Cruise in to a fest or two in the suburbs, city

See dragon boat races at the City of St. Charles RiverFest. Take in a cruise night. Chow down at Taste of Des Plaines. Experience an outdoor concert. It's almost summer in the suburbs. Get out and celebrate the warm weather at a fest.

This weekend

City of St. Charles RiverFest: All venues (excluding main stage) are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 12-14. Main stage events run from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 12; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 13; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 14, in downtown St. Charles. Live music on two stages, dragon boat races, water ski show, Native American Village, carnival, children's venue, pet events, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs and more. prideofthefox.net. Free.

Chicago Blues Festival: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 12-14, in Grant Park, Jackson Street and Columbus Drive, Chicago. Largest free blues festival in the world with music on five stages. cityofchicago.org.

Lake Zurich Farmers Market: 3 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. lakeZurich.org/farmersmarket.

Spring Awakening Music Festival: 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 12, and 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, at Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. COSMIC GATE, Tommy Trash, Morgan Page and many others perform. $90-$350. springawakeningfestival.com.

Andersonville Midsommarfest: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 12, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, on Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa, Chicago. Celebrates Old World Swedish traditions with a dance around the Maypole, international fare and more. andersonville.org. $10 suggested donation.

Hawthorn Woods Car Show Cruise Night: 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, in Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Open to pre-1980 stock cars, any year exotic cars and any year modified cars. Cars should enter at the public works facility off Old McHenry Road. Exotic and classic cars are welcome to park and show off to compete for best car. Spectators welcome. Parking opens at 5 p.m., with trophy presentations at 8 p.m. Also, live music and food vendors. vhw.org. Free.

Meadows Cruise Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Car show, kids' activities, food and more. (847) 255-8764 or meadowsfamily.org. Free.

Ribfest Chicago 2015: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 12, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, in the Northcenter neighborhood, 4000 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Ribs, concerts, kids' activities and more. ribfest-chicago.com. $5 suggested donation.

Taste of Des Plaines: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 12, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in downtown Des Plaines. Local food vendors include American Wildburger, Sun Rise Grill and Charcoal Delights. Music from Hello Weekend, Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press, Cowboy Jukebox, Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute, Mallrats and 97Nine. tasteofdesplaines.com. Free.

Carol Stream Summer Carnival: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 12; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 13; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 14, in the Carol Stream Town Center, 910 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Four-day carnival includes rides, a game walkway and a full-service food court. facebook.com/VilofCarolStream. Free; charge for rides.

Westfield Hawthorn Mall Carnival: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 12, and 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, at Westfield Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. fantasyamusements.com. Free; charge for rides.

Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Hawthorn Woods Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive North, Hawthorn Woods. Food vendors will be available. vhw.org. Free.

Streamwood Park District Summer Kickoff: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, in Rahlfs Woods, 1300 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Softball games, dunk tank, popcorn and more. (630) 483-3167 or streamwoodparkdistrict.org. Free.

Island Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, in Converse Park, East State Road, Island Lake. Bring chairs, blankets, food and refreshments. Pirates Over 40 performs. villageofislandlake.com. Free.

10th Annual Block Party: 8 a.m. Kid's Fun Run and 5K run Saturday, June 13, at St. Norbert Catholic Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Afternoon festivities start at 3 p.m. with games, inflatables, live bands, and a food and beverage tent. stnorbertblockparty.org. $5 from 3 to 7 p.m.; $10 after 7 p.m.

Depot Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Shopping in the downtown business district with a historical speaker series and monthly antique appraisal fairs. dundeedepot.com. Free.

Aurora GreenFest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Family event features a community trade show and children's eco-village with more than 100 exhibitors. Other attractions include renewable energy demos, green transportation, recycling opportunities and healthy living opportunities. auroragreenfest.com. Free.

Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Glen Ellyn History Park, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. A wide selection of vintage vehicles, talks on vintage automobiles and Glen Ellyn auto history, a bake sale and more. Mini-tours of Stacy's Tavern Museum take place between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. glenellynhistory.org. Free.

Grayslake Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, along Whitney Street in downtown Grayslake. The 20th annual fest features the work of more than 60 juried artists, food, entertainment, children's activities, a high school art exhibit and more. grayslakechamber.com. Free.

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, in Burlington Park, on Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale. Annual fine arts festival. (630) 323-3952 or hinsdalechamber.com. Free.

Lace Day 2015: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the American Legion Post 80, 4000 Saratoga, Downers Grove. The Lacemakers and Collective Exchange host their biannual Lace Day featuring a lace exhibit, demonstrations and more. lacemakersofillinois.org. Free; fee for class participation.

Lake Villa Celebration of Summer Festival: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Auto show, Lake Villa Township Ribfest, entertainment and fireworks at dusk. lake-villa.org. Free; nonperishable donations to the Lake Villa Township Food Pantry are welcome.

Wells Street Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, in Old Town, 1500 N. Wells St., Chicago. See the work of 250 artists. Music, food from local restaurants, kids' activities and more. chicagoevents.com. $10.

Old Town Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood, Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street, Chicago. Features work from 250 juried artists, music, food, kids' activities, a garden walk and more. oldtowntriangle.com. $7; kids 12 and younger admitted free.

Lombard Ale Fest: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Features more than 80 beers crafted by 50 different brewers and food samples from local restaurants. Live music by rock cover band The Enablurz and country/rock band Whiskey Creek. Buy tickets at lombardalefest.com or at the Lombard Town Center office, 6 S. Park Ave. $40; $15 designated driver.

Riverside Folk Festival: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Features Irish, Scottish, bluegrass and Americana music, plus dance performances, artisans, games, food and more. Bring blankets for seating. The fest is hosted by the Riverside Center for Education. rside.org. $5 per person; $20 per family.

BluesMobile Cruise Nights: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Mount Prospect Metra Commuter Parking Lot on Northwest Highway, one block west of Route 83. Each week has a theme or featured vehicle, but all classic cars are welcome. Music, entertainment and on-site giveaways. mpdowntown.com. Free.

Brew to Be Wild: 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago. Features more than 75 microbrews for tasting, plus a DJ, lawn games, food and more. brewtobewild.com. Advance tickets $49; limited VIP tickets $89; designated driver tickets $20.

Feast of SS. Crocifisso: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines. 19th annual Italian Feast of SS. Crocifisso begins with Vespers in Marian Chapel at 6 p.m. Saturday, followed by live music. On Sunday, Italian Mass at 12:30 p.m. followed by a procession with the Sicilian Band of Chicago, a traditional horse parade, live music and a fireworks finale. Enter off Central Road. (847) 577-8230. sscrocifisso.us. Free.

Chicago Double Racing Festival: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Odeum Sports and Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park. The Double Road Race is a two-stage race with a halftime in-between. Three races available: 15K, 8K and Kids Cup Challenge. illinoisdouble.com. Registration fees vary.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers' Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, corner of Northwest Highway and Route 83. Array of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and other goods. mtprospectlions.com. Free.

Kane County Railroadiana: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Railroad collectibles and model train show and sale. kanecountyrrshow.com. $5.50; free for kids younger than 12.

Dog Day of Summer Dog Festival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Thorndale Park, 22W130 Thorndale Ave., Medinah. Activities for dogs and their human friends. Event features dog demonstration by Skydogz, contests, food, dog vendors, training information, agility course and more. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved in a public setting. (630) 893-2560 or medinahparkdistrict.org. Free.

Garden Gait: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at The Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Tour of private gardens and free craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. lislegardengait.net. $15 in advance; $17 day of the event.

DayTrip Music Festival: Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Redmoon Theater, 2120 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. An all-day electronic music festival over four consecutive Sundays of the summer. More than 25,000 attendees are expected to gather to experience more than 100 underground EDM musicians across three stages. daytripfest.com. $25.

Cause-A-Palooza: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Naperville VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson, Naperville. Family-friendly event features representatives from local charitable organizations, live music, field day games, kids' activities and more. Proceeds benefit the I Support Community organization. Purchase tickets at isupportcommunity.org. $10 adults; free for kids up to 18.

Kids Nature Funfest: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Families with children ages 12 and younger can explore the simple pleasures of playing outdoors. Nature art, games, live animals and exploration. Adult supervision required. lcfpd.org. Free.

Batavia Flag Day Ice Cream social: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave. Dig in to cups of Batavia Creamery ice cream and listen to music from the Batavia Community Band and guitarist John Ivan. Event will help raise funds for Batavia's July 4 fireworks show. bataviachamber.org. Free; charge for ice cream and raffle tickets.

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, music, fashion, dance, yoga and more. See eyeonindia.org for a full schedule. Ticket prices range from free to $150.

Next week

Mount Prospect Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Lions Memorial Park, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. Kids R' Us performs. Concerts run rain or shine. Bring blankets and chairs. mppd.org. Free.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Fishel Park on Grove Street, Downers Grove. Neverly Brothers (Rock 'n' Roll Evolution) perform. Food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. dgparks.org. Free.

Independence Grove Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Millennia Plaza amphitheater, Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville. The Dang-Its perform. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs welcome. No rain dates. To learn if parking is full or if a concert has been canceled due to rain, call (847) 968-3499 or get updates via Twitter. With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted. Parking is $6 per car after 5 p.m. on concert days.

Daily Herald Cruise Nights: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Stratford Square Mall, Bloomingdale. Classic cars, music, food, a kids' zone, awards/trophies and more. events.dailyherald.com/daily-herald-cruise-nights. Free.

Bensenville Music in the Park: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. Soloist performance begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the featured act. Early evening events include free carriage rides, face painting and more. Each concert night includes a classic car show, a fresh market and a 50/50 split-the-pot raffle for local food pantry and service organizations. bensenville.il.us. Free.

Elmhurst City Block to Block Party: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Elmhurst City Centre, 147 N. York, Elmhurst. Shop, dine and more. elmhurstcitycentre.com. Free.

Cary Cruise Nights: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, on West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14, Cary. Various car themes throughout the summer. (847) 639-2800 or carygrovechamber.com. Free.

Elk Grove Village Rotaryfest: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Juny 17-18; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 19; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 20; and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 21, in Lions Park on Lions Club Drive, Elk Grove Village. Live entertainment, food vendors and carnival. elkgroverotaryfest.com. Free.

Lindenhurst Park District's Concert in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Mallard Ridge Park, 110 Robincrest Lane, Lindenhurst. July concerts will be at Engle Memorial Park. Mason Rivers band (country, rock) performs. Refreshments available for purchase. lindenhurstparks.org. Free.

Wheeling Park District Summer Entertainment Series concerts: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, in the pavilion at Heritage Park, 333 W. Dundee Road. Buffalo Grove Jazz Band performs. wheelingparkdistrict.com. Free.

Downtown Elgin Harvest Market: 9 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Old Gail Borden Parking Lot, 200 N. Grove, Elgin. downtownelgin.com. Free.

Antioch's Farmers Market: 3 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at 845 Main St., Antioch. Features products from produce to flowers and more. antioch.il.gov. Free.

Westmont Street Fair: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Cass and Chicago avenues, Westmont. Theme for the night is "Squad Cars." Live music, crafts, kids' activities, specialty foods, sports team visits and more. westmontevents.com. Free.

Libertyville Days Festival of Heroes: 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 18; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 19-20; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Park and Milwaukee avenues, Libertyville. Parade, carnival, food court, family entertainment, live music, arts and crafts fair, bingo and a beer garden. libciviccenter.org. Free.

Live and Uncorked: 7 p.m. Thursday June 18, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Bring a blanket, picnic basket and craft beer or bottle of wine while listening to concerts. Dueling Pianos performs. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. $5.

St. Charles Park District Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, in Lincoln Park, Main and 5th streets, St. Charles. Brass From the Past horn band performs. stcparks.org. Free.

Wauconda Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Wauconda Park District, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Music performed by K Michael Band (rock). waucondaparks.org. Free.

Antioch's It's Thursday Concert Series: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. antioch.il.gov/ItsThursday.cfm. Free.

Wheaton Municipal Band Concerts: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union, Wheaton. wheatonmunicipalband.org. Free.