Cheap stuff: Porsche parade, trolley rides, family fest

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Porsches on parade

The Porsche Club of America Chicago region hosts its Porsche Club Concours, a car show featuring 30 to 50 vintage and modern Porsches, displayed outdoors in downtown Long Grove in the Towner Green area, across from the Village Tavern. Food and drink are available for purchase.

Info: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 20, in downtown Long Grove, Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry roads, Long Grove. Free admission. Visit longgroveonline.com.

Fathers are free

Fathers and grandfathers can ride the trolleys free of charge on Father's Day (with a paid child's fare) at the Fox River Trolley Museum. All other riders pay the regular ride fee.

Info: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St. (Route 31), South Elgin. Fathers and grandfathers free. $2-$3.50 for others. Children under age 3 ride free. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.

Family Fest

Schaumburg's Church of the Holy Spirit hosts its 33rd Annual Family Fest, featuring carnival rides, international food booths, games, cash bingo and live entertainment.

Info: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23; 6 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24; 6 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 25; 4 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Free general admission. There is a charge for carnival rides and some other activities. (847) 882-7580 or churchoftheholyspirit.org.

Saving the endangered

The Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery hosts its newest exhibit, "Saving Endangered Species, Saving Ourselves." This traveling multi-media exhibit focuses on harmful environmental changes in the Midwest and looks at ways that people are helping to save various endangered species.

Runs through Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Gallery hours are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays (excluding holidays). Admission is free, but donations are welcome. (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org.

$10 and under

'The Sound of Music'

Kidz Kabaret presents "The Sound of Music," Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical about a novice nun who is sent to care for a widowed naval captain's large family in Austria.

Info: 7 p.m. Friday, June 18; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 19; 7 p.m. Sunday June 20; 7 p.m. Thursday June 24, at Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., #131, Naperville. $6-$10. (630) 355-9212.

Synergy Brass Quintet

The Synergy Brass Quintet presents a kids' concert at Ravinia Festival.

Info: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, in the Martin Theatre at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $5-$10. Park opens at 10 a.m. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

The world of Golden Books

"Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books," an exhibit at the Lake County Discovery Museum, features illustrations from one of American publishing's best-loved picture book series, Little Golden Books. The exhibit features 60 original works from popular stories such as "The Poky Little Puppy," "I Can Fly" and "Tawny Scrawny Lion." An interactive environment with characters from the books is also featured.

Runs through Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. $2.50-$6.(847) 968-3400 or lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.

'Home Sweet Home'

"Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home," Kohl Children's Museum's newest interactive exhibit, encourages families to spend time together outdoors and helps children learn about and care for the natural resources of the world.

Runs through Sunday, Sept. 26, at Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. $6.50-$8.50. Children under age 1 are free. (847) 832-6600 or kohlchildrensmuseum.org.

Fairs and festivals

61st Midsommar Festival Swedish Days, Routes 38 and 3rd Street, Geneva: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, to Saturday, June 26; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 27. Music, food, crafts, Kids' Day, green expo, parades and entertainment. Free. (866) 443-6382 or genevachamber.com.

Alpine Amusements Carnival, Ross Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue and Lies Road, Carol Stream: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 24; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 25; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 26, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 27. Free rides for people with mental and physical disabilities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26. Free admission. (630) 665-7050 or carolstream.org.

Annual Greek Festival, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 893 Church Road, Elmhurst: Traditional Greek church picnic with Greek food, rides for children, arts and crafts, music, dancing, books, a raffle and more. Runs noon to midnight Friday, June 18, through Sunday, June 20. Admission is $2. Children 12 and under are free. Free admission for everyone on Friday, June 18. Visit st-demetrios.org. (630) 834-7010 or st-demetrios.org.

Antioch Arts and Craft Faire, on Toft Street and in the adjoining parking lot, Antioch: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 19, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 20. Features 150 booths of handcrafted wares. Free admission. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.

Barrington Cruise Night, Barrington Harris Bank Parking Lot, 201 S Grove Ave., Barrington: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Classic cars, music, local food, ice cream, giveaways. Prizes awarded. Free admission. (847) 304-3479.

BeachFest 2010, Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 18, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 19. Bands, carnival, family entertainment, crafters market, "We've Got Talent" contest. Free admission. (847) 201-9032 or rlbciviccenter.org.

Blues Fest, downtown Mount Prospect, Emerson Street and Busse Ave., Mount Prospect: 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 19. Blues artists perform all afternoon and into the evening on the Village Green. Attendees asked to donate to food pantry. Go to mountprospect.org.

Blues on the Fox, downtown Aurora, North Island Center, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora: Concerts, food vendors and family activities. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 18, featuring Tinsley Ellis, Frombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 19, featuring the Hox Brothers Junior All-Stars, Guy King and his "Little Big Band," Ronnie Baker Brooks, Joined at the Hip and Jimmie Vaughan. Free. (630) 844-4731 or downtownaliveaurora.com.

Cantigny Art Festival, Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20. More than 150 artists display and sell works in a variety of media. Free admission; parking is $5. Visit amdurproductions.com or cantigny.org.

Church of the Holy Spirit's 33rd Annual Family Fest, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg: Carnival rides, international food booths, games, cash bingo, live entertainment. Runs 6 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23; 6 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24; 6 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 25; 4 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 27. Free general admission. There is a charge for carnival rides and some other activities. (847) 882-7580 or churchoftheholyspirit.org.

Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts, Chicago Avenue and Main Street, Evanston: Festival spans several streets in downtown Evanston and features arts and crafts, a children's park, puppet shows, clowns, food and musical entertainment. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20. Suggested gate donation is $1. (847) 328-2204 or custerfair.com.

Elgin Brewfest, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 18, Saturday, June 19. Food, beer, wine, micro-brews. Live music. Free admission; fees for food and beer tastings. All proceeds donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin. (847) 842-0006 or elginbrewfest.com.

Grayslake Arts Festival, Center Street, between Slusser and Whitney, Grayslake: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 19. Numerous artists, entertainment, children's activities, a high school art show, food and more. Free admission. (847) 223-6888.

Illinois St. Andrew Society's 24th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Oak Brook Sports Core and Polo Club, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook: 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 18, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 19. Music, cultural exhibits, contests, car show, heavy athletics, whiskey seminars, traditional Scottish food, Celtic marketplace, children's activities. Massed Band Show includes 1,000 bagpipers and drummers performing traditional selections, such as "Amazing Grace." Tickets are $12-$17 at gate. Children 12 and under admitted free. (708) 447-5092 or Chicagoscots.org.

Libertyville Days, various sites in downtown area, Libertyville: 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. Saturday, 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.

Midsommar Celebration, Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin: 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 19. Vendors sell Scandinavian food, or bring your own picnic and drinks. $5; free for children 12 and younger. (847) 695-6720 or vasaparkil.com.

Midsommar Swedish Days Festival, downtown Geneva, around Third and State streets, Geneva: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, through Sunday, June 27. Features live musical entertainment, food, carnival rides, arts and crafts, a "green" expo and other family activities. Free general admission. Some fees do apply for food, rides and other activities. (630) 232-6060 or genevachamber.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 19. Themed classic car night in downtown Mount Prospect. Go to downtownmountprospect.com.

Mount Prospect Fine Arts Festival, downtown Mount Prospect, at Emerson Street and Busse Avenue: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 19. Children's activities, painting, sculpture, pottery, graphics, photography, glass, jewelry and mixed mediums. Free admission. Go to experiencemountprospect.org.

Naperville Jazz Festival, Community Concert Center in Central Park, Benton and Court streets, Naperville: 4 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19. $15 for general seating and $30 for reserved seating in advance; $20-$35 at the gate. Visit napervillejazz.com.

Rotaryfest, Lions Park, Elk Grove Boulevard and Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village: Runs through Sunday, June 20. Ribs, carnival, live entertainment, games, parade. Hometown parade starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 19, followed by fireworks. Admission free. Entertainment rain or shine. Visit elkgroverotary.com.

Villa Park Summerfest, Ardmore Avenue and Park Boulevard, Villa Park: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 19. Craft fair, beer tent, entertainment, climbing wall, moon jump, remote-control NASCAR racing, children's games and activities and more. Free; fee for some activities. Go to villaparksummerfest.com.

Wauconda Fest, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 24; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 25; noon to midnight Saturday, June 26; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 27. Live music, carnival, Taste of the Fest. 5K/10K on Sunday, June 27. Festival admission is $2, and is good for all four days. (847) 526-3610 or waucondaparks.com.

Woofstock, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, I-94 at Route 176, Libertyville: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, on the pet shop lawn. Activities throughout the day culminate in the Canine Couture Fashion Show. Shop for pet products and even make crafts with your pooch. Free admission. (847) 990-3750 orlambsfarm.org.