Cheap stuff: Egg Day, fishing derby, picnic in the park

$10 and under Eggs-tra egg-citing dayCelebrate everything "eggy" at the World Egg Day event at Naper Settlement. Visitors can take part in egg relay races, an egg hunt and an egg toss. Other highlights include a "Chicken Dance" event and storytelling. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. $6.50-$9. Check website for coupons worth $2 off general admission. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.Dollhouses and miniatures showThe Three Blind Mice Dollhouse and Miniature Show and Sale features a wide variety of items for dollhouses, with everything from miniature food to furniture.4 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 11, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at the Doubletree Hotel Chicago Schaumburg, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg. $2-$5. Children under age 5 are free. Visit 3blindmiceshow.com.Got a bite?Try your hand at catching some fish that are tagged with gift certificates for use at local businesses at the Hoffman Estates Community Fishing Derby. One fish is tagged with a special $1,000 gift card to Cabela's. All caught fish will be released back into the lake. Other highlights include door prizes, goody bags and T-shirt giveaways. Food is available for purchase. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at South Ridge Lake, 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates. $3 in advance; $5 at the event. (847) 781-9100 or hechamber.com.Milkshake makes musicThe group Milkshake presents a kids' pop/rock concert at Ravinia Festival.11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, in the pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $10. Lawn tickets are $5. Park opens at 10 a.m. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.'Sizzling Serengeti Rhythm'The Chicago chapter of USA Dance hosts its monthly dance party, "Sizzling Serengeti Rhythm," with dancing lessons for beginners and social dancing on Saturday, June 12.Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at The Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison, Franklin Park. Rumba dance lessons from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Social dancing from 8:15 to 11 p.m. $8 members; $10 for nonmembers; $6 for students with ID. (847) 577-9014 or visit usadancechicago.org.Free Cool idea for hot daysIf the weather forecast calls for 85 degrees or it reaches 85 degrees or more in Gurnee on any Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays and special events), public ice skating and skate rental are free for that day at the Rink Side ice rink in Gurnee Mills Mall in Gurnee.Rink Side is at 6152 W. Grand Ave., in the Gurnee Mills Mall, Gurnee. Visit rink-side.com or call the "85 Degree, Ice Skate For Free" hotline at (847) 856-1064, Ext. 302.Picnic in the ParkBring a picnic or buy lunch from a food vendor at the Arlington Heights Picnic in the Park. The event features moonwalks and an inflatable slide, balloon sculptures, face painting and other family activities.11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, at North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman Street, Arlington Heights. Free admission. (847) 577-3003, ext. 1 or ahpd.org.Summer flowersGarfield Park Conservatory's Summer Tropical Flower Show offers an assortment of tropical plants, featuring various begonias and hibiscus. This year's show also features more than a dozen dark and purple-leafed plants.9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (note: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays), through Sunday, Sept. 26, at Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. Free admission. (312) 746-5100 or garfield-conservatory.org.Fairs and festivals14th Annual Italian Feast of SS. Crocifisso, Maryville Academy, River and Central Roads, Des Plaines: Highlights include Italian food, a karaoke contest, a traditional horse parade, an Italian mass, fireworks and more. Events begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 12, and at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13. Free admission. (847) 255-6365 or (312) 263-4930.1840s Days, Garfield Farm Museum, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, Campton Hills: Step back in time to 1800s farm life with guided tours and demonstrations during 1840s Days. See the kitchen, parlor, ballroom and bedroom in the museum's 1846 brick inn. Guests can also tour historic barns and see farm animals. A Homespun Summer Market features arts and crafts and a bake sale. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13. $3-$6 general admission to museum. (630) 584-8485 or garfieldfarm.org.Barrington Cruise Night, Barrington Harris Bank Parking Lot, 201 S Grove Ave., Barrington: 6:30 p.m. every Thursday, through Aug. 26. Classic cars, music, local food, ice cream, giveaways. Different cars will be featured each week, with prizes awarded. Free admission. (847) 304-3479.Elmhurst Jaycees Charity Carnival, along Park, between Prospect and Myrtle, Elmhurst: noon to 10 p.m. Friday, June 11; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 12, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 13. Special Kids' Carnival from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12. Unlimited ride Mega Pass costs $50 in advance and $60 at the gate. Proceeds benefit local not-for-profit organizations. Go to elmhurstjaycees.org.Lake Villa Celebration of Summer, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa: Thursday to Sunday, June 10-13. Music, food and fireworks. Fireworks at dusk on June 12. Cardboard boat races June 13. Kroozers car show, safety fair. Admission is free. (847) 356-6100.Libertyville Days, various sites in downtown Libertyville: 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 17; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 18; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 19; and, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 20. Live entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, beer tent, craft show, sidewalk sales and more. Parade at 10 a.m. June 19, beginning at the Metra station on Milwaukee Avenue; features a large collection of helium parade balloons. Free admission. (847) 918-8880 or libciviccenter.org.13th Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival, Village Green, Olde Half Day Road and Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13. Festival features an estimated 150 juried artists, food, live music from the acoustic rock duo Cirrus Falcon, hands-on art projects for children and more. Free admission. Visit amdurproductions.com.Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Night, Mount Prospect Metra Station, southwest corner of Northwest Highway and Route 83, Mount Prospect: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 12. Themed classic car night in downtown Mount Prospect. Go to downtownmountprospect.com. Pride of the Fox RiverFest, downtown and along the Riverwalk, St. Charles: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 11, to Sunday, June 13. Two entertainment stages, art and craft show, dragon boat races, six activity sites, 40-ton fantasy sand sculpture, carnival and more. Free. (630) 584-8415 or prideofthefox.com.The Promenade Bolingbrook Artwalk, Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook: Professional artists compete for awards and showcase their works for sale. Works include pottery, jewelry, photography, glass and more. Other highlights include live music on outdoor stages, dance troupes and a children's art tent. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 12, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 13. Free admission. Go to thepromenadebolingbrook.com.Rotaryfest, Lions Park, Elk Grove Boulevard and Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village: Wednesday to Sunday, June 16-20. Ribs, carnival, live entertainment, games, parade. Hometown parade starts at 6 p.m. June 19, followed by fireworks. Admission free. Entertainment rain or shine. Go to elkgroverotary.com.False13332000Try to reel in a fish tagged with a gift certificate, and then release it back into the lake at the Hoffman Estates Community Fishing Derby. False