org.

Music in the Park, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: Lisle Community Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27. (630) 853-6196 o www.lislecommunityband.org.

Carol Stream Summer Carnival, Ross Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue and Lies Road, Carol Stream: Starts at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28, and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30. (630) 665-7050 or carolstream.org.

2013 Wauconda Fest, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda: Thursday, June 27, through Sunday, June 30. Carnival, Taste of Wauconda, wine tasting tent, tie-dye tent, car show, 5k/10k race, Wauconda Fest has Talent and more. $2 entry fee is good for all four days. Visit waucondaparks.org. (847) 526-3610 or waucondaparks.com.

Beachfest, Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach: Pageant 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27; festival 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 28; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 29; 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Includes live music, children's activities, craft market Saturday and Sunday, pageant on Thursday and more. Free admission. Visit villageofroundlakebeach.org/beachfest-2013.

St. Nectarios Greek Fest, St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Road, Palatine: 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 28; 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30. A celebration of Greek culture with Greek fare, vendor booths, kids' activities, music, dancing and more. Guests can use the food drive-through or use free shuttle service from remote parking area. Admission fee to be determined. (847) 358-5170 or stnectariosgoc.org.

Dundee Township concert and fireworks, Meadowdale Shopping Center field, Route 25 and Mall Drive, Carpentersville: BBI performs Motown, rock, blues, classic rock to current dance hits from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Bring a blanket or chairs. Fireworks at dusk. The fireworks show may begin up to 30 minutes early or be delayed up to one hour due to inclement weather. Free. Rain date June 30. www.dtpd.org.

Grayslake's Family Picnic and Fireworks, Central Park, on Lake Street between Washington and Center streets, Grayslake: 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Food vendors, entertainment, live music, fireworks at dusk and more. Free. (847) 223-7529 or glpd.com.

Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta, Lake Ellyn, Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: Noon Saturday, June 29. Free admission for spectators. gepark.org or (630) 858-2462.

Lambs Farm Fun and Fit Family Day, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, I-94 at Route 176, Libertyville: Noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 29. Free. Designed for families to spend a day outdoors and learn how to be healthy together. A variety of vendor and information booths, demonstrations and competitions that encourage physical activity. Advocate Condell Medical Center is sponsoring a free day at the farmyard and attractions. (847) 362-4636 or www.lambsfarm.org.

Picnic in the Park, Lake Ellyn, Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Volunteer fire department grills burgers, brats and hot dogs. Proceeds benefit the Fourth of July committee. Free admission, glenellyn4ofjuly.com.

Wheaton Gospel Jazz Fest, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Multiple jazz performers, wine and food vendors and more. General admission tickets are $35 and are required for entry into park. Lawn seating is also available. Bring chairs or come early to secure limited seating near the band shell. Visit wheatonparkdistrict.com/tickets.

Chicagoland Repticon, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, in the Prairie Events Center. Shop from a large mix of local, regional breeders, vendors, offering reptiles, amphibians, other exotic animals, supplies and merchandise. Admission for both days is $15, or $10 one day; $5 for ages 5-12. www.repticon.com.

Fox Lake Firemen's Festival, Fox Lake Fire Department Bingo Hall, 114 Washington St., Fox Lake: 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 29, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Food and raffles throughout the weekend. Music and entertainment Saturday. Water fights at 10 a.m. Sunday, with events running until 6 p.m. Free. Call (847) 587-3975 or foxlake.org.

Fifth Annual Lincoln Park Arts & Music Festival, Lincoln Park Arts and Music Festival, on Racine between Fullerton and Webster, Chicago: Music, juried arts, food, kids' activities and more. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 30. $7 admission donation. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Dundee Township concert and fireworks, Meadowdale Shopping Center field, Route 25 and Mall Drive, Carpentersville: BBI performs Motown, rock, blues, classic rock to current dance hits from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Bring a blanket or chairs. Fireworks at dusk. The fireworks show may begin up to 30 minutes early or be delayed up to one hour due to inclement weather. Free. Rain date June 30. www.dtpd.org.

Grayslake Fireworks, Central Park, on Lake Street between Washington and Center streets, Grayslake: Dusk Saturday, June 29. Free. (847) 223-7529 or glpd.com.

Grayslake's Family Picnic and Fireworks, Central Park, on Lake Street between Washington and Center streets, Grayslake: 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Food vendors, entertainment, live music, fireworks at dusk and more. Free. (847) 223-7529 or glpd.com.

American Independence Festival Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Planned events include music, games and crafts, a skate expo, petting zoo and pony rides. www.waukeganparks.org.

Waukegan American Independence Parade, steps off along Sheridan Road between Franklin and Washington Streets, travels north to Bowen Park., Waukegan: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Parade line up will begin at 11:30 a.m. (847) 360-4700.

July

Events in the Plaza Concert Series, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road east of Route 21, Libertyville: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. Henhouse Prowlers will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor performances but arrive early to secure your spot. Cars are turned away when parking is full. Free. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. www.lcfpd.org.

Taste of Lombard, Madison Meadow Park, Madison Street and Edgewood Avenue, Lombard: Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 6. 5 to 11 p.m. July 2, 3 and 5; noon to 11 p.m. July 4 and 5. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 4. Carnival, food and entertainment. Admission: $3, free for ages 9 and under. tasteoflombard.com or lombardparks.com.

Cary Summer Celebration, Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary: Park opens at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Live music by Spoken Four at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Rain date for fireworks is dusk July 11. Free. Parking $5 on grass; $10 on pavement. Food and beverages available for purchase. (847) 639-6100 or carypark.com.

Taste of Oak Brook, Oak Brook Sports Core and Polo Club, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook: 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Food, music, dancing, children's activities, fireworks at 9:15 p.m. $10 parking, fee for some activities. (630) 368-5000.

Wheaton Fourth of July celebration, Graf Park, 1701 Manchester Road, Wheaton: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Music, activities and concessions. Fireworks at 9 p.m. at DuPage County Fairgrounds. Free. (630) 665-4710 or wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Lincolnshire Red White and Boom, Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, and noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 4. A parade, a cardboard boat regatta, fireworks, food and kids attractions are planned. Free, but wristband purchases required for some activities. lincolnshirecommunity.org or (847) 615-9209.

Warrenville July 4 celebration, Cerny Park, River Road and Forest View Drive, Warrenville: 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, and 8 a.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Parade steps off at 6 p.m. Wednesday from downtown Warrenville and proceeds to Woodland Road and Curtis Avenue. Activities at the park from 5 to 11 p.m. include bands, concession booths and entertainment. Firecracker 5K at 8 a.m. Thursday starting at Warrenville Park District Recreation Center. Fee $20 until June 14, $25 after. Kids races. Baseball games 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. Children's Parade starts at noon Thursday from St Irene Church, Warren Avenue and Warrenville Road. Activities and music in the park start at noon Thursday. Fireworks about 9:15 p.m. Free. (630) 393-9427.

Barrington Fourth of July Festival, 201 Spring St., Barrington: Wednesday, July 3, to Saturday, June 6, at The Brat Tent. Hours to be determined. Children's entertainment daily and live entertainment each night. Admission after 6 p.m. is $5; $1 ages 12-17; 11 and under free. www.barrington4thofjuly.com (847) 304-3400 or barrington-il.gov.

Northwest Fourth-Fest, Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates: Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7. Times to be determined. Carnival, games, food, beverages, live music, arts and crafts fair parade and fireworks. A joint Fourth of July celebration put on by residents of Hoffman Estates, Elgin, Hanover Township and Hanover Park. July 3 is carnival only; the parade and fireworks are July 4. Arts and crafts fair is July 6 and 7. Free admission. (888) 732-7784 or searscentre.com.

2013 Frontier Days, Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights: Parade, entertainment, sports, food, family activities and more. Runs 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, July 3; noon to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 4; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 5; noon to midnight Saturday, July 6; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 7. General admission is free. (847) 577-8572 or frontierdays.org.

Bartlett Fourth of July Festival, Apple Orchard Park, corner of Stearns and South Bartlett roads, Bartlett: 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 3; noon to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 4; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 5; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 6; 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Carnival, live music, food and beer tent, bingo, children's activities, fireworks, parade. www.bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Lisle's Eyes to the Sky Festival, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 3; noon to 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 4 through 6; noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 7, carnival only. Carnival, hot air balloon rides, craft fair, entertainment. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. July 4 through 6. Parade at 11 a.m. July 4 starting at Lisle Junior High School and ending at village hall, with an ice cream social following at the Museums of Lisle Station Park. Admission: $5 adults; free for children 5 and under, free to Lisle residents with photo ID from noon to 3 p.m. July 4, and free to active duty military personnel and veterans with photo ID on July 4. (630) 964-3410.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival, Melas Park, Busse and Central roads, Mount Prospect: Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7. Hours to be determined. 74th annual festival has carnival rides, food court, beer garden, daily raffles and live musical entertainment. Family Day on Sunday, July 7, will have children's games and other activities. www.mtprospectlions.com.

Mundelein Community Days, Kracklauer Park, the Santa Maria del Popolo Church meadow, and other locations throughout Mundelein: Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7. Hours to be determined. Schedule includes pageants, carnival, games, music, fireworks, a parade and more. Free, but carnival rides require ticket purchase. Fireworks on July 4. mundelein.org, mundelein.org/MCD or (847) 949-3200.

Naperville Exchange Club Ribfest, Knoch Park, West Street and Martin Avenue, Naperville: 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, and noon to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4, to Sunday, July 7. Bands, carnival rides, ribs, family fun area. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Lynyrd Skynyrd performs the evening of July 7. Admission: $15 gate, $12 online, free ages 11 and under. Extra charge for family fun area and carnival. Free access at 7:30 p.m. July 4. ribfest.net.

Palatine Hometown Fest, Palatine Community Park, Palatine Road and Northwest Highway, Palatine: 3 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, July 3; noon to midnight Thursday, July 4, through Saturday, July 6; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 7. 56th annual celebration, with carnival, live music, arts and crafts, business and charity expo, parade, fireworks, Family Day, food, games and more. Free admission. www.palatinejaycees.org.

Hawthorn Woods fireworks, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, Quentin and Old McHenry roads, Hawthorn Woods: Dusk, Wednesday, July 3. Free. Concert by The Soda (pop-rock) from 6 to 9 p.m. Food vendors available, fireworks at dusk. (847) 847-3533 or vhw.org.

Oak Brook fireworks, Oak Brook Sports Core and Polo Club, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook: 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. $10 parking. (630) 368-5000.

Rosemont Independence Day fireworks, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont: 10 p.m. July 3. Free. or rosemont.com.

Wauconda fireworks, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda: starts at 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk, Wednesday, July 3. Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, music and food. Free admission. The park district will sell food, drinks, and glow necklaces. Hosted by the Village of Wauconda. (847) 526-3610 or www.waucondaparks.com.

Wheaton fireworks, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton: 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. May also be viewed from Graf Park. Free. www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/july4 or dupagecountyfair.org.

Antioch Fourth of July Celebration, Williams Park, Williams and Main streets, Antioch: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Celebration includes fair, entertainment, food, music and fireworks. Free admission. At 8 a.m., the 5k Run For Freedom begins. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at Route 173 and Route 83 and heads north on Main Street to Poplar. (847) 395-2160.

Arlington Heights Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, starting from Dunton and Oakton streets, going south on Dunton to Miner and then east to Recreation Park in Arlington Heights. For information or for a spot in parade, leave message at (847) 577-8572 and press 2 or email parade@frontierdays.org. Deadline for entries is June 18.

Aurora Independence Day Parade, Benton and River streets, Aurora: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Travels east to Broadway Avenue, north to Galena Boulevard, west to Stolp, south to Downer Place and concludes at River Street. Presented by the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 in partnership with the City of Aurora. It starts with a patriotic ceremony at 9:15 a.m. outside the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. www.aurora-il.org.

Arlington Heights Fourth of July fireworks, Arlington Park racetrack, Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road, Arlington Heights: Horse racing and music all day, and 30 minutes of fireworks, set to music, at dusk. Racing starts at 3 p.m. Visit arlingtonpark.com/4thofjuly for ticket pricing.

Barrington 4th of July fireworks, Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington: Dusk Thursday, July 4, with viewing from the Barrington High School lawn. Free. www.barrington-il.gov.

Batavia Fourth of July fireworks, Engstrom Park, Main and Millview streets, Batavia: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Savor the Flavor food vendors open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. $5 donation for parking at both high school parking lots (off Wilson and Main), the Ace Hardware parking lot and the Wilson Business Center on West Wilson Street. bataviafireworks.org.

Bensenville LibertyFest, Redmond Recreational Complex, 735 E. Jefferson, Bensenville: Parade at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, from Town Center to Redmond Park. Games and entertainment at the park. Music starts at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free admission. (630) 766-8200 or bensenville.il.us.

Buffalo Grove fireworks/concert, Rotary Village Green, on the east side of Buffalo Grove Road north of Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 4, Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band concert; 9:15 p.m. fireworks. Best viewing from the Rotary Village Green, the Buffalo Grove Golf Course or Willow Stream Park. Free admission. www.bgrotary.org.

Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Celebration, Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Celebration, Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: Freedom Four Run at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at Glenbard West High School football field, 670 Crescent Blvd. Parade at noon beginning at Glenbard West. Carnival from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lake Ellyn Park; $3 wristband. Fireworks at dusk at Lake Ellyn. glenellyn4thofjuly.org.

Independence Day Celebration, Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: Noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on the Parade Field. Revolutionary War living history actors, kids activities, magic shows, Freedom Express mobile museum. U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes performs at 3 p.m. Free admission. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.

Lake Forest July 4 Festival and Fireworks, Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest: Lake Forest celebrates Independence Day with live music, food, a beer garden, kids' activities and fireworks. Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx) is set to perform. Admission is $10 for Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents; $15 for nonresidents. Kids ages 5 and under are free. Parking ranges from $20-$50. Runs 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4. (773) 868-3010.

Lake Zurich Independence Day Event, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, July 4. Cost for residents and beach passholders: $2 for adults, 17 and under free. Cost for nonresidents: $7 for ages 4 and up, 3 and under free. Includes live music, boat parade, food, games and rides. Fireworks at dusk. www.volz.org/parkandrec or (847) 438-5146.

Red, White and Blue Dollar Day, Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. LaFox St. (Route 31), South Elgin: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 4. All riders pay $2 this day only as museum celebrates its 47th birthday. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.

Rolling Meadows July 4 parade, through downtown Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Free. Check the city newsletter or www.ci.rolling-meadows.il.us for details.

Run for the Arts, Barrington: Park Avenue and Main Street, Barrington. Registration starts at 6 a.m., with varied race times on Thursday, July 4. Various length run/walk options. Proceeds to benefit the Barrington Cultural Commission. $5-$35 race fees. www.signmeup.com/75858 or (847) 620-4580.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Celebration, Sabatino Park, Winmoor Drive and Willow Lane, Sleepy Hollow: Thursday, July 4. Sleepy Hollow Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m.; Bob Zdenek Memorial Fishing Derby from 9 to 11 a.m. at Lake Sharon; Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. Games, booths and pony rides and entertainment, pie eating contest, raffle drawing at 4 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. $5 donation for fireworks. www.sleepyhollowil.org.

St. Charles Fourth of July fireworks, Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles: Fox Valley Concert Band will entertain from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, in the historic pavilion. Local favorite Red Woody will play classic rock and alternative hits from 6 p.m. to dark. Fireworks begin at dusk off Boy Scout Island. Free. Fireworks can be best viewed at Pottawatomie Park or Ferson Creek Park. Rain date will be next clear evening. stcparks.org.

Lakeside Festival, Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake: 34th annual festival will be from noon to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 4, to Saturday, July 6; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Carnival rides, Taste by the Lake, children's events, historic tours and more. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Fireworks at dusk Sunday, July 7. Admission fees apply. (815) 455-8000 or lakesidelegacy.org.

Antioch fireworks, Williams Park, Williams and Main streets, Antioch: Dusk Thursday, July 4. Fourth of July Celebration show. (847) 395-2160.

Aurora July 4 concert and fireworks, River Edge Park, 360 Broadway St., Aurora: Bruce in the USA and Fox Valley Orchestra perform at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4, followed by fireworks. Free. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Bartlett 4th of July fireworks: Apple Orchard Park, corner of Stearns and South Bartlett roads, Bartlett: 9:30 p.m. July 4. Fireworks, with music simulcast on FM 98.1. Free. www.bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Bensenville fireworks, Redmond Recreational Complex, 735 E. Jefferson, Bensenville: Concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. (630) 766-8200 or bensenville.il.us.

Carol Stream fireworks, Ross Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue and Lies Road, Carol Stream: Miss Behavin' performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. (630) 665-7050 or carolstream.org.

Downers Grove Fourth of July fireworks, Lemont Road and 75th Street, Downers Grove: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Co-sponsored by Woodridge. Free. events.downers.us.

Glen Ellyn fireworks, Lake Ellyn, Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: Park opens at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4; fireworks at dusk. Free. glenellyn4ofjuly.org.

Huntley Independence Day Fireworks, Huntley Outlet Center, 11800 Factory Shops Blvd., I-90 and Route 47, Huntley: Dusk Thursday, July 4. Free. www.premiumoutlets.com.

Itasca fireworks, Hamilton Lakes, Thorndale Avenue and Route 53, Itasca: Music, food and beer tent at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Fireworks start at dusk synchronized to music. Admission free; parking $20. (630) 773-0835.

Lake Zurich fireworks, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich: Dusk, Thursday, July 4. Cost for residents and beach passholders, $2 for adults, free for ages 17 and under; for nonresidents, $7 for ages 4 and up, free for 3 and under. (847) 540-5054.

Libertyville fireworks, Butler Lake Park, Lake Street west of Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville: Dusk on Thursday, July 4. The Village Band will perform a special concert of patriotic music and other favorites. Free. www.libertyville.com.

Lincolnshire Fourth of July fireworks, Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire: Dusk Thursday, July 4. Part of the Red, White and Boom 2013 festival. Free. (847) 236-0305 or www.lincolnshirecommunity.com.

Mundelein fireworks, Community Days grounds on Seymour Avenue at Courtland Street, Mundelein: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Free. (847) 949-3200 or mundelein.org.

Naperville July 4 fireworks, Knoch Park, West Street and Martin Avenue, Naperville: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Free admission at 7:30 p.m. ribfest.net.

Northwest Fourth-Fest fireworks, Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on the festival grounds. (888) 732-7784 or searscentre.com.

Oakbrook Terrace fireworks, Terrace View Park, Route 83 and 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace: Concert by The Moods at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 4, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. (630) 941-8300 or obtpd.org.

Rolling Meadows 4th of July fireworks, Salk Park, 3699 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows: About 9:15 p.m. or dusk, July 4. (847) 818-3210 or rmparks.org.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Fireworks, Sabatino Park, Winmoor Drive and Willow Lane, Sleepy Hollow: Dusk Thursday, July 4. $5 donation to park for fireworks. or www.sleepyhollowil.org.

Streamwood 4th of July fireworks, Dolphin Park, 880 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood: 9:15 p.m. July 4. Rain date is July 5. Free. www.streamwoodparkdistrict.org.

Vernon Hills fireworks, Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills: Live music 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, with fireworks over Big Bear and Little Bear lakes to follow. Free admission. (847) 367-3725 or www.vernonhills.org.

Warrenville July 4 fireworks, Cerny Park, River Road and Forest View Drive, Warrenville: 9:15 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Free. (630) 393-9427.

Lisle fireworks, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: 9:45 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 4 through 6. Cost: $5 adults, free children 5 and under, and free for active duty military personnel and veterans. eyestotheskies.org.

Mount Prospect Fourth of July fireworks, Melas Park, Busse and Central roads, Mount Prospect: Two shows, at dusk on July 4 and again July 7, on the festival grounds at the park. www.mountprospect.org.

Antioch Fourth of July Parade, starts at 173 and Route 83 and heads north on Main Street to Poplar, Antioch: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4. (847) 395-2160.

Barrington Fourth of July Parade, starts at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington: 10 a.m. July 4, from Barrington High School to the train station, with bands, classic cars, local performers and decorative coats. Theme is “America — Land of Hopes and Dreams: Homegrown in Barrington.” Applications are being accepted until June 14. www.barringtonparade.com.

Des Plaines Fourth of July Parade, starts at Oakton and Center streets, Des Plaines: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4. North on Center and Pearson to Prairie. Theme is “Great Inventions That Changed America.” www.desplaines.org.

Downers Grove Fourth of July Parade and fireworks, parade steps off from Main Street and Grant, Downers Grove: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Free. (630) 434-5555 or events.downers.us.

Elgin's Fourth of July Parade, downtown Elgin, at Douglas Avenue, Elgin: Steps off at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at Douglas and Slade avenues. It proceeds south on Douglas ending at Highland Avenue. Theme is “Elgin Marching Through Time,” with units encouraged to dress up in historic attire. downtownelgin.com.

Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Parade, steps off from Crescent Boulevard and Lake Road; proceeds west on Crescent to Main Street, north to Linden Avenue and east to Lake Ellyn, Glen Ellyn: Noon Thursday, July 4. Free. glenellyn4ofjuly.org.

Hawthorn Woods Fourth of July parade, begins at Falkirk Road and Carlisle and will end at the village hall, 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Ends with a flag-raising ceremony. Free. (847) 847-3533 or vhw.org.

Lincolnshire Fourth of July Parade, from Sprague School to Spring Lake Park, Lincolnshire: 11 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Free. lincolnshirecommunity.org or village.lincolnshire.il.us.

Lisle July 4 Parade, Lisle Junior High School, 5207 Center Ave., Lisle: Steps off at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 4, and proceeds east on Jonquil, north on Main Street, west on School Street and south on Center Street to end at Lisle Village Hall. An ice cream social follows at The Museums of Lisle Station Park. Free. eyestotheskies.org or (630) 964-3410.

Mount Prospect Fourth of July Parade, Prospect Avenue and Emerson Street, Mount Prospect: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 4. (847) 870-6622 or www.mountprospect.org.

Prospect Heights 4th of July Parade, starting from the train station at Wolf and Camp McDonald roads, Prospect Heights: Steps off at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4, and goes west on Camp McDonald to Wheeling Road, north to Willow Road, west to Schoenbeck and north to Hebron Presbyterian Church for a hot dog lunch. (847) 398-6070, ext. 203 or www.prospect-heights.il.us.

Vernon Hills Fourth of July Parade, Deerpath and Atrium Drive south to Sullivan Drive then west to Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills: 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Includes costumed characters, drum and bugle corps, bands and more. Children gather at 8 a.m. at Deerpath and Atrium to decorate their bikes, scooters and wagons for the bike decorating contest. Contestants are invited to ride in the parade as long as accompanied by an adult. (847) 367-3700 or www.vernonhills.org.

Villa Park VFW Post 2801 Fourth of July Parade, steps off at Ardmore and Central, Villa Park: Noon Thursday, July 4. Free. (630) 834-8191.

Warrenville Fourth of July parade, steps off from Warren Avenue, west to Woodland to Cerny Park, River Road and Forest View Drive, Warrenville: Children's Parade begins at noon Thursday, July 4. (630) 393-9427.

Wheaton Fourth of July Parade, steps off from Main Street and Wakeman and heads south, right on Wesley Street, left on Wheaton Avenue, left on Front to dispersal on Cross Street, Wheaton: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Free. (630) 665-4710 or wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Chicago Botanic Garden Art Fest, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 (members only preview); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7. A select 85 juried artists, working with botanic themes, use or material. Interactive art demos and booth chats. Free admission; parking $20 per car, or free for Chicago Botanic Garden members. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org.

Windy City Ribfest in Uptown, Lawrence and Broadway, Chicago: Live music, arts and crafts, kids' activities and many types of rib slabs from local and national rib vendors. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 5; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 7. $5. (773) 868-3010 or www.chicagoevents.com.

Palatine Hometown Fest fireworks, Palatine Community Park, Palatine Road and Northwest Highway, Palatine: 9 p.m. or dusk Friday, July 5. Free. www.palatinejaycees.org.

Celebrate Fox Lake, Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake: Saturday, July 6. Entertainment, games, rides and crafts. Parade line-up at 9 a.m., parade begins at 10 a.m. at Grant High School, heads west along Grand Avenue to Fox Lake Towne Center. Craft show after the parade runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fireworks over the Chain O' Lakes at dusk. www.foxlake.org.

Fox River Grove fireworks, Picnic Grove Park, off the Fox River, Fox River Grove: Saturday, July 6. Musical entertainment and food at 6 p.m., fireworks begin at dusk. No entry to the park after 9 p.m. and no parking at the park. Shuttle bus service will be available. (847) 639-3170.

Palatine Hometown Fest Parade, starts at Wilson and Cedar and goes to Wood and Oak near the park district building, Palatine: 10 a.m. July 6; 55 units, businesses and floats from the local community. www.palatinejaycees.org.

34th Annual Fountain Square Art Festival, Fountain Square Art Festival, at Sherman and Church streets, Evanston: The oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's North Shore features the works of more than 200 juried artists. $5. Runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Summer Breeze Outdoor Concert Series: Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive, Schaumburg: 7 p.m. July 6, 13, 20; Aug. 10, 17, 24. A different band every week. Free admission. www.prairiecenter.org or (847) 895-3600.

Bartlett Fourth of July Parade, Bartlett: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Starts at Oak and North avenues, south on Oak to Railroad Ave., east on Railroad to Main Street, Main Street south to Stearns Road. www.bartlettlions.org.

Bogiefest — Humphrey Bogart Film Fest, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles: Sunday, July 7, featuring favorite films starring Academy Award-winner Humphrey Bogart. (630) 962-7000 or www.oshows.com.

Frontier Days Stampede Run: Miner School, 1101 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 7. Features a 5K Run, 10K Run, 5K Walk and Kid's ¼-mile Dash. 5K, 10K and 5K Walk start at Miner School and ends at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. The Kids Dash will start and finish at Recreation Park. Race fees $10 to $30. www.frontierdays.org or (847) 463-8400.

Crystal Lake Fireworks, Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake: Dusk on Sunday, July 7. www.crystallake.org or crystallakeparks.org.

Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade, Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 7. The parade route will start at city hall, turn south on Dole Avenue and end at Main Beach. (815) 459-1300 or www.crystallake.org.

Mundelein Community Days Parade, on Hawley Street, from Prospect Avenue to Mundelein High School, Mundelein: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Free. (847) 949-3200 or mundelein.org.

Elk Grove Village Mid-Summer Classics concerts, Elk Grove Village Green, Wellington Avenue, downtown Elk Grove Village between the library and village hall: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through July 30. July 9: Blood, Sweat & Tears; July 16, Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of Boston; July 23, Daryl Stuermer of Genesis and the Phil Collins Band; July 30, Three Dog Night. Free. Parking available at the Elk Grove Park District Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, and Town Center, at Arlington Heights and Biesterfield roads. Food and drink available for purchase. elkgrove.org.

Events in the Plaza Concert Series, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. Rico! will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor performances but arrive early to secure your spot. Cars are turned away when parking is full. Free. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. Rain dates is Thursday, July 11. www.lcfpd.org.

Hanover Park COPS Day picnic: East Harbor Park, Woodlake Drive and Harbor Lane, Hanover Park: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10. Sponsored by the Hanover Park Police Department to foster relationships between police and the neighborhoods. Entertainment and displays. Free. www.hanoverparkillinois.org.

Glendale Heights Fest, Camera Park, Bloomingdale Road and Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 10; 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 11; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July 13; and 3 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Carnival and rides, music, food and bingo. Fireworks at 9:30 p. m. on Wednesday and Sunday. Wristbands $20 from June 25 to July 10; $25 at the fest. glendaleheights.org.

2013 Taste of Chicago, Grant Park, Michigan Avenue and Congress Drive: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, through Sunday, July 14. Outdoor food festival features a wide variety of fare and headlining concert performers. This year's artists include Robert Plant and the rock group fun. Admission is free. There is a charge for food and beverage tickets and for some concerts. Visit cityofchicago.org. (312) 744-3315.

Glendale Heights fireworks, Camera Park, Bloomingdale Road and Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, and Sunday, July 14. Free. glendaleheights.org.

Music in the Park, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: Lisle Community Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11. (630) 853-6196 or www.lislecommunityband.org.

Dog Days of Summer, Cook Park, Milwaukee Avenue and Cook Avenue in downtown Libertyville: Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11; 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14. Dog-friendly events, contests and activities. Local and professional dogs jump for prizes and rankings into a 27,000-gallon pool as part of the national championships in extreme dog jumping. Free admission. Visit pamperedpupz.com.

Itasca Fest, Washington Park, Irving Park Road and Rush Street, Itasca: 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 11; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12; noon to midnight Saturday, July 13; and noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Live entertainment, carnival, kids entertainment, bingo, car show, food, 3-on-3 basketball tournament for kids on Friday and for adults on Saturday. Free admission. Advance sale for ticket rides. itasca.com.

Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest, Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills: 4:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July 12; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13; and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14. $5, free for kids 12 and younger. Active military free with military ID. Ribs, food, live entertainment, car show and more. Entertainment options include Soul Asylum, 7th Heaven and a number of popular tribute bands. Proceeds benefit LITH Rotary charities. lithribfest.com or (847) 742-3378.

West Chicago Railroad Days, Reed-Keppler Park, National and Arbor streets, West Chicago: 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 11; 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 12; noon to midnight Saturday, July 13; 2:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Carnival and entertainment. Fireworks at dusk on Saturday. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday from Ingleton and Elmwood to the park. Free admission. (630) 231-3003.

UNCORK Barrington: Cook and Station streets, Barrington: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12 at the Brat Tent, north commuter lot at 201 Spring St., downtown Barrington. Annual wine tasting with more than 45 international wines, hors d'oeuvres and live music. Ticket prices to be determined. www.uncorkbarrington.com. (847) 382-5626.

Grandwood Park Summerfest, Grandwood Park District, 36630 N. Hutchins Road, Gurnee: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 12, and 3 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Grandwood Park Ballpark. Features food, kids' games, a petting zoo, entertainment and more. Music includes Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners on Saturday at 8 p.m. Free admission. (847) 356-0008.

Barrington Concours d'Elegance: Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington: Friday through Sunday, July 12 to 14. A 40-mile road rally through the Barrington area, elegant cocktail buffet on the lawn and more activities. Charity benefit for Barrington Area Conservation Trust. Tickets $25 to $85. Children 12 and under and military personnel with ID are free. www.barringtonconcours.org; (847) 381-4291, www.makraygolf.com.

Greek Fest, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin: 35th annual festival will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 12; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Greek cuisine, music, dancing, games, indoor marketplace and a grand raffle. $2; 12 and younger free with paying adult. Unlimited rides from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for $15. www.st-sophia.com/greekfest.

Lake County Greek Fest, St. Demetrios Church, 1400 N. O'Plaine Road, Libertyville: Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 14. Greek fare, music, dancing, kids activities and tours of the church. Free admission. www.saintdemitriousliberyville.com.

Windmill City Festival, Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue, Batavia: 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Free admission and parking. Entertainment, rides, games, craft show, food, Windmill Whirl 5K run, Whiffle ball Home Run Derby, Challenge, diaper derby, pet parade and more. www.windmillcityfest.com.

28th Annual Irish American Heritage Festival, Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago: Festival features Irish and American music, dance and family activities. Five stages of performers are featured. Runs 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12; noon to midnight Saturday, July 13, and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Tickets are $7-$8 in advance (until end of business day Wednesday, July 10) and $15 at the door. Children ages 12 and under are free. (773) 282-7035 or www.irishahc.org.

Antioch Cardboard Boat Regatta, Pedersen Park, 660 Route 173, Antioch: Registration at 10 a.m., races run until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Free. (847) 395-2160 or antioch.il.gov.

Barrington Brew Fest: Downtown Barrington, Cook and Station streets, Barrington: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the north commuter lot at 201 Spring St., downtown Barrington. Sample more than 20 regional brewers and microbrewers featuring more than 50 craft beers. Ticket prices to be determined. www.barringtonbrewfest.com.

50th Annual IPRA Wauconda Rodeo, Golden Oaks Rodeo Grounds, Route 12 and Case Road, Wauconda: Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, and 1 p.m. Sunday, July 14. $15 for adults, $6 for children (ages 5-11), children under 5 free. Parking $6. Cowboys, horses, bulls, food vendors, beer tent and live bands. (847) 526-5580 or waucondarodeo.com.

Buffalo Grove Art Festival: Buffalo Grove Town Center, Route 83 and Lake-Cook Road, Buffalo Grove: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13 and 14. More than 160 juried artists from around the globe. Art demos and booth chats, youth art division, live music, food from local restaurants, art activities for kids and “Unique Expressions: A Showcase of Local Artists with Special Needs.” Free admission, parking. www.buffalogroveartfestival.com or (847) 926-4300.

Civil War Days, Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road, Wauconda: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Battle re-enactment featuring infantry, cavalry and artillery. Re-enactors as well as musicians, merchants, medical personnel and civilians. Ongoing drills, kids' activities and Civil War-era shopping. $8 for adults, $4 for ages 4-17 and seniors and free for kids under 3. (847) 968-3400 or lcfpd.org.

Naperville Woman's Club Art Fair, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14. Free admission. (630) 420-9680 or napersettlement.museum.

West Chicago fireworks, Reed-Keppler Park, National and Arbor streets, West Chicago: Dusk Saturday, July 13. Free. (630) 231-3003.

Heritage Fair, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union: 28th annual fair will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Antique car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At noon and 3 p.m., certified quilt appraiser and artist Sandy Schweitzer of Crystal Lake will demonstrate a quilt bed turning featuring Civil War quilts. Contests, entertainment and sales throughout the day, plus a 1 p.m. antiques auction. Union residents will have garage sales throughout town. Free. (815) 923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.

34th Annual Chinatown Summer Fair, Wentworth Avenue and Cermak Road, Chicago: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Celebration of Asian culture features a parade, arts and crafts food and more. (773) 868-3010 or chicagodragons.com.

West Chicago Railroad Days Parade, Steps off from Ingleton and Elmwood, proceeds south on Geneva Road, west to Arbor, then north to dispersal at Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Free. (630) 231-3003 or westchicago.org.

Elk Grove Village Mid-Summer Classics concerts, Elk Grove Village Green, Wellington Avenue, downtown Elk Grove Village between the library and village hall: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through July 30. July 16, Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of Boston; July 23, Daryl Stuermer of Genesis and the Phil Collins Band; July 30, Three Dog Night. Free. Parking available at the Elk Grove Park District Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, and Town Center, at Arlington Heights and Biesterfield roads. Food and drink available for purchase. elkgrove.org.

Events in the Plaza Concert Series, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. Mr. Myers will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor performances but arrive early to secure your spot. Cars are turned away when parking is full. Free. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, July 18. www.lcfpd.org.

Inferno Fest, Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. Spicy food and drinks will be served (with lots of milk to cool the taste buds). The event will feature an official flag retirement ceremony, cooking demos, contests, live music and more. celebratehighwood.com.

Kane County Fair, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles: 3 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 17; noon to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 18; noon to midnight Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Carnival, 4-H animal exhibits, concerts, food and more. Admission is $5-$8. Kids under 5 are free. Seniors over 62 are free all day Wednesday, July 17. Season tickets $20. See website for full schedule and acts. kanecountyfair.com.

Music in the Park, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: Lisle Community Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18. (630) 853-6196 o www.lislecommunityband.org.

Antioch Taste of Summer, Main Street, Skidmore Avenue, Lake Street, Antioch: Noon to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 18; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21. More than a dozen restaurants and vendors provide food. Entertainment at the band shell. Carnival and sidewalk sales. Free. (847) 395-2233, antiochchamber.org. or antioch.il.gov.

Sacred Heart German Fest, Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard: 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18; 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 19; 1 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20; and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Musical entertainment, German food, carnival, children's activities, bingo. Free admission. (630) 627-0687 or sacredheartlombard.org.

Vernon Hills Summer Celebration, Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 18; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 19; 1 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 20; and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Live music, carnival, children's activities, beer garden, bingo and more. Shuttle service from Westfield Hawthorn shopping center. Free admission. (847) 367-3700 or www.vernonhills.org.

Wheaton Band Festival, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton: 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Bands from all over the country perform. Donations of used musical instruments accepted to benefit Salvation Army music programs. Free admission. wheatonbandfestival.org.

Summer Fling, Downtown Des Plaines, along Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 19; 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 20; 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Enjoy a variety of music, food, kids activities, arts and craft vendors and carnival rides. Free admission. www.chicagoevents.com or (773) 868-3010.

ArtWauk, Waukegan Arts District, downtown, Waukegan: 5 to 10 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. Visit the Waukegan arts community. (847) 623-6650 or www.artwauk.com.

Naperville Ale Fest, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20. V.I.P. sampling from noon to 1 p.m. More than 150 craft beers, food, live music. Admission: $45, $15 designated driver, $75 V.I.P. www.napervillealefest.com or napersettlement.museum.

Rockin' for the Troops, Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: Noon Saturday, July 20, at Parade Field. Country music star Ronnie Dunn headlights this annual concert sponsored by Operation Support Our Troops. Includes performances by The Voices and the all-veteran Kimo Williams Band. Tickets: $25, limited on-site parking for $10. osotamerica.org or cantigny.org.

Terry Moran Softball Tournament, Kimball Hill Park, South Street and Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows: July 20, at Kimball Hill and Florey parks. Teams compete in various divisions. Entry fees apply. Cash prizes to the winners of each division. Contact David Ray, (847) 818-3200 x223 or dray@rmparks.org.

Gospelfest, Greenbelt Cultural Center at Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago: 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Get inspired by the best voices of Gospel with local choirs, soloists and praise dancers from throughout Lake County. Free. Use the entrance on the east side of Green Bay Road. (847) 968-3477 or lcfpd.org.

Elk Grove Village Mid-Summer Classics concerts, Elk Grove Village Green, Wellington Avenue, downtown Elk Grove Village between the library and village hall: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, Daryl Stuermer of Genesis and the Phil Collins Band. Free. Parking available at the Elk Grove Park District Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, and Town Center, at Arlington Heights and Biesterfield roads. Food and drink available for purchase. or elkgrove.org.

Events in the Plaza Concert Series, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. Great White Caps will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets but arrive early to secure your spot. Cars are turned away when parking is full. Free. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, July 25. www.lcfpd.org.

2013 DuPage County Fair, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28. Animal exhibits, concerts, crafts, food and more. Admission is $4-$10. Kids under age 3 are free. Military personnel with ID are free. Seniors (60 and older) are free before 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. through Friday, July 26. (630) 668-6636 or dupagecountyfair.org.

85th annual Lake County Fair, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday July 24, and Thursday, July 25; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 26; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Animal and agricultural exhibits, music, carnival, food and more. Admission is $5-$10. Free for kids ages 5 and younger. Free for active military in uniform with ID. Active military families with ID are $5. (847) 680-7200.

Music in the Park, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: Lisle Community Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25. (630) 853-6196 o www.lislecommunityband.org.

Barrington Sidewalk Sales Days: Downtown Barrington, Cook and Station streets, Barrington: July 25-27. Hours to be determined. www.barringtonchamber.com.

Algonquin Founders' Days, Algonquin Lakes Park, 700 Lake Plumleigh Way, Algonquin: 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 25; 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 26; 1 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28. 52nd annual festival features music, carnival, bags tournament, contests, Taste of Founders and more. Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, along routes 62 and 31. Founders' Day Run at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 28. Fireworks at 9 p.m. July 28 at Riverfront Park. Admission $1-$4. (847) 658-5340 or algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Family Fun Fest, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. Games, inflatables, face painting, spin art, prizes. Rain location is Lisle High School Commons. $10 for punch card with 25 punches. (630) 964-3410.

Mount Prospect Midsummer Downtown Block Party, Busse Ave. and Emerson St., Mount Prospect: 4 to 10:30 p.m. July 26 and 27. An afternoon and evening of food from local restaurants and live entertainment. Free admission. (847) 392-6000.

Streamwood Summer Celebration: Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood: Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Three-day festival with theme, “The Best of Broadway,” with Saturday morning parade, carnival, Bingo, kids activities, games, food/beer tent, Sunday morning golf outing, and live entertainment on both the Children's Stage and Main Stage. Hours to be determined. Free admissions. www.streamwood.org; (630) 736-3800.

2013 Irish Fest, Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 26, and 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Irish music and dance performances, kids' activities, “Best Legs in Kilt” contest and more. Admission is $4-$5 on Friday, July 26; kids under age 15 are free. Admission is $6-$7 on Saturday, July 27; $2 for kids ages 3-14. (847) 255-1225 or www.ahmuseum.org.

Naper Nights, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27. Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, on Friday: $10, $5 ages 4-12. ARRA headlines on Saturday: $15, $10 ages 4-12. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.

Rockin' the Blocks Community Block Party & BBQ: Harris Bank, 50 N. Brockway, Palatine: 5 to 11 p.m. July 26; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Bands, food booths, beer garden, pig roasts and more. Free admission. www.palatinechamber.com or (847) 359-7200.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Volunteer Park, west of Route 47, off Main Street in downtown Sugar Grove: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 26; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Music, carnival, parade, craft/vendor fair, fireworks, family activities and plenty of fresh corn to eat. Fireworks at dusk on Saturday, July 27. Free general admission. There is a charge for carnival rides. Donations are welcome for fireworks. (630) 466-5166 or www.sugargrovecornboil.org.

Taste of Lincolnshire, Village Green, Olde Half Day Road and Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire: 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 26; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27; 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Sample food from local restaurants. Free admission. lincolnshirechamber.org.

Hooray! for Hollywood, Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn: Wheaton Pops concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Tickets: $32. (630) 790-1430.

Geneva Arts Fair, Geneva Arts Fair, South Third Street, Geneva: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28. More than 150 artists from around the country. New artists will be displaying their artwork on Dodson Place Plaza. Awards will be presented for 2-D, 3-D artwork. Kids Art Area has hands-on activities for kids. genevachamber.com/artfair.html.

North Shore Festival of Art: Westfield Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28. More than 120 juried artists in a variety of mediums including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, paintings and furniture. Live demos, music, food and art activities. Free admission, parking. www.northshorefestivalofart.com or (847) 673-6800.

Woodstock Mozart Festival, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock: Grammy Award-winning artists and others headline. Artists include pianist Vassily Primakov, the festival's principal cellist Nazar Dzhuryn, French saxophonist Daniel Gauthier, Grammy Award-winning violinists Igor Gruppman and Vesna Gruppman, and others. Runs 8 p.m. Saturdays, July 27 to Aug. 10; and 3 p.m. Sundays, July 28 to Aug. 11. $33-$55. (815) 338-5300 or mozartfest.org.

30th Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue, Taste of Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood avenues, Chicago: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28. $10. Features 250 vendors, food and nearly 40 musical acts on four stages. Other highlights include a kids' carnival and the “Lill Street Craft Fair.” (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Streamwood Summer Celebration Parade, starts at Bartlett Road and Streamwood Blvd., Streamwood: 10:30 a.m. July 27.

Arts in the Park: Towne Square, Palatine Road and Smith Street, Palatine: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 29. Music and art projects presented by the Palatine Park District and Northwest Special Recreation Association. Admission free. www.palatineparks.org.

Elk Grove Village Mid-Summer Classics concerts, Elk Grove Village Green, Wellington Avenue, between the library and village hall, Elk Grove Village: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Three Dog Night. Free. Parking available at the Elk Grove Park District Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, and Town Center, at Arlington Heights and Biesterfield roads. Food and drink available for purchase. elkgrove.org.

Events in the Plaza Concert Series, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Three Men in Kilts will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets but arrive early to secure your spot. Cars are turned away when parking is full. Free. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. Rain dates is Thursday, Aug. 1. www.lcfpd.org.

2013 Northbrook Days, Village Green Park, Shermer and Meadow roads, Northbrook: Concerts, carnival rides, food, family activities. Runs 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, through Friday, Aug. 2; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Free admission. Visit northbrookdays.com.

McHenry County Fair, McHenry County Fairgrounds, Route 47 and Country Club Road, Woodstock: Wednesday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 4. Featuring Demolition Derby, K-9 demonstrations, McHenry County Queen contest, talent show, truck and tractor pulls, demo derby, wood carver, contests, agricultural and 4-H exhibits and more. Fair hours to be determined. mchenrycountryfair.com.

August

Music in the Park, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: Lisle Community Jazz Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Free. (630) 853-6196 or www.lislecommunityband.org.

Coon Creek Country Days, Bruce Ream Park, on Terwilliger Avenue, Hampshire: Annual festival from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Features live music, beer tent, food, crafters, carnival, Hampshire Lions pancake breakfast. Fireworks at dusk Saturday, Aug. 3. Free general admission. hampshirecooncreekdays.com.

Lake Villa Days, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa: 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, Aug. 1 and 2; 11 a.m. to midnight. Saturday, Aug. 3; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Live music, food, rides, games and bingo. Firefighters' water fights begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. Free admission. (847) 356-2525.

Summer Daze, Butterfield and Batavia Roads, Warrenville: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Music, car show, rides, kids activities, Battle of the Bands, business booths. Free admission. (630) 393-7279 or warrenvilleparks.org.

Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove, Races run over several courses, Elk Grove Village: Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2-4. Race's ground zero is Elk Grove Boulevard and Ridge, Elk Grove Village. Eighth annual international cycling event features 16 pro/am competitive bike races, drawing top international athletes. Activities include on-site sports/vendor expo, community races and events, and activities for kids. Free admission to public. (773) 868-3010 or tourofelkgrove.com.

North Aurora Days, Clock Tower Plaza and other locations, Oak Street and Randall Road, North Aurora: Annual festival on Friday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 4. Hours to be determined. Features community garage sale, emergency vehicle parade, car show, food, Baggo Classic and musical entertainment. Saturday will feature Run for the Riverfront 5K/10K races. Check northauroradays.com for details.

Taste of Roselle, Main Street between Roselle Road and Park Street, Roselle: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Carnival, food, craft show, entertainment. Free admission. (630) 980-2000 or roselle.il.us.

Barrington Big Trucks: Ron Beese Park, At the intersection of Cornell Avenue and George Avenue, Barrington: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Climb in and explore more than 25 different big trucks, from fire engines to dump trucks. Free. (847)-381-0687 or www.barringtonparkdistrict.org.

Dog Days at Cantigny, Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, on the Parade Field. Bring your furry best friend for special entertainment for all ages, as well as vendor displays and sales. Free with $5 parking. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.

Fox Lake Venetian Night, On Pistakee Lake, Fox Lake: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Block Party starts at 6 p.m. at Dockers, 33 W. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. Fireworks at dark. Free to view or enter. (847) 587-2151 or www.foxlake.org.

Rodgers and Hart, Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn: Wheaton Pops concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Tickets: $32. (630) 790-1430.

Rolling Meadows Cornfest/Arts & Crafts bazaar, Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, for cornfest; arts and crafts fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hamburger or hot dog, watermelon, pop and all-you-can-eat sweet corn. Prices to be determined. (847) 255-5510 or communitychurchrm.com.

Wheaton Brew Fest, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Over 100 brews, food, live music. Tickets are $35 general admission/$15 designated driver; $65 VIP/ $25 VIP designated driver. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Art and Soul on the Fox, DuPage Court, off Douglas Avenue, Elgin: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Fourth annual juried fine arts and artisan show. Free. www.artforall-elgin.com.

David Adler Music and Arts Center Festival of the Arts 2013, Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Juried art show also features children's activities, musical performances and more. Free. (847) 367-0707 or adlercenter.org.

World of Faeries Festival, Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Ninth annual festival features storytelling, arts and crafts, food and games. Guests may dress in costumes. Admission (cash only) $11, $8 for seniors 65 and older, and free for children 12 and younger. theworldoffaeries.com, (815) 788-1630 or vasaparkil.com.

Coon Creek Country Days fireworks, Bruce Ream Park, on Terwilliger Avenue, Hampshire: Dusk Saturday, Aug. 3. hampshirecooncreekdays.com.

Fox Lake Venetian Night fireworks, Fox Lake Venetian Night, On Pistakee Lake, Fox Lake: At dark Saturday, Aug. 3. Free. (847) 587-2151 or www.foxlake.org.

Coon Creek Country Days Parade, Steps off from Washington and State Street, proceeds to Bruce Ream Park on Terwilliger Avenue, Hampshire: Noon Sunday, Aug. 4. The parade will start at Warner Street and Washington Avenue, proceed west on Washington to State Street, turn left on State Street, right on Terwillger Avenue to Klick Street. www.hampshirecooncreekcountrydays.com.

Events in the Plaza Concert Series, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. Jack Grace Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets but arrive early to secure your spot. Cars are turned away when parking is full. Free. Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, Aug. 8. Visit www.lcfpd.org.

Augustfest, St. Zachary Catholic Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 9; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 10; 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Carnival rides and games, live music, food, beer and wine, raffle, casino nights, bingo and classic car show. augustfest.saintzachary.org or (847) 956-7020.

Gurnee Days, Viking and Peterson Parks and around O'Plaine Road and Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee: Events begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8; 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9; and 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11. Includes rides, Rib Fest, entertainment, a bike rodeo and many other family activities. Free. Fireworks at dusk on Aug. 10, parade at noon on Aug. 11. For full schedule, call (847) 249-9613 or (847) 623-7788 or gurneedays.com.

Lindenfest, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 9; noon to midnight Saturday, Aug. 10; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Festival includes carnival rides, a parade, games, bingo, food, live entertainment, Battle of the Bands, Mayor's Auction and pageant. Free admission. (847) 356-8252 or lindenhurstil.org.

Bloomingdale Teen Music Fest, Old Town Park, 111 Third St., Bloomingdale: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Free. (630) 924-2736.

Mane Event: Downtown Arlington Heights, Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. End-of-the-summer block party featuring live entertainment, food from local restaurants, games and a showcase of local businesses. Free admission. www.vah.com.

11th Annual Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Town Square at Commercial Street and Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Music, food, arts and crafts, carnival rides and more. Free admission. wooddale.com.

Elburn Days, Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St., Elburn: 84th annual festival will be 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Gates and Shannon streets, continues north to Pierce Street, west to Jay Street, then continues along Reader Street. Carnival rides, food, music, raffles and more. (630) 365-6315 or elburnlions.com.

Lakemoor Fest, Morrison Park, Route 120, Lakemoor: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9; 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 10; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Includes music, food, vendors and competitions. Fireworks at dusk on Saturday. www.lcfpd.org.

Taste of Arlington Heights: Downtown Arlington Heights, Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Evening of live entertainment and food from local restaurants. Free admission. www.vah.com.

The Big Bands, Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn: Wheaton Pops concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Tickets: $32. (630) 790-1430.

Art At The Glen: Glen Town Center, 2660 Valor Drive, Glenview: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11. Original works from 185 juried artists working in ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paintings and more. Interactive art demos, live music, food from local restaurants, kids' activities. Free admission, parking. www.artattheglen.com, (847) 926-4300 or (847) 724-2025.

32nd Annual Northalsted Market Days, Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison, Chicago: Four music stages, food and nearly 300 vendors, with a variety of goods. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11. $8. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

Gurnee Days fireworks, Viking Park, Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee: Dusk Saturday, Aug. 10. (847) 249-9613, (847) 623-7788 or gurneedays.com.

Lindenfest Parade, starts at corner of Beck Road and Rolling Ridge Lane, heads south on Beck and ends at Sand Lake and Valley Drive, Lindenhurst: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. “The 80s” is the theme of this year's parade, which includes 80 entries. Village Treasurer Arthur Neubauer is the grand marshal. Free. (847) 356-8252 or www.lindenhurstil.org.

Wood Dale Prairie Fest fireworks, Wood Dale Road and Commercial Street, Wood Dale: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Free. (630) 787-3712 or wooddale.com.

French Connection Day, Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, on the Parade Field. Festival celebrates all things French and the personal history of park benefactor Robert R. McCormick. Free with $5 parking. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.

Hanover Park Car Show: Hanover Park commuter parking lot, Lake Street and Barrington Road, Hanover Park: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Participants showcase their best engines for a grand prize trophy and cash prize. Raises money for youth programs at the Hanover Park Community Resource Coalition. Entry fees apply. Rain date Aug. 25. www.hanoverparkillinois.org.

Gurnee Days parade, kicks off on Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee: Noon Sunday, Aug. 11. Led by honorary grand marshal. For full schedule, call (847) 249-9613 or (847) 623-7788 or gurneedays.com.

Garlic Fest, Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood: Sample a wide variety of fare made with garlic. Runs 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Garlic Queen competition at 7 p.m. Tastiest Garlic competition at 8 p.m. General admission is free. celebratehighwood.com.

Equine Film Festival, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles: Thursday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 18. In association with the Festival of the Horse and Drum, featuring Rupert Isaacson and his film, “The Horse Boy,” and Katia Louise and her documentary, “Saving America's Horses.” Tickets starting at $39. (630) 962-7000 or www.oshows.com.

South Elgin Riverfest Express, Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. 17th annual festival features carnival, musical entertainment, craft show, food, car show, fireworks, trolley rides, and more. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Free admission. riverfestexpress.net.

Grayslake Summer Days, Downtown Grayslake, west of Route 83 and Center Street, Grayslake: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 16, and 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 17. Food, music, business booths and family entertainment. Parade begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Grayslake Central High School on Lake Street. Most of the action will be in a municipal parking lot at Center Street and Seymour Avenue. Free admission. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakechamber.com.

Afrofest & Jamaicafest, Greenbelt Cultural Center at Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago: 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Experience the market, dance, costumes, food and live music of these cultures. Caribbean music, Jamaican cuisine and more. Free admission. Use the entrance on the east side of Green Bay Road. (847) 968-3477 or lcfpd.org.

Arlington Million: Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights: Aug. 17. The 31st running of the crown jewel of the racing season, accompanied by parties, music, food, drinks, entertainment. www.arlingtonpark.com. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com.

ArtWauk, Waukegan Arts District, downtown, Waukegan: 5 to 10 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. Visit the Waukegan arts community in this monthly event. Free admission. (847) 623-6650 or www.artwauk.com.

Round Lake Home Town Festival, corner of Goodnow Road and Route 134, Round Lake: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Includes music, entertainment, craft fair, activities and more. Free admission. (847) 546-5400 or eroundlake.com.

Huntley Art Fest, Church and Main streets, Huntley: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. A celebration of art, music, dance and food, featuring more than 45 artists from the Midwest. Other highlights include musical entertainment and a variety of food vendors. Free admission and parking. huntleyartfest.org.

Lincolnshire Fine Arts Festival, Village Green, Olde Half Day Road and Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17 and 18. Art displays and sales, music and food are planned. Free admission. amdurproductions.com.

Trolleyfest, Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. LaFox St. (Route 31), South Elgin: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18. Vintage trolleys and trains run in conjunction with South Elgin Riverfest Express. Fares are $4 adults; $3 for seniors 65 and older, and $2 for children age 3-11. Kids under 3 ride free. All-day passes for $8 are available. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.

2013 Chicago Air and Water Show, North Avenue Beach, Chicago: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18. Free. chicagoairandwatershow.us.

Grayslake Summer Days Parade, begins at Grayslake Central High School on Lake Street, Grayslake: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakechamber.com.

Mount Prospect Family Bike Ride: Melas Park, Busse and Central roads, Mount Prospect: 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Two routes — a shorter ride for youngsters and a 10-mile ride for everyone else. Check-in and registration begins at 9 a.m. Free. www.mountprospect.org.

A Walk in the Park: North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman St., Arlington Heights: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. Arlington Heights Art Guild members' annual outdoor show, featuring about 95 juried artists. www.arlingtonheightsartguild.com. Free admission. (847) 577-3003, ext. 1 or ahpd.org.

Annual Pig Roast, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-10 and free for children under 4. (847) 438-7709 or www.stmatts.net.

Cardboard Cup Regatta, Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake: Registration and boat building seminar at 8 a.m., races start at noon, Sunday, Aug. 18. Free admission. (847) 587-2151 or www.foxlake.org.

Little Bear Ribfest, Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, and 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. Six Chicago-area rib vendors will be on-site. Musical performers to be determined. Bring lawn chairs for seating. Admission is $5 per person for ages 5 and older; food and beverage fees are extra. All ages welcome but event is geared to adults. littlebearribfest.com or vharkdistrict.org.

Naper Nights, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 and 24. Michael McDermott and the Duke Street Band perform Bruce Springsteen hits on Friday: $10, $5 ages 4-12. Mars Light and Trippin Billies perform Saturday: $15, $10 ages 4-12. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.

2013 Downtown Palatine Street Fest, Downtown Palatine Street Fest, Slade and Brockway streets, Palatine: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 23; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 24; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. Annual festival features concerts, CycleFest, 3K Family Fun Run. Walk, Sweet Pea Pet Parade, food and more. Musical performers in include Britt Beat, Sixteen Candles, Wedding Banned and more. Free admission. (847) 358-7500 or www.palatinestreetfest.com.

Port Clinton Art Festival/Taste of Highland Park: Port Clinton Art Festival, Central Avenue, 1st and 2nd streets, Highland Park: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 (Taste only); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25. More than 260 celebrated artists and more than 250,000 art enthusiasts expected. The Taste features food from notable Highland Park restaurants. Youth Division art show, art scavenger hunt, interactive art demos, live music. Free admission, parking. www.portclintonartfestival.com or (847) 926-4300.

Taste of Latin America, Armitage and Central Park streets, Chicago: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25. Event showcases the unique foods of nearly 15 Latin American countries. Other highlights include cooking demonstrations, music, arts and crafts and more. Free admission. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com.

2013 North Shore Wine, Beer, Cigar & Food Festival, Brainerd building and field, Park Avenue and Brainerd Avenue, Libertyville: 3 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 24. Benefit for Save Brainerd organization and Libertyville Sunrise Rotary. Fine wines, craft beers, cigars, food, live music and more. Local home brewers will compete. Libertyville Sunrise Rotary's Goose is Loose cash raffle with prizes totaling $30,000. Combined festival admission and raffle ticket $50 in advance. Festival admission $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. Designated driver admission available for $10 at the gate. www.northshorewinebeerfest.com.

Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, Lake Ellyn, Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25. Juried art show, musical entertainment, food. Free admission. glenellynlions.org.

Tour of Palatine Cycle Fest, Smith and Slade streets, Palatine: Family bike ride 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. Entry forms at Mikes Bike Shop, 155 N. Northwest Hwy. $25. (847) 358-0948.

Long Grove Art Fest: Archer Parking Lot, 343 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25, in historic Long Grove, More than 100 artists working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, jewelry, sculpture, photography, wood, fiber, glass, paper, metal and mixed media. Live music, food and drink. Free admission. (847) 634-0888.

Geneva Concours d'Elegance, around Third and State streets, Geneva: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. Participants from all over the country will display antique, classic and modern automobiles. Free admission. genevachamber.com/festivals.html.

Taste of the Towns, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich: 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25. Local restaurants, wineries and breweries will serve samples of their menus. Picnic and pavilion seating available so bring chairs and blankets. Live entertainment and family fun. Free admission. www.lakezurichareachamber.com.

Buffalo Grove Days, Lake-Cook Road and Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove: Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2. Hours to be determined. Five-day regional festival features carnival, games, live music, food booths, beer, business expo. Free admission. bgdays.com.

2013 Chicago Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, Various venues in downtown Chicago: Local, national and international jazz artists perform. Runs Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 1, at the Chicago Cultural Center and in Millennium Park. Free admission. or cityofchicago.org.

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills: 3 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Carnival, food, beer garden, live entertainment, Melon Propellin' Competition, Battle of the Bands, craft show, car show, and more. Free admission. www.summersunsetfest.com.

Naperville's Last Fling, Downtown Naperville: Friday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 2. Midway hours 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Family Fun Land from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Naper Settlement. Parade at 10 a.m. Monday in downtown Naperville. Musical entertainment, Fling Mile, crafts, food, special events. Free admission; tickets for Main Stage entertainment. (630) 961-4143 or www.lastfling.org.

Alley Art Festival, Water Street Mall, Downer Place and Galena Boulevard, Aurora: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Free admission. downtownauroran@gmail.com.

Elgin International Festival, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Second annual festival showcases the many cultures and nationalities of Elgin through international food, World Bazaar, children's entertainment, live music and activities. Parade will step off at 11 a.m. Free. elginifest.com.

Jammin' On Main, Main Street, between Route 176 and Slocum Lake Road, Wauconda: 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, Includes live bands, food vendors, raffles. Free admission. Bring a nonperishable donation for the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry. (847) 526-5580 or www.waucondachamber.org.

Civil War Encampment, Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S. York Road, Oak Brook: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1. Members of the 10th Illinois Regiment depict life in a union military camp. Black powder firing demonstrations and drills, cooking, toys and crafts. Free admission. (630) 920-9720 or grauemill.org.

Last Fling Family Fun Land, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, to Monday, Sept. 2. Celebrity performers, carnival rides, crafts and special events. Free. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.

Long Grove World Tour, at the crossroads of Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, Long Grove: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2. Ethnic food, music, dance and activities from a variety of cultures. Free admission. longgroveonline.com.

Maple Park Fun Fest, Downtown Maple Park, along Main Street, Maple Park: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1; and 7 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 2. Saturday begins with the 15th annual Romp in the Park 5K run or 2-mile walk/run at 8 a.m., crafter and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, bean bag tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, Kids' Bike and Wagon Parade, ninth annual Toilet Bowl Race down Main Street, Maple Park Parade down Main Street, fireworks and local bands throughout the day. mapleparkfunfest.com.

Schaumburg Septemberfest: Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive, Schaumburg: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. 43rd annual outdoor Labor Day Weekend festival featuring an arts and crafts show, carnival, live entertainment on three stages, Taste of Schaumburg, Not-for-Profit Day, bingo, fireworks on Sunday evening, Labor Day parade, and Miss Septemberfest competition. Free admission. www.septemberfest.org, (847) 923-3636. (847) 895-3600.

September

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Fest fireworks, Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills: 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs. www.summersunsetfest.com.

Taste of Batavia Block Party, Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue, Batavia: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1. Celebrate Labor Day weekend as Downtown Batavia hosts a Taste of Batavia sampler party complete with live music, activities and dancing at the Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center. $2 tastings. www.downtownbatavia.com.

Fox Valley Folk and Storytelling Festival, Island Park, Routes 25 and 38, Geneva: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 2. 37th annual festival features 35 traditional and modern music acts, storytelling, workshops, food and more on eight stages. Bring your instruments for lots of informal jamming. Sunday includes old-time barn dance from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and ghost stories ($5) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Daily admission $15, $10 for teens and seniors, $40 for a family; kids 12 and younger admitted free. $5 discount for both days. Free parking at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave. foxvalleyfolk.com.

Naperville's Labor Day Parade, Downtown Naperville, Naperville: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Free. lastfling.org.

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