Fairs & festivals: Festival of the Fox, Aurora GreenFest, Redhead Days and more

This weekend

<b>Chicago Blues Festival:</b> 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 9-11, at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Headliners Friday: Billy Branch & The Son of Blues; Saturday: William Bell, Theo Huff and the New Agenda Band and Nellie Tiger Travis; and Sunday: Gary Clark Jr., Rhiannon Giddens and Ronnie Baker Brooks. Free. cityofchicago.org.

<b>Arlington Heights Picnic in the Park:</b> 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at North School Park, Eastman and Evergreen streets, Arlington Heights. Food, entertainment. Free. ahpd.org.

<b>Downtown Block Party:</b> 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, on Kirchoff Road between Meadow Drive and Oriole Lane in Rolling Meadows. Display of law enforcement vehicles on Kirchoff; food trucks, music, vendors, a kiddie train and other family activities in the Community Church's parking lot. Free. cityrm.org.

Car Show Cruise Nights and Concerts in the Park: 5 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Classic cars and family activities. Trophy presentations at 8 p.m. Paired with the Concerts in the Parks series. Face N. Time performs at 6:30 p.m. Food vendors. Free. (847) 550-5500 or vhw.org.

Meadows Cruise Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, in the parking lot at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic car show with the theme “Cadillac/Pontiac/Buick/Olds,” but other types of cars also will be displayed. Food, music and more. Free. meadowsfamily.org.

Ribfest Chicago 2017: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 9, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue, Irving Park Road and Damen Avenue, Chicago. Music, kids' activities, ribs and other fare, rib-eating competition and more. $5 suggested donation. ribfest-chicago.com.

Beer Tasting at Twin Lakes: 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, in the tent at Twin Lakes, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. Sample beers from a variety of vendors. $15-$20. saltcreek.multisportsystems.com.

Dundee Township Park District Concert in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, in Grafelman Park, 4th and Main streets, West Dundee. China Groove will perform. Free. dtpd.org.

Island Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Veterans Park, Route 176, Island Lake. Ghost Ryder performs. Bring chairs and blankets for seating and beverages and snacks. Free. villageofislandlake.com.

Wheeling Friday Headliners Series: 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Heritage Park performance pavilion, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Hi Infidelity performs. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

19th Annual Streamwood Stride: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. 5K and 10K races plus kiddie races. $30-$35 registration; $7-$10 kiddie races registration. Post-race breakfast available for $3-$5. (630) 483-3015 or spdcares.com.

Superhero Dash n' Splash: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Lion's Memorial Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Grab a superhero costume and swimsuit for the annual Mount Prospect Park District fundraiser that ends with a splashdown in the park's Big Surg wave pool. The 5K run starts at 8 a.m., the kids' 50-yard dash begins at 8:45 a.m. and the kids quarter-mile run kicks off at 8:50 a.m. Registration costs $25 for the 5K and $10 for either kids event. Cash prizes for top finishers. (847) 255-5380 or register at runsignup.com.

Arlington Heights Promenade of Art: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, at Vail and Campbell streets, Arlington Heights. Free. amdurproductions.com.

Aurora GreenFest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Prisco Community Center and McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. This eighth annual family event features a community trade show and Children's Eco-Village with more than 100 exhibitors. Free. auroragreenfest.com.

Eldridge Adventure Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Eldridge Park, 363 W. Commonwealth Lane, Elmhurst. Outdoor activities include a bug hunt, exotic animals, a petting zoo, carnival games and face painting. Free. (630) 993-8900.

Elgin Civil War Experience: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, on routes 31 and 20 in Elgin. Re-enactments of Civil War soldier camps and civilian life, Civil War-era merchandise, local food vendors, live skirmishes, living history, Union and Confederate encampments, medical field operations and 1860s baseball. $5 in advance, $7 the day of the event; free for kids 5 and younger. cityofelgin.org.

Festival of the Fox/Dragon Boat Races: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. Sanctioned Dragon Boat races start with Awakening the Dragon ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday on the Fox River. Music, a 40-ton fantasy sand sculpture, children's entertainment and vintage marketplace. Special Needs Kids Day from noon to 2 p.m. Friday. Free. festivalofthefox.com.

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, at Burlington Park, Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale. More than 130 artists. Free. hinsdalechamber.com.

Lake Villa Summer of Celebration: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Music, Art in the Park, car show, rib fest, craft vendors, food, beer, family activities, fireworks at dusk and more. Free. (847) 356-6100. lake-villa.org.

Rails to Victory: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Occupied France World War II living history re-enactment, military encampment, period battles on the banks of the Fox River. “Occupied France” World War II Trolley Adventure and Bridge Battles at 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. and 2, 2:30, 3 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday. All American Girls baseball game with the Rockford Peaches at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Large field battle at 3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Special excursion fares apply; get tickets in advance at railstovictory.com.

Pilsen Food Truck Social: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, on 18th Street at Allport, in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. More than 25 food trucks and live music. $5 admission donation. pilsenfoodtrucksocial.com.

Third Annual Redhead Days: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Redheads are invited to celebrate with a variety of activities. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Fox River Grove “Rock the Routes 2017”: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Stone Hill Center, 900 W. Route 22, Fox River Grove. Live music, food from local restaurants, craft beer from local breweries and kids' activities. Free. foxrivergrove.org.

Spring Valley County Fair: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, at Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Livestock and domestic arts tents, demonstrations of hay mowers and other farm equipment, games and competitions, food, music and more. $4 or $16 per family; free for kids 3 and younger. parkfun.com.

Lombard Ale Fest: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Early entry at noon. More than 80 beers. $15-$50. lombardalefest.com.

Mundelein Craft Beer Festival: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Village Plaza, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Mundelein Community Connection and Tighthead Brewing team up for this sixth annual fest. $40 full-access ticket; $15 for nondrinkers. tightheadbrewing.com.

Hampshire Cruisin' Into Summer Car Show & Fun Fair: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, on State Street, between Jackson and Washington streets, Hampshire. Car show and fun fair, music, face painting, 50/50 raffle, kids' games, food and more. Car show registration from 3 to 4 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, June 11. Free for visitors; car show registration is $15. hampshirechamber.org.

Just for Kids Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 11, at Blackwell Forest Preserve, on Butterfield Road 5 miles west of Winfield Road, Warrenville. Family-friendly fishing competition for kids 15 and younger. Free. Register at the event or at (630) 933-7248 or apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/Activity_Search/6051.

Randall Oaks 5K & Kids Fun Runs: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 11, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center, 500 Randall Road, West Dundee. Formerly known as Donuts for Dad, the all-ages 5K race begins at 8 a.m., kids 1-mile for ages 8-11 at 9 a.m. and the kids half-mile for ages 3-7 at 9:15 a.m. $15-$35. Preregistration available at dtpd.org.

Kane County Railroadiana: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Railroad collectibles and model train show and sale. $6, free for kids younger than 12. kanecountyrrshow.com.

Lisle Woman's Club 2017 Garden Gait and Craft Faire: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Free craft faire from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The walk, which begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m., features five private and unique gardens located throughout Lisle. $15-$20. villageoflisle.org.

Paws in the Park Walk and Pet Fest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock. Helping Paws Animal Shelter hosts the event; proceeds assist the stray and abandoned animals of the shelter. Food, games, vendors, see adoptable dogs and more. $30-$40. Register at helpingpaws.net.

Little R&R Animal Sanctuary's Craft & Vendor Fair: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Beef Villa, 1225 W. Spring St., South Elgin. Shop for handmade items, along with products from well-known companies. There will be a 50/50 raffle and donated items and baskets to be raffled. Animal sanctuary is a local nonprofit animal rescue. Free. rr-sanctuary.org.

Good Ol' Summertime Fest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Clayson House, 224 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Blacksmith demonstration, pioneer kids' games, quilting demonstration, guided garden tour, pleine air artists, storyteller, ice cream and more. Free. Event runs rain or shine. (847) 991-6460 or palatinehistoricalsociety.com.

Elk Grove Village Art in the Park: Noon Sunday, June 11, at Village Green, Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village. Artwork, performers, creative activities, juried art booths, children's art exhibit, open air studio, demos and hands-on projects and live music. In case of rain, the event will be held in the pavilion at 1000 Wellington Ave. Free. elkgroveparks.org.

Vintage Baseball Tournament: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The DuPage Plowboys, Lemont Quarrymen and Oregon Ganymedes baseball teams compete in a Vintage Baseball Tournament. The teams compete in a round-robin, following the rules of baseball in 1858. Free with paid $10 parking. cantigny.org.

Hometown Picnic: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Picnic with old-fashioned games, contests, Touch-A-Truck vehicles, an apple pie- and brownie-baking competition and more. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket. Activities are free with paid $8-$12 museum admission. napersettlement.org.

Batavia Ice Cream Social: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave. Ice cream sundaes and hot dogs, soap box derby, old-fashioned games, patriotic march and more. Free; ice cream sundaes cost $3 each. bataviafireworks.org or bataviaflagday.com.

1860s Baseball Game: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Prairie Grove park, off Barreville and Ames Road. Prairie Grove. Civil War-era baseball game pits the McHenry County “Independants” against the Grayslake Athletics. Grayslake Heritage Center Executive Director Dave Oberg will umpire and emcee, explaining the rules and teaching the audience to cheer and jeer in proper 19th-century fashion. Free. gothistory.org.

Oak Park's Great Food Truck Rally 2017: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park. Gourmet food truck fare and music. Rain or shine. Table and chair seating will be limited, so bring your own chairs and blankets. Free. foodtrucks-oakpark.info.

Next week

Palatine Teen Battle of the Bands: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 12, at Twin Lakes Golf Course, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. Free. palatineparks.org.

Totally Tuesdays: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Lisle Park District's Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Pack a picnic lunch for Scott Green's all-ages magic show, part of the entertainment series designed for kids. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Huntley Cruise Nights: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, in Huntley's Town Square, off Coral Street. All makes of classic cars, hot rods and custom cycles and entertainment. huntley.il.us.

Summer Kick-Off: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, with Poplar Creek Library at Rahlfs Woods, 1300 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Games, children's entertainment, music and more. Free. (630) 483-3132 or spdcares.com.


Bloomingdale Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Old Town Park, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. The Gees (a Bee Gees tribute band) perform. Preconcert activities include free crafts and games for kids 5-12 at 6:30 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free. villageofbloomingdale.org.

Country in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Fletcher Rockwell performs. Food and beverage tents on the great lawn. Free. rosemont.com.

Independence Grove Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, in Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic, or purchase food on-site. Cars will be turned away when the parking is full. To learn if parking is full or if a concert has been canceled due to rain, call (847) 968-3497 or get updates via Twitter. Parking is $6 after 5 p.m. on concert days. lcfpd.org.

March for Art: 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Paupers Art Guild, 831 N. Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. Celebrate the arts with a walk/march through Arlington Heights. Leading the way will be papier-mâché “human art float,” followed by signs adorned with works from throughout history. This family-friendly event includes costumed models, drawing games, a live model drawing session and late evening performance art. Participants should gather at 3 p.m. at Paupers Art Guild. Marching begins at 4 p.m., with route going down Northwest Highway to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, continuing through downtown to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, back up Northwest Highway to return to Paupers. For a schedule, visit paupersartguild.com or call (847) 868-3779.

Highwood's Wednesday Evening Markets: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Music, dancing, food and shopping in the marketplace. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Block to Block Party: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Elmhurst City Centre, 147 N. York, Elmhurst. Take in live music at two locations. Free. (630) 993-1600 or elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Cary Cruise Nights: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at West Main Street and Jandus Road, off Route 14, Cary. Free. (847) 639-2800 or carygrovechamber.com.

Elk Grove Rotary Fest: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 14-15; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 16; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 17; and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Rotary Green, 167 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. Carnival rides and games; concerts from School of Rock, Rob Post Band, 7th heaven, Cowboy Jukebox, Exit 147, 16 Candles, Recycle the Day, Hillbilly Rockstarz, Hi Infidelity, The Twisters and The Fortunate Sons; beer; raffle prizes; and fireworks. Free. elkgroverotaryfest.com.

Aurora's Wednesdays at the Plaza: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Millennium Plaza, 21 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora. Jake Mack and the Lesser Stags perform. Free. downtownauroran.com.

Lake Villa Live Music in the Parks: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Libido Funk Circus performs. Bring lawn chairs and coolers. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free. (847) 356-6011 or llvchamber.com/concerts or lindenhurstparks.org.

River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Red Woody performs. Free. bataviaparks.org.

PrairieFest: 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 15; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 16-17; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Road, Oswego. Carnival, car show, petting zoo, pony rides, food vendors, parade at 1 p.m. Sunday and live entertainment including Sugar Ray, Eve 6, Libido Funk Circus and the Cincinnati Circus. Free. prairiefest.com.

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays: 4 p.m. to dusk Thursday, June 15, at Dean, Roger Williams and St. John's avenues, across from the Metra station, Highland Park. Food trucks, live music in Jens Jensen Park, and beer, wine and other beverages from local restaurants. Free. facebook.com/raviniadistrict.highlandpark.

Libertyville Days: 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 15; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday, June 16; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, June 17; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Church Street and Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville. Annual summer festival will honor Libertyville High School's 100th anniversary. Parade, carnival rides, beer garden, Main Stage music, and arts and craft vendors. Free. libciviccenter.org/libertyville-days.

Porky's Rib Fest: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 15-16; 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 17; and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview. Rib vendors from across the country, music and carnival rides. $5-$10; $10 parking or free with ticket purchase online. porkysribfest.com.

Addison Rock 'N Wheels: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Food, live music, car and motorcycle show and historical museum craft fair. Free. ithappensinaddison.com.

Barrington Cruise Nights: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Harris Bank parking lot, Cook and Station streets, Barrington. Free. (847) 304-3400 or enjoybarrington.com.

Arlington Heights Sounds of Summer concerts: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Harmony Park, Vail Avenue and Campbell Street, Arlington Heights. Bring chairs and blankets. Free. vah.com.

Cary Summer Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Lions Park band shell, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. GENR8R performs. Free. carypark.com.

Des Plaines Community Concert Band at Live at the Lake: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free. (847) 391-5700 or dpparks.org.

Hoffman Estates Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Village Green Amphitheater, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Wayne Messmer performs. Free. hoffmanestates.org.

Rosemont Rockin' in the Park: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Wedding Banned performs. Free. rosemont.com.

St. Charles Park District Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Lincoln Park, Main and Fifth streets, St. Charles. The Walk-ins perform. Free. stcparks.org.

Antioch “It's Thursday” concert series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at William E. Brook Memorial Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Bands from the 1950s through today. Free. (847) 395-2160 or antioch.il.gov/itsthursday.

Fox Valley Park District's Summer Concerts in the Park: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. The Sting Rays perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.