Go fest-hopping this weekend in the suburbs, city

Experience Taiko drumming at Japan Festival in Arlington Heights. Take in a powwow in Elk Grove Village. Try your luck at one of many fishing derbies across the suburbs. Celebrate redheads at the Highwood 2015 Redhead Days. Find festivals galore all weekend long.

This weekend

Harvard Milk Days: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 5; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 6; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in Milky Way Park, 6600 Lawrence, Harvard. Carnival, entertainment, petting zoo, milk-drinking contest, cow-chip lotto, antique tractor display and chain-saw carving. Fireworks all three nights. Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday. (815) 943-4614 or milkdays.com. Free; $5 daily parking or $10 three-day advance pass.

Taste of Mexico: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, in Little Village, 3000 W. 26th St., Chicago. Food and cultural fest features fare from more than a dozen restaurants, music, cooking demonstrations, a carnival and more. chicagoevents.com. Free.

Taste of Wheaton: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 5; 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 6; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Food vendors, arts and crafts, carnival rides, children's games, entertainment, beer garden and business expo. wheatonparkdistrict.com. Free.

Arlington Heights Picnic in the Park: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, at North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Family-friendly entertainment, food vendors, face painting and more. ahpd.org. Free.

Downtown Elgin First Fridays: 5 p.m. Friday, June 5, in downtown Elgin. Extended retail hours, special events, promotions and live entertainment hosted by restaurants, bars, art galleries and performance venues. downtownelgin.com. Free.

Meadows Cruise Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Car show, kids' activities, food and more. (847) 255-8764 or meadowsfamily.org. Free.

First Fridays in downtown Libertyville: 6 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street, Libertyville. Special promotions, music and more. Parking in the covered parking garage. (847) 680-0336 or mainstreetlibertyville.org. Free.

Fridays on the Green Concert: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, on the Village Green at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Bring chairs and blankets. Free parking in the Emerson Street garage. experiencemountprospect.org. Free.

Roselle Rose Festival: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 5; noon to midnight Saturday, June 6; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Roselle Metra Station, 540 Irving Park Road, Roselle. Music, food and more. roselle.il.us. Free.

Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Hawthorn Woods Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive North, Hawthorn Woods. Mike David performs on the acoustic guitar. Food vendors will be on-site. vhw.org. Free.

Waukegan Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Bevier Park, 2255 Yorkhouse Road, Waukegan. Prizes for the largest fish caught in age categories. Participants registered in advance can enter the pond at 7 a.m.; others enter at 7:30 a.m. waukeganparks.org. Advance registration for residents is $3 for kids 12 and younger, $5 for those 13 and older; registration for nonresidents and on-site registration is $5 for 12 and younger, $7 for 13 and older.

Elgin Fish for Fun: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin. Izaak Walton League of America fishing derby for kids 15 and younger. Awards for the largest catch in each category. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Depending on weather, time and location is subject to change. (847) 888-1989 for updated information. Free.

Hanover Park Touch-a-Truck/Food Truck Festival: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, in the Metra parking lot, Barrington Road and Lake Street, Hanover Park. Food trucks and display of public works, police and fire department vehicles. (630) 823-5601. Free.

Hoffman Estates Community Fishing Derby: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at South Ridge Lake, Freeman and Mumford roads, Hoffman Estates. Catch fish that are tagged and win prizes. Bring your own pole; no fishing license needed. This is a catch-and-release event. Register at hechamber.com. $5.

Kids' Fishing Day: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Bait provided for all; limited number of poles available. For kids ages 5-13. Prizes awarded for the first fish and largest fish caught in various age groups. Meet at Century Park boat dock shelter. Parking available at boat dock shelter and in the lot next to the shelter. vhparkdistrict.org. $5 residents, $6 nonresidents.

Northern Illinois Art and Crafts Show: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, on the DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn, routes 64 and 23, Sycamore. Features the work of 60 artists from across the Midwest. kval.us. Free.

62nd annual Chicago Powwow: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Busse Woods Forest Preserve Grove 6, East Higgins and South Arlington Heights roads, Elk Grove Village. The American Indian Center of Chicago celebrates Native American culture with traditional artisans, dance, music and food. aic-chicago.org. $10-$15; free for kids ages 5 and younger.

68th annual 57th Street Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, on 57th Street, between Woodlawn and Kenwood avenues, Chicago. Juried art fair with artist demonstrations, music and more. 57thstreetartfair.org. Free.

Graue Mill Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, at the Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S. York Road, Oak Brook. More than 50 artists exhibit and sell a variety of art for the home and garden, including paintings, ceramics, hand-woven textiles, mosaics, pastels, stained glass, jewelry and photography. grauemill.org. Free.

Highwood 2015 Redhead Days: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, at Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave. Highwood hosts the nation's first Redhead Days Festival. Redhead Days, which originated in Holland, culminates at 3 p.m. Sunday with a gathering of redheads to be photographed from above in Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave. All registered “gingers” are asked to wear a blue shirt to enhance their red hair in the picture. Other events include food, drinks and a carrot cake contest. facebook.com/RHDchicago. Free.

Japan Festival 2015: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Cultural celebration including food, Japanese art, music, dance and martial arts demonstrations, children's activities, artisans, Japanese flower arrangements, authentic cuisine, Taiko (Japanese Drums), Minyo (Japanese Folk Dance) and more. japanfest-chicago.org. $5.

Lake Villa Art in the Park and Music Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Third annual show offers a variety of talent, including water colors, acrylics, oils, hand-painted designer pillows, handcrafted jewelry, painted furniture, music, food and more. Rain date is Sunday, June 7. Free.

Promenade of Art: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, at Vail and Campbell, Arlington Heights. More than 110 juried artists from across the country will sell original work. Local fare, live music, graffiti wall, art bingo and more. amdurproductions.com. Free.

Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, in Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. Arts, music, dance, drum circles and children's stage. waukeganparks.org. Free.

International Children's Day Festival: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Dam No. 1 Woods, Grove #1, Forest Preserve, 341 Dundee Road, Wheeling. Arts4Kids Foundation presents a fundraising celebration to promote children's rights, health and happiness. Children and parents from various ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic levels will gather for this celebration. Event features music, theatrical performances, arts and crafts, clowns, food, games and more. For information on donations and registration, see eventbrite.com.

Craft Beer Festival: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Mundelein Village Hall parking lot, 205 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein. Features more than 30 craft beer vendors, music, food and more. Covered seating. Rain or shine. Must be 21 or older to enter. mundeleincommunityconnection.org. $40 in advance, $45 at the door; designated driver $15.

Jubilee 2015: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Poplar Creek Church, 300 Schick Road, Bartlett. Family activities, a community expo, music, car show, pony rides and more. (630) 483-1000 or poplarcreek.com. Free.

Westmont Public Library's Summer Carnival: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Face painting, mini-golf, inflatable slide, carnival games, character visits, popcorn, snow cones and more. To register, call (630) 969-5625 or see westmontlibrary.org. Free.

Soulfeed Smooth Jazz Festival: 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. soulfeed-smooth-jazz-festival.com. $40.

Hampshire Cruisin' Into Summer: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at State Street between Jackson and Washington streets, Hampshire. Car show and fun fair including a DJ, hula-hoop contest, face painting, 50/50 raffle, celebrity pie toss, bounce house, entertainment and scavenger hunt. Car show registration from 3 to 4 p.m. hampshirechamber.org. Free; car show registration is $15.

Battle of the Bands: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at The Oasis Water Park, 170 S. Circle Ave., Bloomingdale. Teen bands compete for a chance to go on to the regional and state competition. bloomingdaleparks.org. Free.

Jam Fest: 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Greenwood Park, on Greenwood Drive in Round Lake Park. Music, bands and food. Bring a chair or sit on the grass. No outside coolers. roundlakepark.us. Free.

Wheeling Park District Heritage Park Grand Opening and Community Celebration: 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at 333 W. Dundee Road. Sunrise yoga at 6:30 a.m., outdoor group fitness classes, Segway and bike tours of the park, dedication ceremony, performances by Maggie Speaks and the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band, dodgeball tournament, hot-air balloon rides and more. wheelingparkdistrict.com. Free.

Mid-America Canoe and Kayak Race: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, at McCollough Park, Route 31 and Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The 10-mile race starts at 9 a.m. at Mount St. Mary Park on Route 31 in St. Charles. The 6-mile race starts at 10:30 a.m. at the VFW on Route 25 in Batavia. Both races end at McCollough with an after-race party. foxvalleypark.org. $15-$25.

15th annual Benefit Ride: 9 a.m. Sunday, June 7, at JD Bootlegger's, 25491 W. Old Grass Lake Road, Antioch. 100-mile motorcycle ride through Lake and Kenosha counties, with chances to win cash and other prizes, live music, lunch, vendor and more. Buy tickets at wingsprogram.com or call Nikki at (847) 519-7820, ext. 233. Registration is $20; register early to be entered to win prizes.

23rd annual Lake Zurich Fishing Derby: 9 a.m. Sunday, June 7, at Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Participants must register by 11:29 a.m. before starting to fish (registration is free and near the Chalet near the pier in Paulus Park). Bring a fishing pole and bait. lakezurich.org. Free.

Spring Valley Country Fair: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Experience what it was like to attend a community fair in the late 19th century. Event features livestock and domestic art tents, farm equipment demonstrations, music, cake walk, food and more. parkfun.com. $3 per person; $12 per family. Free for ages 3 and younger.

56th annual Rose Parade: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Roselle Town Center, Roselle Road to Irving Park Road. rosellechamber.com. Free.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: Piano Man (Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute): 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, in Fishel Park on Grove Street, Downers Grove. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. dgparks.org. Free.

Fifth Annual Eye on India Festival: Runs through Sunday, June 28, at various venues in Chicago. Showcases contemporary and traditional Indian art in a variety of locations across the city. Events feature cinema, visual arts and music, fashion, dance, yoga and more. See eyeonindia.org for a full schedule. Ticket prices for events range from free to $150.