Fairs & fests: Scottish Fest, Naper Nights, various Tastes and more

This weekend

<b>Oswego Park District's Prairie Fest:</b> 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Prairie Fest Park, 91 Plank Drive, Oswego. Music, food, carnival and more. Free. prairiefest.com.

<b>Libertyville Days Festival:</b> Carnival runs from noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19. “Pirates of the 'Ville” is this year's theme. Events take place in Cook Park (on Church Street), in Sunrise Rotary Park (at Church Street and Milwaukee Avenue), in the Libertyville Civic Center parking lot (on Church Street) and other locations in downtown Libertyville. Music, food, arts and crafts, carnival rides, the Miss Libertyville pageant, beer garden and more. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. Event hours vary; see website for a full schedule. Free. libciviccenter.org.

<b>Windy City Lake Shake:</b> Starts at 2:55 p.m. Friday, June 17, 3:15 p.m. Saturday, June 18, and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at First Merit Bank Pavilion, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Three-day country music fest features performances by country artists including Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, Brooks and Dunn and many others. General admission is $99.50-$299.50. VIP packages cost $599.50. lakeshakefestival.com.

<b>Brookfield Zoo's Summer Nights:</b> 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield. Explore the park until 9 p.m. with dining, a beer and wine garden, live music, roaming performers, kids' entertainment and a laser light show, all surrounded by wildlife and nature. Admission after 4 p.m. is $10.95 to $15.95; parking is $5. czs.org.

<b>Scottish Festival & Highland Games:</b> 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 17, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Hamilton Lakes, 333 Pierce Road, Itasca. The 30th annual festival features an extravaganza of activities and attractions - from the caber toss to highland dance to the dogs of Scotland. $12-$210. chicagoscots.org.

<b>Meadows Cruise Night:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic cars, food and more. Free. (847) 255-8764 or meadowsfamily.org.

<b>Naper Nights Community Concert Series:</b> 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Friday: The Fortunate Sons (tribute band to Creedence Clearwater Revival) and Mr. Blotto (jam band tribute to the Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead and The Band). Saturday: Beggars Banquet (Rolling Stones tribute band) and American English (Beatles tribute band). Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. No outside food or beverages allowed. Adults $15; kids 4 to 12 $10; free for kids 4 and younger and members. napersettlement.com.

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Taste of Des Plaines:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 17, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, in downtown Des Plaines. Local food vendors, live bands, family entertainment. Friday farmers market from 3 to 7 p.m. “The Chase” 5K walk/run at 8 a.m. Saturday. Free. tasteofdesplaines.com.

<b>Taste of Randolph:</b> 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 17, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, at 900 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Features local and national music headliners along with fare from more than 20 restaurants. $10 admission. tasterandolph.com.

<b>Cantigny's Family Night and Cruise Night:</b> 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Magic show, live music by country/rock artist Joe Kalish. Guests can view a variety of cars and see the Movie in the Park (“Cars 2”) at 8:30 p.m. Free with $5 parking. cantigny.org.

<b>Chicago Ale Fest:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 17, and 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Buckingham Fountain, 301 S. Columbus Drive, Chicago. Two-day celebration features more than 200 beers from 100-plus American craft brewers. Other highlights include live music and food from Chicago restaurants. A portion of proceeds benefit the Grant Park Conservancy. Event is for ages 21 and older; no kids allowed. $50 general admission in advance; $60 at the gate. Designated driver tickets available. chicagoalefest.com.

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Elk Grove Village Rotaryfest:</b> 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 17; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 18; and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Lions Park, 150 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. Carnival rides, games, live bands, car show on Friday night, food and beer sales, Special Needs Day, parade and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. elkgroverotaryfest.com.

<b>Mount Prospect Fridays on the Green:</b> 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 17, on the Village Green at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Cover band The Good Mondays perform. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. Free; free parking in the Emerson Street Garage at Village Hall. experiencemountprospect.org.

<b>Villa Park Summerfest:</b> 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 17, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Ardmore Business District, Ardmore Avenue and Park Boulevard, Villa Park. Bands, bags tournament, car show, food and beer tents, craft vendors, kids' activities. Free. (630) 834-8970.

<b>Hawthorn Woods Summer Concerts:</b> 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Save the Clocktower performs original pop/rock. Food vendors on-site for every concert. Free. vhw.org.

<b>Aurora's 20th Annual Blues on the Fox Festival:</b> 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, and 3 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. Gates open one hour prior. Friday: Marcia Ball plays at 7 p.m., The Robert Cray Band at 9 p.m. Saturday: Leland plays at 3 p.m., Larry McCray at 5 p.m., Los Lobos at 7 p.m. and Tedeschi Trucks Band at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20-$30; free for kids 12 and younger, but must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

<b>Gone 2 Paradise at Arlington Heights Sounds of Summer concert:</b> 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Harmony Park, Vail and Campbell streets, Arlington Heights. Free. Bring chairs and blankets. vah.com.

<b>Keith Semple at Wheeling's Friday Headliners Series:</b> 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Heritage Park, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free. Bring chairs or blankets. Coolers allowed, but no alcohol. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

<b>Family Fun & Fitness Fest:</b> 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at West Suburban Wellness, 1127 S. Main St., Lombard. Family-friendly fest includes healthy activities, goodies, games, face-painting and more. New patient screenings will also be available for $11; proceeds will be donated to the Lombard/Villa Park food bank. Free. RSVP at eventbrite.com.

<b>Schaumburg Father's Day Fishing Derby:</b> 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Fish, food, fun and prizes. Everyone gets a hot dog, chips and soda. Bring your own fishing poles and bait; no license needed. $15-$20. Register by Friday, June 17. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

<b>South Elgin Tuna Kahuna:</b> 9 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at Blackhawk Park, 1479 Blackhawk Circle, Elgin. Registration for the 21st annual fishing derby begins at 8 a.m. Open to kids 15 and younger. Free. southelgin.com.

<b>Algonquin's Art on the Fox:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin. Ninth annual event features more than 40 artists in an outdoor setting, art demos, children's Picasso Tent, musical entertainment. Free. artonthefox.com.

<b>Antioch Summer Craft Faire:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19, on Main and Orchard streets, Antioch. Free. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.

<b>Brickworld Chicago 2016:</b> 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Premiere Lego display and exposition in 100,000 square feet of space. Interactive activities, fighting robots, seek and finds, vendors. $12; free for kids 3 and younger. brickworld.com.

<b>Cantigny Fine Art Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Juried art show, nearly 100 exhibiting artists, activities and crafts for kids, demonstrations, live music (Guitarra Azul and Classical Blast), food and more. Free with $10 parking. cantigny.org.

<b>Father's Day Art Expo and Market:</b> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Show highlights the arts of Native American tribes from across the country; food, music, dance presentations, jewelry demonstrations and more. Free. (847) 301-2090 or trickstergallery.com.

<b>Grayslake Art Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, along Whitney Street in downtown Grayslake. Features the works of 60 juried artists in a variety of media, plus a high school art exhibit, food vendors, children's activities and entertainment. Free. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakechamber.com.

<b>Gold Coast Art Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, in Grant Park's Butler Field, at the corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. See artwork from 300 artists from around the world. Fest features music, food and more. $5 suggested admission donation. amdurproductions.com.

<b>Victory Centre of Bartlett's Fifth Annual Classic Car Show:</b> 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Classic cars, food, music and more. Free. (630) 213-0100.

<b>Furry Friends Fiesta:</b> 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Springbrook Animal Care Center, 2759 Forgue Drive, Naperville. Humans and their animal pals are invited to an afternoon celebration and animal adoption event. Highlights include animal agility and trick demonstrations, food, a pet costume contest, vendors, raffles and more. Local rescue organizations will be on hand with animals available for adoption. Free. (630) 428-0500 or springbrookanimalcarecenter.com.

<b>Green Music Fest:</b> Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, in Wicker Park, Damen Avenue, between North and Schiller, Chicago. Live music on three stages, vendors championing green technology and products, green services, green arts and crafts and green family activities. $5 admission donation. greenmusicfestchicago.com.

<b>Barrington Summer Beer and Wine Walk:</b> 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, in Village Center, the Shops on Lageschulte and North Cook streets, Barrington Commons and the Ice House Mall. Sip craft beers and varietal wines and shop. Start at any participating business and pick up a map. Free. barrington-il.gov.

<b>Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration:</b> 3:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, in Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. 11th annual fest opens with dancing around the Maypole, followed by crafts and games for children. Picnic dinner at 6 p.m. Bring a family dish to pass. Bonfire lighting and traditional toast at sunset. $5; free for ages 12 and younger. Free parking. RSVP by Friday, June 17, to matthewe0607@comcast.net or call (630) 665-7866. vasaparkil.com.

<b>Wine Extravaganza 2016:</b> 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at The Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Samples from more than 80 varieties of wine, live music and food. VIP admission from 3 to 4 p.m. $35-$60. lislechamber.com.

<b>Elk Grove RotaryFest Hometown Parade:</b> 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18, starts at Tonne Road and East Elk Grove Boulevard and goes west to the RotaryFest grounds. Theme is “Celebrating Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” Parade grand marshals will be Elk Grove Village couples who married in 1956, the year of Elk Grove Village's founding. Free. elkgrove.com.

<b>Solstice Hop & Vine Fest:</b> 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 18, in Meineke Park, 220 E. Weathersfield Road, Schaumburg. Live music, food from local restaurants and a selection of wines and beers. $30. (847) 985-2115 or schaumburgparkfoundation.org.

<b>Fox Lake Concert by the Lake:</b> 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Village Lakefront Park on Nippersink Boulevard, Fox Lake. Entertainment by the New Invaders. Food and beverage available for purchase. Free. (847) 587-2151 or foxlake.org.

<b>Norton's U.S.A. Outdoor Movie & Ice Cream Social:</b> 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Norton's U.S.A., 400 Lageschulte St., Barrington. Norton's celebrates its ninth anniversary with an ice cream social from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by an outdoor screening of Walt Disney's animated film “The Little Mermaid.” Free. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. In the event of rain, movie screening may be moved indoors. (847) 382-8872.

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Swedish Day Midsummer Festival:</b> 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Good Templar Park, 528 E. Side Drive, Geneva. ABBA Salute band performs on the main stage at 2:45 p.m. Children's games, arts and crafts fair, Scandinavian food, maypole celebration, live music, children's choir, cottage walk tours, carnival and more. Anyone dressed in traditional Scandinavian folk costume will be admitted free. $5; free for kids younger than 12. swedishday.net.

<b>Father's Day Trolley Rides:</b> 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Fathers and grandfathers can ride the museum's trolleys for free with a paid child's fare. Fares for other riders cost $5 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.

<b>Naper Settlement's Father's Day Celebration:</b> 1 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. On Father's Day, admission to our museum includes free ice cream sundaes with do-it-yourself toppings, hands-on family activities and tours of historic buildings. Ice cream is served from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and is limited to the first 200 guests. Admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 kids 4-12, free for Naperville residents. napersettlement.org.

Next week

<b>Mount Prospect Community Band concerts:</b> 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, at Veterans Memorial Band Shell, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Guest soloists and special themes; for all ages. (847) 640-1000 or mppd.org.

<b>Swedish Days:</b> 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, June 21-26, along Third and State streets, Geneva. Live music, carnival, Kids' Day, parade, “Geneva's Got Talent” music competition, food, inaugural 5K Lopp Run on Saturday and more. Check website for daily schedule. Free. genevachamber.com.

<b>Wauconda Cruise Nights:</b> 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, on Main Street in downtown Wauconda. Family-friendly shows feature classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles and trucks. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Route 176 to Bangs Street. Free. waucondacruisenight.com.

<b>Streamwood Park District Summer Kickoff:</b> 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Sunny Hill Park, 1480 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Activities and games, snacks, a dunk tank, family photos and more. Free. (630) 483-3167 or streamwoodparkdistrict.org.

<b>Raisin Rhyme at Arlington Heights Summer Concert Series for Kids:</b> 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Free. ahpd.org.

<b>Independence Grove Concerts:</b> 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and pack a picnic or purchase a light dinner, snack or beverage from the walk-up cafe. Cars will be turned away when parking is full. Parking is $6 per car after 5 p.m. on concert days. To learn if parking is full or if a concert has been canceled due to rain, call (847) 968-3497. lcfpd.org.

<b>Boy Scout Troop 198 Flea Market & Rummage Sale:</b> 3 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, June 22; 8 a.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, June 23-24; and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 25, at St. Andrew Church, 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein. Collectibles, electronics, furniture, sporting goods, housewares, clothing, toys, auto supplies and more. Free admission. mundelein.org.

<b>Highwood Evening Market:</b> 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Outdoor market features live music, dancing, food and local artisans selling jewelry, art, clothing and more. Family and pet friendly. Free. celebratehighwood.com.


<b>Church of the Holy Spirit Family Fest:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 22-23; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 24; 4:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 25; and 1:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Live music, carnival rides, games, Bingo, cash raffle, food and beverage court. Headliners include Rico, Modern Day Romeos, The Voices, Piano Man and others. Free. chsfamilyfest.com.

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Cary Cruise Nights:</b> 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at West Main Street and Jandus Road, off Route 14, Cary. Various car themes throughout the summer. Call Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 639-2800. Free. carygrovechamber.com.

<b>Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks:</b> 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Free. Refreshments available for purchase. (847) 356-6011 or lindenhurstparks.org.

<b>Medieval Faire:</b> 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Schaumburg Town Square, Roselle Road at Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Dress for the occasion and enjoy music, falconry and a sword-fighting demonstration. Rain location is the central library. Free. schaumburglibrary.org.

<b>Military Army Band at Arlington Heights Park District's Summer Concert Series:</b> 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Jazz and more. Free. ahpd.org.

<b>Round Lake Area Aquatic Center's Second Annual Family Luau:</b> 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at 860 Hart Road, Round Lake. Traditional luau music and food; participate in Hawaiian-themed games for prizes. Free. (847) 546-8558 or roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

<b>Wauconda Fest:</b> 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 23; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 24; noon to midnight Saturday, June 25; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Carnival with live music, food, drink and more. $3. waucondaparks.org.

<b>Thursday Family Nights:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Live music, kid-friendly fare, and entertainment after-hours in the Children's Garden. $5. mortonarb.org.

<b>Rotary Grove Fest:</b> 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 23; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 24-25; and noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Main Street and Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove. Carnival runs Thursday through Sunday; entertainment Friday through Sunday; craft show Saturday and Sunday in Fischel Park; craft beer on Saturday; car show on Sunday. Entertainment area wristband costs $5, required after 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday for those 16 and older. $23-$25 unlimited ride wristband for carnival. rotarygrovefest.org.

<b>Around the World Night:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Food, music, bike and car cruise night. Historical museum open house and craft fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. ithappensinaddison.com.

<b>Barrington Cruise Nights:</b> 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in the Harris Bank parking lot, South Cook Street, just south of Lake-Cook Road, Barrington. Theme nights, food and ice cream vendors, prizes, live entertainment. Pontiac cars will be featured. (847) 304-3400 or barrington-il.gov.

<b>St. Charles Park District Concerts in the Park:</b> 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in Lincoln Park, at Main and Fifth streets, St. Charles. The band 1976 performs. Free. stcparks.org.

<b>Modern Day Romeos at Hoffman Estates “Summer Sounds on the Green” concert:</b> 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Village Green Amphitheater, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Free. hoffmanestates.com.

<b>Lisle Community Band:</b> 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Free. lislecommunityband.org.

<b>Saturday June Band at Antioch's “It's Thursday” concert series:</b> 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at William E. Brook Memorial Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Free. (847) 395-1000 or antioch.il.gov.

<b>Wheaton Municipal Band:</b> 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union St., Wheaton. Band presents a kids' concert. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.