Fairs & festivals: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Civil War Days and more

This weekend

<b>Lincolnshire Food Truck Fridays:</b> 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Lincolnshire Corporate Center, 300 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire. Food truck vendors, including barbecue, pizza, Asian, seafood and desserts. Free. lincolnshireil.gov.

<b>Long Grove Chocolate Fest:</b> 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, May 19; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 20; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, Long Grove. Features chocolate-infused creations from local vendors. Headliners include Semple & Valentine and ARRA Friday; 97Nine and Wedding Banned Saturday; and Martini Lunch and Mr. Myers on Sunday. Kids' activities include pie-eating contests, potato sack races, dancing and a bubble show. $5; free for kids 12 and younger. longgrove.org.

<b>Taste of Glen Ellyn:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 19; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 20; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 21, in the Main Street parking lot. Food, entertainment, carnival, a business expo and more. Free. (630) 469-0907 or glenellynchamber.com.

<b>Carp Fishing Derby:</b> 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at John Janega Memorial Park, 205 Hickory Drive, Lindenhurst. Registration at 7 a.m. Fishing and bait included. Prizes awarded to kids. Event will be canceled in the event of severe weather. All ages. Free. (847) 356-6011.

<b>Hoffman Estates Community Garage Sale:</b> 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Seascape Family Aquatic Center, 1300 Moon Lake Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Free admission for shoppers. To rent a space to sell, $25 for residents and $35 for nonresidents. heparks.org.

<b>Blooming Fest 2017:</b> 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Main and West Washington streets, West Chicago. Combines West Chicago Garden Club's plant sale with a car show, craft show, art exhibits, children's activities, music and food. Free. westchicago.org.

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Hanover Park Maxwell Street Days:</b> 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Metra station parking lot, Barrington Road and Lake Street, Hanover Park. Patrons sell their old treasures, handmade crafts and new merchandise. Vendors are encouraged to contact the village clerk's office for information on registration and fees for any last-minute spots. Spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Free. hanoverparkillinois.org.

<b>Mount Prospect Public Works Open House:</b> 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Kids can explore big trucks, including a dump truck, ride in a sweeper and lift, play games and more. Free hot dogs and drinks provided by the Mount Prospect Lions Club. Free. (847) 870-5640 or mountprospect.org.

<b>Neuqua Valley High School's 31st Annual Fine Arts Festival:</b> 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St., Naperville. Band, choir and orchestra performances, student art exhibits and more. Free. neuquamusic.org.

<b>Spring Fiber Fling:</b> 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Sheep and Alpaca Exposition in the animal barns, sheep sheering and herding demonstrations, embroidery demos, crafters and vendors. $3; free for kids 7 and younger. mchenrycountyfair.com.

<b>Dirt N' Durty Ride with Bike Palatine Club:</b> Ride begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Bikers will ride north on Smith Street to Deer Grove Forest Preserve. Riders can choose to ride the paved trail or ride the trails of Deer Grove West. Meet at Durty Nellie's for lunch; riders receive a $5 off lunch coupon. Proceeds go toward new bike racks in downtown Palatine. $10. durtynellies.com.

<b>Aurora Kite Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20, at Jake's Bagels and Deli, 220 N. Broadway, Aurora. Bring your own kite. Free. auroradowntown.org.

<b>Chicago Drum Show:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, at the Odeum Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Exhibits, clinics, demonstrations, master classes and performances. Used drum equipment, instruments, parts, literature and catalogs can be bought and sold. $10-$15. VIP admission is $100. chicagodrumshow.com.

<b>Civil War Days:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Civil War encampment with re-enactors portraying famous figures of the past. Watch a staged battle at 2:30 p.m. each day. Family-friendly event features food, music and shopping for Civil War-era reproduction products. The Weed Ladies will sell spring silk and dried florals in the Daniels House. $8-$15; discounts on advance tickets; free admission for members and kids younger than 4. napersettlement.org.

<b>Flying 4 Kids & Touch-a-Truck:</b> 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20, at Springfield Park, 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale. Contests, raffles, crafts and a mass kite launch. Bring your own kites or purchase one at the event. Features a variety of truck and vehicles to explore. Parental supervision is required. The kite fly is meant to raise awareness of the park district Youth License Plate Flying 4 Kids program. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

<b>4 Amigos Guitar Show:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, at the Odeum Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park. International buy-sell-trade show featuring new and vintage guitars, amplifiers, bass guitars, pedals effects, memorabilia, authors, appraisers and more. Attendees may bring items to sell or trade. $15 adults; free for kids 11 and younger. VIP admission is $100. amigoguitarshows.com.

<b>Fun Fair 4 Kids:</b> 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Fabyan West Forest Preserve, 2001 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva. Fair for kids in preschool through second grade features face painting, balloon animals, games and prizes, music and singing, snacks and a magician. Free, but donations accepted for Spotlight Theatre in memory of Katie Jonak. Co-sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Batavia and St. Mark Lutheran Church and Preschool in St. Charles. Free. ilsbatavia.org.

<b>JustPlay! Sports and Recreation Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Carol Stream Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Dozens of interactive activities, demonstrations and performances to encourage people to be active. Free. csparks.org.

<b>Love the Park Fine Arts Fair:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Palos Park Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St., Palos Park. A juried art fair with more than 30 artists offering works in a variety of mediums. The two-day event includes food, wine, microbrews, music, community art projects and “Art & the Automobile.” Free. lovetheparkfinearts.org.

<b>Round Lake Beach Family Fishing Event:</b> 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Lakefront Park, 1019 N. Lake Shore Drive, Round Lake Beach. Fifth annual event includes kids' games and activities, music and food. Bring your own fishing gear or borrow some from the park district. Free. (847) 546-8558 orrlapd.org.

<b>Spring Fun Fair:</b> 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Health fair, bike safety checks, bike registration, “Pooch, Pet and Pedal Parade,” climbing wall and kids' 100-yard dash. Free. (847) 824-4200 or dpparks.org.

<b>Spring Art Festival at Oakbrook Center:</b> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 20, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. See artwork from juried artists from across the country, plus music, kids' activities and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.

<b>Glenview National Missing Children's Day Event 2017:</b> 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Glenview Police Department, 2500 E. Lake Ave., Glenview. Family-friendly event promotes child safety and honors missing children. Have a free Child ID kit made. Free. glenview.il.us.

<b>“Origami in the Garden” Opening Weekend:</b> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Celebrate the arrival of the exhibit “Origami in the Garden” with live performances and activities inspired by Japanese culture. Highlights include origami folding and crafts in the Childrens Garden; performances by traditional Japanese Taiko drummers; an opportunity to try on kimonos; and demonstrations of ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement). Free with Arboretum admission of $14 adults, $12 seniors, $9 kids 2-17 and free for kids 1 and younger. mortonarb.org.

<b>Art in My Secret Garden:</b> Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, at the Gardens of Woodstock, 5211 Swanson Road, Lakewood. Eighth annual event hosted by the Pencil & Palette Club of Sun City features watercolor, drawings, oils and digitally enhanced photographs for sale from about 20 artists. Cash bar and live entertainment. Free. gardensofwoodstock.com.

<b>Aurora Vets' Week:</b> Saturday, May 20, through Monday, May 29, at various Aurora locations. Inaugural event beginning on Armed Forces Day and concluding on Memorial Day includes wreath-laying ceremonies, a concert, a 5K race and more. Armed Forces Day Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at West Aurora Plaza. 5K Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 21, at Phillips Park, with registration at 6:30 a.m. Veteran Home Ownership 101 from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the Prisco Center. “Saving Private Ryan” at 7 p.m. Monday at Paramount Theatre. Day of Giving Disabled Veterans National Foundation, Fox Valley Marines and the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry distribution day at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Pipefitters 597, 2650 N. Farnsworth. Civil War memorial dedication at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Memorial Park, off Root Street. Drive-through barbecue fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at IBEW 461, 591 Sullivan Road. Vietnam Veterans 50th anniversary recognition at 6 p.m. Friday, May 26, at the Prisco Center. Patriotic Concert and Picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Cool Acres, 500 block of Clearwater Drive. Additional names added to the monument ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at Phillips Park Sunken Gardens. Memorial Day Parade at noon Monday, May 29, in downtown Aurora. vetsweekaurora.org.

<b>Aspire's “First Taste of Summer Ben-A-Fit 6”:</b> 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Aspire on Litt, 4110 Litt Drive, Hillside. Live bands, a beer garden, food trucks, raffles, tours of the new Career Academy and more. All proceeds benefit Aspire Careers and Aspire Livingenterprises, which provide services that help people with disabilities. $50. aspirechicago.ejoinme.org.

<b>Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Night:</b> 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 20, in the Metra parking lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. Free. facebook.com/bmbcruisenights.

<b>Swing Into Summer Barn Dance:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Experience a traditional 1930s barn dance with swing music and dance lessons. See new farm animal babies, take a wagon ride, join in pie-baking or costume contests. Advance tickets cost $10; $15 at the door. st-charlesparks.org.

<b>Illinois International Film Festival:</b> Hours vary on Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Fox Valley Park District's Premiere Theatre Company will offer original films from around the world. Refreshments available for purchase. Tickets cost $13 each day; order online at seatyourself.biz/foxvalleyparkdistrict.

<b>Bark in the Park:</b> 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 21, at Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. The Anti-Cruelty Society's 23rd annual benefit features a 5K walk (with or without your dog), an agility course for your dog, a pawdicure spa, food, refreshments, beer and games. Presale: $40, $20 for kids; at the gate: $45, $25 for kids. anticruelty.org/event/bark-in-the-park.

<b>60th Annual Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon:</b> 8 a.m. Sunday, May 21. Marathon starting line is at Oak Spring Road in Libertyville, and minithon starting line is at Potawatomi Woods in Wheeling. Choose the 18.5- or the 5.25-mile race along the Des Plaines River. Post-race party with food, music and awards. Start times range from 8 a.m. to 10:38 a.m. for marathon and 10:30 a.m. to noon for minithon. For registration details, call (847) 604-2445 or see canoemarathon.com.

<b>Biker Sunday:</b> 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at The Sanctuary Church, 1251 Windham Parkway, Romeoville. Seventh annual event begins with motorcycles arriving at 10:30 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., biker blessing at 12:30 p.m., and events to follow until 2:30 p.m. Free lunch with pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and more. Rockin' Music, Fallen Rider Memorial, Slow Ride, Loudest Bike and Best Looking Bike Contests, plus a 50/50 raffle and more. Free. bikersunday.info.

<b>Pulling for Special Olympics Clay/Trap Shoot:</b> 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 21, at the St. Charles Sportsman's Club, 44W471 Keslinger Road, Elburn. 10th annual event to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. All levels of shooters, from novice to expert. Vendors, 50/50, door prizes and live gun auction. Eye protection and ear protection required. Disabled vets can shoot for free. Shotgun start at noon, with lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations for $75. pullingforspecialolympics.com.

<b>Rare Breeds Show:</b> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Breeders from around the Midwest display rare and historic types of livestock. Individual breeders may offer livestock and poultry for sale. $3-$6. garfieldfarm.org.

<b>Chicago Church of Christ's Annual Spring Market:</b> 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Chicago Church of Christ Central Ministry Center, 188 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst. Games, live music, ethnic food, handcrafted items and more. Free. chicagochurch.org.

<b>Elgin Civil War Walk:</b> Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago St., Elgin. Learn about Elgin's Civil War connections during a guided walk hosted by the Near West Side Neighborhood Association. $5 suggested donation. elginhistory.org.

<b>Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg Bike Ride & Picnic:</b> Noon to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, May 21, starting at Blackwell Elementary School, 345 N. Walnut St., and ending at Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court. Celebrate Schaumburg's German heritage with a one-hour, police-guided tour of its bikeways, followed by a barbecue. Free; T-shirts cost $10. (847) 490-1020 or parkfun.com.

<b>Norwegian Constitution Day Parade:</b> Noon Sunday, May 21, at Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland, Park Ridge. Parade steps off at 1 p.m. at Talcott and Cumberland; ending at Hodges Park. Pre-parade activities begin at noon in Hodges Park with food, kids' activities, Scandinavian vendors and displays and more. Free. nnleague.org.

<b>Lombard Lilac Parade:</b> 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, starting at Main and Wilson streets, Lombard. The theme is “Who is Your Hero?” Free. lombardlilactime.com.

This week

<b>Asian-American Festival 2017:</b> 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, May 22-25, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 26, at Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. The 17th annual festival celebrating Asian culture and heritage features performers, music and acts. This year's host community is the Pakistani American Community. Free. aacchicago.org.

<b>Motor Mondays:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 22, along River Street, from Barrington Avenue to Jackson Street, East Dundee. See various makes and models, plus entertainment and food specials at local restaurants. Free. eastdundee.net.

<b>Woodfield Memorial Weekend Carnival:</b> Opens at 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 25-26, and 1:30 p.m. Saturday through Monday, May 27-29, at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. Carnival Admission wristbands cost $25 per person per day. shopwoodfield.com.