Cheap stuff: Elburn Days, Waukegan Street Sale, Glen Ellyn art fest

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Elburn Days

Carnival rides, parade, food, music, raffles and more are featured at the annual Elburn Days celebration.

Runs 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St., Elburn. Free admission. (630) 365-6315 or elburnlions.com.

Who knows what you'll find?

Browse through items in an arts and crafts sale and rummage sale at the Waukegan Street Sale.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, on Martin Luther King Drive, between Washington Street and Grand Avenue, Waukegan. Free admission. (847) 662-1853.

'Kung Fu Panda'

See a screening of the family film "Kung Fu Panda" on the side of the Harris Bank in Palatine. Seating is available on Station Street, just east of the building. Bring a chair for seating and an FM radio. Popcorn and lemonade will be available for purchase.

At dusk on Sunday, Aug. 23, on the side of the Harris Bank building, 50 N. Brockway, Palatine. Free admission. Visit palatinechamber.com.

Glen Ellyn celebrates the arts

More than 50 artists display and sell their work at the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts. Event also includes music, theatrical performances, children's activities, food and more.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, at Lake Ellyn Park, at Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Free admission. Visit glenellynlions.org.

$10 and under

Sundaes on Sunday

The Naper Settlement historic museum village is giving free ice cream sundaes to guests for its Settlement Sundays event. Load up your sundae with your favorite toppings. Then join in old-fashioned games such as sack races. The event offers a variety of family-friendly, hands-on activities and presentations, while the sundaes are served.

1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. General admission is $5.50-$8. Children ages 3 and under are free. (630) 420-6010 or visit napersettlement.com.

Dogs on parade

The Elgin Kennel Club presents its All Breed Dog Show obedience and rally trials. Bring a chair for seating. No unentered dogs are allowed. Food is available for purchase.

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, in the west field of the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Parking is $5 (630) 830-8157.

"Glass + Steel"

See the new "Glass + Steel" exhibit at the Elmhurst Art Museum. The exhibit focuses on the freshness and energy of mid-20th century designs, and is the first exhibition in the museum's "Struktur: Architecture & Design" series.

Runs through Sunday, Sept. 6. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Sundays. Closed Mondays. The Elmhurst Art Museum is at 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. $2-$4. Admission is free on Tuesdays. (630) 834-0202. Visit elmhurstartmusuem.org.

Fairs and festivals this weekend

Arlington Heights Arts Guild/Downtown Business Association Walk in the Park, |North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman St., Arlington Heights: Paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, music. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. (847) 259-2358.

Bristol Renaissance Faire, |Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wis.: Step back in time to visit Elizabethan England. The faire features 16th century games, food, rides, music and arts and crafts. See costumed re-enactors dressed as knights, merchants, royalty and more. Runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23. Admission is $9.50-$18.95. Children under age 5 are free. Visit renfair.com. (847) 395-7773.

Elburn Days, |Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St., Elburn: Carnival rides, parade, food, music, raffles and more. Runs 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Free admission. (630) 365-6315 or elburnlions.com.

Geneva Concours d'Elegance, |Downtown Geneva, Geneva: Classic car show featuring antique, classic and modern along Third Street; benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Free general admission. (630) 584-3107 or genevaconcours.net.

Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, |Lake Ellyn Park, at Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: More than 50 artists display and sell their work. Event also includes music, children's activities, food and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23. Free admission. Visit glenellynlions.org.

Medinah Family Fest, |Thorndale Recreation Center and Park, 22W130 Thorndale Ave., Medinah: Entertainment, petting zoo, children's activities, animal show, demonstrations and free hot dogs and pop while supplies last. Concessions available for purchase. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Free admission. (630) 893-2560 or medinahparkdistrict.org.

West Suburban Italian Fest, |Centennial Park and Recreation Center, 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison: Musical entertainment, food, wine, games and more. Runs 5 to 11 p.m. Friday Aug. 21; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Admission is $5-$7; free for children ages 12 and younger. Visit onestientertainment.com.