Dogs and their owners can frolic together at Catigny Park
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Fun for our four-legged friends
Dogs and their human companions are all invited to the Dog Days event at Cantigny Park. The day features events for both dogs and owners with a dog-play area, vendors, representatives from dog rescue groups, a demonstration of police K-9 training and a performance by the Windy City K-9 Disc Club.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free admission. (630) 668-5161 or visit cantignypark.com.
This morning/afternoon
More tools for the toolbox
Members of the Early American Industries Association and the Mid-West Tools Collectors Association host the 17th Annual Antique Tool Show and Sale. More than 30 collectors will display and sell tools.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Garfield Farm Museum, off Route 38 on Garfield Road, LaFox. Admission is $2-$5. (630) 584-8485 or visit garfieldfarm.org.
One smart spider
Theatre-Hikes presents "Charlotte's Web," a stage adaptation of E.B. White's classic tale of a crafty spider who helps a young pig.
3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. $15-$25. (630) 725-2066 or visit mortonarb.org.
Family Day
Arlington Park hosts its annual Family Day event. Activities for all ages are featured with representatives from Legoland, pony rides and a petting zoo. Guests can also view nine horse races on the track.
Sunday, Aug. 2, at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Gates open at 11:15 a.m. Horse racing post time at 1 p.m. General admission to the park is $5-$7. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com.
The world of lords and ladies
Step back in time to visit Elizabethan England at the annual Bristol Renaissance Faire. The faire features 16th-century games, food, rides, music and arts and crafts. See costumed re-enactors dressed as knights, merchants and royalty.
Runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wis. Admission is $9.50-$18.95. Children under age 5 are free. Visit renfair.com.
This week
Patti LuPone
Singer Patti LuPone reunites with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an evening of classical/miscellaneous music.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $55-$95. Lawn seats are $10. Park opens at 5 p.m. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Family-friendly comedy
Improv comedy teams, including Therapeutic Funtillectuals and Lost Not Stolen, present an evening of family-friendly comedy. Each show is unique and based on audience suggestions.
8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Improv Playhouse Studio Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Tickets are $3-$5 on Fridays; $5-$7 Saturdays. (847) 968-4529 or improvplayhouse.com.
Celebrating August
A carnival, food, entertainment and other family activities are all part of St. Zachary's Augustfest.
6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 7; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 8, and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at St. Zachary Catholic Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Admission is $2 from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At all other times, admission is $3. Children under age 12 are free. (847) 956-7020.