5 fun suburban fests for the weekend

Posted July 31, 2015 1:00 am

An old-fashioned county fair, a zombie-themed boat parade and more make this the perfect weekend to take in a suburban festival. Here are five options. For others, check out dailyherald.com/calendar.

Fair fun

Check out livestock, carnival rides, a rodeo and more at the 87th annual Lake County Fair at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $8-$10; $5 seniors and kids. (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.

Eastern Exposure

Learn about the Far East at the Destination Asia Cultural Festival this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $14, $12 seniors, $9 kids. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2.

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