Rain or shine? 5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Posted June 27, 2015 5:00 am

Rain has ruined more than a few days lately. This weekend, plan a few outdoor options - and a few indoor backups - should Mother Nature continue to dampen our summer spirit.

Here are five ideas for the weekend. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

<h3 class="breakHead">A berry good time</h3>

Enjoy chocolate-dipped strawberries and other treats at Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Old McHenry Road and Robert Parker Coffin Road, downtown Long Grove. The event features music, family activities and more. $5; free for ages 12 and younger. visitlonggrove.com. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28.

<h3 class="breakHead">Swedish Days</h3>

Check out music, multiethnic food booths, a carnival and more at Swedish Days, Third and State streets, Geneva. Free. genevachamber.com. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 28.

<h3 class="breakHead">Nostalgia trip</h3>

Take a musical bop down memory lane with Fox Valley Repertory's "The Bikinis," at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. The musical revue - about a '60s girl group - features hits from the era. Tickets $32-42. (630)-584-6300 or www.foxvalleyrep.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28.

<h3 class="breakHead">Fireman's fest</h3>

Have a blast with water fights, music and more at the Fox Lake Fireman's Festival, Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall on Washington Street, Fox Lake. Food, raffles, music and entertainment. Water fights at 10 a.m. Sunday. Free. (847) 587-3312. 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 27, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28.

<h3 class="breakHead">'Peanuts' party</h3>

In conjunction with the "Pigskin Peanuts" traveling exhibit, the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, hosts a Touchdown Tailgate Party Sunday featuring live music, an appearance by Snoopy, "Peanuts" drawing workshops, football-themed inflatables, games, exhibit tours and free hot dogs and lemonade. "Pigskin Peanuts" focuses on football-themed "Peanuts" comic strips created by Charles M. Schulz. Free. (630) 833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28.

Water fights remain a highlight at the Fox Lake Firemen's Festival, returning this weekend. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com, 2014

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