Cheap stuff: Petty Cash, kids chess tourney, concert for vets

Free Music and a movie Bring a blanket or chair for outdoor seating at the Concert/Movie in the Park event in West Dundee's Grafelman Park. The group Petty Cash performs favorite tunes from singers Tom Petty and Johnny Cash. The concert is followed by a screening of the 2007 film "The Final Season." Info: Friday, July 23, in Grafelman Park, Route 72 and Fifth Street, West Dundee. Concert runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. Movie begins at 9 p.m. Free admission. Visit dtpd.org.Chess challengeCalling all youthful chess players! The Mount Prospect Public Library hosts its Open Chess Tournament for players going into kindergarten through eighth grade. Trophies will be awarded to winners in two divisions: kindergarten to third grade and fourth grade through eighth grade. Ilya Korzhenevich, a 1993 Russian junior chess championship prize winner and candidate for U.S Chess Master, will serve as the tournament director. Participants must be familiar with the rules of the game. The library provides lunch. Info: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Free admission. Advance registration is required. Indicate any dietary restrictions for lunch when registering. Call (847) 253-5675 or go to mppl.org/events.Thanking the veteransThe Village Tavern of Long Grove hosts a Veterans Concert and Pig Roast, featuring all-day music and food, in honor of our nation's veterans. Guests are invited to come out and shake hands with veterans at the event. Bands will play all day in an outdoor tent with seating. The tavern will also be accepting cards, letters and items for care packages that will be sent to troops currently serving abroad. For information on supplies needed, visit helpingourheroes.org. Info: Runs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at the Village Tavern, 135 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Admission is free. There will be a minimal charge for food. For information, call (847) 634-3117 or send e-mail to Mary Ann at longgrovevt@gmail.com.Free Admission Day Kohl Children's museum of Glenview kicks off its 25th anniversary with Free Admission Day on Sunday, July 25. Events include Block Play with oversized stuffed blocks (for ages 1 to 4), and a Readers are Leaders program with original songs, story reading and activities. The first 200 children in attendance for Readers are Leaders receive a free book. Info: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at the Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. (847) 832-6600 or kohlchildrensmuseum.org.$10 and under DuPage County FairA carnival, entertainment, a demolition derby, livestock exhibits, pig races and more are part of the annual DuPage County Fair.Events begin at 8 a.m. each day through Sunday, July 25, at the DuPage County Fair, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Gate admission is $10 for adults; $3 for children ages 3 to 12; free for children 2 and younger. (630) 668-6636 or dupagecountyfair.org.Sing along with AnnaFolk, blues and Americana singer Anna Stange presents a musical program with audience participation at the Two Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove. Audience members can sing along with ballads and comical songs, as well as works by Leadbelly and Pete Seeger. The program also features blues and bluegrass tunes on the guitar and banjo.Info: 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Admission is $7. (630) 969-9720 or visit twowaystreet.org.The buzz on the beesGet an up-close look at the many bees that live at the Garfield Park Conservatory at the Meet the Bees event. Guests can sample honey, hear live music and make a bee goggles craft. Volunteer beekeepers will be posted throughout the garden to answer questions.Info: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. $3 per person. Children under age 3 are free. (312) 746-5100 or garfield-conservatory.org.Fairs and festivalsAlgonquin Founders' Days, Towne Park and Riverfront Park, along Route 62 and Main Street, Algonquin: Music, carnival, Founders' Run, contests and more. 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 general admission. There is a charge for some activities. 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.Alpine Days, Lions Park, 81 E. Main St., Lake Zurich: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 23; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 24; 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Food, carnival rides and games. Admission is free. (847) 847-2171 or lzlions.org.Augustfest, St. Zachary Catholic Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines: Carnival, food, games, live entertainment. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 29; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 30; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 31; 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. Admission: $2 Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.; $3 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6 p.m. to close. Free parking. (847) 956-7020; saintzacharyaugustfest@comcast.net.Barrington Cruise Night, Barrington Harris Bank parking lot, 201 S Grove Ave., Barrington: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29. Classic cars, music, local food, ice cream, giveaways. Different cars will be featured each week, with prizes awarded. 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. Visit renfair.com for information. (847) 395-7773.Coon Creek Country Days, Bruce Ream Park, on Terwilliger Avenue, Hampshire: Carnival, parade, craft show, Bingo, entertainment, fireworks and more. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 29; 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 30; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 31; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. Free admission. Charge for carnival rides and beer tent with entertainment. (847) 683-2173 or admin@cooncreekcountrydays.com.Downtown Alive!, Downtown Aurora, Galena Boulevard, Aurora: Fan favorites with local, regional and national entertainment on Friday, July 23. Food vendors, children's area. Free. Call (630) 844-4731 for information.Geneva Arts Fair, South Third Street, Geneva: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25. More than 140 artists from around the country. Free admission. (630) 232-6060 or genevachamber.com.Lake County Fair, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake: Tuesday, July 27, to Sunday, Aug. 1. Events include music, rodeo, livestock judging and more. Tickets are $10; $5 for children 5-12, seniors and military with active ID; free for children ages 4 and under and military in full dress. (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com.Mayslake Peabody Estate Open House and Art Fair, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook: Guests can tour the historical Mayslake Hall and its grounds. The Alliance of Fine Art's annual art fair will feature more than 40 artists from Chicago and across the country, displaying works in oil painting, sculpture, leather and paper goods and more. The event also features musical and theatrical performances. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25. Free admission. (630) 206-9566 or dupageforest.com/preserves/mayslake.html.Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival, on Milwaukee Avenue, between Kimball and California, Chicago: Fest features dozens of visual and performance artists, musical performances on three stages, craft brews, children's activities, a farmers market, an urban agriculture and gardening fair, food and more. Runs 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 23; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 24, and Sunday July 25. Admission is $5. Visit milwaukeeavenueartsfestival.org.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 24. Themed classic car night. Visit downtownmountprospect.com. Mount Prospect Midsummer Downtown Party, downtown Mount Prospect, Emerson Street and Busse Ave., Mount Prospect: 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Food from local restaurants, live entertainment, children's activities. Free admission. (847) 398-6616 or experiencemountprospect.org.Naperville Summer Nights, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24. Teen Battle of the Bands and family movie on Friday, concert on Saturday. Cost: $5 Friday; $15 in advance, $20 at door on Saturday. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.Round Lake Heights 50th Anniversary, Round Lake Heights Village Hall grounds, 619 Pontiac Court, Round Lake Heights: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Carnival rides, games, vendors, raffles, magic shows, music and a casino night. Free admission. Call (847) 546-1206.Streamwood Summer Celebration, Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood: Live entertainment, children's stage, Business Expo, golf tournament, carnival, Bingo, car show. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 23; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 24; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Admission is free. There is a charge for rides and other activities. Visit streamwood.org.Sugar Grove Corn Boil, at 85 Main St., Sugar Grove: Carnival, live music, bingo, Kids Zone, food and more. 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 23; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 24; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Free admission. Visit sugargrovecornboil.org.False30002097Petty Cash will play hits from Tom Petty and Johny Cash in West Dundee.Associated PressFalse