5 ideas for this weekend in the suburbs
Fests dominate this weekend in the suburbs - from the Taste of Arlington Heights to South Elgin's World of Faeries. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
Taste of Roselle
Graze at food booths, listen to music, browse the craft fair and more when Taste of Roselle returns at Roselle Road and Park Street. The event also includes a carnival and bingo tent. Free admission. roselle.il.us/228/Taste-of-Roselle. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6.
13th Annual World of Faeries Festival
Enjoy games, music and magic at the 13th Annual World of Faeries Festival at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. Highlights include merchants with fairy-related items and a Bubble Wonder Show in the woods. Admission is $8-$11 at the gate; free for kids 12 and younger. Cash only. (815) 788-1630 or theworldoffaeries.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6.
Suburban Chicago's Got Talent finals
See which acts win the top prizes of the sixth annual Suburban Chicago's Got Talent at the Taste of Arlington Heights Saturday at Harmony Park, Vail Avenue and Campbell Street, Arlington Heights. The Taste includes multiple food vendors, entertainment and a business expo. No admission charge. (847) 368-5000 or events.dailyherald.com. 11:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, with Suburban Chicago's Got Talent finale show at 2:30 p.m.
Destination Asia Festival
Explore the diverse cultures of Asia through music, dance, food and trees at the Destination Asia Festival at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. $9-$14. mortonarb.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6.
Art and Soul on the Fox
Browse more than 70 booths while enjoying music and children's activities at Art and Soul on the Fox at DuPage Court in downtown Elgin. Free admission to the art show. Soul and salsa concert from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday in Festival Park. $5 for the concert. elginartandsoul.com. Fest runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6.