Rain or shine, it's festival time across the suburbs

Swedish Days in Geneva. Strawberry Fest in Long Grove. A cardboard boat regatta in Glen Ellyn. These and other suburban fests offer food, fun and a lot more this weekend.

This weekend

Geneva Swedish Days: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Third and State streets, Geneva. Live music, carnival, Kids' Day fun, parade, Sweden Väst, Geneva's Got Talent, music competition and multiethnic food booths. genevachamber.com. Free.

Strawberry Fest: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Old McHenry Road and Robert Parker Coffin Road, downtown Long Grove. Strawberry treats, music, family activities and more. visitlonggrove.com. $5; free for ages 12 and younger.

MainStreet Libertyville Out to Lunch: 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, in Cook Park, Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street, Libertyville. Music performed by local bands; bring a blanket or lawn chair. Local vendors will be selling food. mainstreetlibertyville.org. Free.

Rotary Grove Fest: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, and noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in downtown Downers Grove. Carnival each day offers special prices for unlimited rides. Also, entertainment, craft show Saturday and Sunday and festival of cars Sunday. rotarygrovefest.com. Free.

BeachFest 2015: 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 26; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Way Center, Round Lake Beach. Music, cultural entertainment, activities, carnival rides, food and more. villageofroundlakebeach.com. Free.

Lake Zurich Farmers Market: 3 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. lakezurich.org. Free.

Rolling Meadows Cruise Night/Farmers Market/Block Party: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows at Kirchoff and Meadow drives, Rolling Meadows. Classic cars, farmers market, food trucks, market vendors, law enforcement vehicles, kids' activities and music. ci.rolling-meadows.il.us. Free.

St. Nectarios Greek Fest 2015: 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 26; 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 27; and noon to midnight Sunday, June 28, at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Road, Palatine. Authentic Greek fare, wine and beer, vendors, kids' games, music and dancing. stnectariosgoc.org. $2; free for kids 12 and younger.

Two Brothers Summer Festival: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 26; 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Concerts, food and a variety of beer. (630) 393-4800 or twobrotherssummerfestival.com. $5-$10; VIP tickets $53-$82.50. Sunday is Family Day with free admission for everyone.

Wauconda Fest: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 26; noon to midnight Saturday, June 27; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Carnival rides, games, live music, food. waucondaparks.org. $3.

Family Fest: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 26; 4:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and 1:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Concerts by the Neverly Brothers, Mr. Myers and others. Rides, games, food, bingo and more. Free. (847) 882-7580 or churchoftheholyspirit.org.

Wine-Down By the Creek and Music in the Park: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Kimball Hill Park, Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. An evening of music in the park, along with a wine and beer tasting with local wine and beer from Lynfred Winery and Bigby's Pour House. Food trucks will be on hand. Performers include Denny Diamond and the Jewels and Field Day. Bring lawn chairs. Event is for ages 21 and older. lynfredwinery.com. $5 admission; $5 for a beer and wine ticket; $5 for a commemorative glass.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts & Friday Night Fests: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Food vendors will be on-site. vhw.org. Free.

Family Firefly Fest: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Hickory Knolls Discover Center, 3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles. Bring the family to learn about lightning bugs. Watch an indoor multimedia presentation before making your own bug jar. Once properly equipped, venture out to catch (and release) some of these night fliers. stcnature.org. $15-$22.50.

Highwood Days with Taste of Summer: 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 26; 3 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27; 3 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Carnival rides, live music, food and more. facebook.com/celebratehighwood. Free.

Family Fun & Fit Day 5K Run/2 Mile Walk: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Run or walk around the Old School Forest Preserve. Then browse sponsor booths and join in the fitness activities for the whole family. Visit Lambs Farm's farmyard and attractions. lambsfarm.org. $30; $120 for a family.

The Art Center's Festival of Fine Arts: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at Sheridan Road and Park Avenue, Highland Park. Festival showcases original works from 120 juried artists. Other events include live entertainment, art demonstrations, food and family activities. theartcenterhp.org. Free.

Bartlett Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at Bartlett Park, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. Juried art show with nearly 50 artists, kids' activities, live entertainment, drumming circles, henna artist, food vendors, and beer and wine tent. artsinbartlett.org or (630) 372-4152. Free.

Civil War Re-enactment Weekend: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Ave., Bensenville. Meet soldiers, “President Lincoln” and other historical characters. Firing of cannon at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. each day. Historian speaks on “Atlanta, the March to the Sea” at 1 p.m. Saturday. bensenvilleparkdistrict.org. Free.

Fountain Square Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at Fountain Square, Sherman and Church streets, Evanston. The oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's North Shore celebrates its 36th year with more than 170 juried artists, music and kids' art activities. chicagoevents.com. $5.

Little Boots Rodeo: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village. Rodeo events for children in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Meet “Rexie the T-Rex” and “Oscar” the lemur, ride a mechanical bull, pan for gold and more. littlebootsrodeo.org. $12 kids; free for adults; some activities require additional fees.

My Little Pony Fair and Convention: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at the Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. A celebration of everything My Little Pony. Buy and trade items, participate in panels and games and more. Event is for adult collectors and families with children. (540) 525-9575 or mylittleponycon.com. $25 adults; $5 kids.

Centennial Nature Fest: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road east of Winfield Road, Warrenville. Get to know the county's native plants and animals, and learn what it takes to create forest preserve habitats. dupageforest.org. Free.

Glen Ellyn Picnic in the Park & Cardboard Boat Regatta: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Picnic in the park while watching Glen Ellyn Cardboard Regatta at noon. glenellyn4thofjuly.org. Free.

Elston Avenue Sausage & Music Fest: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at 3800 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Sausage fare, live music, arts and crafts and kids' activities. chicagoevents.com. $5.

Fox Lake Fireman's Festival: 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 27, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall on Washington Street, Fox Lake. Food, raffles, music and entertainment. Water fights at 10 a.m. Sunday, with events running until 6 p.m. (847) 587-3312. Free.

Grayslake Family Picnic: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Central Park, Grayslake. Kids' rides, games, food vendors and booths, live entertainment and fireworks at dusk. glpd.com. Free.

Prospect Heights Block Party: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Lions Park, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Food vendors, beer tent, live music featuring Brass Buckle Band and Exit 147, pet pageant, singing competition, children's inflatables, free swim, silent auction and Lions Club Duck Race. phparkdist.org. Free.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park and Fireworks: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Meadowdale Park, Besinger Drive and Maple Avenue, Carpentersville. Smokin' Gunz perform. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. dtpd.org. Free.

American Independence Festival: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Food vendors begin at 11:30 a.m. Petting zoo, pony rides, skate expo with musical entertainment throughout Bowen Park from 2:30 to 5 p.m. waukeganparks.org. Free.

SummerFest: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Food, bake sale, raffle, games and kids' activities. (847) 437-5141. Free.

Arlington Heights Historical Society House Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Self-guided tour of five architecturally significant homes in Arlington Heights. Tea with sweets, finger sandwiches and entertainment. ahmuseum.org or (847) 255-1225. $25-$30; tea is an additional $10.

American Independence Parade: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. The parade starts at Franklin Street and follows Sheridan Road north to Bowen Park. To participate, call (847) 360-4700 or waukeganparks.org. Free.

Outdoor Concert Series: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Kracklauer Park, Seymour Avenue, Mundelein. Presenting the BMR4 (Jazz). Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be canceled. (847) 949-3200. Free.

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

Next week

Mount Prospect Community Band with “Patriotic Spectacular” concert: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, at Lions Memorial Park, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. Concerts run rain or shine. Bring blankets and chairs. mppd.org. Free.

Downers Grove Summer Concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Fishel Park on Grove Street, Downers Grove. The band Walkins performs rock, pop, tunes. Food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. dgparks.org. Free.

Independence Grove Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Millennia Plaza amphitheater, Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville. The Flat Cats perform. Pack a picnic, or purchase fare on-site. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted. 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. lcfpd.org. Parking is $6 per car after 5 p.m. on concert days.

Bensenville Music in the Park: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. Events starting at 4:30 p.m. include vendors, free carriage rides, face painting and more. Each concert night includes a classic car show, a fresh market, a 50/50 split-the-pot raffle for a local food pantry and service organizations and a concert at 7:30 p.m. bensenville.il.us. Free.

Arlington Heights Frontier Days: 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Friday, July 1-3; noon to midnight Saturday, July 4; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Live entertainment on multiple stages, carnival, parade, food and drink, Bingo, family activities, petting zoo, pony rides, arts and crafts and more. frontierdays.org. Free.

Eyes to the Skies Festival: 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1; 3 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 2; and noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Hot air balloon shows and rides, music, food, crafts, carnival rides and more. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday on Main Street. eyestotheskies.org. $8; free for ages 6 and younger, military personnel on Saturday, July 4, and Lisle residents before 3 p.m. Saturday, July 4.

Elmhurst City Block to Block Party: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Elmhurst City Centre, 147 N. York, Elmhurst. Shop, dine and more. elmhurstcitycentre.com. Free.

Cary Cruise Nights: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14, Cary. Call Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 639-2800 or see carygrovechamber.com. Free.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2, and 1 to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, at Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Family activities, entertainment, pancake breakfast, fireworks at dusk Wednesday and Saturday and more. (847) 870-6622 or mtprospectlions.com. Free.

Northwest Fourth Fest: 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2 (carnival only); 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Food, live entertainment, carnival, games. Craft fair inside the Sears Centre Arena from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. northwestfourthfest.com. Free.

Wheeling Park District Summer Entertainment Series concerts: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the pavilion at Heritage Park, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Skip Towne and the Greyhounds perform. wheelingparkdistrict.com. Free.

Arlington Heights summer concert series: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The Arlington Heights Community Band performs. ahpd.org. Free.

MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street, Libertyville. Farmers sell produce, meats, pastries, jams, artisan breads, cheese and flowers. mainstreetlibertyville.org. Free.

Downtown Elgin Harvest Market: 9 a.m. Thursday, July 2, at the Old Gail Borden Parking Lot, 200 N. Grove, Elgin. downtownelgin.com. Free.

Mundelein Community Days: Noon to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 2-3; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 5. Most activities are at Kracklauer Park, Seymour Avenue at Division Street, Mundelein. Features include Mundelein Munch food fair, carnival, games, live music. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday over the festival grounds. Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday down Hawley Street. mundelein.org. Free.

Naperville Exchange Club Ribfest: Noon to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 2-5, at Knoch Park, 7245 West St., Naperville. Ribs, musical entertainment on two stages, craft beer tastings, bags tournament, family activities and more. Fireworks on Saturday. ribfest.net. General admission $12 on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; $17 on Friday. Additional cost for beer tastings and front-of-stage reserved seating. Free admission after 7 p.m. Saturday.

Antioch's Farmers Market: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at 845 Main St., Antioch. Features products from produce to flowers and more. antioch.il.gov. Free.

Wauconda Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, on Main Street, Wauconda. Vendors sell locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, homemade jams and honey, spices and other goods. Refreshments available. (847) 526-5580 or waucondaareachamber.org. Free.

Lakeside Fest: 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. 36th annual event features carnival rides, Taste By the Lake, children's events, baggo tournament and historic tours. Parade and fireworks Sunday. lakesidelegacy.org. $5; free for children 12 and younger and active military with valid ID.

Bartlett Fourth of July Festival: 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 2; 1 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Apple Orchard Park, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Carnival, live music, food and beer tent and more. village.bartlett.il.us. Free.

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest: 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 2; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Community Park, Palatine and Oak streets, Palatine. Carnival, food, live entertainment and more. hometownfest.com. Free.

Geneva Classic Car Shows: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in the courthouse parking lot at 4th and James, Geneva. See antique, custom-built, muscle and sport cars. Music and food, plus downtown shops, pubs and eateries will be open late. genevachamber.com. Free.

Des Plaines Live at the Lake: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines. The Des Plaines Community Concert Band performs. dpparks.org. Free.

Wauconda Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Cook Park, Wauconda Park District, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. waucondaparks.org. Free.

Aurora Concerts in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at McCullough Park, 128 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. The Neverly Brothers perform. Bring a blanket or lounge chair. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. Free.

Antioch's It's Thursday Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at William E. Brook Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. antioch.il.gov. Free.

Lisle Community Band Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. lislecommunityband.org. Free.