5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Posted February 17, 2017 12:00 am

Daily Herald staff report

Monster trucks in Rosemont, a military fest in St. Charles and nostalgic music in Grayslake are among the entertainment options this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

<h3 class="breakHead">Military History Festival</h3>

Meet up with re-enactors and see uniforms and gear from past wars during the Military History Festival this weekend at the Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20 for a one-day pass; $30 for a three-day pass; $10 for the Saturday ball. (630) 584-6300 or militaryhistoryfest.com. Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

<h3 class="breakHead">Monster Jam</h3>

Take truck-loving kids or grandkids to cheer on daring drivers of monster trucks with the return of Monster Jam this weekend at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $22-$65; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19; and 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.

<h3 class="breakHead">Mike Lawrence at MB Financial Park</h3>

Mike Lawrence has made a name for himself doing standup comedy and writing for TV shows such as "Inside Amy Schumer" and "The Jim Gaffigan Show." Catch him live Saturday at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two menu-item purchase. zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.

<h3 class="breakHead">Lake County Craft Beer Festival</h3>

Sample craft-brewed beers, sodas and local wines at Lake County Craft Beer Festival at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $45-$55; $10 designated driver ticket. (847) 782-2366 or lcfair.com. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.

Relive the music and dance moves of the 1940s with the touring revue "In the Mood" Sunday at the Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $40-$44; $13 youth. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

Monster Jam rolls into the Allstate Arena in Rosemont this weekend.

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