5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
No idea what to do this weekend? Choose from Arlington's Taste at the Track, Diana Ross in concert at Ravinia, the Grayslake Craft Beer Festival or the Frontier Kite Fly Fest in Naperville. For more ideas, see dailyherald.com/calendar.
Harvard Milk Days
From cow chip lotto to an antique tractor display to chain-saw carving, Harvard Milk Days at Milky Way Park, 6600 Lawrence, is teeming with old-fashioned fun. The 77th annual parade steps off at 1 p.m. Saturday on Ayers Street, and the milk-drinking contest starts at 4 p.m., with registration at 3 p.m. Plus, don't miss the carnival, entertainment, petting zoo and fireworks each night. Free; $5 daily parking. (815) 943-4614 or milkdays.com. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 2, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 3.
Brew for you
More than 250 brews from more than 80 different breweries will be on tap at the Grayslake Craft Beer Festival. Enjoy samples near 61 S. Whitney St. in downtown Grayslake. $35-$45; $65 VIP tickets; $15 designated driver tickets. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakebeerfest.com. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2.
Wine time
Watch some horse racing while sampling from more than 300 wines during Binny's Taste at the Track at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Tickets, which cost $50, include admission, four hours of Binny's wine, specialty cocktail and beer tastings, two specialty wine-pairing food tickets, a tasting glass and more. For ages 21 and older only. Held rain or shine. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com/. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2.
Supreme legend
Revel in the glories of Motown music when Diana Ross performs at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $100-$110 pavilion seating; $44-$49 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2.
Flying fabrics
The Naperville Park District invites amateurs and professionals to participate in the 12th annual Frontier Kite Fly Festival. The highflying fun happens at the Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. Free. (630) 848-5000 or napervilleparks.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3.