Fairs & fests: Chicago Air & Water Show, Comic Con Chicago and more

This weekend

<b>Elburn Days Rummage Sale & Craft Fair:</b> 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19-20, at Community Congregational Church, 100 E. Shannon, Elburn. Rummage sale, crafts, live music, food, face painting and more. Free. elburn-ucc.org.

<b>2016 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago:</b> Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Pop-culture touring expo features appearances by celebrities such as Carrie Fisher, Michael J. Fox, David Duchovny, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Gillian Anderson, Christopher Lloyd and many more. Vendors celebrate movies, comics, video gaming, television, original art, collectibles, contests and more. One-day admission is $40-$60. Up to two children, ages 10 and younger, get in free with a paying adult. wizardworld.com.

<b>Fox Lake's Land and Lake Days:</b> 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Fest highlights include the Movie by the Lake (dusk Friday); Cardboard Boat Regatta (8 a.m. Sunday); local tattoo, henna and body art professionals; live country music; vintage cars; kids' activities; food and more. Free. (847) 432-6000 or foxlake.org.

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86th Annual Elburn Days:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St., Elburn. Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, craft show, mud volleyball, carnival rides, bingo, food, music, raffles and more. Free. (630) 365-6315 or elburnlions.com.

<b>Grayslake Summer Days:</b> 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 19, and 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 20, at Whitney and Center streets, Grayslake. Music, food, carnival games and vendor booths. Bicycle and pet parade at noon Saturday on Slusser Street. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the Summer Days parade steps off at Grayslake Central High School on Lake Street. Free. (847) 223-6888 or grayschamber.com.

<b>Little Italy Fest West 2016:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Centennial Park, behind the Marcus Theatre, on Lake Street, Addison. Italian food, live entertainment, carnival, kids' pizza making and more. Headliners include The Bronx Wanderers. $8 adults; free for kids 15 and younger. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

<b>Meadows Cruise Night:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic cars, food and more. Theme is “Trucks and 4-by-4s.” Free. (847) 255-8764 or meadowsfamily.org.

<b>Naper Nights Concert Series:</b> 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19-20, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Friday concerts: 6 p.m. Fletcher Rockwell (classic rock); 8 p.m. 16 Candles (1980s music). Saturday concerts: 6 p.m. Who's Who (The Who tribute); 8 p.m. Kashmir (Led Zeppelin tribute). Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. No outside food or beverages allowed. $15 adults; $10 kids 4-12; free for members and kids younger than 4. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org.

<b>Rock the Fox Music Fest:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Carpenter Park, off Maple Avenue, Carpentersville. Hosted by Odd Fellows of Century Lodge 492. Annual event features live music, carnival, food vendors, beer garden and more. Free. centurylodge492il.org.

<b>Little Bear Ribfest:</b> 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, and 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Features blues entertainers, rib vendors, and other local organizations offering food and drinks. Admission is $5; free for kids younger than 5. littlebearribfest.com.

<b>Oktoberfest in August:</b> 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Schwaben Center, 301 N. Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Music, food, beer, games and more. $10 admission donation. oktoberfestinaugust.com.

<b>Bug Fest:</b> 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 S. River St., Batavia. Through demonstrations and activities, kids and adults learn about the benefits of bugs and the important roles they play, such as pollinating plants and flowers and aerating the soil. Free. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

<b>Bristol Renaissance Faire:</b> 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Step back in time to late 16th-century England and the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Features costumed re-enactors, games, rides, food, a marketplace, entertainment and more. $24.95 adults; $11.50 kids 5-12; free for kids 4 and younger. (847) 395-7773 or renfair.com/bristol.

<b>Chicago Air & Water Show:</b> 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, at North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. See demonstrations by military and civilian aircraft and boats, along with parachute teams. Free. cityofchicago.org.

<b>Homewood's 11th Annual Giant Block Party:</b> 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, on Martin Avenue between Ridge and Hickory roads, Homewood. Pooch Parade and dog contest at 11 a.m.; live music from Mary Macaroni, Eric Lambert and Final Say; the Homewood Liar, Liar Contest; balloon art; ice cream-eating contest and more. Free and open to the public. (708) 798-3000 or homesweethomewood.com.

<b>Long Grove Vintage Days:</b> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, at Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry roads, Long Grove. Summer marketplace features antique, vintage and handmade items, along with live music, hayrides, food and more. Free. visitlonggrove.com.

<b>Oak Brook Fine Art Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Juried artists, live music, kids' art activities, art demos and educational booth chats. Free. amdurproductions.com.

<b>Dog Days of Summer:</b> 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Humans and canines are invited to Wandschneider Park for an end-of-the-summer dog fest. Bring a picnic lunch, visit booths from local pet-related businesses and get fun facts about dog history. Free. dgparks.org.

<b>Grand Dominion Car Show:</b> 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Grand Dominion Lakeside Lodge, 3555 Grand Dominion, Mundelein. Car show features rare and exotic cars. Registration is free to car owners and begins at 8:30 a.m. Highlights include music, food from local restaurants, raffles, bounce house, face painting and balloon making. Nonperishable food items and school supplies will be collected for the Fremont Food Pantry. Raffle proceeds and cash donations will go to the pantry. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 28. Free. For details, call Dawn Stangle at (847) 566-2403, ext. 12, or email granddld@fosterpremier.com.

<b>19th Annual Cardboard Race:</b> Noon Sunday, Aug. 21, at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. On-site registration and building at 8 a.m.; race begins at noon. Family activities, food and beer tent. Free for spectators; boat registration is $30 (includes building kit). foxlake.org.

<b>Fiesta de Arlington:</b> Gates open at noon Sunday, Aug. 21, at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. First post is at 1:15 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic heritage at the track, with Hispanic jockeys, music, food and more. Presented by Telemundo and Reflejos. $4-$8. arlingtonpark.com.

<b>Island Lake Lions Club Annual Corn Fest:</b> Noon Sunday, Aug. 21, at Water Tower Park, 429 State Road, Island Lake. Food, games, raffles, live music and free sweet corn. Free. villageofislandlake.com.

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10th Annual Lake Zurich Area Taste of the Towns:</b> 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Henry Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. More than 25 local food and beverage vendors serve samples of their signature menu items. Live entertainment and family and children's activities include paint-the-car, speed pitch tent, climbing wall, crafts and games. Individual tasting menus are $40 in advance; individual $2 tasting tickets can be purchased on the day of the event. (847) 438-5572 or tasteofthetowns.com.

Next week

<b>Garlic Fest:</b> 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Visitors can sample a variety of garlic creations, from garlic ice cream, candy and cupcakes to cocktails, pasta, butter and more. Garlic Fest is held during Highwood Evening Market and features a Taste of Garlic competition and the Garlic Queen and Princess competitions. Free. celebratehighwood.com.

<b>Cary Cruise Nights:</b> 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, on West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14, Cary. Free. (847) 639-2800 or carygrovechamber.com.

<b>Mount Prospect 5K Run/Walk & Wellness Expo:</b> 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Kensington Business Center. Race starts at 6 p.m.; families and corporate teams are welcome. mountprospectchamber.org.