Cheap stuff: Quilts, sheepherding, garden festival
$10 and under Quite a few quilts!Browse more than 100 historical and contemporary quilts, shop in the vendor hall for a variety of items and view demonstrations at the fourth annual Quilt and Textile Show. 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 16; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, in Shannon Hall in Batavia Park District's Eastside Community Center, Wilson and Van Buren streets, Batavia. $5-$6. Children ages 10 and under are free. (630) 879-5235 or bataviaparks.org.'Alice in Wonderland, Jr.'The Summer Stage group of the Fox Valley Park District presents "Alice in Wonderland, Jr.," based on the 1951 Walt Disney feature film and the novels of author Lewis Carroll. 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the West Aurora High School Auditorium, 1201 W. New York St., Aurora. $10. (630) 859-8606 or foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.J.B. Ritchie Power TrioThe J.B. Ritchie Power Trio presents an evening of lives blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge in Berwyn.9:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.Double featureSee the 2009 Disney/Pixar film "Up" at dusk on Saturday, July 17, on the lawn of the Chalet Hills Golf Club in Cary, followed by the 1996 film "Happy Gilmore," starring Adam Sandler. Bring a blanket for seating. Food and drinks are available for purchase.At dusk on Saturday, July 17, at the Chalet Hills Golf Club, 943 Rawson Bridge Road, Cary. Tickets for adults are $6 in advance at the pro shop; $9 at the door. Children under age 10 (must be accompanied by an adult) are $4. Proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (847) 639-0666 or chaletgolf.com.Sheepherding DayThe Rev. John Seraphine and Connie Seraphine of Heatherhope Farm in Sycamore present a demonstration of how border collies herd sheep with their own championship border collies and flock of North County Cheviot Sheep at the Naper Settlement's Sheepherding Day. Along with the demonstrations, the Settlement offers free ice cream sundaes for visitors.2 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Activities are included with regular $6.50-$9 general admission. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.Free Festive Friday in the gardenThe Fabyan West Forest Preserve of Geneva opens its Japanese Garden for a Festive Friday walking event on Friday, July 16. Guests can stroll the garden grounds and see a display of a giant origami (the Japanese art of paper folding) creation by local architect and artist Lane Allen. Allen will also demonstrate his craft by folding a 6-inch square of stainless steel mesh to create a flying crane. Refreshments will be available.2 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 16, in the Japanese Garden at Fabyan West Forest Preserve, Route 31 at Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. Admission is free. (630) 377-6424 or ppfv.org.Rock and reelMusic and movies are the theme for the Concert/Movie in the Park event on Friday, July 16, in West Dundee. The group Voyage performs classic rock from the 1970s and '80s, followed by a screening of the 2008 fantasy feature film, "The Spiderwick Chronicles." Guests are invited to bring a blanket or chair for seating. Events begin at 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, in Grafelman Park, Route 72 and Fifth Street, West Dundee. Concert runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Film begins at 9 p.m. Free admission. Visit dtpd.org.Shakespeare in the parkThe Riverview Theatre Company presents the popular comic abridgment of William Shakespeare's comedies, tragedies, histories and problem plays in "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)." 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Veteran's Memorial Park, 1450 N. Court St., McHenry. Free. (815) 345-7796 or riverviewtheatre.org.Pocket CircusThe performance duo of Gabriela Chichizola and Juan Friguglietti make up Pocket Circus, called "the world's smallest circus," in a program of magic tricks, juggling, comedy and clowning.2 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Admission is free. (847) 546-7060.Fairs and festivals17th Annual Edens Art Fair, Edens Plaza, Lake, Skokie and Edens Expressway, Wilmette: Artists from across the Midwest exhibit a wide variety of work including paintings, photography, jewelry, glassworks and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18. Admission is free. (847) 991-4748 or (312) 751-2500 or americansocietyofartists.org. 23rd Annual National Doll Festival, Sheraton Chicago Hotel Towers, 301 E. North Water St., Chicago: Doll exhibits from around the world are featured. The public is invited to sell heirloom dolls or items from their collections at a consignment table. Runs 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday July 18; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 19, and Tuesday, July 20; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, in the hotel's Exhibit Hall B. Admission is $25 per person. Children under age 7 are free with a paying adult. (831) 438-5349. For questions, send e-mail to NatlDoll@aol.com. Algonquin Founders' Days, Towne Park and Riverfront Park, along Route 62 and Main Street, Algonquin: 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 22; 9 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Friday, July 23; 11 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Saturday, July 24; and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Free. Music, carnival, $20 wristbands, contests, food and more. Founders' Run $23 in advance, $25 day of race. Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, fireworks at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at Riverfront Park. (847) 658-5340 or algonquinfoundersdays.com.Antioch Taste of Summer, on the Orchard Street Extension and Skidmore Drive, Antioch: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18. More than a dozen restaurants and vendors provide food. Entertainment at the band shell. Carnival and sidewalk sales. Free. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.Art at the Shops Festival, Yorktown Center, Highland Avenue and Butterfield Road, Lombard: Juried fine art and craft festival, hands-on art activities and Taste of Yorktown. Opening gala from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 16; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Free. (847) 726-8669 or dwevents.org.Barrington Cruise Night, Barrington Harris Bank parking lot, 201 S Grove Ave., Barrington: Classic cars, music, local food, ice cream, giveaways. Prizes awarded to cars. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Free admission. (847) 304-3479.Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wis.: Runs Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day) through Monday, Sept. 6. $9.50-$18.95. Children under age 5 are free. (847) 395-7773 or renfair.com. Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival, Buffalo Grove Town Center, at Route 83 and Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18. About 150 artists will participate and be judged on original work. All media available for sale. Food, refreshments, live entertainment. Admission free. (847) 459-2518.Community Days, Downtown Gilberts, Route 72 and Galligan Road, Gilberts: Second annual festival features live music, food vendors, games and prizes, pony ride, Baggo tournament, craft fair and more. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 16, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Free. Craft fair runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at 87 Galligan Road. Call to register for Baggo tournament. (847) 428-2861 or villageofgilberts.com.Community Justice Fun Fair, Randall Oaks Park, 17N350 Randall Road, West Dundee: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Activities for all ages, food available at low cost. Free admission. (847) 844-1100 or administerjustice.org or dtpd.org.DuPage County Fair, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton: Runs Wednesday, July 21, through Sunday, July 25. Events begin at 8 a.m. each day. Entertainment, carnival, midway games, 4-H exhibits, livestock judging, talent show, food, children's activities, pony and camel rides, petting zoo, pig races and more. Gate admission: $10 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 12 and free for children 2 and younger. Five-day pass and unlimited carnival ride Megapass available. (630) 668-6636 or dupagecountyfair.org. Fiesta Salsa, Civic Center Plaza, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Celebrate Latino cultures with food, children's activities and entertainment. Free. Visit fiestasalsa.org.Fox Lake Firemen's Festival, on Washington Street, Fox Lake: Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, at Veteran's Park. Food and raffles throughout the weekend. Street dance is at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Veteran's Park on Washington Street. Water fights, 10 a.m. Sunday, July 18. $5 per person Saturday; free on Sunday. (847) 587-3312 or foxlake.org.German Fest, Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard: Features German food, musical entertainment, carnival, bingo, children's activities and games, Baggo tournament, raffle for $5,000 and more. Runs 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 16; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and 1 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Free admission. (630) 627-0687 or sacredheartlombard.org.Irish Fest, Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights: Bagpipers, Irish dancers, traditional Irish bands, Irish goods for sale, children's activities. Runs 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 16; 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Friday: Adults $5; children under 15 free. Saturday: Adults $7, seniors $6 and Children 3-14 years $2. Parking is free on streets and commuter lot at Fremont and Vail Street. (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org.Kane County Fair, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles: Live music, carnival, farm animals, food and more. Noon to midnight Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 18. $7. Children under 5 free. Grandstand shows priced separately. Visit kanecountyfair.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, July 17. Themed classic car night in downtown Mount Prospect. Visit downtownmountprospect.com. Penny Carnival, Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, Lisle: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Outdoor games, bounce house, spin art, candy, entertainment, prizes. $10 punch card with 25 punches. (630) 969-0992.Terry Moran Family Day, Kimball Hill Park, South Street and Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Live entertainment, games, softball and Baggo tournaments and food vendors. Event benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Free admission. (847) 818-3200 or tmoranfoundation.com.Vernon Hills Summer Celebration, Century Park, one-half mile north of Milwaukee Road on Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills: Carnival, children's activities, beer garden and live music. Runs 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 16; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 17; 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Free admission. (847) 367-3700 or vernonhills.org. Wheaton Band Festival, Memorial Park, Hale Street and Seminary Avenue, Wheaton: 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 16, and 6 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Includes performances by the Chicago Brass Band, Fox Valley Concert Band, the Navy Band Great Lakes and more, as well as the Instrument Petting Zoo for children. Donations of used musical instruments accepted to benefit the Salvation Army. Free. Visit wheatonbandfestival.org.Woodstock Folk Festival, Woodstock Square, Van Buren and Benton streets, Woodstock: 25th annual festival runs from noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Music, beer garden, food, kid's area, open mic, workshop and more. Donations requested. Visit woodstockfolkfestival.org.False10321111Thimbletack is one of the characters in the 2008 film "The Spiderwick Chronicles." See a free screening Friday, July 16, in West Dundee's Grafelman Park.Industrial Light & MagicFalse