Suburban fests and fireworks roundup

Fireworks

Addison's Fourth of July fireworks, Community Park and Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison: Dusk on Friday. Free. (630) 833-0100 or addisonparkdistrict.org.

Aurora fireworks, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora: On properly bounded by Edgewood Drive, Sullivan, Randall and Indian Trail roads. 9:30 p.m. Friday. (630) 844-4731 or aurora-il.org.

Barrington Fourth of July fireworks, Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington: At dusk Friday. Free. (847) 304-3479 or agarrette@barrington-il. gov.

Bartlett fireworks, Apple Orchard Park, corner of Stearns and South Bartlett roads, Bartlett: 9:30 p.m. Friday. Visit bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Batavia Fourth of July fireworks, Engstrom Family Park, Millview Drive and Main Street. Dusk Friday. (630) 879-1424.

Bensenville fireworks, Redmond Recreational Complex, 735 E. Jefferson, Bensenville: New Colony Six performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Fireworks follow concert. (630) 766-8888 or bensenville.il.us.

Buffalo Grove 4th of July fireworks: Can be seen from the Rotary Village Green on Buffalo Grove Road, Willow Stream Park, and the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, Buffalo Grove: The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band and BG Encore Singers will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Village Green. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Friday. (847) 459-2518 or vbg.org.

Carol Stream fireworks, Ross Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue and Lies Road, Carol Stream: Dusk on Friday. (630) 665-7050 or carolstream.org.

Celebrate Fox Lake fireworks, Millennium Park, Grand and Rollins, Fox Lake: Over Rollins at dusk Saturday. (847) 587-2151.

Crystal Lake Gala Festival fireworks, Lippold Park, Route 176, west of Route 14, Crystal Lake: 9:15 p.m. Saturday. (815) 477-0900 or clgala.com.

Des Plaines July 4th fireworks Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines: On the picnic grounds of the college. Des Plaines Community Band plays during show. At dusk Friday. Visit desplaines.org.

Downers Grove Fourth of July fireworks, Lemont Road and 75th Street, Downers Grove: 9 p.m. Friday. Free. (630) 434-5555 or events.downers.us.

Elburn Day in the Park fireworks, Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St., Elburn: Dusk on Sunday. Free. (630) 365-6315 or elburnlions.com.

Elgin fireworks, Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way, Elgin: 9:20 p.m. Friday. (847) 531-7005.

Elk Grove Village July 4 fireworks, Lions Park, Elk Grove Boulevard and Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village: Dusk on Friday. (847) 439-3900.

Mundelein Community Days fireworks, Seymour Avenue and Courtland Street, Mundelein: 9:30 p.m. Friday. (847) 949-3200 or mundelein.org.

Fox Lake Fireworks, Rollins Road between Sayton and Devlin, Fox Lake: 9 p.m. Saturday. (847) 587-2151.

Glen Ellyn Fourth of July fireworks, Lake Ellyn, Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: Dusk on Friday.

Glendale Heights Summerfest fireworks, Camera Park, Bloomingdale Road and Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights: Dusk on Wednesday and July 13. glendaleheights.org. (630) 260-6000.

Hawthorn Woods will host a concert in the park and fireworks starting at 5:30 p.m. today at Community Park, located off Midlothian Road. Entertainment will be provided by Deja Vu. Fireworks begin at dusk (9:15 p.m.). Bring a picnic and bottle of wine, Ravinia-style.

Hoffman Estates Fourth of July fireworks, Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates: 9:30 p.m. Friday. (847) 252-5446 or hoffmanestates.com.

Huntley fireworks, Prime Outlets, I-90 and Route 47, Huntley: 9:30 p.m. Friday. Free. (847) 669-9600 or primeoutlets.com.

Itasca Fourth of July concert and fireworks, Hamilton Lakes, Thorndale Avenue and Route 53, Itasca: Fireworks at dusk on Friday. Admission is free; parking is $15.

Lake Villa Summer Celebration fireworks, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa: At dusk on Monday.(847) 356-6100.

Lake Zurich Family Day fireworks, Paulus Park, Routes 12 and 22, Lake Zurich: 9:15 p.m. Friday. (847) 438-5146.

Libertyville Fourth of July Fireworks, Butler Lake, Libertyville: At dusk Friday. (847) 623-2072.

Lincolnshire July 4 fireworks, Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire: 9:25 p.m. Friday. (847) 883-8600 or lincolnshirecommunity. com.

Lisle fireworks, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: 9:45 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Visit eyestotheskiesfestival.com.

Lombard Fourth of July fireworks, Madison Meadow Park, Madison Street and Edgewood Avenue, Lombard: 9:30 p.m. Friday. Free. (630) 375-7474 or tasteoflombard.com or lombardparks.com.

Mount Prospect fireworks, Melas Park, Busse and Central roads, Mount Prospect: Dusk Friday. (847) 392-6000 or mountprospect.org.

Naperville fireworks, Knoch Park, West Street and Martin Avenue, Naperville: 9:30 p.m. Friday. ribfest.net.

North Aurora fireworks: The 2008 Village of North Aurora 4th of July Fireworks Show will take place on Friday, July 4th at dusk, or approximately 9:00pm. Fireworks will be shot from the Village owned property adjacent to the North Aurora Towne Center (Target, JC Penney, etc.). Parking will be available within the Towne Center parking lot. Please call Village Hall at (630) 897-8228 with any questions or concerns.

Oakbrook Terrace Fourth of July fireworks, Terrace View Park, Route 83 and 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace: 9:30 p.m. Friday. Free. oakbrookterrace.net or obtpd.org.

Rolling Meadows Fourth of July fireworks, South Salk Park, Behind the community center at 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows: At dusk Friday. (847) 394-8500.

Roselle fireworks, |Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle: At dusk Friday. (630) 980-2000 or roselle.il.us.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July fireworks, Sabatino Park, Winmoor Drive and Willow Lane, Sleepy Hollow: 9:30 p.m. Friday. sleepy-hollow.il.us or dtpd.org.

St. Charles fireworks, Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles: Dusk Friday. Free. (630) 513-5386 or st-charlesparks.org.

Streamwood July 4 fireworks, Dolphin Park, 880 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood: At dusk Friday. (630) 372-PARK or streamwoodparkdistrict.org.

Vernon Hills fireworks, Century Park, one-half mile north of Milwaukee Road on Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills: Live music by J.P. and the Cats from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, with fireworks to follow. (847) 367-3725 or vernonhills.org.

Village of Gurnee's fireworks, Warren Township High School, O'Plaine Campus, 500 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee: Fireworks begin at 9:25 p.m. Friday behind the school's campus. Free admission for the 30-minute show. Rain date is set for Saturday.

Warrenville Fourth of July fireworks, Cerny Park, River Road and Forest View Drive, Warrenville: 9:15 p.m. Friday.

Wauconda Independence Day fireworks, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda: Rain date is set for Friday. (847) 526-3610.

Wheaton July Fourth fireworks, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton: Dusk Friday. wheatonjaycees.org (630) 668-6636 or dupagecountyfair.org.

Wheeling Freedom Fest fireworks, Wheeling Village Hall, 255 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling: 9:30 p.m. Friday. (847) 459-2600 or vi.wheeling.il.us.

Woodstock fireworks, Emricson Park, off Route 14, Woodstock: At dusk Friday.

Fests and events

Hear patriotic selections as the Libertyville Village Band gets into the spirit of the Fourth of July weekend. The concert precedes a fireworks show. 7:30 p.m. Friday at Butler Lake Park Bandshell on Lake Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Butterfield Road, Libertyville. Free. (847) 623-2072.

Free entertainment on three stages, food, family events, sports and carnival. And Buttons the Clown returns again this year at Arlington Heights Frontier Days, Musical headliners include American English, Dennis Deyoung and Dot Dot Dot.Noon to midnight Friday and Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Free admission. Charge for food and rides. (847) 577-8572 or frontierdays.org.

The famed Navy Band Great Lakes Wind Ensemble presents an afternoon of music. The program will be a mix of jazz selections and patriotic tunes. 3 p.m. Sunday at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free. (630) 668-5161 or cantignypark.com.

49th Annual Star-Spangled Indepence Day Celebration, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago: Runs 10 a.m. to noon Friday. Patriotic music, a reading of the Declaration of Indepence and a children's costume parade led by the World's Tallest Uncle Sam. Free. (312) 642-4600 or chicagohistory.org.

Addison's Fourth of July celebration, Community Park and Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison: Events kick off at noon. Family games, Big Wheel and tricycle races, watermelon-eating contest, bags tournament, performances by Addison Park District groups, music. Free. (630) 833-0100 or addisonparkdistrict.org.

Antioch Fourth of July Celebration, Williams Park, Williams and Main streets, Antioch: The Fourth of July Parade kicks off the daylong celebration at 10 a.m. Friday in downtown Antioch. Festivities include fun fair, entertainment, food, music and fireworks. A 5k run for freedom begins at 8 a.m. (847) 395-1000.

Barrington Fourth of July Festival, Cook and Main streets, Barrington: Four-day event includes brat tent, live bands, children's activities, alumni gatherings, fun run, parade, fireworks. Alcohol sales. Runs Friday and Saturday. Free. (847) 304-3479 or agarrette@barrington-il.gov. or barrington-il.gov.

Bartlett Fourth of July Festival, Apple Orchard Park, corner of Stearns and South Bartlett roads, Bartlett: Runs Friday through Sunday. Free. Carnival, food, live music, games, children's entertainment. Main stage: Route 66, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Friday; Infinity, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Visit bartlett4thofjuly.com for full daily schedule.

Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wis.: Opening day on Saturday. Runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Features more than 1,200 period performers, artisans and merchants who take guests on a romp through Elizabethan England. Highlights include 16th century games, rides, crafts food and encounters with a colorful cast of era characters. $9.50 to $18.95. Opening weekend tickets are $15 with children under 12 free. renfair.com. (847) 395-7773.

Celebrate Fox Lake, Millennium Park, Grand and Rollins, Fox Lake: Runs Saturday. Food, entertainment, games, rides and crafts. Parade at 10 a.m. Craft show after the parade until 4 p.m. Fireworks over Rollins at dusk. (847) 587-2151.

Celebrating the Fourth, Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, Winfield: Old-fashioned celebration with speeches and music 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (630) 876-5900 or dupageforest.com.

Crystal Lake Gala Festival, Lippold Park, Route 176, west of Route 14, Crystal Lake: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Carnival, food vendors, music, beer and wine garden, parade, fireworks. $3-$5; free for children 12 and younger and military personnel with ID. (815) 477-0900 or clgala.com.

Des Plaines July 4th Picnic Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines: Children's games, pony rides and face painting. Opens at 4 p.m. Friday. Parking free until 5 p.m.; $5 after 5 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Main stage: Triple Shot, 5 to 7 p.m. Visit desplaines.org.

Elburn Day in the Park, Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St., Elburn: Noon to dusk Sunday. Carnival rides, food, music, raffles, fireworks. Free. (630) 365-6315 or elburnlions.com.

Elgin's Independence Day Celebration, Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way, Elgin: 7 p.m. Friday. Entertainment, fireworks. Rain date is Saturday. (847) 531-7005.

Glen Ellyn Fourth of July celebration, Lake Ellyn, Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: Freedom Four Run at 8 a.m. Friday at Glenbard West High School, 670 Crescent Blvd. $24 fee on race day. Parade at noon. Glen Ellyn Park District activities in the Lake Ellyn park with games, music, concessions from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday. $2 wristband fee. Visit gepark.org.

Glendale Heights Summerfest, Camera Park, Bloomingdale Road and Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and July 10; 6 p.m. to midnight July 11; 3 p.m. to midnight July 12; 3 to 11 p.m. July 13. Carnival, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, fireworks. Free. Carnival ticket fee applies. (630) 260-6000.

Hoffman Estates Fourth of July festival, Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates: July Friday through Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Free. Carnival, games, live music, food. (847) 252-5446 or hoffmanestates.com.

Lake Zurich Family Day, Paulus Park, Routes 12 and 22, Lake Zurich: Opens 9 a.m. Friday. Includes wine and beer garden, kid games, inflatable carnival rides, boat parade, fireworks at 9:15 p.m., and Taste of Lake Zurich. Boat parade begins at 8 p.m. Entertainment provided by Jukebox Band, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Easy Louise Country Band on Main Stage, 3:30 to 5 p.m.; and Retro Rockets on the Main Stage, 7 to 9 p.m. Residents and beach pass holders admitted free. Valid Lake Zurich driver's license may also be used for admission. Cost is $5 for nonresidents ages 3 and older. Nominal charge for kids games and carnival rides. (847) 438-5146.

Lake in the Hills Rockin' Rotary Rib Fest, Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills: Runs July 10 through July 13. $3; free for kids 12 and younger. Concerts, food, entertainment and more. Headliners include The Smithereens. Proceeds benefit LITH Rotary charities. rockinrotaryribfest.com.

Lincolnshire July 4 Celebration, Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire: Runs 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Music, food, family activities. Parade at 11 a.m. Cardboard Boat Regatta at 2:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:25 p.m. (847) 883-8600 or lincolnshirecommunity. com.

Lisle's Eyes to the Skies, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: Hot air balloon rides, crafts, food, carnival, entertainment. Noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. each evening. Daily admission adults $5 before 5 p.m., $7 after. Ages 5-12 are $2; ages 5 and under are free; Visit eyestotheskiesfestival.com.

Motorcycle show, Addison Municipal Complex, Friendship Plaza and Kennedy Drive, Addison: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Contests, food, entertainment. Rain date is July 17. (630) 543-4100 or addisonadvantage.org.

Mount Prospect Lions Village Fair, Melas Park, Busse and Central roads, Mount Prospect: Food, carnival, entertainment. No entry fee. Alcohol sales. Main stage: The Fairlanes, 8:15 & 10 p.m. Friday; Elevation, 9 p.m. Saturday; UFO/Paul Chapman, 9 p.m. Sunday. Hours are 1 to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. (847) 392-6000 or mountprospect.org.

Mundelein Community Days, Seymour Avenue and Courtland Street, Mundelein: Carnival, food, games, music and more. Food and family activities run Friday through Sunday. Free admission to most activities. Alcohol available at special tent. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday. (847) 949-3200 or mundelein.org.

Oakbrook Terrace Fourth of July celebration, Terrace View Park, Route 83 and 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace: Runs Friday. Parade at noon; picnic, rides and special attractions from 1 to 4 p.m.; bingo for adults at 5 p.m.; concert by The Buckinghams at 8 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Parade, concert and fireworks free. oakbrookterrace.net or obtpd.org.

Palatine Hometown Fest, Palatine Community Park, Palatine Road and Northwest Highway, Palatine: Main stage: South of Disorder, 7:30 p.m. and Wedding Banned at 10 p.m. Friday. Elvis 2000/Bluz Brothers, 7:30 p.m. and Think Floyd USA, 10 p.m. Saturday. Carnival rides, food, family events and sports activities from noon to midnight Friday; 8:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.

Ribfest, Knoch Park, West Street and Martin Avenue, Naperville: Bands, carnival rides and ribs. Noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Visit ribfest.net.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Celebration, Sabatino Park, Winmoor Drive and Willow Lane, Sleepy Hollow: Runs on Friday. Sleepy Hollow Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:15 a.m. Bob Zdenek Memorial Fishing Derby at Lake Sharon from 9 to 11 a.m.; Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade starts at noon in the pool's parking lot; Games, pony rides and entertainment at 1 p.m. Pie-eating contest at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Visit sleepy-hollow.il.us or dtpd.org.

South Barrington Fourth of July Picnic, Marvin Duntenman Park, Witt and Penny roads, South Barrington: Noon Friday after the parade at 11:20 a.m., Community swim at 2:30 p.m., South Barrington Club. Free. (847) 381-2570, ext. 45 or visit sbpd.net.

Taste of Lombard, Madison Meadow Park, Madison Street and Edgewood Avenue, Lombard: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Carnival, food, entertainment, fireworks, craft fair, business/community expo. Free. (630) 375-7474 or tasteoflombard.com or lombardparks.com.

Warrenville Fourth of July celebration, Cerny Park, River Road and Forest View Drive, Warrenville: Children's parade at noon Friday on Warren Avenue; food and entertainment noon to 11:30 p.m. Friday. Fireworks 9:15 p.m. at Cerny Park. Visit warrenville.il.us.

West Chicago Railroad Days, Reed-Keppler Park, National and Arbor streets, West Chicago: Carnival rides, concerts, balloon rides, mud volleyball tournament, art show, parade, fireworks; 5 to 10 p.m. July 10; 5 to 11 p.m. July 11; noon to midnight July 12; 3 to 10 p.m. July 13. Parade 1 p.m. July 13. Free. (630) 231-9474.

Wheeling Freedom Fest, Wheeling Village Hall, 255 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling: Food vendors, dining tent, kids area, entertainment. Runs 3 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday in the park district field. Free. (847) 459-2600 or vi.wheeling.il.us.

Windmill City Festival, Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue, Batavia: Runs July 10 through July 12. Entertainment, rides, games, craft show, food and more. Free. bataviaparks.org or (630) 879-5235.