Spend some time outdoors at a local fest this weekend

Have some free time this weekend? Spend it at a suburban fest like the Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Itasca. Or enjoy some blues from Mavis Staples at the Blues on the Fox fest in Aurora. Or take dad to a classic car show.

See dragon boat races at the City of St. Charles RiverFest. Take in a cruise night. Chow down at Taste of Des Plaines. Experience an outdoor concert. It's almost summer in the suburbs. Get out and celebrate the warm weather at a fest.

This weekend

Libertyville Days Festival of Heroes: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Park and Milwaukee avenues, Libertyville. Carnival, food court, family entertainment, live music, arts and crafts fair, bingo and a beer garden. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday starts at the Libertyville Metra train station, heads south on Milwaukee Avenue, then west on Rockland Road. libciviccenter.org. Free.

Lake Zurich Farmers Market: 3 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. lakeZurich.org/farmersmarket.

Mundelein Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, in the Santa Maria lot, Crystal and Lake Street (Route 45), Mundelein. Vendors offer fruits, vegetables, breads, flowers, plants and more. mundelein communityconnection.org. Free.

Rolling Meadows Cruise Night/Farmers Market/Block Party: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows, Kirchoff and Meadow drives, Rolling Meadows. Classic cars, farmers market, food trucks, market vendors, law enforcement vehicles, kids' activities and music. ci.rolling-meadows.il.us. Free.

Scottish Festival and Highland Games: 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday June 20, at Hamilton Lakes, 333 Pierce Road, Itasca. Features the Highland dance competition, heavy athletics, rugby exhibition, Celtic music, piping drumming competition, dogs of Scotland, cultural exhibits, parade of clan tartans and more. chicagoscots.org. Friday: $12; Saturday: $20; both days $30. Friday: free for ages 12 and younger; Saturday: $5 for ages 3-12.

Naper Nights Community Concert Series: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The Neverly Brothers and American English play Friday. OMT and Elevation (U2 Tribute) play Saturday. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. No outside food or beverages allowed. napersettlement.org. $15 adults/seniors; $10 kids 4-12; free for kids younger than 4 and Naper Settlement members.

Oakley Festa Pasta Vino: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 19; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 21, on Oakley Avenue, two blocks southeast of Cermak and Western avenues, Chicago. Annual celebration of Italian culture features three stages of entertainment, Italian fare and more. oshows.com. $7 donation.

The 6 Corners BBQ Fest: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 19; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Six Corners, 4100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Food, music and family activities. 6cornersbbqfest.com. $5.

Blues on the Fox: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. Performers include Mavis Staples, Royal Southern Brotherhood, North Mississippi Allstars and many others. riveredgeaurora.com. $20 a day; free for kids 12 and younger.

Elk Grove Village Rotaryfest: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 19; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 20; and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Lions Park on Lions Club Drive, Elk Grove Village. Live entertainment, food vendors and carnival. Hometown parade at 5 p.m. Saturday starts at Tonne Road and East Elk Grove Boulevard and heads west to the RotaryFest grounds. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Lions Park, 200 Rev. Morrison Drive. elkgrove.com. Free.

Fridays on the Green Concerts: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, on the Village Green at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Diving for Dynamite performs. Bring chairs and blankets. Free parking in the Emerson Street Garage. experiencemountprospect.org. Free.

Taste of Randolph: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, at 900 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Food, music on three stages including Dinosaur Jr. at 9 p.m. Friday and The Dandy Warhols at 9 p.m. Saturday and more. tasterandolph.com. $10 suggested donation.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts & Friday Night Fests: 6:30 Friday, June 19, at Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Shelter Dogs play classic rock. Movie in the Park will show "The Lorax" at 8:30 p.m. Food vendors will be on-site. vhw.org. Free.

Fish-O-Rama: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at Northside Park, 1509 N. West St., Wheaton. Kids 15 and younger, with an adult, can participate in an open fishing contest. Registration is required for this catch-and-release event. All kids must be supervised by an adult. Participants ages 16 to 64 must have a valid Illinois fishing license. Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com. Free.

Gardener's Art Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at The Growing Place, 25W471 Plank Road, Naperville. Event features more than 35 local garden artists, live music and presentations. thegrowingplace.com. Free.

Schaumburg Father's Day Fishing Derby: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Bring your own poles and bait, no license needed. Everyone gets a hot dog, chips and soda. (847) 490-7020. parkfun.com. $10-$14.

South Elgin Tuna Kahuna: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at Blackhawk Park, 1479 Blackhawk Circle, Elgin. Open to children 15 and younger. Registration for 20th annual fishing derby begins at 8 a.m. Preregistration is recommended. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish in these categories: bass, bluegill, carp, catfish and other. southelgin.com. Free.

Algonquin's Art on the Fox: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin. Eighth annual event features more than 40 artists in an outdoor setting, art demos, children's Picasso Tent and music. artonthefox.com. Free.

Antioch Summer Arts and Crafts Faire: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, on Main Street in downtown Antioch. More than 125 booths, food and children's activities. antiochchamber.org. Free.

Art in Bloom Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Juried art show with nearly 100 exhibiting artists, kids' activities, demonstrations, kids' book fair, live music, food and more. cantigny.org. Free with paid $5 parking.

Gold Coast Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, in Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St., Chicago. See the works of more than 300 artists from around the world. amdurproductions.com. Free.

Zurko Antiques & Flea Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Early buyers can access the show from 8 to 10 a.m. for $25. zurkopromotions.com. General admission is $7, good for both days.

Philippine Fest Piyesta Pinoy: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. Filipino-American fest offers food, vendors, music, cultural performances, entertainment, games and more. piyestapinoy.net. Free.

World War II Day: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Elk Grove Historical Museum, 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. See re-enactors representing various armed forces of World War II "encamped" on the Museum campus. elkgroveparks.org. Free.

1860s Baseball Game: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Prairie Grove park, off Barreville and Ames Road, Prairie Grove. Civil War-era baseball game pits the McHenry County Independents against the Grayslake Athletics. gothistory.org. Free.

Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration: 3:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. 10th annual festival opens with dancing around the Maypole followed by crafts and games for children. Picnic dinner at 6 p.m. with meat furnished by Scandinavian Park. Bring a family dish to pass. Bonfire lighting and traditional toast begin at sunset. vasaparkil.com. $5 or free for ages 12 and younger.

Solstice Hop & Vine Fest: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Live music, food from local restaurants, and a selection of wines and beers. (847) 985-2115 or schaumburgparkfoundation.org. $30.

Fox Lake Concert By the Lake: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Entertainment by The Hat Guys. Plus dancing and food and beverages available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. foxlake.org. Free.

Swedish Day Midsummer Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 21, in Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva. Features entertainment, kid's games, arts and crafts fair, Scandinavian food, maypole celebration, live music, children's choir, cottage walks, carnival and more. Anyone dressed in traditional Scandinavian folk costume admitted free. (847) 845-2640 or swedishday.net. $5; kids younger than 12 admitted free.

Cars, Clubs, & BBQ: 10 a.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. Tickets and test drives available for this new Father's Day event that mixes luxury automobiles, golf and a barbecue. Cars on display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Golf runs until dusk. (630) 850-5507. $25.

47th Annual Father's Day Classic Car Show: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Features more than 100 rare and one-of-a-kind vehicles dating back to the early 1900s. oakbrookcenter.com. Free.

Father's Day Trolley Rides: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Fathers and grandfathers can ride the museum's trolleys free with a paid child's fare. Fares for other riders are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors 65 and older, $2 for kids 3-11 and free for kids younger than 3. All-day passes for $8 are available. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.

Fifth Annual Eye on India Festival: Runs through Sunday, June 28, at various venues in Chicago. Showcases contemporary and traditional Indian art including cinema, visual arts, music, fashion, dance, yoga and more in a variety of locations across the city. See eyeonindia.org for a full schedule. Ticket prices range from free to $150.

Next week

Mount Prospect Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Lions Memorial Park, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. "Music for a Summer Evening" concert runs rain or shine. Bring blankets and chairs. mppd.org. Free.

Geneva Swedish Days: Events open at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 23-24; 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25; 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26-27; and 7 a.m. Sunday, June 28, at Third and State streets, Geneva. Music, carnival, Kids' Day fun on Friday, Sweden Väst, Geneva's Got Talent finals at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, music competition, multiethnic food booths and parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. genevachamber.com. Free.

Downers Grove summer concerts: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Fishel Park on Grove Street, Downers Grove. Cowboy Jukebox performs. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. dgparks.org. Free.

Independence Grove Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Millennia Plaza amphitheater, Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville. Adam Ezra Group performs. No rain dates. To learn if parking is full or if a concert has been canceled due to rain, call (847) 968-3499 or get updates via Twitter. Pack a picnic, or purchase fare from the cafe. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted. Parking is $6 per car after 5 p.m. on concert days.

Elmhurst City Block to Block Party: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Elmhurst City Centre, 147 N. York, Elmhurst. Shop, dine and more. elmhurstcitycentre.com. Free.

Cary Cruise Nights: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, on West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14, Cary. Call Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 639-2800 or see carygrovechamber.com. Free.

MainStreet Libertyville's Classic Car Show Set: 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street, Libertyville. Vintage cars and trucks, 25 years and older, will be displayed. Local band Downhome Sophisticates will perform. If you wish to display a car, use the Brainerd entrance. mainstreetlibertyville.org. Free.

Lindenhurst Park District's Concert in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Mallard Ridge Park, 110 Robincrest Lane, Lindenhurst. Soda band performs. Refreshments available for purchase. lindenhurstparks.org. Free.

Wheeling Park District Summer Entertainment Series concerts: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, in the pavilion at Heritage Park, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. American English performs. wheelingparkdistrict.com. Free.

Arlington Heights summer concert series: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road. The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes performs. ahpd.org. Free.

Bensenville Music in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. Early evening events include carriage rides, face painting and more. Each concert night includes a classic car show, a French market at 4:30 p.m. and a 50/50 split-the-pot raffle for local food pantry and service organizations. bensenville.il.us. Free.

MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 25, on Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street, Libertyville. Farmers sell produce, meats, pastries, jams, artisan breads, cheese and flowers. mainstreetlibertyville.org. Free.

Downtown Elgin Harvest Market: 9 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Old Gail Borden Parking Lot, 200 N. Grove, Elgin. downtownelgin.com. Free.

Pride Day at Brookfield Zoo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield. Brookfield Zoo joins in Chicagoland Pride Month celebration. Event features the flying of rainbow flags, a daytime vendor expo, musical performances, an evening VIP party and more. Event is produced with the help of Best Gay Chicago. (708) 688-8667 or czs.org or zoopridechicago.com. Event entrance $15; VIP $65 and $100.

Antioch's Farmers Market: 3 p.m. Thursdays, June 25, at 845 Main St., Antioch. Features products from produce to flowers and more. antioch.il.gov. Free.

Wauconda Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, on Main Street, Wauconda. Vendors sell locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, homemade jams and honey, spices and herbs and other goods. Refreshments available. (847) 526-5580 or waucondaareachamber.org. Free.

Wauconda Fest: 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, June 25-26; noon to midnight Saturday, June 27; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Carnival rides, games, live music, food. waucondaparks.org. Admission $3.

Rotary Grove Fest: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 25; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26-27; and noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in downtown Downers Grove. Carnival all four days with special prices for unlimited rides. Entertainment Friday through Sunday. Craft show Saturday and Sunday. Festival of cars on Sunday. rotarygrovefest.com. Free.

Summer Concert starring Shindig: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Carol Stream Town Center, 910 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Pop, rock concert. Food, frozen custard and alcohol concessions begin at 6 p.m. facebook.com/vilofcarolstream. Free.

St. Charles Park District Summer Concert Series with The Right Now: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in Lincoln Park, Main and 5th streets, St. Charles. Soul and R&B concert. stcparks.org. Free.

Lisle Community Band Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. lislecommunityband.org. Free.

Antioch's It's Thursday Concert Series: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. antioch.il.gov/ItsThursday.cfm. Free.

Wheaton Municipal Band Concerts: 8 p.m. Thursdays, June 25, in Memorial Park, 208 W. Union, Wheaton. wheatonmunicipalband.org. Free.