5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs
Creepy crawlers
Families can learn all sorts of things about insects via demonstrations and activities with the return of Bug Fest at the Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 S. River St., Batavia. Free. (847) 774-1151 or foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18
Fun by the water
The 22nd annual Riverfest Express features a car show, a carnival, trolley rides, a craft show and more this weekend at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Free. (847) 996-0115 or riverfestexpress.net. 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18
Ages ago
Vendors selling antiques are the main draw for Long Grove Vintage Days. Also in the mix are beer merchants, bluegrass concerts and more on Sunday near 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Free. longgrove.org/festivals/vintage-day. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19
BBQ & blues
Barbecue ribs get blended with blues music concerts as part of the eighth annual Little Bear Ribfest this weekend at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. $5. (847) 996-6800 or vhparkdistrict.org/event/ribfest. 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, and 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18
Outdoor sounds
The band Spoken Four performs songs from the 1950s to today's Top 40 as part of the outdoor Summer Breeze Concert Series on the grounds of Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Free. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18