A weekend full of festivals in the suburbs, city

Arlington Heights Promenade of Art, downtown Arlington Heights, Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights: An estimated 150 juried artists display their work; demonstrations, live entertainment. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. Visit amdurproductions.com.

Evanston Fountain Square Art Festival, Church Street and Sherman Avenue, Evanston: More than 225 fine artists showcase theirs work on six city blocks in downtown Evanston. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. $5 donation. www.chicagoevents.com.

Family Fest, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg: Carnival rides, bingo, an international food court and live entertainment. 4 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Free admission and parking. There is a charge for rides. (847) 882-7580 or churchoftheholyspirit.org.

Greek Fest 2011: Celebration of Greek hospitality and culture. Hours are 3 p.m.-midnight today and Sunday, June 25-26, St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, Palatine and Roselle roads, Palatine. Admission: $2; free for ages 12 and younger. Call (847) 359-5170 or visit stnectariosgoc.org.

Hoffman Estates’ 25th annual arts & crafts fair: Arts and Crafts take over the grounds of the new Hoffman Estates police station, 411 W. Higgins Road. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Free parking available on-site. Call (847) 252-5446.

Long Grove Strawberry Fest, at crossroads of Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, Long Grove: Strawberry flavored and inspired treats. Live music all day at different venues, food and children’s activities. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Free general admission. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com.

Midsommar Swedish Days Festival, downtown Geneva, around Third and State streets, Geneva: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. Features live musical entertainment, food, carnival rides, arts and crafts, a “green” expo, and other family activities. Free general admission. Some fees for food, rides and other activities. (630) 232-6060 or genevachamber.com.

Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Nationally known fiber artists instructors will conduct workshops covering 19 different fiber art related subjects, plus a fleece-judging competition, fine arts exhibits, vintage handbag exhibit, do-it-yourself fashion show and a marketplace. Admission is $10 per day, $25 for three days and free for workshop participants. Visit fiberandfolk.com.

Prospect Heights Block Party, Lions Park, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Attractions include food vendors, children’s activities, a silent auction and musical entertainment. Performers include Chicago Mike, Confetti and The Fairlanes. (847) 394-2848 or phparkdist.org.

Rotary GroveFest, downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove: Amusement rides, entertainment, car show, not-for-profit expo. 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 23, (amusement ride preview). noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 25; noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. RotaryGroveFest.com or visitdownersgrove.com.

2011 Taste of Chicago, Grant Park, Michigan Avenue and Congress Drive, Chicago: Open through Sunday, July 3. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (fest closes at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 3). Sample a wide variety of foods from local restaurants. Live musical entertainment is also featured. Admission is free. There is a charge for food. (312) 742-4387 or explorechicago.org.

Chicago Pride Fest, Halsted Street and Waveland Avenue, Chicago: Ends Saturday, June 25; a gay/lesbian community celebration that kicks off Pride Weekend. Live music on two stages, arts and crafts, food and more. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $7 donation before 5 p.m. and $10 donation after 5 p.m. Visit chicagoevents.com.

Family Fun Festival, Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Monroe streets, Chicago: Features family performances and hands-on activities for all ages, including concerts and arts and crafts. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Sunday, Aug. 21. Free. (312) 742-1168 or millenniumpark.org.