5 hot ideas for suburban fun this weekend

Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s this weekend. So if you've been longing for some summer heat, we have an outdoor concert pick, a couple of fests and a nature-inspired exhibit to get you soaking up the sun. Rather stay indoors? We've got that covered, too.

Here are five ideas - indoors and out - for the weekend ahead. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Brick by brick: Check out the massive, multicolored sculptures featured in the new outdoor "Nature Connects Art with Lego bricks by Sean Kenney" exhibit beginning Friday at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $9-$14; $8-$12 seniors; $6-$9 kids. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

County fair: Enjoy some old-fashioned fun at the Kane County Fair, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Highlights include animal exhibits and shows, concerts, a demolition derby, carnival rides, livestock displays, food and much more. $5-$10; free for kids 2 and younger. kanecountyfair.com. Noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 19.

Summer fest: Take a spin on a carnival ride, sample some food and enjoy live music at Vernon Hills Summer Celebration at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Free admission. summercel.com. 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 17; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 18; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 19.

'Game' on: Join the improvised action with the intensively audience-interactive show "The Second City's Game Night" starting this weekend at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $25-$30. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18.

Don't fight the 'Feeling': Hear rock hits like "Keep on Loving You," "Can't Fight This Feeling" and more when REO Speedwagon performs on Saturday at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $45. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18.