5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs
Linus and Lucy
The Elmhurst History Museum invites fans of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and other Charles M. Schulz characters to a free screening of “The Peanuts Movie.” There's also a Snoopy Meet & Greet on Saturday at the York Theatre, 150 N. York St., Elmhurst. Rated G. Free. (630) 833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7
Round the world
The Elk Grove Park District and the Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove team up for the 12th annual Celebration of Cultures. Bring the kids to learn about different traditions from around the world at the Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Free. (847) 437-9494 or elkgroveparks.org. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 6
Fun, fun, fun
The new Mundelein Park and Recreation District's Dunbar Recreation Center opens with a family Day of Play on Saturday. There will be a bouncy house, crafts, games, face painting and more at the Dunbar Recreation Center, 888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein. Free. (847) 566-0650 or mundeleinparks.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7
Dandy candy
Find out about local confections such as Tootsie Rolls, Fannie May chocolates, Frango Mints and more at the lecture “Illinois' Sweetest History: Chicago Candy Companies.” It's on Saturday at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. Free. (847) 543-1745 or grayslakehistory.org. 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7
Spring has sprung
Sean Sroka conducts the Spring Valley Concert Band in a selection of seasonal favorites for a Spring Concert on Sunday at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $5. (847) 895-3600 or svcb.net. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8